Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4, Into the Mist, marks the final major crafting cycle of the Dawntrail expansion. Alongside the last tier of the Arcadion raids, the patch introduces a new wave of crafted battle gear, weapons, and consumables — and a market reset that rewards players who prepare early.
With Savage delayed until January, Patch 7.4 creates a split economy: early glamour demand followed by a sharp spike in raid consumables. For Disciples of the Hand and Land, understanding these timing shifts is critical for both profit and readiness.
This guide focuses on the systems that matter — currency changes, gear requirements, material prep, and market behavior — so you can enter Patch 7.4 ready to craft, gather, and sell efficiently.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
- How the Patch 7.4 raid schedule affects crafted gear, glamour, and consumable demand
- Tomestone, Scrip, and Hunt currency changes and what to stockpile before maintenance
- Crafter and gatherer gear progression and safe stat targets for endgame recipes
- A complete material prep list for gear, potions, food, and pre-crafts
- Gathering prep: folklore books, legendary nodes, and Perception considerations
- Retainer, inventory, and venture setup for patch-day efficiency
- How the glamour overhaul reshapes demand for crafted and legacy gear
- Marketboard strategies for early undercut wars and peak selling windows
Patch 7.4 Raid Schedule and Its Impact on Crafted Gear and Markets
A critical deviation from the standard release cadence in Patch 7.4 is the timing of the Savage raid tier. The new raid tier will be released three weeks after the launch of Patch 7.4, specifically on January 6th. This delay is intended to accommodate the holiday season.
From a market perspective, this introduces significant variables for crafting and gathering:
- The Utility Market (Raiders): The extended gap allows players more time to acquire more tome gear (via the new Mnemonics currency) before the Savage raids begin. Theoretically, this reduces the immediate “Day 1” demand for crafted gear stats, as the urgency to gear up quickly may be dampened by the availability of casual tome gear.
- The Glamour Market (Aesthetics): Early previews indicate the new crafted weapons share a flashy, contest-style aesthetic. Based on past activity with similar “winner design” weapons, we predict that the “Glamour Market” will be the primary driver of sales during the first three weeks.
Patch 7.4 Currency Changes – Tomestones, Scrips, Hunts, and What to Stockpile
| Currency | Patch 7.4 Status | Cap Type | Primary Use | What You Should Do Before Patch |
| Allagan Tomestones of Aesthetics | Removed | — | Old battle gear | Spend or exchange everything before maintenance |
| Tomestones of Heliometry | Exchange-only | Weekly | Converts to Mathematics | Cap before patch for maximum conversion |
| Tomestones of Mathematics | Active | Uncapped | Crafting materials | Be ready to farm immediately on patch day |
| Allagan Tomestones of Mnemonics | New | Weekly | Battle gear | Not used for crafting; affects raid pacing |
| Orange Crafters’ Scrips | Active | Soft cap | Crafting materials, Condensed Solution | Stockpile turn-ins like Rarefied Tacos |
| Sacks of Nuts (Hunts) | Active | Soft cap | High-grade materia | Run Hunt trains to stockpile XI/XII materia |
Efficient currency strategy is key, including details about managing your Tomestone caps before the maintenance begins.
Tomestone Strategy
- Allagan Tomestones of Aesthetics: This currency will be removed entirely. Ensure you spend any remaining balance before maintenance.
- Tomestones of Heliometry: This currency will become unobtainable from duties. Do not discard it; it can be exchanged for Tomestones of Mathematics.
- Tomestones of Mathematics: This will become the primary, uncapped currency. It is expected to be used for purchasing new materials from vendors.
- Allagan Tomestones of Mnemonics: This is the new weekly-capped currency for battle gear.
Action Plan: Players should aim to cap Tomestones of Heliometry and ensure they are ready to acquire Mathematics immediately after the patch. Data to tailor your specific shopping list will be available on patch day, but having a full wallet is the safest bet.
Orange Scrip Strategy – Materials, Condensed Solution, and Catch-Up Gear
New materials purchasable with Orange Crafters’ Scrips will be added to the Scrip Exchange. Additionally, Condensed Solution is expected to return as a core ingredient. We are also expecting the final Scrip set of the expansion to be released, offering a catch-up mechanism for gearing.
