In an MMORPG such as Final Fantasy 14, there's more to player interactions than just hopping in a party and defeating bosses together. Social encounters are very important, and players like to make their feelings known in a variety of ways. That's why more emotes are constantly being added to the game. In Patch 5.55 of Final Fantasy 14, it's possible for fans to obtain a hand wringing emote. This gesture is sure to be popular among digital photographers who want to set up whimsical situations for their screenshots. With this short guide, it will become clear how to obtain the newest emote.
The wring hands emote comes from the item Ballroom Etiquette - Good Will Seeking. Since it's obtained from an item, it's actually possible to trade or purchase the emote from other players with a significant amount of gil. Once the item has been used, it becomes a permanent part of the player's emote repertoire and can be quickly used by typing the /wringhands command. It can be a fun emote to use when interacting with friends around town or even in a dungeon. To get the most out of unique emotes, though, players can use the extensive Final Fantasy 14 photo mode by typing the /grouppose or /gpose command to capture breathtaking shots of their characters performing amazing or hilarious actions.
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While it is possible to simply buy Ballroom Etiquette - Good Will Seeking from the player-run Market Board, some fans may not be willing to fork over their gil for the wring hands emote. To get the new gesture by their own hard work, players will have to venture into Zadnor. This massive battlefield instance is part of the latest Save the Queen story added in Patch 5.55. While in Zadnor, adventurers will obtain Zadnor Lockboxes through participation in Skirmishes or Critical Engagements. Upon appraising a lockbox, a random item will be obtained. The wring hands emote is one of the Lockbox rewards, but it's also possible to receive other rare items including the new Both Ways hairstyle.
Getting into Zadnor to start earning Lockboxes is not a simple matter. Players must have access to the Bozjan Southern Front and will need to complete all story quests within that area. It is also necessary to be caught up with the Final Fantasy 14 main scenario, up to the quest Futures Rewritten. It should be noted that even just accessing the Bozjan Southern Front has a strict prerequisite of completing all three of the 24-man Ivalice alliance raids. Adventurers who have not yet begun these side journeys will have a long way to go.
For dedicated Final Fantasy 14 fans, the promise of emotes and other cosmetics can be enough motivation to undergo the fiercest grinds. Sometimes the grind can be too intimidating though, even for the most hardcore. But with the hype for the upcoming Endwalker expansion, many players are approaching their adventures with renewed vigor. And with 6 months separating the release of Patch 5.55 and the next major expansion, there's plenty of time to farm for all the most desirable items.
Final Fantasy 14 is available on PC, PS4, and PS5.