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diff --git a/src/content/blog/ffxiv-gil-making.mdx b/src/content/blog/ffxiv-gil-making.mdx index 5734c6c..9a90da2 100644 --- a/src/content/blog/ffxiv-gil-making.mdx +++ b/src/content/blog/ffxiv-gil-making.mdx @@ -101,24 +101,7 @@ deep dungeon you decide to take on. For example even the oldest deep dungeon, Pa I tend to avoid this method. I find the rate of finding the sacks themselves too low to be worth it. --- -# Treasure Maps -This is probably the most common method of making gil without crafting so I won't go into too much detail. - -In general, maps don't yield fantastic raw gil and your mileage will depend on how lucky you get with drops/portals. - -Some people suggest soloing old ARR maps for a chance at rare accessories like the <a href="https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/playguide/db/item/ca7fc950aec/" class="eorzeadb_link">Spriggan Cap</a> - -However, in my opinion the risk outweighs the reward since for an accessory like this you'll need to either buy the Unhidden Leather Map (usually 200K) or get it as a drop from another ARR map. - -Your best bet these days still is to run the latest maps for portals and hope for the best. -There are rare mounts like the [Alkonost](https://ffxivcollect.com/mounts/281) which can be exchanged with items dropped from portal dungeons. - -Beyond that you'll mostly be praying for rare materials... - -- **Overall:** Certainly not my preferred method since there are so many elements of RNG for so little reward most of the time. Can be a fun -activity to do with other people though. ---- # Grand Company Seals You can rack up Grand Company seals (or GC Seals) fairly quickly by completing "Expert Deliveries". This is where you can cash in on useless old gear or dungeon drops. You can usually get around `2000` seals per piece of "high level dungeon" gear. @@ -629,3 +612,40 @@ I'd say they usually go for around 2000 gil each but of course this wildly varie - **Overall:** Good gil but only during certain periods when craftable raid gear is needed. Still good to dump these tomes using this method if you don't need it for anything else. +--- + +# Honourable Mentions +These are small things that you can do to make some gil. They're short and simple so they don't really need a whole section devoted to them. + +## Retainer Ventures +- Send your retainers out on `Quick Exploration` ventures +- Sometimes they'll come back with valuable items such as rare dyes that can be sold on the marketboard +- Gear they bring back can be converted into Grand Company Seals + +## Island Sanctuary +- Max out your Island Sanctuary rank +- Always have work scheduled in your workshops and granaries +- Once you max out, let the mammets manage the farm and animal, its quite cheap and saves you a ton of time +- Exchange your "Seafarer's Cowries" for rare dyes (highlighted in Green on the vendor menu) + +For example the `Gunmetal Black Dye` is worth a pretty penny +<FFXIVItemPrice client:load itemId={30122} itemName="Gunmetal Black Dye " itemImageUrl="https://www.garlandtools.org/files/icons/item/22816.png" /> + +These are always worth something because people use it for glamour + +**Its also probably the most passive way to make gil on this list** + +## Treasure Maps +This is probably the most common method of making gil without crafting so I won't go into too much detail. + +In general, maps don't yield fantastic raw gil and your mileage will depend on how lucky you get with drops/portals. + +Some people suggest soloing old ARR maps for a chance at rare accessories like the <a href="https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/playguide/db/item/ca7fc950aec/" class="eorzeadb_link">Spriggan Cap</a> + +However, in my opinion the risk outweighs the reward since for an accessory like this you'll need to either buy the Unhidden Leather Map (usually 200K) or get it as a drop from another ARR map. + +Your best bet these days still is to run the latest maps for portals and hope for the best. + +There are rare mounts like the [Alkonost](https://ffxivcollect.com/mounts/281) which can be exchanged with items dropped from portal dungeons. + +Beyond that you'll mostly be praying to the RNG gods for rare drops... |