If you’re looking for a new pet in FFXIV, there’s no need to look any further than the tiny tortoise minion. This little creature is one of the most popular pets in the game, and it’s easy to get your hands on. First, head to the Tortoise Minion Shop in the central city. This shop is open 24/7, and they sell all sorts of small creatures for your convenience. Next, find a Tortoise Minion Trainer and complete their training. This will give you a basic understanding of how to train these little creatures. Finally, find a Tortoise Minion at an auction house or from another player. These minions are usually very cheap, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!

The particular fishing hole you’re looking for is located in Lower La Noscea. It’ll require you to be around Level 20 as the Fisher Disciple of the Land. You can easily hit that with just a few minutes of fishing – no worries!

Once you’re properly leveled and outfitted, head to The Salt Strand (Lower La Noscea, X:17 Y:36).

Normally the Tiny Tortoise can only be caught using higher Level Baits, the Northern Krill (Level 50, purchased in Western La Noscea) and the Yumizuno (Level 48, craftable by Goldsmith).

This means that even if you technically meet the minimum Level to fish in The Salt Strand, you still wouldn’t get any bites from the Tiny Turtle.

But we can circumvent this entirely by using one nifty trick: the Versatile Lure.

Pop on over to Limsa Lominsa and look for the Merchant & Mender at the Ferry Docks (X:3 Y:13).

For a mere 300 Gil, you can purchase this Level 1 Lure and use it to nab almost any fish in A Realm Reborn. That includes Minions like the Tiny Tortoise or Gigantpole!

The only issue really is that every fish loves the Versatile Lure, so your odds dwindle a little bit.

Whichever bait you put on your hook, you’re looking for a big bite. That’s denoted by three exclamation marks (!!!) above your character’s head.

Once that happens, tug your fishing rod and with any luck the Tiny Tortoise Minion will be on the end of the line.

The Tiny Tortoise is a frequent enough catch that it can actually be used as a pretty decent source of Gil. Especially if you’re a low-level or newer player.

So if you’re inclined to profit from this adorable minion, you can catch a whole gaggle of tortoises and throw them on the Market Board!