Action Plan: Mass-produce items like Rarefied Tacos de Carne Asada to fill your inventory. This allows you to deliver and measure your scrip income instantly on patch day without wasting time crafting during the rush.
Materia Prep – Hunts, Sacks of Nuts, and Savage Price Spikes
Grade XI and XII combat materia will spike around the Savage launch. The cheapest way to stockpile isn’t the Market Board—it’s Hunts. A full Dawntrail Hunt Train (all 12 marks) yields 480 Sacks of Nuts, which can be exchanged directly for high-end materia.
- Action Plan: Join regular Hunt trains to cap Sacks of Nuts. Use the pre-patch lull to convert Nuts into the BiS grades for your main jobs before prices explode.
- Spiritbonding: While doing roulettes or FATEs, wear cheap crafted gear to generate materia passively. You can also use Materia Transmutation to convert excess low-grade materia into a chance at higher ones.
Best Crafter and Gatherer Gear for Patch 7.4 (Crafted vs Scrip Sets)
Before crafting the new battle gear, players must ensure their own equipment is up to the task.
Crafter Gear Options
- The Crested Set (Crafted): This high-end set (Item Level 750) is expected to remain viable through the end of the current expansion.
- The 7.4 Scrip Set: As the final scrip set for Dawntrail, this is a viable alternative for players who do not wish to pentameld, though it lacks the stat ceiling of crafted options.
Stat Targets: Based on existing endgame Master XII crafts, a safe target is approximately 5,380 Craftsmanship and 4,650 Control. While macros from creators like Tenelen the Scrub or Zane Lionheart will likely be released shortly after the patch, aiming for these thresholds ensures you can develop and improve new rotations immediately.
Gatherer Gear Options
Gatherers face a similar choice between the Crested set and the scrip set. High Perception stats are critical for triggering yield bonuses on new legendary nodes.
Note on Books: Regarding crafting books, ensure you have unlocked Master Recipes XII. Current previews and guide coverage indicate no new crafting books are coming; recipes will likely populate into the existing Master XII category.
Retainer and Inventory Prep for Patch 7.4 Crafting and Market Sales
Before maintenance, clean house. Clear out your main inventory, Armory Chest, and both retainers so you have free space for new materials and finished crafts. Treat retainers as your market team—decide which one will hold raid mats and which will list consumables.
Optimize Ventures:
- Active Hours: Send retainers on 1-hour ventures targeting high-demand mats (skins, milks, etc.) while you are playing.
- Overnight: Set them up with 18-hour ventures before you log off.
If your retainers are bursting, consider temporarily staging mats on alts or in FC chest tabs, but remember that anything not on a retainer cannot be listed immediately when prices spike.
Materials to Stockpile – Aethersand, Pre-Crafts, and Consumables
Add these items to your crafting list to prepare for the new recipes.
1. Crystals and Clusters
Often overlooked, the consumption rate of Crystals (for pre-crafts) and Clusters (for final products) is immense. Stock up on thousands of Fire and Water crystals/clusters now.
2. Levinchrome Aethersand
This material is projected to be the staple Aethersand for this patch cycle. Based on general location data for Ephemeral nodes, players must visit the nodes for Lean Cores and Calamus Roots. You should aim to have hundreds of these in your inventory.
3. Condensed Solution (Orange Scrips)
Expected to return as a core ingredient for crafted combat gear. Stockpiling hundreds of these (or the Tacos to buy them) allows you to focus scrips on food mats later.
4. Sub-100 Pre-Craft Materials
New gear recipes often utilize “sub-100” pre-crafts. Using High Quality (HQ) pre-crafts is the best way to enhance the quality of your final synths and ensure 100% HQ rates.
- Claro Walnut Lumber
- Ra’Kaznar Ingots
- Black Star
- Thunderyards Silk
- Gargantua Leather
- Magnesia Whetstones (Don’t forget these; they are frequently used).
