FFXIV Goldsmith Leveling Guide L1 to 80 | 5.3 ShB Updated

GSM Leveling Guide 70-80

GSM 70 to 80… well, get your nose back to the grindstone buddy – ’cause here we go AGAIN!

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L70 to L80 DoH Beast Tribe quests: Dwarf

5.3 introduced the Dwarf Beast Tribe, which is a very welcome form of “free and easy” EXP, while getting some cool cosmetic items to boot.

I place this Beast Tribe reminder very far up this guide not only because it’s a mid-patch addition, but also because it’s such a help to push past the dreaded “Dead Zone”. It remains a great source of EXP at any point until you that to hit L80!

Goldsmith L70 to L71 – The Deadzone

The first level of any new tier is a little brutal – and hard for me to account for since everyone has different stats coming in. The deadzone is caused by having subpar gear, and how it affects your possible activities to get past it. Fixing up your gear – getting Scrip gear – should be your highest priority at L70, as it will help ALL YOUR CRAFTERS push past the deadzone, and this gear is GOOD UNTIL LEVEL 80!

TLDR: Updating your gear is key to getting out of the deadzone, and when you do – you can use this rotation to help push out of it.

Beating the Deadzone: Sources of EXP

Here we outline the practical (or hopefully practical) sources of EXP to help muscle through this tough stretch. While many of these do not require the scrip gear mentioned above (Custom Deliveries, and easier tier GC Submissions), they will certainly help with some other activities (IE Grinding, making your own levequest items).

And, finally, one more source of EXP worth mentioning in its own segment…

Unlock Crystarium Deliveries “Class Quests”

This is a new thing (not to be confused with custom deliveries), that acts like a shared class quest between certain classes. In the case of Goldsmith, that’s shares with BSM and ARM in the Facet of Forging.

In the case of GSM 70, I’d suggest simply splitting it up between the shared classes, meaning 2/3 each for BSM, ARM.

Goldsmith L70 Levequests

I’ll put the levequest table here, but I’ll repeat it in the next segment with complete discussion (I’ll put a basic recommendation here) – since not all L70 crafters will be able to reliably make it themselves…

Hopefully the Deadzone wont stress you out too much. There’s quite a few ways to push past it, but it definitely is one of the more difficult parts of leveling in a new tier, Shadowbringers to L80 is no exception.l78

Goldsmith L71 to 72

A lot goes on in this level so bear with me even if it’s a bit lengthy. A majority of your setup, ALL THE WAY UNTIL L80 GSM, happens here so it’s worth it. Most noteworthy are a stat-check or gear update and a new rotation that works very well until L80!

GSM L71 GEAR UPDATE

This gear update is similar to the L70 one. You need to get all the L70 Scrip armor, and as many accessories as you need to reach the CP requirements (370~).

GSM L71 ROTATION UPDATE: 80 DURABILITY

The “L71 Mahiko San Synthesis: God’s Touch ™ – 80 Durability” is a ONE BUTTON macro (so it’s thankfully short), while being ABSOLUTE TRUE 100% (baits poor procs with Tricks of the Trade) while also being BUFFLESS.

GSM L71 ROTATION UPDATE: 40 DURABILITY

The “Mahiko San Synthesis: God’s Touch ™ – 40 Durability” Shares many similarities to its 80 Durability counterpart. True 100% success, while being another One Button Macro, and also BUFFLESS. It’s a 364CP rotation – so it’s quite light still.

Goldsmith L70 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Start your journey with making a pile of Stonegold Nuggets, and a few Hard Mudstone Whetstones.

For your GSM leveling journey in SHB,
your fate is entwined with the price of raw gemstones.

That being said, in this tier, at least you have options. If you’re PDO, then submit Nuggets. If you wanna maximize EXP per cost, then it’s do the single leve.  If you’re tight on levequests, do Hematite Earrings.

The Earrings triple levequest really feels good if hematite is cheap… Man, writing this and remembering the early prices for gems sucked.

Feel free to “take your time” with GSM. There are days, and certain material pricings, that really feelsbadman. Make the most out of your “extraneous EXP” with GSM. But, if gem prices are good, good!

More so than most classes, I personally felt the squeeze here when wanting “speed vs cost”.

Goldsmith L72 to 74

There’s a rotation upgrade at 73, which I talk about below the levequest discussion.

GSM L72 Levequests

L73 Rotation Upgrade (40 & 80 DUR)

These rotations are TECHNICALLY optional. But they are SHORTER – saves time.  More importantly completes virtually any item 100% HQ until leveling to 80 (read notes for specifics). There’s no point to hold off upgrading rotation now… It’s also rated for higher L76 / L78 items.

L73 80 Durability Rotation UPDATE

L73 40 Durability Rotation UPDATE

If you need more CP, remember to just buy as many scrip accessories as you need, or craft as many L71 right-sides and meld as you need. It’s very easy to reach these CP values, and you can easily choose your path to obtain it.

What to do in this tier?

Make Stonegold Ingots, Whetstones and, gemstones. When you’re done, make a decision…

If Diaspore and Stonegold Ingots are well priced, then you choose this tiers leves. The single Rapier leve is legit, as well as the triple Bracelets. If you are tight on leves, then you’re probably forced to do the triple.

If the prices suck, then you can continue to do previous tier leves as the difference in EXP isn’t gamebreaking.

Goldsmith L74 to 76

Goldsmith L74 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Craft up a pile of Manasilver Nuggets and continue the market surveillance…

While you don’t need gemstones here, we’re in a bit of a bind. Manasilver Choker is a great triple leve, but the EXP is quite low. It also suffers by having a whole completed cloth in the recipe.

Personally, I submitted both this and the single rod leve, as I had a small stockpile of old materials. But for most people, the Manasilver Choker triple will be the default choice, and while it wasn’t amazing – it didn’t feel soul crushing, either.

Of course if you’re PDO, you now have another option – Manasilver Nugget!

Goldsmith L76 to 78

Start it off with a truly optional rotation update…

L76 Rotation Update *40 DUR Only*

I have a very minor rotation update for L76 40 DUR that simply reduces it to 12 steps. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t switch, but i’ll throw it out there anyway

Goldsmith L76 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Make your stockpile of Titanbronze Nugget. From there, pray that Triplite has a reasonable price. Then spam the Triplite Earrings of Casting triple if it is (or dare I say, even if it isn’t).

Of the previous tier leves, the Manasilver Choker is still OK, but it really pales in comparison to this tiers triple. Triplite price will really make or break your day here.

You can take the “long route” and wait for Customs, GC, or other sources of EXP. GSM felt quite miserable this time around…

Goldsmith L78 to 80

You’re at the last stretch! Keep going!

Goldsmith L78 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Start off the party with a pile of Dwarven Mythril Nugget. After that, you have some choices.

Petalite price will drive your decision here. The triple requires 2x Petalite so it really affects your choice. If it’s reasonable, go for it! Both the singles are viable, if you’re on a tighter budget.

The previous tier’s leves are still viable in the face of these new levequests, feel free if the previous tier Triplite is cheap.

Having a material price make or break your day sucks, but this was a common theme for GSM in SHB. The gems being unspoiled kinda sucked.

At 78, a new facet quest appears, and I DUMPED ALL EXP ON GSM! Good luck on your way to L80 Goldsmith – it’s close!

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L80+ Goldsmith, What next?

Congratulations! Well, that’s it for the Shadowbringers‘ tier. I have yet to decide if I will revive the end-game guides, let’s see. But for now enjoy your L80 Goldsmith and go level your other classes!!!

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