User:EtherealMutation/Crafting

A guide for latecomers to crafting.

Goals:


 * Bring all regular crafts to 70, fishing and synergy to 110.
 * Use cheap materials available from NPCs.
 * Primarily craft materials that can be used in later crafts or sell fast on the Auction House.
 * When not crafting materials, crafting items that sell to NPCs at a minimal loss.

Assumptions:


 * You are level 99 and have Item Level 115+ gear.
 * You have a decent amount of gil built up (10+ million).
 * You are capable of getting a lot of Sparks of Eminence.
 * You have finished all or most missions and have access to all areas. The best place to get crystals is via Elementals in Ru'Aun Gardens.
 * You have finished a number of useful quests that will be mentioned along the way.
 * You have finished Rhapsodies of Vana'diel and have access to the entire Curio Shop, including Kitron Macarons.
 * You have a fully finished Mog Garden and have access to all or most Monster Rearing items in the shop. This is crucial.

General order:

This guide is separated into two paths: Fishing and Cooking, Everything Else.

Alchemy: Sub-craft to many, requires almost no sub-crafts itself. Woodworking: