DAWNTRAIL Guides! Dawntrail L90-100 Miner Leveling, Botanist Leveling
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Armorsmith Leveling Guide L90 to 100 – Dawntrail Tier
Welcome to my Armorsmith Leveling Guide L90 to 100 – Dawntrail tier. This tier is more exciting than most compared to recent ones! Contrary to popular belief, you can easily reach L100 Armorsmith with ONLY SCRIP (Artful Afflatus) GEAR, while NOT NEEDING FANCY FOOD BUFFS.
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Armorsmith Leveling Dawntrail Tier
Reference, Gear, Prep, Notes
Armorsmith L90 to 98 Levequests Reference
| Job | L | Levequest Name | # | Item Needed | # nHQ next tier | XP HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARM | 90 | Shielding My Students | 1 | Mountain Chromite Tower Shield | 9.35 | 2881320 |
| ARM | 90 | Don't Bore Me, Ore Me | 3 | Mountain Chromite Ingot | 9.35 | 2881320 |
| ARM | 92 | Forgiveness for My Shins | 1 | Ruthenium Sabatons of Fending | 7.27 | 4297440 |
| ARM | 92 | Brace for More Vambraces | 1 | Ruthenium Vambraces of Maiming | 7.27 | 4297440 |
| ARM | 94 | Odd Instruments | 1 | Tungsten Alembic | 7.29 | 4909520 |
| ARM | 94 | Metal with Mettle | 3 | Cobalt Tungsten Ingot | 9.41 | 3804860 |
| ARM | 96 | Backing up My Words | 1 | Titanium Gold Thornplate of Fending | 4.53 | 9108520 |
| ARM | 96 | Don't Ask about the Rivets | 1 | Titanium Gold Helm of Casting | 6.75 | 6119040 |
| ARM | 98 | Essays on Equipment | 1 | Ra'Kaznar Greaves of Maiming | 6.76 | 6919080 |
| ARM | 98 | A Hand for a Deckhand | 1 | Ra'Kaznar Gloves of Scouting | 6.76 | 6919080 |
ARM Leveling Dawntrail Tier – Gear Update
You want Natural Afflatus tier gear, available for purchase using Scrips at Old Sharlayan (near the Aetheryte), Crafter >
Pay close attention to the melding – it is CRITICAL. The stats you’re after at the end are 584 CP, 3958 Craftsmanship, and 3447 Control.
| Slot | Item | Meld 1 | Meld 2 |
| Weapon | Afflatus Mainhand | Cunning VII | NA |
| Offhand | Afflatus Offhand | Cunning VII | NA |
The above is only for Armorsmith, the below is shared between all DoH.
| Slot | Item | Meld 1 | Meld 2 |
| Head | Artful Afflatus Work Cap | Competence X | Competence X |
| Body | Artful Afflatus Work Shirt | Competence X | Competence X |
| Hands | Artful Afflatus Halfgloves | Competence X | Competence X |
| Legs | Artful Afflatus Hose | Cunning X | Cunning I |
| Boots | Artful Afflatus Workboots | Cunning X | Cunning I |
| Earring | Artful Afflatus Earrings | Cunning X | NA |
| Necklace | Artful Afflatus Necklace | Cunning X | NA |
| Wrist | Artful Afflatus Bracelet | Cunning X | NA |
| Ring | Artful Afflatus Ring | Cunning VII | NA |
| Ring | Artful Afflatus Ring | Cunning VII | NA |
DoH Dawntrail Tier General Notes / Strategy
GC Submissions are, as usual, godly. These are vastly more powerful than the average levequest, and they don’t even use up an allowance. The bonus ones are especially juicy.
Custom Deliveries are also great, and even give you meaningful rewards. This of course only resets weekly, so use them wisely.
Levequests are your main source of EXP. Use them up before you consider doing anything else.
Collectables are always viable, and sometimes there are amazing ones which are on average “cheaper” than a levequest item. The EXP though is usually less than half of a levequest so this can hurt your wallet.
Grinding is OK, as long as you’re making stuff you can sell. “Ingots”, and other levequest items will always have demand! Get paid to level up! haha.
Food Buff / Manuals: 3% is 3%, and manuals are a welcome boost. These aren’t mandatory but by all means use them if you have ’em.
NO DAWNTRAIL BEAST TRIBE YET.
Wachumeqimeqi Quests? Kind of suck, EXP wise. While there’s a story, and that can be cool, the actual EXP PER ITEM is strangely BAD. It’s generally worse than a Collectable, even.
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Armorsmith Leveling 90 to 92
All set? Get these rotations and let’s get it on.
Initial L90+ Crafting Rotations
Thankfully these are all one button for now. You’ll have all you need for a while here. 100% on 80 DUR until 95, 100% on 40DUR until 96, and a fast NQ 40 DUR up to 98.
