{"id":35100,"date":"2025-12-14T03:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T03:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=35100"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:16:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:16:35","slug":"ffxiv-patch-7-4-crafting-gathering-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/ffxiv-patch-7-4-crafting-gathering-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Crafting &amp; Gathering Guide \u2013 Market Prep, Crafted Gear, and Gil Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/\">Final Fantasy XIV<\/a> Patch 7.4, <strong>Into the Mist<\/strong>, 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 \u2014 and a market reset that rewards players who prepare early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide focuses on the systems that matter \u2014 currency changes, gear requirements, material prep, and market behavior \u2014 so you can enter Patch 7.4 ready to craft, gather, and sell efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, we\u2019ll cover:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How the Patch 7.4 raid schedule affects crafted gear, glamour, and consumable demand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomestone, Scrip, and Hunt currency changes and what to stockpile before maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crafter and gatherer gear progression and safe stat targets for endgame recipes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A complete material prep list for gear, potions, food, and pre-crafts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gathering prep: folklore books, legendary nodes, and Perception considerations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retainer, inventory, and venture setup for patch-day efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How the glamour overhaul reshapes demand for crafted and legacy gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketboard strategies for early undercut wars and peak selling windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-25.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Crafting Guide \u2013 Crafted Raid Gear, New Tier Prep, and Market Strategy\" class=\"wp-image-35106\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-25.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-25-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-25-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-block-prize\">\n    Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span>promo code<\/span> for a discount to save on all your boosts.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patch 7.4 Raid Schedule and Its Impact on Crafted Gear and Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <strong>January 6th<\/strong>. This delay is intended to accommodate the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a market perspective, this introduces significant variables for crafting and gathering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Utility Market (Raiders):<\/strong> 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 &#8220;Day 1&#8221; demand for crafted gear stats, as the urgency to gear up quickly may be dampened by the availability of casual tome gear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Glamour Market (Aesthetics):<\/strong> Early previews indicate the new crafted weapons share a flashy, contest-style aesthetic. Based on past activity with similar &#8220;winner design&#8221; weapons, we predict that the &#8220;Glamour Market&#8221; will be the primary driver of sales during the first three weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ffxiv-dawntrail-msq-completion-boost.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Dawntrail MSQ Completion\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy FFXIV Dawntrail MSQ Completion<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/dawntrail-msq\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patch 7.4 Currency Changes \u2013 Tomestones, Scrips, Hunts, and What to Stockpile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-42.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.4 New Tier Guide \u2013 How Crafted Raid Gear and Markets Will Shift\" class=\"wp-image-35107\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-42.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-42-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-42-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Patch 7.4 Status<\/td><td>Cap Type<\/td><td>Primary Use<\/td><td>What You Should Do Before Patch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Allagan Tomestones of Aesthetics<\/td><td>Removed<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Old battle gear<\/td><td>Spend or exchange everything before maintenance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tomestones of Heliometry<\/td><td>Exchange-only<\/td><td>Weekly<\/td><td>Converts to Mathematics<\/td><td>Cap before patch for maximum conversion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tomestones of Mathematics<\/td><td>Active<\/td><td>Uncapped<\/td><td>Crafting materials<\/td><td>Be ready to farm immediately on patch day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Allagan Tomestones of Mnemonics<\/td><td>New<\/td><td>Weekly<\/td><td>Battle gear<\/td><td>Not used for crafting; affects raid pacing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orange Crafters\u2019 Scrips<\/td><td>Active<\/td><td>Soft cap<\/td><td>Crafting materials, Condensed Solution<\/td><td>Stockpile turn-ins like Rarefied Tacos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sacks of Nuts (Hunts)<\/td><td>Active<\/td><td>Soft cap<\/td><td>High-grade materia<\/td><td>Run Hunt trains to stockpile XI\/XII materia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Efficient currency strategy is key, including details about managing your Tomestone caps before the maintenance begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tomestone Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allagan Tomestones of Aesthetics:<\/strong> This currency will be removed entirely. Ensure you spend any remaining balance before maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tomestones of Heliometry:<\/strong> This currency will become unobtainable from duties. Do not discard it; it can be exchanged for Tomestones of Mathematics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tomestones of