Dawntrail Battle Theme "Blade's Exaltation" - FFXIV OST

The long-awaited trailer theme.
Full Dawntrail playlist here: • FFXIV Dawntrail OST
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[@thebigidea9659]

When you aggro a monster in tural it's challenging you to a dance battle. 🕺 🕺 💃 💃

[@thechampuru]

🤣

[@Anaklusmos42]

Good thing it's my main DPS role

[@GoldenChocobo]

I’ve been kiting enemies on purpose just to hear this song as I travel on my mounts for MSQ. It’s such an earworm and I love it.

[@gulusgammamon]

I need a mount with this track on it, it's perfect riding music

[@TheP0MEGR4N4T3]

based

[@Zerif69]

lol same

[@Cocollyt]

Me too haha

[@IconicCROSS]

I think this is my favorite field battle theme

[@JurassicPancake]

i know this is my favorite field battle theme

[@Grand_Adm1ral]

Agreed, by far

[@gigasupportmain]

I second that

[@jorntumrongwit9056]

Third that sentiment

[@RangaMasterRace]

Honestly, Shadowbringers is still my fav

[@keddage1]

Is it just me or this theme fits viper's movements so well like it's a dance

[@b_rant_gaming8835]

Exactly this haha. I love fighting to this music!

[@drummermg131]

@@keddage1 yep. This is prob one of the more subtle reasons why - no offense to PCT players - pictomancer just comes off as goofy to me. Viper feels a better fit for traversing Tural in many ways. in my opinion, anyway.

[@JayPegEXE]

@@drummermg131 Lol well thats why the classes arent based in Tural I mean my Dark Knight doesnt fit either lol

[@psisurge8021]

​@@drummermg131 i always loved pct goofiness bc theres always something extremely funny about being locked onto by an enemy and responding by immediately smashing it over the head with a hammer or a comet

[@drummermg131]

@@psisurge8021 yeah I won’t disagree that it’s comical. I just personally don’t have any desire to play it and thus be the goofy one myself haha

[@gigasupportmain]

Legit the only battle theme across all expacs that i will never get bored of listening while doing overworld content

[@espeumbrex]

Been waiting for a clean version of this song since the Viper reveal, thank you! What an absolute bop ❤

[@ehhyoe9293]

Me toooo, absolute bangerrrr 🔥

[@williamkraut5849]

They did not need to go this hard for an overworld battle theme lol

[@TheCommentaification]

This theme just gets me going when it hits. So much so when a mob aggros accidentally I have to fight it.

[@GbrBy]

Agreed. Might level jobs 90-100 purely off fates to listen to this banger

[@prettycutegirl5167]

This is so real LOL

[@elained.8240]

OH? YOU'RE APPROACHING ME? Yeah I feel you man, I have been going out of my way to fight things just to hear this theme.

[@ExaltedUriel]

I know it sounds a bit dumb, but when I'm playing MSQ I try to travel to locations on foot as much as possible and actually fight any enemies that happen to aggro, sort of pretend like it's a "regular" Final Fantasy game, lol

[@SneakyMuffin]

This is the same kind of like, festival with a tournament vibe that Vamos alla Flamenco has, which makes so much sense given the setting being mesoamerican inspired.

[@SB-jj2cj]

Except this is not Mesoamerican at all. This has heavy Spaniard influence, and while they did conquer Mesoamerica (the Spanish, I mean), the true musical roots for the South-American cone is not as close to this as you might perceive. The music, sadly, does not fit the setting. But I know better than to expect Japanese devs understanding the difference between hispanic and latino music. It's good though.

[@utialtec]

@@SB-jj2cj As a spaniard let me tell you the japanese knows the difference, but the NA doesn't, after all the accent they learn back in japan is from spain, not like in NA. Make your own conclusions from that.

[@SB-jj2cj]

@@utialtec As someone who is hispanic, let me tell you *these* japanese devs don't, based on the music choice for the type of areas visited on this expansion.

