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The YouTube video discusses crafting in Final Fantasy 14, which is divided into various disciplines like armorer and goldsmith. Players must level up a combat class before starting crafting and join gathering disciplines to gather materials. Different regions in the game have specific crafting guilds. The video highlights the locations of Mining Guild, Botanists, and Fishing Guild, mentioning intro quests and item gathering strategies. Crafting requires balancing durability, progress, and quality stats. As players level up, they learn new crafting actions and skills to improve efficiency. Reaching level 60 and completing the Heavensward expansion unlocks the ability to craft better weapons and armor. The Diadem area offers special materials for enhanced crafting, and players can craft rare collectibles and exchange them for unique items.
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In this part of the video, the narrator explains the basics of crafting in Final Fantasy 14. Crafting is divided into disciplines such as armorer, goldsmith, and culinarian, each focusing on creating different items. To start crafting, players need to level up a combat class like gladiator or archer first. The starting region determines which crafting guilds are available, with each region having specific crafting guilds that complement the local combat classes. Players can unlock additional crafting disciplines as they explore more of the map. Gathering materials is essential for crafting, and joining gathering disciplines is necessary to gather the required materials.
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In this segment of the video, it is explained that the Mining Guild is in Ul’dah, the Botanists are in Gridania, and the Fishing Guild is in Limsa Lominsa. Each guild has an intro quest to be completed for access to their tools, and gathering materials can be used in various crafting disciplines. The crafting system in Final Fantasy 14 allows for easy ingredient location lookup and shows where to find specific materials. Gathering areas are highlighted with sparkling nodes indicating material levels. Gathering extra materials can be sold for extra Gil or used for crafting other items. Crafting and gathering both have skills that improve harvests, with crafting actions focused on item quality. Crafting and gathering points are needed for abilities, and unlike other games, crafting in Final Fantasy 14 requires active crafting of each item.
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In this segment of the video, the basic primer on crafting in the game is explained. When crafting an item, three key stats need to be balanced: durability, progress, and quality. Durability is crucial as it determines your ability to complete the item, while quality affects the item’s stats. The progress bar must reach 100 before durability depletes to zero, or the craft will fail. Different actions cost durability points, and there are actions to increase progress and improve quality. As you level up, you learn new actions to enhance efficiency. Quick synthesis allows crafting multiple items consecutively. Balancing skills and leveling up crafting disciplines evenly is essential for success and to craft better items.
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In this segment of the video, reaching level 60 with your main combat class and completing most of the Heavensward expansion allows you to craft better weapons and armor. Access the Diadem area to gather special Sky Builder materials for enhanced crafting. Unlock collectable grade items such as weapons, furniture, and in-game minions for crafting. These rare materials can be exchanged for special gear, scripts, and unique items. Crafting collectibles involves a collectible level instead of the quality stat. Turn crafted items to appraisers for rewards. Players can focus on crafting or continue saving the world in Final Fantasy XIV.