Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV

Gathering Overview

Gather ores, plants, and fish in Final Fantasy XIV. Learn about Miner, Botanist, and Fisher stats like Perception and GP for valuable resources.

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Gathering Overview

Gathering in Final Fantasy XIV, also known as Disciple of the Land (DoL) professions, is a vital part of the game's economy and crafting ecosystem. Miners, Botanists, and Fisherfolk venture into the world to collect raw materials that are essential for crafting everything from powerful gear to decorative furniture. These professions offer a relaxing alternative to combat and can be a lucrative source of gil.

To begin gathering, you must first unlock the respective DoL classes. Miners and Botanists are unlocked early in the game by speaking with specific NPCs in the main city-states. Miners can be found in Ul'dah, and Botanists in Gridania. Fisherfolk are unlocked slightly later, typically in Limsa Lominsa. Each gathering class has its own set of tools and abilities focused on extracting resources from the environment.

Gathering involves visiting specific nodes in various zones. These nodes appear on your minimap as shimmering points of interest. When you interact with a gathering node, a menu will appear showing the available items you can collect. Each item has a gathering success rate, which is influenced by your Gathering stat, and a yield, which determines how many times you can attempt to gather from that node. You also have a Perception stat, which influences the chance of gathering rare items or items with higher quality.

Gathering Classes and Their Specialties:

  • Miner: Collects ores, gems, and other mineral resources from rocky outcrops. Found in various zones across Eorzea and beyond.
  • Botanist: Gathers wood, herbs, seeds, and other plant-based materials from trees and bushes. Also found in various zones.
  • Fisher: Catches fish from bodies of water. Fishing is a more minigame-like experience, requiring timing and bait selection.

Key Gathering Mechanics:

  • Gathering Stat: Increases the chance of successfully gathering items.
  • Perception Stat: Increases the chance of gathering high-quality items or rare items.
  • GP (Gathering Points): A resource used to activate special gathering abilities that increase success rate, yield, or quality.
  • Time-Limited Nodes: Some high-value gathering nodes only appear at specific in-game times.
  • Chasing Motes: Special nodes that require you to follow a path to gather.

Leveling gathering classes is achieved by successfully gathering items and completing gathering-specific Levequests and turn-ins for Grand Company Seals. As you level up, you'll gain access to better gathering tools and more powerful abilities that allow you to gather rarer and more valuable materials. These materials are then used by crafters to create endgame gear, consumables, and other valuable items, making gathering a crucial profession for the FFXIV economy.

For those looking to make gil, focusing on gathering high-demand materials for current raid tiers or popular crafting recipes can be very profitable. Keeping an eye on the Market Board for fluctuating prices and understanding what crafters need is key to maximizing your earnings as a gatherer.