[@markmessi9020]

​@@SB-jj2cj As someone who is also Hispanic let me tell you you're reaching for no reason. Japan did good stop trying to white knight an argument that isn't there. I do agree with you the music is great tho

[@lajohnson8588]

@@SB-jj2cjwho gives a shit. it‘s a fantasy world with a fantasy music

[@xXCocoHimeXx]

Me whenever i accidentally pull a mob: DUN DUN! DUN DUN DUN DUN!!!! DUN DUN DUN DUN!! TENENENENENE

[@tinielcerulis6829]

Hahahahha so me as well 😂

[@drummermg131]

I feel like coming from Endwalker, so much of DT’s ost is gonna be sleeper hits that grow on you after a few listens. But this one’s just fantastic from the jump. Can’t wait til you post the dungeon boss themes.

[@TransientWitch]

Absolutely agreed. It was how I felt when it was Endwalker out of Shadowbringers...I adore Insatiable as a boss theme. On Blade's Edge was enjoyable to me from early on, but it kept growing on me as we heard it more and now it's another of my favorites...And then I heard the dungeon boss theme for Dawntrail and had to wonder just WHY it went so hard. It grew on me very quickly...And then I hit the big story battle late in MSQ and the 100 dungeon. It's already one of my favorites. DT delivered sublime music at every step.

[@kirigherkins]

Good enough to get me to unmute the battle theme!

[@elderhorcrux169]

0:59 gives off Wild Arms theme vibes and I love it. Im so glad this is a battle theme, cause it hit hard in the trailer 🔥😎

[@KaosuAiden]

Ahhhhh true... that's why I like it so much! Love wild arms! 3s battle theme and xfs are still in my playlist to this day lol

[@Harukaze6852]

Glad there are others that are reminded of Wild Arms. I've only played Wild Arms XF but the OST for that just made a lasting impression on me that I can never forget.

[@rueceless7580]

God I miss Wild Arms, Zone 4 really hit me with how much I miss the franchise.

[@solitonmedic]

Glad I wasn't the only one!

[@ffxiikd1426]

Actually this is what i was thinking 💯

[@Aurea2001]

My favourite field battle music Shadowbringers is a close second

[@muhash14]

Shadowbringers' biggest problem is that it takes WAY too long to actually get started, which, coupled with how little time overworld battles usually take, means that you just end up having to listen to that opening riff again and again.

[@UmbreonMessiah]

Might just be my favorite battle theme in all of XIV. It can't stop swaying to the beat whenever this plays. When it's not playing, I wish it was. I almost never want combat to end.

[@Touchybanana]

Oh we did hear parts of this theme in the full trailer.

[@Loispealz34]

This is it. They somehow beat shadowbringer's combat theme. I did not think it could be done. But they did it the absolute madlads and lasses.

[@sprigganfromffxiv]

“somehow beat shadowbringers combat theme” i don’t think that’s much of a challenge at all 😨

[@bartzklauser5377]

Shadowbringer's combat theme is really not that good though

[@ageishyena3035]

The battle theme of Shadowbringers is a pretty low bar...

[@Alilatias]

@@sprigganfromffxiv Yeah, the ShB regular battle theme was really just noise with some vocals thrown in. The Stormblood one was better by far. But Dawntrail's combat theme blows them both out of the water.

[@Gillrien]

How do they keep doing it Unbelievable, yet here we are. We're eating so good.

[@spazzwazzle]

No idea. I thought this expansion would be a bit of a flop musically and I was ready for it.... NOPE.

[@jcarlosdev]

Indeed, I'm not so far into DT yet but most songs until now remind me of classic RPGs like Chrono Cross, Wild Arms, etc. Wonderful!

[@AraiiarA]

Almost maxed out my FATE in Urqopacha just because of this theme. I really should continue the MSQ...

[@4MonsterhunterStory]

Urqopacha is such a cute name for a region

[@user-is6vk5of6o]

Some fates still play the basic fate them and that's a bummer when it happens

[@ExtraLexical]

So, I played through the MSQ as dancer. It was fitting.

[@EJAXK13]

You know what? I think I’ll give Dancer a try.

[@ricodc6529]

The moment I heard this from DT's trailers, I already know this is going to be one of my faves. And it definitely doesn't disappoint.

[@eliasacevedo5711]

This alongside Stormblood are the best battle themes.

[@ultrazappy7815]

Goes so hard. I'm fully ready for this expansion.

[@shiranuiraccoon7521]

What a time to be Latina!

[@Zagreus717]

What a time indeed, sister!

