In the ever-evolving realm of Final Fantasy XIV, Patch 6.4 has ushered in a host of exciting gathering mechanics, presenting a golden opportunity for adventurers to amass substantial wealth in just 30 minutes. This detailed guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of these new mechanics. We'll delve into crucial aspects such as gear upgrading, prime and sublime collectibles, legendary and ephemeral nodes, non-timer node items, the value of scrips, and the bonus of spirit bonding. By the end of this guide, you'll be well-equipped to embark on efficient gathering runs and maximize your ffxiv Gil earning in the world of Eorzea. 

 

• Gear Upgrading
• Primes and Sublimes
• Legendary Nodes
• Ephemeral Nodes
• Non-Timer Node Items
• Scrips
• Spirit Bonding
• The 30-Minute Gathering Approach

 

 

↖ Gear Upgrading

To efficiently gather the most valuable items, upgrading your gear is essential. Aim for item level 620 purple script gear, which can be obtained from script exchange vendors. To maximize your gathering potential, ensure that you slot guile materials into all available gear slots, reaching a perception of 3850. While these are guaranteed melds, you can opt for expensive overmelding if desired. Keep in mind that you may need more stats to gather the latest prime materials effectively.

 

↖ Primes and Sublimes

Patch 6.4 introduced prime and sublime collectibles, enhancing the gathering experience. Prime haritaki for botany and prime chlorohist for mining are essential for ethereal reduction, which yields the coveted gliothers. These gliothers are crucial for crafting master recipes, particularly for the island sanctuary landmark, the sunken ship.

 

Gathering with a collectability rating of 1000 offers a chance to obtain sublime variations, which also reduce to gliothers. Although these items fetch a good price, sales are currently sluggish on EU servers due to the inherent RNG involved in gathering and reduction.

 

↖ Legendary Nodes

Some items from legendary nodes have maintained their value, while others have seen a decrease. Field mustard, soft silver ore, magnemite, and Mornvale tree bog continue to hold their worth and can be gathered in large quantities. Don't overlook hidden gems from previous patches, such as dark matter clusters, raw rondonite, prickly pineapple seeds, and dark steel ore.

 

Utilize tools like the FF14 TeamCrafts Profit Helper or monitor ingredient prices for high-end crafting recipes to identify valuable items on your server. Legendary nodes appear every 30 minutes, but remember that ethereal nodes are subject to ethereal reduction.

 

↖ Ephemeral Nodes

Ephemeral nodes, introduced in patch 6.2, remain unchanged in 6.4. Earthbreak Aethersand is the most valuable item obtained from these nodes and is in high demand for the latest gear, crafts, and consumables. Ephemeral nodes appear once every hour and can be gathered for a duration of 12 minutes.

 

Achieving a collectability rating of 1000 ensures at least one earthbreak from each item, potentially netting you 40 or more in a single 12-minute session. This can translate to over 80,000 gil. Ephemeral nodes are a reliable and lucrative source of income, with demand expected to persist until patch 7.0.

 

↖ Non-Timer Node Items

When time nodes are unavailable, consider gathering non-timer node items for quick and profitable returns. While these items may not sell in massive quantities, they do sell promptly. Examples include lime, basil, and giant hive chips, which are crucial ingredients in current potions and food recipes. To identify valuable items, refer to the sources mentioned earlier. Non-timer node items are not bound by a timer and can be gathered rapidly.

 

↖ Scrips

Scrips continue to be a consistent source of income, especially when dealing with white script items from collectible vendors. Gathering materials nines offer the best return on your time investment, yielding approximately one material every two-time nodes. These materials sell swiftly and maintain their value. However, some items obtained through scrips may have slower sales, making them less efficient for gil farming compared to other methods.

 

↖ Spirit Bonding

For an added boost to your gathering income, consider harnessing spirit bonding. Employ spirit bond potions and squadron manuals to increase spirit bonding on all your gear by 25% within the 30-minute timeframe.

 

↖ The 30-Minute Gathering Approach

Now, let's delve into the approach that maximizes Gil in just 30 minutes. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

 

• Create a list of time nodes using the FF14 Teamcraft tool to track their timers. Include items like field mustard, soft silver ore, magnemite, the oldest sublime node, and one ethereal node for Earthbreaks. Also, add other time node items from previous expansions that maintain decent value.
• Arrange the list to ensure all timers can be hit within the 30-minute window. Prioritize gathering an item from an area with the current most lucrative treasure map, if applicable.
• Create a separate list of non-timer items to gather when there are no time nodes available. Ensure this list contains a variety of items, and limit the number gathered to around 50 for each item.
• Execute your gathering run once the timers align. Pay attention to the sequence and optimize your route.
• After completing a run, review the results. Track the gathered items, Gil earned from material sales, materials bonded, treasure maps found, and crystals from ethereal reduction.
• Adjust your gathering strategy as needed. Replace items that don't sell within 24 hours with alternative items in the next gathering run.

 

Conclusion:

In totall, earthbreak ethersands are currently the most profitable item due to their high sales volume and frequency. New legendary items typically replace those from the previous patch, but the value of new prime and sublime items depends on your server's economy. Reliable items like dark matter clusters, dark steel ore, and non-timer items such as lime, basil, and palm syrup continue to sell well. Remember that the 30-minute window serves as a benchmark for efficiency, and the goal is to gather a variety of materials quickly to maximize gil earnings. Happy gathering!