Master the Market: 10 Pro Crafting Tips for Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker

Introduction

Crafting in Final Fantasy XIV is a deep, rewarding system that can generate massive profits and help you gear up your characters. With Endwalker raising the level cap to 90 and introducing new recipes, it's the perfect time to sharpen your crafting skills. Here are 10 pro tips to help you become a master artisan.

1. Level All Crafters Together

Cross-class actions are essential. Level all crafting jobs to at least 50 to unlock abilities like Careful Synthesis II (Weaver), Steady Hand II (Culinarian), and Byregot's Blessing (Carpenter). In Endwalker, many cross-role actions have become role actions, but having all crafters high-level gives you flexibility and access to shared materials.

2. Use the Right Food and Potions

Consumables boost your stats significantly. For crafters, HQ Cunning Craftsman's Tea or HQ Bouillabaisse can increase Control and Craftsmanship. Also use HQ Grade 6 Tinctures (or the new Grade 7 in Endwalker) for a short stat burst. Always check the Market Board for affordable options.

3. Master the Rotation

A good macro or manual rotation is key. For Endwalker, a basic rotation for 90-star recipes: Reflect > Manipulation > Waste Not II > Precise Touch (x4) > Byregot's Blessing > Great Strides > Innovation > Careful Synthesis. Adjust based on your stats and the recipe difficulty.

4. Gather Your Own Materials

Maxing gatherers (Miner, Botanist, Fisher) saves gil. Endwalker nodes are abundant in zones like Elpis and Mare Lamentorum. Use Collectables to turn in for scrips that buy valuable materia and materials. Also, farming Legendary Nodes (with the special item) yields rare materials.

5. Watch the Market Board Trends

Check the Market Board before you craft. Use websites like Universalis to see prices across worlds. Craft items that sell quickly: Potion and Food for raiders, Glamour items, and Housing items. Avoid over-saturated markets.

6. Utilize Collectables and Scrips

High-level collectables can be turned in for Purple Crafters' Scrips. Use these to buy Master Recipe books (for level 80+ recipes), Materia, and Alkahest (used in making High-quality items). It's a steady source of income and progression.

7. Quality over Quantity at First

When starting, focus on making High-quality (HQ) items. HQ sells for much more and is required for endgame crafting. Use Inner Quiet to stack your control, and aim for 100% HQ chance. Use Manipulation and Waste Not to save durability.

8. Join a Free Company with Crafting Buffs

Free Company actions like Earth and Water (+exp) and Brave New World (+stats) can reduce your crafting time. Also, FC workshops let you craft airships and submarines, which bring rare materials.

9. Use Macros for Repetitive Crafts

Write simple macros for daily crafts like Levequests and Custom Deliveries. This saves time and reduces fatigue. You can find community macros on ffxivmacros.com or the official forums.

10. Sell on Multiple Worlds

If you have characters on different worlds, you can transfer goods via Retainer selling on each. Alternatively, use the Market Board on popular worlds like Balmung or Gilgamesh for higher prices. Just watch out for transfer fees.

Conclusion

Following these tips will set you on the path to becoming a gil-making crafting legend in Eorzea. Remember to stay updated with patch notes, as recipes and rotations change. Happy crafting!