[@Alonalight]

Hell ya! Viva Latinos y Latinas! 💃 🕺

[@maplejava]

ARR: Standard FF battle theme, very lighthearted and not too intense HW: Almost everybody you know is gone, and you are pretty much on your own, fighting for your life STB: War is happening, and the triumphant music is there to hype you up for battle SHB: You are in a strange new land and the music reflects it by being drastically different with the use of guitars EW: An extremely triumphant epic-like battle theme to be the end all to the ascian arc DT: Its a brand new adventure so the music reflects with a new style and curiosity to everything

[@Cue-Ball.]

EW's one was also made to deliberately sound similar to the ARR one's style.

[@Mimz670]

Fantastic. This video loops too. Great job!

[@thebadshave503]

The official theme of squaring up with alpaca during your post-near apocalypse breakdown vacation.

[@bapao83]

this theme really fits into new adventure vibe

[@Lenox188]

Best field battle theme

[@Gashren]

Awesome! Thank you for uploading!

[@LameMule]

Hero. Thanks for these uploads.

[@FrogofWarRS]

this song sounds like the absolutely cracked South American cousin of To Make the End of Battle and I am 1000000% here for it.

[@user-ec6hs1ip3s]

意味も無くモンスターを殴ってしまう光の戦士の気持ちがわかるbgm

[@r3q901]

This made me get close to enemies as a lvl83 PCT and died quickly. Worth it.

[@nahiyan4894]

I've been waiting for this ost for MONTHS!

[@bluesrike]

If Ace Combat Zero taught us anything, it's that the Japanese know how make Flamenco work as battle music.

[@iantaakalla8180]

As did Vamo Alla Flamenco and possibly the eastern battle music of Paldea.

[@Reynsoon]

Between Vamo Alla'Flamenco, Course Uncharted, and Over Despair and Animus... yeah.

[@Cue-Ball.]

This doesn't sound like flamenco, it feels more inspired by traditional South American music while flamenco is from Spain (Europe). The drums are especially latin sounding.

[@MemoristCed]

The first time I really listened to this, I literally stood up and shouted, "I LOVE THIS!" I haven't often been so moved, but here I am. Soken's work just gets better every expac.

[@hakim6933]

this theme slaps.

[@sarahshixika122]

My favorite part of the trailer !!! I'm so happy this is the battle theme!

[@kfchero2]

ever since i heard this part in the Opening I have been dying to hear the full version, so glad its the world battle music!

[@sweepingtime]

Gonna be hearing this one quite often. :p I keep expecting the Krile music part to kick in. :p

[@coldReactive]

Monster: ¡Qué Pasión! WoL: [Shakes Head. Tries to flee.] Monster: [Jumps in front of WoL. Stops them.] WoL: [Sweats Profusely.] Monster: DANZA [DDR Battle ensues.]

[@milkpuddingangel96]

Doing Dawntrail as Dancer was one of the best idea i ever had

[@IKIGAIofficial]

Best outworld battle theme of all expacs.

[@darkmage102]

Feels weird to say. But i feel like this is something i might hear in a Xenoblade DLC expansion as the battle theme. Maybe that's why i've been enjoying it so much.

[@Reynsoon]

Not enough smooth jazz battle theme for a Xenoblade DLC battle theme.

[@Cue-Ball.]

@@Reynsoon Xenoblade hasn't had any smooth jazz battle themes lol. Future Connected's was disco/funk. Torna's was regular old classic jazz and Xenoblade 3's one was jazz fusion.

[@licharra8657]

I will go out of my way to attract enemies cause of this bgm it is my favourite battle theme since I’m a dancer main and it goes so well 😍

[@DrawingsOfNamine]

When you at the saloon and a showdown is about to happen.

[@party_boy69]

Such a banger

[@Kradily]

The problem I have is playing the mini game of keeping mobs alive just long enough to chain them together to keep the theme going 😂

[@plazmadood]

This got me to turn the battle music back on.

[@davidgroves9578]

Love this! Reminds me of the song that plays when the Bride battles Orin Ichii in Kill Bill!

[@mymicart]

This, "Blade's Exaltation," and "Rencounter," Shadowbringers' field combat theme both take up #1 spot for me.

[@fouts85]

It just loops so well, yup worth buying the xpack.