ARM L90 Levequests & Collectable Note
| ARM Level 90 Levequest Item Comparison | |||||
| Levequest | Shielding My Students | – | Don’t Bore Me, Ore Me | ||
| Item | 1 | Mountain Chromite Tower Shield | 3 | Mountain Chromite Ingot | |
| EXP | 1440660 | 1440660 | |||
| # Leves to L92 (HQ) | 9.35 | 9.35 | |||
| Ingredients | 1 | Mountain Chromite Ingot | 15 | Mountain Chromite Ore | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Lar Ingot | 3 | Molybdenum Ore | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Star Quartz | |||
| ARM L91 Collectable Info | ||
| Item: | Rarefied Mountain Chromite Alembic | |
| EXP (Max): | 2335689 | |
| Ingredients | 3 | Mountain Chromite Ingot |
| Ingredients | 1 | Lar Ingot |
In this tier, both levequests give the EXACT same exp, needing only 9.35 HQ Levequest Submissions (1440660 base XP) to reach the next tier, L92. So pick whichever is CHEAPER for you between (Shielding My Students) Mountain Chromite Tower Shield, or (Don’t Bore Me, Ore Me) Mountain Chromite Ingot.
Equal leves – what else is there to say? Ingots require “more total crafts”, but they’re most likely cheaper…
The ARM L91 Collectable is Rarefied Mountain Chromite Alembic, you need 11.53 max collectability submissions to reach the next tier, L92. Each one gives 2335689 EXP at max collectability.
note
Basic collectable, nothing notable to say here. Good if saving leves.
ARM 90-92, what to do this tier?
Not many options at this point, even more so with two of the leves being equal. Do whatevers cheaper, but the Ingots require extra crafting time since there’s three of ’em. Collectables if saving leves.
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Armorsmith Leveling 92 to 94
No rotation update or anything – keep goin!
ARM L92 Levequests & Collectable Note
| ARM Level 92 Levequest Item Comparison | |||||
| Levequest | Forgiveness for My Shins | – | Brace for More Vambraces | ||
| Item | 1 | Ruthenium Sabatons of Fending | 1 | Ruthenium Vambraces of Maiming | |
| EXP | 2148720 | 2148720 | |||
| # Leves to L94 (HQ) | 7.27 | 7.27 | |||
| Ingredients | 2 | Ruthenium Ingot | 2 | Ruthenium Ingot | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Ihuykanite | 1 | Ihuykanite | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Mountain Chromite Ingot | 1 | Mountain Chromite Ingot | |
| ARM L93 Collectable Info | ||
| Item: | Rarefied Ruthenium Sabatons | |
| EXP (Max): | 2720952 | |
| Ingredients | 2 | Ruthenium Ingot |
| Ingredients | 2 | Ihuykanite |
In this tier, both levequests give the EXACT SAME EXP, needing only 7.27 HQ Levequest Submissions (2148720 base XP) to reach the next tier, L94. So pick whichever is CHEAPER for you between (Forgiveness for My Shins) Ruthenium Sabatons of Fending, or (Brace for More Vambraces) Ruthenium Vambraces of Maiming.
Another tier, two straight, of equal leves. What do? They even have THE SAME COMPONENTS.
The ARM L93 Collectable is Rarefied Ruthenium Sabatons, you need 11.49 max collectability submissions to reach the next tier, L94. Each one gives 2720952 EXP at max collectability.
Basic collectable, nothing notable to say here. Good if saving leves.
ARM 92-94, what to do this tier?
Well, literally choose any of these L92 leves as they’re EXACTLY THE SAME. Use collectables if saving leves. The only other leve I’d consider is the previous tiers Ingots if you’re trying to save up.
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Armorsmith Leveling 94 to 96
L95, 96, and 97 80 Durability recipes have a new 2-step rotation!
Rotation Update 80 DUR L95/96/97 Recipes
ARM L94 Levequests & Collectable Note
| ARM Level 94 Levequest Item Comparison | |||||
| Levequest | Odd Instruments | – | Metal with Mettle | ||
| Item | 1 | Cobalt Tungsten Alembic | 3 | Cobalt Tungsten Ingot | |
| EXP | 2454760 | 1902430 | |||
| # Leves to L96 (HQ) | 7.29 | 9.41 | |||
| Ingredients | 3 | Cobalt Tungsten Ingot | 15 | Cobalt Tungsten Ore | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Pink Beryl | 3 | Cobalt Ore | |
| ARM L95 Collectable Info | ||
| Item: | Rarefied Cobalt Tungsten Chocobo Frypan | |
| EXP (Max): | 3122973 | |
| Ingredients | 2 | Cobalt Tungsten Ingot |
| Ingredients | 1 | Dark Mahogany Lumber |
| Ingredients | 1 | Pink Beryl |
Cobalt Tungsten Alembic (Odd Instruments) is the “better levequest”, it needs only 7.29 Leves (HQ submission) to reach the next tier, ARM L96. As Compared to Cobalt Tungsten Ingot (Metal with Mettle) which needs 9.41 Leves (HQ submission). 4909520 XP vs. 3804860 XP (HQ submission).