5. Speculative Stockpile: Waters
There is speculation regarding the water solvent required for new potions. The consensus is Sanctified Water, crafted using Yak T’el Spring Water and Tumbleclaw Weeds. Prepare a heavy stock of these.
6. Potion & Food Essentials
For the new Grade 4 combat potions and raid food, specific ingredients should not be overlooked.
- Stat Flowers: Stockpile Windsbalm Bay Leaf, Eucalyptus, Wind Parsley, Kozama’uka Chamomile, and Pearl Grass.
- Cooking Staples: Ensure you have ample Salts, Oils, and Lemonette.
Timing Demand: In the first week of Patch 7.4 (Normal mode), raid food tends to outsell tinctures because players are doing casual prog. Once Savage opens on January 6th, demand for Grade 4 combat potions will spike hard as groups hit enrage timers.
| Phase | Active Content | High-Demand Items | Why Demand Spikes |
| Patch Launch (Week 1) | Normal Arcadion, MSQ | Raid food, glamour gear | Casual prog, story clears, no Savage pressure |
| Pre-Savage Window | Glamour-focused play | Weapons, dyes, crafted glam | Players optimize appearance before raiding |
| Savage Launch (Jan 6) | Arcadion Savage | Grade 4 potions, combat materia | Enrage prog, burst optimization |
| Weekly Resets | Savage farm | Food + potions | Reclears and static raid nights |
Gathering Prep for Patch 7.4 – Folklore Books, Legendary Nodes, and Perception
It is imperative to verify that all Dawntrail Folklore Books are unlocked. We do not expect new folklore books in 7.4; the new legendary nodes will likely attach to the existing tomes.
Perception Targets:
Historically, legendary node bonuses sit just above previous patch breakpoints, so overmelding Perception now is safer than trying to catch up on patch day. We must measure the effectiveness of our melds against these new thresholds to maximize yield.
The Glamour Market Revolution
Patch 7.4 removes class, job, and level restrictions on armor and accessories for glamour. This update, influenced by things like longtime player feedback, opens a vast archive of gear previously locked behind specific roles.
Profit Strategies
- Dyes: Demand for Jet Black and Pure White dyes is expected to skyrocket.
- Cross-Role Styles: Sets that were previously locked to specific jobs are now valuable to everyone. Crafters should look into producing Neo-Ishgardian Sets, which will likely see a resurgence in sales.
Weapons and tools remain job-locked for glamour due to animation constraints, but armor and accessories are now fully job- and level-agnostic.
Patch 7.4 Marketboard Strategy – Undercutting, Timing, and Profit Windows
Crafters looking to capitalize on early trends should prepare for intense marketboard PVP. Don’t go into 7.4 crafting blind—use your server’s Market Board history before the patch to identify which categories (raid food, tinctures, aethersand, or glam) have healthy volume.
- Diversify: Focus on 3–5 items and prepare multiple sets of mats rather than scattering yourself across 30+ crafts.
- Timing: List your items during peak traffic times (patch day evening, Savage launch, and weekly reset).
- Patience: Avoid nuking your margins with panic undercuts every five minutes. The demand will be there.
Future Content: Cosmic Exploration & Oizys
In a subsequent update (likely Patch 7.41), the third instalment of Cosmic Exploration will launch. The destination is Oizys. While not a Day 1 priority, savvy crafters will keep an eye on materials related to this content.
Summary Checklist
To summarise, here is the recommended shopping list for Patch 7.4:
- Levinchrome Aethersand (High priority; aim for hundreds).
- Tomestones (Spend Aesthetics; Cap Heliometry for exchange; be ready to farm Mathematics).
- Orange Scrip Items (Turn-ins like Rarefied Tacos).
- Combat Materia (Sell excess grades XI/XII now; use Hunt currencies like Sacks of Nuts to restock cheaply).
- Sub-100 Pre-crafts (HQ Claro Walnut, Ra’Kaznar, Magnesia Whetstones, etc.).
- Potion Reagents (Sanctified Water, Eucalyptus, Pearl Grass, etc.).
