Getting Started with Crafting in FFXIV
To become a crafter in FFXIV, complete the level 10 quest for your starting class. Then head to the guild for the crafting class you want and start the quest to unlock it. There are eight crafting classes, with each specializing in specific recipes and item types.
Most crafters level all classes for cross-class skills and to craft ingredients for each other. Crafting levels faster than combat with things like Ishgardian Restoration providing efficient grinds.
Crafting Methods and Leveling Tips
- Levels 1-25: Complete crafting log recipes, levequests and Grand Company turn-ins
- Levels 25-50: Repeat levequests and Grand Company turn-ins
- Levels 50-70: Ishgardian Restoration
- Levels 70-90: Custom deliveries and levequests
Use any available experience buffs like:
- Preferred world bonus
- FC buffs
- Food buffs
- Manuals
- Ala Mhigan/Skybuilder gear
- Restoration bonuses
This will speed up leveling tremendously. Refer to online guides for macros and rotations to help crafting flow smoothly.
Developing as a Crafter in FFXIV
How do you get crafter specialist?
Complete level 10 quest for starting class. Head to desired crafting class guild, start quest to unlock. Eight classes, each specializes in recipes and items.
Most level all for skills to craft ingredients for each other. Crafting faster leveling than combat. Restoration efficient grinds.
Open Crafting Log, select recipe. Take actions during synthesis to complete craft. Specialists offer skills and bonuses for three chosen classes. Profitable classes are Blacksmith, Goldsmith, Alchemist, and Culinarian.
Best methods:
- Levels 1-25: Log recipes, levequests, Company turn-ins
- Levels 25-50: Levequests and Company turn-ins
- Levels 50-70: Ishgardian Restoration
- Levels 70-90: Custom deliveries and levequests
Use available buffs for faster leveling: world bonus, buffs, food, manuals, gear, bonuses. Refer to guides for macros and rotations.