Well, some variation here but not too exciting. A 4-component leve and and ingot leve isn’t the best of selections.
The ARM L95 Collectable is Rarefied Cobalt Tungsten Chocobo Frypan, you need 11.46 max collectability submissions to reach the next tier, L96. Each one gives 3122973 EXP at max collectability.
Basic collectable, nothing notable to say here. Good if saving leves.
ARM 94-96, what to do this tier?
Either you do Cobalt Tungsten Alembic (or any of the L92 leves – the EXP diff in’t that huge.), or choose a budget ingot leve of this tiers Cobalt Tungsten Ingots, or the L90 ingots. The Alembic is the “best leve” so far by a small margin only – so don’t sweat choosing something else.
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Armorsmith Leveling 96 to 98
No rotation update here…. the 96/97 rotation is the same as the 95 mentioned in previous tier.
ARM L96 Levequests & Collectable Note
| ARM Level 96 Levequest Item Comparison | |||||
| Levequest | Backing up My Words | – | Don’t Ask about the Rivets | ||
| Item | 1 | Titanium Gold Thornplate of Fending | 1 | Titanium Gold Helm of Casting | |
| EXP | 4554260 | 3059520 | |||
| # Leves to L98 (HQ) | 4.53 | 6.75 | |||
| Ingredients | 2 | Titanium Gold Nugget | 2 | Titanium Gold Nugget | |
| Ingredients | 2 | White Gold Ingot | 1 | Gomphotherium Leather | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Br’aax Leather | 1 | Cobalt Tungsten Ingot | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Sarcenet Cloth | 1 | Grade 1 Gemsap of Intelligence | |
| Ingredients | 2 | Grade 1 Gemsap of Vitality | |||
| ARM L97 Collectable Info | ||
| Item: | Rarefied Titanium Gold Thorned Corselet | |
| EXP (Max): | 3583647 | |
| Ingredients | 2 | Titanium Gold Nugget |
| Ingredients | 1 | White Gold Ingot |
| Ingredients | 1 | Rroneek Serge |
Titanium Gold Thornplate of Fending (Backing up My Words) is the “better levequest”, it needs only 4.53 Leves (HQ submission) to reach the next tier, ARM L98. As Compared to Titanium Gold Helm of Casting (Don’t Ask about the Rivets) which needs 6.75 Leves (HQ submission). 9108520 XP vs. 6119040 XP (HQ submission).
Ah, finally, a 6-component levequest!
The ARM L97 Collectable is Rarefied Titanium Gold Thorned Corselet, you need 11.52 max collectability submissions to reach the next tier, L98. Each one gives 3583647 EXP at max collectability.
Basic collectable, nothing notable to say here. Good if saving leves.
ARM 96-98, what to do this tier?
Well, if you’re after value per levequest look no further than Titanium Gold Thornplate of Fending. It’s SIGNIFICANTLY more EXP than any levequest that precedes it. It’s basically this, or “anything else”. Try your best to manage it.
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Warning: There’s a tiny bit of a roadbump ahead.
Armorsmith Leveling 98 to 100
Before proceeding: If you plan on crafting L99 Recipes you need to do EITHER one of these two things:
Recommended: Craft a SINGLE non-ring Acacia DoH accessory, and Meld it with at least 11 CP. (ONE OF: Acacia Earrings, Acacia Necklace, or Acacia Bracelet, and any melds that total to +11 CP).
Other solution: Buy “Stone Soup” food buff from the Gold Saucer Tapkeep. It gives 17 CP. It only costs like 37 gil each. I don’t like this since you might forget the food buff.
If you only plan to craft L98 recipes, you don’t need to use the above,
the macros still work for L98 Recipes.
Rotation Update L98/99 Armorsmith Recipes
Two new rotations here, L98/99 recipes which (if using on 99) needs the preparation above. There’s an HQ for 40 DUR as well, but it’s only 99% HQ, lol. Close enough right? But I doubt you’ll ever NEED it.
ARM L98 Levequests & Collectable Note
| ARM Level 98 Levequest Item Comparison | |||||
| Levequest | Essays on Equipment | – | A Hand for a Deckhand | ||
| Item | 1 | Ra’Kaznar Greaves of Maiming | 1 | Ra’Kaznar Gloves of Scouting | |
| EXP | 3459540 | 3459540 | |||
| # Leves to L100 (HQ) | 6.76 | 6.76 | |||
| Ingredients | 2 | Ra’Kaznar Ingot | 2 | Ra’Kaznar Ingot | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Black Star | 1 | Thunderyards Silk | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Titanium Gold Nugget | 1 | White Gold Ingot | |
| Ingredients | 1 | Grade 1 Gemsap of Strength | 1 | Grade 1 Gemsap of Dexterity | |
| ARM L99 Collectable Info | ||
| Item: | Rarefied Ra’Kaznar Greaves | |
| EXP (Max): | 4067919 | |
| Ingredients | 2 | Ra’Kaznar Ingot |
| Ingredients | 1 | Black Star |
| Ingredients | 1 | Gargantua Leather |
In this tier, both levequests give the EXACT same exp, needing only 6.76 HQ Levequest Submissions (3459540 base XP) to reach the next tier, L100. So pick whichever is CHEAPER for you between (Essays on Equipment) Ra’Kaznar Greaves of Maiming, or (A Hand for a Deckhand) Ra’Kaznar Gloves of Scouting.
The previous tiers Thornplate actually gives more EXP than these…
The ARM L99 Collectable is Rarefied Ra’Kaznar Greaves, you need 11.50 max collectability submissions to reach the next tier, L100. Each one gives 4067919 EXP at max collectability.
Basic collectable, nothing notable to say here. Good if saving leves.
ARM 98-100, what to do this tier?
Continue doing the L96 Thornplate leve – it’s still the highest EXP yielf. UNLESS you want to save money, then choose another leve but consider these L98 ones before anything else.
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Summary, Outro, Related Info
Well well well, another tier in the (saw)dust! Hopefully my Armorsmith Leveling Guide (Dawntrail edition L90 to 100) helped you out. Can’t really say “onwards to the next tier” yet, right? Get some rest till the next tier!
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Regarding the Lvl 76 Macro Update: I think I’ll stick to the L74 Macro as the little update is too unreliably for lower recipies than L76 if you follow the gearing update at Lvl 71. It finishes the craft before the quality step is finished.
Otherwise many many thanks and much love tou you creating and sharing all these wonderful leveling guides for DoH/DoL. It’s a huge boost for me. <3
Hmm, I didn’t consider this! I’ll try to see if its possible to do a 12step without this conundrum.
Just a note that Molybdenum Kite Shield is not a triple turn-in.
Just wanted to throw it out there that you can buy the Titanium Tassets of Fending from Zundu Sell-It in Sea of Clouds for 11,008 gil, just in case you have the extra cash on hand to throw at it rather than have to deal with all the crafting.
For me, it seems the best way to get 56-60 is by doin collectible’s.
Titanium nuggets are 100k a turnin, wich translates the same as the leve’s more or less.
Leveled GSM the same way, and u can go up really quickly provided u have the materials.
Also, if you fail to achieve 250 collectible..your still able to turn them in as a leve.
I’ve hit 56 on armorer yesterday and got to 58 today in about 3 hours. Since I have a miner so I’ve spent an hour gathering all mats and grind on Titanium Nuggets for collectible turn in and use commercial scrolls to boost exp, with rested exp, I net about 33K per nugget. So for 20 nuggets turn in I got roughly 2.9mil exp, it didn’t take that long imo. From 56-60 you would need about 12mil exp so it comes down to 80-90 nuggets, not to mention if you’re doing Moogle beast tribe and daily GC, it will fasten up the process.
Hi,
Armorer is my second skill im (serious) leveling. Since my GSM is maxed out i used the Mythril ingot leve from the 35-40 tier all the way to lvl 45 or so since its easy-peasy to HQ them as lvl 60 GSM. Fastest way to get past those lvls IMO
That’s a good thing to note. The same applies if you have a higher level BSM, I suppose.
I found it. its Limsa Lominsa, not Uldah. Minor set back but all good. keep up the good work guys. love you guides.
fixed and thanks!
Well between lv25-30 you don’t recommend to do leve Heavy Iron Flanchard but I disagree with you. I could make HQ Heavy Iron Flanchard at lv26 which I get another 100% exp extra when I turn in (55k in 1 allowance). Consider allowance are based on time I recommend to use it wisely.
It cost more materials and money to make but if you stockpiled iron ingots (HQ) and Aldgoat leather it’s worth the exp based on allowance. I recommend this is the fastest way to reach lv30.
But overall I love your site!!
Yep courier is a good choice if you’re short on leves. As a general rule people who swim in leves wouldn’t mind the speed of singles.
So if using leves to level up from 1-15 isn’t recommended, what’s an alternate way of leveling up?
If leves are SCARCE to you, then it’s not recommended. Doing the crafting log + GC scroll EXP should bring you up. However, as stated above, the “courier + reverse courier” would be the most leve-efficient choice.
Hopefully the shopping list is added soon.
Not sure if it’s changed but the Level 50 Armorer turn in quest is a Cobalt Haubergeon with a Heaven’s Eye Materia III.