Every major patch in Final Fantasy XIV since patch 6.1 has added a new PVP series to play through, with unique rewards up for grabs for those who put in the hard work against their fellow players. Patch 7.2 introduces PVP Series 8, and adds new items to buy with Trophy Crystals. 

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As always, there are 30 basic Malmstone levels to work through, but you’ll only need to complete 25 of them if you want to get all of the unique series 8 rewards. Climbing through the Malmstone levels will also provide you with much-needed Trophy Crystals, but more on how to spend those in just a little while. 

How to get Series EXP in FFXIV

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Series EXP is earned through playing PVP, and while you obviously get more when you win, you’ll still be rewarded at least somewhat if you don’t. The amount of Series EXP you need to increase a Malmstone level ranges between 2,000 (at level 1) to 10,000 (post-level 25). 

Here’s how much Series EXP you’ll earn through playing the different types of PVP:

PVP typeSeries EXPCrystalline ConflictWin: 900 
Lose: 700Rival WingsWin: 1,250
Lose: 750FrontlineFirst place: 1,500
Second place: 1,250
Third place: 1,000

You’ll also receive an additional 1,500 Series EXP each day for completing your Frontline Roulette, regardless of where you place. 

Series 8 Malmstone rewards in Final Fantasy XIV

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Although you’ll gain 1,000 Trophy Crystals for most Malmstone levels you achieve, every five levels you’ll get something potentially more worthwhile instead:

  • Level 5: Ballroom Etiquette – Feigning Fainting
  • Level 10: Fields of Glory Framer’s Kit
  • Level 15: Clockwork Oppressor minion
  • Level 20: Onsai Hakair Framer’s Kit
  • Level 25: Magitek Slasher Identification Key

After claiming your level 25 reward, you’ll then be able to endlessly hoard Trophy Crystals until Series 8 comes to an end, and trust me, you’re going to need them. 

Previous PVP rewards available for Trophy Crystals

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With the implementation of patch 7.2 and the beginning of Series 8, some previous PVP Series rewards have been added to the selection of items available from the Crystal Quartermaster at Wolves’ Den Pier. These were highly sought after at the time that they were rewards, and it’s nice for people who missed out on them to have the chance to purchase them now.

Here are all of the new items added in exchange for Trophy Crystals, how much they cost, and what section you’ll find them under:

ItemTrophy Crystal costSectionArchfiend Helm1,500 Universal GearArchfiend Armor1,500Universal GearArchfiend Gauntlets1,500Universal GearArchfiend Breeches1,500Universal GearArchfiend Sabatons1,500Universal GearClockwork Crimson Chaser1,000OtherClockwork Cerulean Chaser1,000OtherFylgja Horn5,000Other Post Tag: FFXIV Final Fantasy XIV Square Enix Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Join The Conversation