- Clusters and Crystals (Bulk stock).
By securing these assets early and understanding the market shift caused by the raid delay, you can maximise your returns when the patch goes live.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does FFXIV Patch 7.4 release?
FFXIV Patch 7.4, Into the Mist, is scheduled to release on December 16. This patch introduces the final Arcadion raid tier of the Dawntrail expansion along with new crafted gear, consumables, and major market shifts for crafters and gatherers.
When does the Arcadion Savage raid tier open in Patch 7.4?
The Arcadion Savage tier opens three weeks after patch launch, on January 6. This delayed release significantly impacts the crafting economy, especially demand timing for crafted raid gear, food, and potions.
Will crafted raid gear be worth selling in Patch 7.4?
Yes, but timing matters. Crafted raid gear demand is softer at patch launch due to available tomestone gear, then rises again closer to Savage release when players optimize builds and alt jobs.
What is the best way to prepare for Patch 7.4 crafting?
The best preparation includes:
- Capping relevant tomestones and scrips
- Stockpiling Levinchrome Aethersand and sub-100 pre-crafts
- Preparing retainers and inventories
- Planning which items to sell early (glamour, food) vs later (potions, materia)
Which tomestones are removed or changed in Patch 7.4?
In Patch 7.4:
- Allagan Tomestones of Aesthetics are removed entirely
- Heliometry becomes unobtainable but can be exchanged
- Mathematics becomes the uncapped tomestone
- Mnemonics is introduced as the new weekly-capped battle currency
What materials should I stockpile before Patch 7.4?
High-priority stockpiles include:
- Levinchrome Aethersand
- Condensed Solution (Orange Scrips)
- HQ sub-100 pre-crafts (Claro Walnut, Ra’Kaznar, Thunderyards Silk, etc.)
- Crystals and clusters
- Potion reagents like Sanctified Water and stat flowers
What is Levinchrome Aethersand used for in Patch 7.4?
Levinchrome Aethersand is expected to be a core ingredient across multiple Patch 7.4 recipes, including crafted raid gear, consumables, and pre-craft materials. It is obtained from Ephemeral Nodes tied to Lean Cores and Calamus Roots.
Will there be new crafting or gathering books in Patch 7.4?
No. Current previews indicate no new crafting books are being added in Patch 7.4. New recipes will populate under Master Recipes XII, so ensure those books are unlocked in advance.
What are the recommended crafter stat targets for Patch 7.4?
A safe baseline for endgame crafting in Patch 7.4 is approximately:
- 5,380 Craftsmanship
- 4,650 Control
These thresholds allow early experimentation with new recipes and faster adoption of optimized macros.
Is the crafted gear set or the scrip set better for crafters?
- Crafted Crested gear offers the highest stat ceiling through pentamelding.
- The 7.4 scrip set is a viable alternative for players who want lower cost and less setup, though it cannot be overmelded.
How should gatherers prepare for Patch 7.4?
Gatherers should:
- Unlock all Dawntrail Folklore Books
- Maximize Perception to trigger yield bonuses on legendary nodes
- Prepare inventory space for early-patch material bottlenecks
How do Hunts help with Patch 7.4 preparation?
Hunts are one of the cheapest ways to acquire high-grade combat materia. A full Dawntrail Hunt Train yields 480 Sacks of Nuts, which can be exchanged for Grade XI and XII materia before Savage prices spike.
When do food and potions sell best in Patch 7.4?
- Raid food sells best during patch launch and normal-mode progression.
- Combat potions spike sharply when Savage opens on January 6, as groups begin optimizing burst windows and enrage clears.
How does the glamour restriction removal affect the market?
Patch 7.4 removes job, class, and level restrictions on armor and accessories for glamour. This massively increases demand for older crafted sets like Neo-Ishgardian gear. Weapons and tools remain job-locked.
What are the best Market Board strategies for Patch 7.4?
Successful sellers should:
- Focus on 3–5 high-volume items instead of crafting everything
- List during peak traffic windows (patch day, Savage launch, weekly reset)
- Avoid panic undercutting and let demand stabilize before repricing