Mathematics:<\/strong> This will become the primary, uncapped currency. It is expected to be used for purchasing new materials from vendors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allagan Tomestones of Mnemonics:<\/strong> This is the new weekly-capped currency for battle gear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Action Plan:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orange Scrip Strategy \u2013 Materials, Condensed Solution, and Catch-Up Gear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New materials purchasable with <strong>Orange Crafters&#8217; Scrips<\/strong> will be added to the Scrip Exchange. Additionally, <strong>Condensed Solution<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Action Plan:<\/strong> Mass-produce items like <strong>Rarefied Tacos de Carne Asada<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materia Prep \u2013 Hunts, Sacks of Nuts, and Savage Price Spikes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade XI and XII combat materia will spike around the Savage launch. The cheapest way to stockpile isn\u2019t the Market Board\u2014it\u2019s Hunts. A full <em>Dawntrail<\/em> Hunt Train (all 12 marks) yields 480 Sacks of Nuts, which can be exchanged directly for high-end materia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Action Plan:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spiritbonding:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Crafter and Gatherer Gear for Patch 7.4 (Crafted vs Scrip Sets)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-23.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Crafted Raid Gear Guide \u2013 What to Stockpile Before the Patch Drops\" class=\"wp-image-35108\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-23.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-23-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-23-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before crafting the new battle gear, players must ensure their own equipment is up to the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafter Gear Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Crested Set (Crafted):<\/strong> This high-end set (Item Level 750) is expected to remain viable through the end of the current expansion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The 7.4 Scrip Set:<\/strong> As the final scrip set for <em>Dawntrail<\/em>, this is a viable alternative for players who do not wish to pentameld, though it lacks the stat ceiling of crafted options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stat Targets:<\/strong> Based on existing endgame Master XII crafts, a safe target is approximately <strong>5,380 Craftsmanship<\/strong> and <strong>4,650 Control<\/strong>. While macros from creators like <strong>Tenelen the Scrub<\/strong> or Zane Lionheart will likely be released shortly after the patch, aiming for these thresholds ensures you can develop and improve new rotations immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gatherer Gear Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note on Books:<\/strong> Regarding crafting books, ensure you have unlocked <strong>Master Recipes XII<\/strong>. Current previews and guide coverage indicate no new crafting books are coming; recipes will likely populate into the existing Master XII category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retainer and Inventory Prep for Patch 7.4 Crafting and Market Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2014decide which one will hold raid mats and which will list consumables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Optimize Ventures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active Hours:<\/strong> Send retainers on 1-hour ventures targeting high-demand mats (skins, milks, etc.) while you are playing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Set them up with 18-hour ventures before you log off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials to Stockpile \u2013 Aethersand, Pre-Crafts, and Consumables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/material-preparation--what-to-stockpile-visual-selection-1.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Raid Gear &amp; Crafting Prep \u2013 Best Way to Profit From the New Tier\" class=\"wp-image-35103\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/material-preparation--what-to-stockpile-visual-selection-1.webp 744w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/material-preparation--what-to-stockpile-visual-selection-1-573x440.webp 573w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add these items to your crafting list to prepare for the new recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Crystals and Clusters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Levinchrome Aethersand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <strong>Lean Cores<\/strong> and <strong>Calamus Roots<\/strong>. You should aim to have hundreds of these in your inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Condensed Solution (Orange Scrips)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sub-100 Pre-Craft Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New gear recipes often utilize &#8220;sub-100&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claro Walnut Lumber<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ra&#8217;Kaznar Ingots<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Black Star<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thunderyards Silk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gargantua Leather<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magnesia Whetstones<\/strong> (Don&#8217;t forget these; they are frequently used).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Speculative Stockpile: Waters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is speculation regarding the water solvent required for new potions. The consensus is <strong>Sanctified Water<\/strong>, crafted using <strong>Yak T&#8217;el Spring Water<\/strong> and <strong>Tumbleclaw Weeds<\/strong>. Prepare a heavy stock of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Potion &amp; Food Essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the new Grade 4 combat potions and raid food, specific ingredients should not be overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stat Flowers:<\/strong> Stockpile Windsbalm Bay Leaf, Eucalyptus, Wind Parsley, Kozama\u2019uka Chamomile, and Pearl Grass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooking Staples:<\/strong> Ensure you have ample Salts, Oils, and Lemonette.