Complete Manderville Relic Guide

The Manderville Weapon is the fastest and most accessible relic line in FFXIV. This guide covers the entire journey from start to finish.

Overview

The Manderville relic takes approximately 9–14 hours to complete (mainly farming Poetics). It has 5 stages: one initial weapon quest plus 4 upgrades. Each upgrade costs 1,500 Allagan Tomestones of Poetics (3 items × 500 from Jubrunnah). Total: 6,000 Poetics for one fully upgraded weapon.

Unlock: Complete the Hildibrand questline through [Item], then accept [Item] from the House Manderville Manservant in Radz-at-Han.

Stage 1: First Weapon (IL 615)

Requirements:

• 1,500 Poetics (3 × Manderium Meteorite from [Item])

Where to get Poetics:

• Daily roulettes (Leveling, 50/60/70/80, Alliance)
• See our tomestone farming guide for the fastest methods

Time: About 1–2 hours of farming.

Each stage requires three material types from [Item], the Manderville relic vendor.

Stage 2: Amazing Manderville (IL 630)

Requirements:

• Complete “Generational Bonding” (Somehow Further Hildibrand)
• 1,500 Poetics (3 × Complementary Chondrite from [Item])

Vendor: [Item] in Radz-at-Han (X: 12.2, Y: 10.9).

Time: ~1–2 hours of Poetics farming.

Stage 3: Majestic Manderville (IL 645)

Requirements:

• Complete “Not from Around Here” (Hildibrand)
• 1,500 Poetics (3 × Amplifying Achondrite from Jubrunnah)

This stage lets you customize the weapon’s stats (Critical Hit, Determination, etc.).

Time: ~1–2 hours of Poetics farming.

Stage 4: Mandervillous (IL 665 — Final)

Requirements:

• Complete “Gentlemen at Heart” (final Hildibrand quest)
• 1,500 Poetics (3 × final upgrade items from Jubrunnah)

Time: ~1–2 hours of Poetics farming.

Pro Tips

• Form a premade group — Speeds up dungeon runs for Poetics.
• Do daily roulettes first — Best time-to-Poetics ratio; see our tomestone guide.
• Use the Relic Tracker — See exactly how many Poetics you still need.
• Focus on one weapon — 6,000 Poetics per weapon adds up; avoid spreading yourself thin.

Glamour Comparison

The Manderville weapon glam is one of the most stylish relics. Here’s how it stacks up:

• Zodiac: Classic, ornate
• Anima: Ethereal, elegant
• Eureka: Dark, edgy
• Resistance: Modern, sleek
• Manderville: Whimsical, unique

Conclusion

The Manderville is a fantastic first relic that won’t take over your life. Plus, the glamour is genuinely one of the best in the game.

Use the Relic Tracker to monitor your progress.

For time estimates by playstyle, see How Long Each Relic Takes.

Ready to start? Complete Hildibrand through “The Imperfect Gentleman”, then head to Radz-at-Han and speak to the House Manderville Manservant. Official quest details: FFXIV Lodestone.