First added back in Patch 2.28 of A Realm Reborn, the Sightseeing Log is required for this Achievement. It functions as a sort of riddle and touring mini-game. You’ll be required to find Vistas and capture them using various commands. Usually /lookout, but others like /pray or /kneel are also required. New Vistas are added with each new expansion, some even incorporating complex jumping puzzles.
Getting & Using Your Sightseeing Log
Your first step towards the Fledgeling Apkallu Minion is unlocking your Sightseeing Log. It’ll require you to complete the Main Story Quest “Sylph Management”. Head to the Black Shroud and seek out Naoh Gamduhla (New Gridania – Carline Canopy, X:11 Y:13) to pick up the Level 20 Quest “A Sight to Behold”. It’s relatively short and introduces you to the commonly used /lookout command.
Setting Your Sights on Eorzea
With the Sightseeing Log unlocked, you’re prepared to take in the Vistas of Eorzea. But as you can see, only the first 20 will be available immediately to you. You’ll need to complete these in order to unlock the final 40 in A Realm Reborn. It’ll also unlock the Expansion Vistas, but those don’t get you a sweet Minion. The other thing that can make these a bit difficult is that certain entries in the Log require special circumstances. These range from special weather patterns to specific time of day. Yay! The locations aren’t marked either – you’ll need to look for a message saying “You’ve arrived at a vista!” We’ll break down the first 20 for you, to give you an idea of how they work.
How To Do The First 20 Entries
1: Barracuda Piers – Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks, X:10 Y:8. Requires either Fair or Clear Skies. 8 to 12 AM ET (Eorzean Time). Use /lookout 2: The Astalicia – Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks, X:7 Y:15. Requires either Fair or Clear Skies. 6 PM to 5 AM ET. Use /lookout on the tip of the ship’s bow. 3: Seasong Grotto – Middle La Noscea, X:20 Y:19. Requires Rain. 5 to 8 AM ET. Use /pray 4: The Skylift – Middle La Noscea, X:16 Y:17. Requires Fair or Clear Skies. 12 to 5 PM ET. Use /lookout 5: La Thagran Eastroad – Middle La Noscea, X:25 Y:27. Requires Clouds. 8 AM to 12 PM ET. Use /lookout on top of the fence post. 6: The Salt Strand – Lower La Noscea, X:25 Y:27. Requires Fair or Clear Skies. 6 PM to 5 AM ET. Use /lookout 7: Red Rooster Stead – Lower La Noscea, X:33 Y:19. Requires Fog. 5 AM to 8 AM. Use /lookout on top of the gate leading to the housing area. 8: Brewer’s Beacon – Western La Noscea, X:30 Y:31. Requires Fair or Clear Skies. 5 AM to 8 AM ET. Use /lookout 9: The Leatherworkers’ Guild – Old Gridania, X:13 Y:8. Requires Clouds. 12 to 5 PM ET. Use /lookout after jumping onto the high shelf in the corner of the room. 10: Apkallu Falls – Old Gridania, X:10 Y:6. Requires Fair or Clear Skies. 6 PM to 5 AM ET. Use /lookout after jumping onto the lamp post closest to the falls from the nearby cliff. You’ll need to sprint to make the leap! 11: Bentbranch Meadows – Central Shroud, X:22 Y:22. Requires Fair or Clear Skies. 12 PM to 5 PM ET. Use /sit on the third stump. 12: The Sanctum of the Twelve – East Shroud, X:18 Y:18. Requires Fair or Clear Skies.8 AM to 12 PM ET. Use /pray at the chamber entrance before the garden. 13: Little Solace – East Shroud, X:22 Y:26. Requires Clear or Fair Skies. 6 PM to 5 AM ET. Use /lookout on the branch behind the Sylph Vendor. 14: Royal Promenade – Ul’dah – Steps of Thal, X:11 Y:12. Requires Clear or Fair Skies. 5 to 8 AM ET. Use /salute facing the guards near the three silver squares. 15: The Gold Court – Ul’dah – Steps of Thal, X:12 Y:11. Requires Clouds. 12 to 5 PM ET. Jump from the Hustings Strip above onto the eastern lamp post and use /lookout. 16: The Jewel of the Desert – Western Thanalan, X:22 Y:22. Requires Fair or Clear Skies. 6 PM to 5 AM ET. Use /lookout on the cloth awning. 17: The Ruins of Sil’dih – Central Thanalan, X:16 Y:23. Requires Fog. Use /lookout 18: The Lonely Giant – Eastern Thanalan, X:20 Y:25. Requires Rain or Showers. 5 to 6 PM ET. Use /comfort here, across from the Goobbue. 19: The Invisible City – Eastern Thanalan, X:14 Y:19. Requires Clouds. 8 AM to 12 PM ET. Use /lookout on the tip of the roof overlooking the ruins. 20: Highbridge – Eastern Thanalan, X:21 Y:21. Requires Clear or Fair Skies. 5 to 8 AM ET. Use /pray on the small platform that overlooks the chasm underneath the bridge. With these completed, you’ll unlock the rest of the Vistas required for the Fledgeling Apkallu Minion. And they get more obscure and complicated as you go. But hopefully seeing these solutions gives you an idea of how the riddles work. Also if you’re having trouble with the weather, remember it can change three times a day. Those times would be (all on Eorzean Time):
12:05 AM 8:05 AM 4:05 PM
Yes, this means you could be waiting literal days for the right pattern to show up at the right time. Keeping that in mind, you’ll need quite a bit of persistence and time to complete the first 80 entries in your Log. Keep at it, and eventually you’ll be taking in the sights of Eorzea with your Fledgling Apkallu minion!
