For some of us, it’s living the dream.
“Tree-huggers,” they might say, but we’re proud of it.
We’reFinal Fantasy 14’s most naturally gifted class,Botanists.
Like any crafting or gathering class, the early hours can feel terribly limiting.
It’s a push to the next job quest, a grind to the next best gear set.
Getting Started and Leveling to 20
To become a Botanist, two requirements must be met.
First,you must first reach level ten in either a Disciple of War or Disciple of Magic class.
Put plainly, you just need to get your starting class to that point.
The other prerequisite is that you have access to the city-state of Gridania.
(On the flip side, you should be well past level ten by then.)
Head to theBotanist’s Guildin Gridania when you’re ready.
Speak with the receptionist and you’ll soon become acquainted withFufucha, the guild’s stalwart leader.
If nothing else, you’ll almost certainly find a use for the elemental shards.
If you’re sticking to just gathering for now, considerselling excess materials on the marketboard.
As you advance, you’ll find there’s more profit to be made by the forties and fifties.
What Should I Be Wearing?
There are many gear options available to Gatherers.
However, those who are strapped for coin will probably want to avoid buying them all.
Honestly, not really.
There are still some great items to grind-gather, butleves become more appealingin this phase.
One thing we should emphasize:Company-issued Survival Manuals.
(you’re free to find those inKugane, Crystarium, and several other locales.)
Things tend to pick up now.
A brand new zone awaits, chock full of materials that can’t be found elsewhere.
For this reason,we’re not listing recommended grinding spotsin the conventional sense.
Leveling to 90
Sweet victory is in sight now.
But hopefully it is.
Far and away the most important thing to note now is thatStudium Deliveriesform the backbone of your final stretch.
You’ll find themat the Studiumin Old Sharlayan.
The Studium Delivery quests are spearheaded by an impressionable young lady namedHinagashi.
Next:Final Fantasy 14: Beginner’s Guide To Gathering
