Aether Current Locations and Maps to Unlock Flying in the Shadowbringers Expansion
This page contains information on how to unlock flying in each of the Shadowbringers zones, including open-world and quest Aether Current locations.
This page may contain spoilers for the Main Story Questline.
Flying in Shadowbringers
To unlock mounted flight in a Shadowbringers zone, players must first attune to all Aether Currents in the zone. To learn more about Aether Currents and how they work, visit our flight hub here:
A comprehensive list of Aether Current locations for all Shadowbringers zones can be found below.
Lakeland Current Locations
The co-ordinates for the Field Aether Currents are as follows:
- (x9.4, y17.7, z0.5)
- (x18.4, y19.4, z0.1)
- (x33.7, y16.8, z0.2)
- (x32.5, y28.5, z0.1)
The rest of the Currents in this zone can be found by completing the following quests:
| Quest | Level | Location | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Unreasonable Request | 70 | Teanna (x7.4, y14.4, z0.6) | Main Scenario Quest "Logistics of War" |
| The Astute Amaro | 70 | Sentry Captain (x8.0, y17.0, z0.5) | Main Scenario Quest "Logistics of War" |
| Imperative Repairs | 70 | Seanard (x6.1, y15.4, z0.6) | Main Scenario Quest "Logistics of War" |
| A Jobb Well Done | 70 | Heggie The Crystarium (x12.0, y16.4) | Main Scenario Quest "Warrior of Darkness" |
| Logistics of War | 72 | Szem Djenmai The Crystarium (x8.5, y9.7) | Main Scenario Quest "The Crystarium's Resolve" |
Amh Araeng Current Locations
You are unable to collect all the Aether Currents until you return later in the MSQ.
The co-ordinates for the Field Aether Currents are as follows:
- (x24.6, y34.9, z0.5)
- (x14.6, y16.7, z1.6)
- (x28.3, y32.2, z0.5)
- (x30.3, y10.4, z0.5)
The rest of the Currents in this zone can be found by completing the following quests:
| Quest | Level | Location | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Vein Pursuit | 70 | Horthur (x11.3, y17.5, z1.6) | Main Scenario Quest "A Dirty Job" |
| Charmless Man | 70 | Sveinn (x11.8, y17.4, z1.6) | Main Scenario Quest "The Truth Hurts" |
| Scavengers Assemble | 70 | Quick-witted Scavenger (x12.9, y16.9, z1.5) | Main Scenario Quest "On Track" |
| Work to Live or Live to Work | 70 | Ghen Gen (x26.8, y18.5, z1.2) | Main Scenario Quest "Working Off the Meal" |
| A Fresh Start | 77 | Ryne (x15.8, y29.1, z0.5) | Main Scenario Quest "Crossroads" |
Kholusia Current Locations
You are unable to collect all the Aether Currents until you return later in the MSQ.
The co-ordinates for the Field Aether Currents are as follows:
- (x20.2, y21.1, z3.4)
- (x33.9, y10.3, z2.8)
- (x8.4, y33.2, z-0.1)
- (x34.4, y32.5, z0.0)
The rest of the Currents in this zone can be found by completing the following quests:
| Quest | Level | Location | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Plankless Task | 70 | Thenoise (x15.3, y29.5, z0.1) | Main Scenario Quest "A Fickle Existence" |
| Village of Woe | 70 | Eueliss (x15.3, y28.6, z0.2) | Main Scenario Quest "A Fickle Existence" |
| Fugitive of Fear | 70 | Zumie-Shai (x18.8, y17.9, z3.5) | Main Scenario Quest "Rich Veins of Hope" |
| A Disagreeable Dwarf | 70 | Beott (x12.4, y9.2, z4.1) | Main Scenario Quest "Meet the Tholls" |
| Extinguishing the Last Light | 79 | Chai-Nuzz (x18.7, y17.6, z3.5) | Main Scenario Quest "A Breath of Respite" |
Il Mheg Current Locations
The co-ordinates for the Field Aether Currents are as follows:
- (x21.2, y16.5, z0.8)
- (x30.1, y6.0, z0.9)
- (x21.8, y4.4, z1.1)
- (x16.8, y24.6, z0.0)
The rest of the Currents in this zone can be found by completing the following quests:
| Quest | Level | Location | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| A New Amaro | 70 | Sandman (x30.3, y8.3, z0.8) | Main Scenario Quest "Resounding Roar" |
| The Path to Popularity | 70 | Ul Thon (x15.7, y30.4, z0.4) | Main Scenario Quest "Courting Cooperation" |
| Delightful Decorations | 70 | Exuberant Pixie (x9.2, y17.1, z0.3) | Main Scenario Quest "Unto the Truth" |
| The Forbidden Lran | 70 | Lad Kenn (x14.1, y32.6, z0.6) | Main Scenario Quest "Il Mheg, the Faerie Kingdom" |
| Acht-la Ormh Inn | 73 | Seto (x30.4, y7.5, z0.8) | Main Scenario Quest "Memento of a Friend" |
The Rak'tika Greatwood Current Locations
The co-ordinates for the Field Aether Currents are as follows:
- (x35.1, y16.2, z-0.4)
- (x28.2, y25.5, z0.2)
- (x18.6, y22.4, z-0.1)
- (x13.3, y31.6, z0.0)
The rest of the Currents in this zone can be found by completing the following quests:
| Quest | Level | Location | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand on Ceremony | 70 | Lanille (x31.3, y16.9, z-0.1) | Main Scenario Quest "In Good Faith" |
| Suit Up | 70 | Haimet (x29.4, y17.8, z0.2) | Main Scenario Quest "Top of the Tree" |
| The Great Deceiver | 70 | Valan (x19.8, y27.6, z-0.2) | Accepting Main Scenario Quest "An Unwanted Proposal" |
| What We Do for Family | 70 | Varthon (x18.8, y27.7, z-0.2) | Main Scenario Quest "Day in the Neighborhood" |
| The Burden of Knowledge | 75 | Almet (x30.5, y17.4, z0.0) | Main Scenario Quest "In Good Faith" |
The Tempest Current Locations
The co-ordinates for the Field Aether Currents are as follows:
- (x5.3, y19.4, z-4.9)
- (x28.2, y15.9, z-2.5)
- (x22.8, y11.2, z-1.7)
- (x29.1, y7.2, z-1.6)
The rest of the Currents in this zone can be found by completing the following quests:
| Quest | Level | Location | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koal of the Cups | 70 | Naroshs Koal (x32.1, y16.6, z-2.0) | Main Scenario Quest "Waiting in the Depths" |
| Community Cohesion | 70 | Patronizing Amaurotine (x9.5, y28.2, z-8.2) | Main Scenario Quest "The End of a World" |
| Debate and Discourse | 70 | Loquacious Amaurotine (x7.2, y31.4, z-8.0) | Main Scenario Quest "The End of a World" |
| Responsible Creation | 70 | Bureau Attendant (x13.7, y27.6, z-8.1) | Main Scenario Quest "The End of a World" |
| A Greater Purpose | 80 | Alphinaud (x8.8, y26.5, z-8.4) | Main Scenario Quest "The End of a World" |
Changelog
- 04 Apr. 2022: Updated to reflect Endwalker changes.
- 15 Oct. 2021: Guide added.
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