How to Get the Cerberus Mount in FFXIV (2026)
To get the Cerberus mount in FFXIV, clear Delubrum Reginae (Savage), earn the “Savage Queen of Swords I” achievement, and claim its Cerberus Horn reward. Cerberus is not a Gold Saucer mount and does not cost 1,000,000 MGP. The earlier version of this guide described the wrong reward source; the official Eorzea Database ties the achievement to a Delubrum Reginae (Savage) clear and lists the Cerberus Horn as its item reward.
This is a progression and organized-raid goal, not a lottery or vendor purchase. You need to unlock the Save the Queen story, meet the Bozjan requirements, assemble a group for the Savage duty, and claim the horn through the Achievements menu.
How the Cerberus mount unlock works
The unlock is a two-part chain: your first successful clear of Delubrum Reginae (Savage) completes Savage Queen of Swords I, and the achievement awards the Cerberus Horn. Use that item from your inventory to add Cerberus to your mount collection. The horn is not sold by a vendor and cannot be purchased from the market board, according to the official Cerberus Horn item entry.
| Requirement | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Combat level | A level 80 Disciple of War or Magic; the duty’s official level requirement is 80. |
| Quest progress | Complete the Save the Queen story through “Fit for a Queen.” |
| Bozjan progress | Reach Resistance rank 15 and amass at least 700,000 mettle. |
| Raid group | Arrange a pre-formed 48-player alliance, the party size listed in the official duty requirements. |
| Reward | Clear the Savage duty once, then claim the Cerberus Horn from the achievement reward. |
These unlock conditions are listed in the official Patch 5.45 notes. The duty is level 80 content, so a higher-level character can still pursue it; follow the duty’s current entry settings and your group’s instructions.
Step-by-step: get Cerberus in FFXIV
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1. Unlock the Bozjan Southern Front
If you have not started Bozja, continue the level 80 Save the Queen quests. The official Patch 5.35 notes list “Where Eagles Nest” as the entry quest for the Bozjan Southern Front. It is offered by Marsak in Gangos at X:6.4, Y:5.7 after “Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty,” “The Bozja Incident,” and “Fire in the Forge.” Once the quest is complete, speak with Sjeros in Gangos at X:5.5, Y:5.4 to enter the Southern Front. See the official Bozjan Southern Front requirements if you need to check the unlock chain.
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2. Progress Save the Queen through “Fit for a Queen”
Continue the Bozjan story and complete the quests leading through “The Lady of Blades,” “A Sign of What’s to Come,” and “Fit for a Queen.” The official quest notes place “A Sign of What’s to Come” after “The Lady of Blades,” then “Fit for a Queen” after that. This is a hard prerequisite for unlocking Delubrum Reginae (Savage); clearing the normal version alone does not award Cerberus.
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3. Reach Resistance rank 15 and 700,000 mettle
Build Bozjan progress by joining skirmishes and critical engagements. These activities award mettle, which advances your Resistance rank. The Savage unlock requires both rank 15 or higher and at least 700,000 mettle, in addition to “Fit for a Queen.” Mettle is Bozjan progression, not Gold Saucer points, gil, or a spendable mount currency.
Check the Bozjan HUD for your rank and mettle total before traveling back to Gangos. If the duty remains locked, verify each of the three requirements rather than repeating the normal Delubrum Reginae duty.
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4. Unlock Delubrum Reginae (Savage) and organize the alliance
When the requirements are met, speak with the Troubled Gentleman in Gangos at X:6.6, Y:5.0 to unlock the Savage duty. The official entry information describes Delubrum Reginae (Savage) as requiring a pre-formed alliance of 48 players; the alliance leader speaks with the Troubled Gentleman to commence the duty. It is not the standard matchmade queue, so coordinate with an organized raid group and confirm the start time and strategy with its leader before joining.
Delubrum Reginae (Savage) has special rules, including restrictions on resurrection. The official notes explain that some resurrection effects are prevented, with limited exceptions for certain lost actions and limit breaks. Review your group’s role assignments and lost-action plan before entering.
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5. Clear the Savage duty and claim the Cerberus Horn
Complete the Savage instance. Your first clear earns Savage Queen of Swords I, whose official database entry lists the Cerberus Horn as its reward. To claim it, open the Achievements menu, find the completed achievement under Battle, and select its reward. Achievement items have been claimable directly from the menu since Patch 5.5; you do not need to visit Jonathas in Old Gridania. Then use the horn from your inventory to unlock Cerberus in the Mount Guide.
The official Savage Queen of Swords I entry confirms the clear condition and item reward. Square Enix’s Patch 5.5 notes explain how to claim achievement rewards from the Achievements menu, and the Cerberus Horn listing confirms that using the item grants the mount.
Common Cerberus mount questions
Does Cerberus still cost 1,000,000 MGP?
No. Cerberus is a reward for clearing Delubrum Reginae (Savage). You do not need to buy it at the Gold Saucer, save MGP, or win a lottery.
Will the normal Delubrum Reginae clear unlock the mount?
No. The required achievement specifically says to clear Delubrum Reginae (Savage). A normal-mode clear is part of the broader quest progression, but it does not satisfy the Cerberus mount achievement.
Is the Cerberus Horn a random drop?
No. The official achievement record lists the Cerberus Horn as its reward. The mount is tied to earning the achievement from a successful Savage clear, not to a treasure coffer drop chance.
Why can’t I see the Cerberus Horn after the clear?
Check the achievement’s reward section in the Achievements menu and claim the item there. If the Savage Queen of Swords I achievement is not complete, confirm that the instance you cleared was Delubrum Reginae (Savage), not normal mode.
Quick checklist
- Reach level 80 on a Disciple of War or Magic.
- Unlock the Bozjan Southern Front and complete the Save the Queen story through “Fit for a Queen.”
- Reach Resistance rank 15 and 700,000 mettle.
- Unlock the Savage duty with the Troubled Gentleman in Gangos and join an organized 48-player alliance.
- Clear Delubrum Reginae (Savage), claim the Cerberus Horn from Achievements, and use it.
The shortest correct answer to how to get the Cerberus mount in FFXIV is: unlock Bozja, meet the Delubrum Reginae (Savage) requirements, clear the duty, and claim the achievement reward. The Gold Saucer MGP route in the previous version was incorrect.