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing Demand:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Phase<\/td><td>Active Content<\/td><td>High-Demand Items<\/td><td>Why Demand Spikes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patch Launch (Week 1)<\/td><td>Normal Arcadion, MSQ<\/td><td>Raid food, glamour gear<\/td><td>Casual prog, story clears, no Savage pressure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-Savage Window<\/td><td>Glamour-focused play<\/td><td>Weapons, dyes, crafted glam<\/td><td>Players optimize appearance before raiding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Savage Launch (Jan 6)<\/td><td>Arcadion Savage<\/td><td>Grade 4 potions, combat materia<\/td><td>Enrage prog, burst optimization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly Resets<\/td><td>Savage farm<\/td><td>Food + potions<\/td><td>Reclears and static raid nights<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gathering Prep for Patch 7.4 \u2013 Folklore Books, Legendary Nodes, and Perception<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-31.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Market Guide \u2013 Crafted Raid Gear, Consumables, and New Tier Demand\" class=\"wp-image-35109\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-31.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-31-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ffxiv-31-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is imperative to verify that all <strong>Dawntrail Folklore Books<\/strong> are unlocked. We do not expect new folklore books in 7.4; the new legendary nodes will likely attach to the existing tomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perception Targets:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Glamour Market Revolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Profit Strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dyes:<\/strong> Demand for <strong>Jet Black<\/strong> and <strong>Pure White<\/strong> dyes is expected to skyrocket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Role Styles:<\/strong> Sets that were previously locked to specific jobs are now valuable to everyone. Crafters should look into producing <strong>Neo-Ishgardian Sets<\/strong>, which will likely see a resurgence in sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Weapons and tools remain job-locked for glamour due to animation constraints, but armor and accessories are now fully job- and level-agnostic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patch 7.4 Marketboard Strategy \u2013 Undercutting, Timing, and Profit Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-51.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Crafting &amp; Gathering \u2013 New Tier Raid Gear and Gil Opportunities\" class=\"wp-image-35110\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-51.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-51-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patch-7.3-pvp-and-pve-tier-list-51-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafters looking to capitalize on early trends should prepare for intense marketboard PVP. Don\u2019t go into 7.4 crafting blind\u2014use your server\u2019s Market Board history before the patch to identify which categories (raid food, tinctures, aethersand, or glam) have healthy volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diversify:<\/strong> Focus on 3\u20135 items and prepare multiple sets of mats rather than scattering yourself across 30+ crafts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timing:<\/strong> List your items during peak traffic times (patch day evening, Savage launch, and weekly reset).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patience:<\/strong> Avoid nuking your margins with panic undercuts every five minutes. The demand will be there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ffxiv-crystalline-conflict-boost.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Crystalline Conflict Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy FFXIV Crystalline Conflict Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/ffxiv\/boost\/crystalline-conflict\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Content: Cosmic Exploration &amp; Oizys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-9.webp\" alt=\"FFXIV Patch 7.4 Patch Drops Guide \u2013 Crafted Raid Gear, Markets, and Prep Checklist\" class=\"wp-image-35111\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-9.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-9-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/final-fantasy-xiv-patch-7-9-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a subsequent update (likely Patch 7.41), the third instalment of Cosmic Exploration will launch. The destination is <strong>Oizys<\/strong>. While not a Day 1 priority, savvy crafters will keep an eye on materials related to this content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-block-prize\">\n    Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span>promo code<\/span> for a discount to save on all your boosts.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarise, here is the recommended shopping list for Patch 7.4:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Levinchrome Aethersand<\/strong> (High priority; aim for hundreds).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tomestones<\/strong> (Spend Aesthetics; Cap Heliometry for exchange; be ready to farm Mathematics).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orange Scrip Items<\/strong> (Turn-ins like Rarefied Tacos).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combat Materia<\/strong> (Sell excess grades XI\/XII now; use Hunt currencies like <strong>Sacks of Nuts<\/strong> to restock cheaply).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sub-100 Pre-crafts<\/strong> (HQ Claro Walnut, Ra&#8217;Kaznar, Magnesia Whetstones, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potion Reagents<\/strong> (Sanctified Water, Eucalyptus, Pearl Grass, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clusters and Crystals<\/strong> (Bulk stock).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4, Into the Mist, marks the final major crafting cycle of the Dawntrail expansion. 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