[@theacademyforadventurers]

My wife is from Nicaragua 🇳🇮 (Central America). I’m loving this music. 🎶💃❤️♨️

[@atrea]

This theme got me dancing 😁

[@IconicCROSS]

Omg i accidentally had this going at 1.25 speed and its actually pretty good going that fast

[@aiheartbeatffxiv]

I love this song so hard

[@solitonmedic]

Does anyone hear a bit of Wild ARMs in here or is it just me

[@tavernadodevilhunter6732]

This by far my favorite battle theme alongside with heavensward and stormblood

[@Mykenai]

The battle for/on Big Br-... The Road to El Dorado

[@sprigganfromffxiv]

2:50 someone had to point out the sheep…

[@justinkam9729]

Track name is Blade's Exaltation for 300 sacks of nuts

[@maxspecs]

Time to start maining Dancer.

[@shadowofadoubt]

My favorite field battle theme so far, kind of wish this was used as the dungeon boss battle music

[@elained.8240]

Music this expansion is truly Soken working magic!

[@elusixXrelix]

no wonder y i love doing sidequests and fates just because of this lol

[@theequalizer694]

Blade's Exaltation

[@prettycutegirl5167]

The first go over with that opening riff is to simply alert me to the danger. The second is to let it be known that the danger has my full, undivided fucking attention.

[@_lizziee]

As a Dancer main, this theme is perfect 🥰

[@koko-hh2bq]

One of the few instances where I feel the normal battle theme is alot better than the dungeon boss theme

[@jevawoah]

oh my god why do i have field battle music off, turning it back on right away

[@ProfessM]

While the mid boss and duty end bosses songs didn't wow me like Endwalker did this song is sooooooooooooo good.

[@hiro45ful]

This theme has some Gerudo Valley vibes! That's neat!

[@noble7654]

Getting gerudo valley vibes from legend of zelda. Very nice!

[@XelaShade]

This theme screams Viper to me

[@avelin5045]

I wish the bit beginning at 0:57 was just a *biiiit* longer!

[@jackedwards6417]

Double Down represented. I am happy.

[@LightKeyDarkBlade]

Soken has traditionally composed and arranged the normal battle themes but I feel like this is an exception. It sounds more like Takafumi Imamura.

[@LeoTheBlu]

This just Wilds ARMs lol

[@Polychromatic8]

I almost wish this song had another act it's so good. But if it did we'd never actually hear it as combat wouldnt last long enough, so it's for the best.

[@jamielee2353]

This honestly sounds like something I would hear coming out of a Tales game lol

[@jojojiva234]

its peak

[@Enzo-z9y]

Spanish influence!

[@melaniebiberger2191]

Might be worth to play DT as Dancer

[@Chihiro-Kikuchi]

Dnc rdm or vpr are all valid choices

[@laerwen]

Lv 100 DNC here to tell you: yes, it is.

[@TheMexRAGE]

Sometimes i will go and fight random beast on the field to listen to it xD

[@HayateKusanagi]

This makes me feel like building a Gunpla.

[@Pe551]

🥰🥰🥰

[@strikefreedomx2671]

Fucking Ace Combat Zero vibes lmao

[@RiderAerix]

I see you’re an ace of culture as well

[@leezpunkbrooke]

mad respect for sticking to your own choices for this vod, I personally combine DRK and NIN ♥ I love your gunbreaker reaper combo though ♥

[@Vauun]

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[@ylethyrbrekan5993]

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[@dezkeiz4946]

[@YukitoKunNeptune]

How come the battle theme music has a similar melody to Menphina's theme?

[@theprotagonist2025]

Better than the last 3 expansions but not better than the second dlc still

[@FuIIDiveVR]

Feeling a bit of Ace+ influence

[@FaalDohvakiin]

Do I hear cowbell D:?

[@SprDrumio64]

Are those latin rhythms? I love latin rhythms!

[@civildisorder]

This is my favorite one of these since ARR. And yes this is me saying all the expansions between then and now haven't thrilled me in the same way. Good songs, but not very fitting for that vibe.

[@emilioperez6888]

Arriba España 🇪🇸💃🕺

[@DerpHavenn]

0:14 isn't that the allagan motif?

[@4MonsterhunterStory]

Isn't it the Urqopacha motif?

[@CordyBrush]

Reminds ALOT about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in the beginning xD