FFXIV: A Beginner's Guide to Crafting

Like most modern MMORPGs, FFXIV offers a million and one distractions, activities, mini-games, and challenges beyond what you’ll face in the main story - so trying to master a complex crafting system on top of all that can seem like a daunting task. Whether you want to craft the most glamorous outfit to dazzle other players or just need an extra competitive edge in late-game fights, we’ve put together this guide to help you get started and make the most of crafting and gathering in Final Fantasy XIV.

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Getting Started
01:06 - How to Unlock Crafting in FFXIV
01:29 - Starting Region Crafting Guilds (Limsa Lominsa, Gridania, Ul'Dah)
02:35 - Gathering Materials
03:00 - Gathering Guild Starting Locations
03:41 - Crafting Log Sorting Options
04:36 - Crafting Actions & Skills
05:40 - Basic Principles of Crafting
06:51 - Balancing Progress & Durability
08:00 - Trial Synthesis and Quick Synthesis (Auto-Crafting)
08:53 - Late-Game Crafting/Gathering
09:23 - Crafting Collectable Items

You can find even more helpful info (including high-level crafting tips) in our full FFXIV guide on IGN: https://www.ign.com/wikis/ffxiv


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