FFXIV Leatherworker Leveling Guide L1 to 100 (Dawntrail UPDATE)

LTW Leveling Guide 70-80

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Leatherworker Leveling Guide - NAV: [0-15] [15-35] [35-50] | [50-60]
[60-64] [64-70] | [70-80] | [80-90] | [90-100]

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!

Leatherworker 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 Leatherworker, that’s shares with Carpenter and Weaver in the Facet of Crafting.

In the case of LTW 70, I’d suggest simply splitting it up between the shared classes, meaning 2/3 each for Weaver and Carpenter.

Leatherworker 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.

Leatherworker 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 LTW 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!

LTW 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~).

LTW 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.

LTW 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.

Leatherworker L70 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Aside from getting out of the deadzone outlined above, I started off by making some Smilodon Leathers and proceeded with the triple leve Smilodonskin Wristband. The PDO leve, Smilodon Leather has it’s purposes, too, if you need it.

I’d avoid the other single leve as the triple is just a lot better overall.

Leatherworker L72 to 74

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

Leatherworker 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?

Made a bunch of Green Glider Skins and submitted the triple leve, Gliderskin Boots of Casting. It’s a great levequest (or at least I felt really good about it) and can even be used to bolster exp gains in future tiers.

L73 gives you a new facet quest, all submissions of which I gave to Weaver, as LTW and CRP don’t really need any help.

I repeat – Green Glider Skin is value, and I used them even in the next tier. Don’t be afraid to stock up.

Leatherworker L74 to 76

Leatherworker L74 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

I made some Atrociraptor Leather for my stockpile, but I continued to submit the previous tiers triple levequest (Gliderskin Boots of Casting).

L75 has another facet quest, and yet again I ignored this on LTW and CRP and dumped all the EXP to WVR.

Leatherworker 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

Leatherworker L76 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Personally, I tried every levequest (during the times all the items were expensive… Ovim Wool was ridiculous…). Read the above box if you haven’t, as there are many paths.

Weirdly enough, if I was forced to choose from this tier (remember that Green Gliderskin Boots of Casting is still an option, heh) I would oddly go for the Zonureskin Coat of Maiming SINGLE leve (ONLY IF YOU’RE NOT DRY ON LEVES). The chunky per-item EXP is worth the small hassle.

Leatherworker L78 to 80

You’re at the last stretch! Keep going!

Leatherworker L78 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Make a good supply of Sea Swallow Leather. It’s a pretty useful material. The Jacket of Scouting levequest can be okay if you have lots of leves, AND the materials happen to be cheap.

But – If you don’t want to think at all, simply abuse the triple leve of this tier (Swallowskin Shoes of Healing). It’s damn good and will beat out the Scouting Jacket in the average person’s case checking this out.

Good luck, it’s the last stretch to 80!

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L80+ Leatherworker, What next?

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

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Leatherworker Leveling Guide - NAV: [0-15] [15-35] [35-50] | [50-60]
[60-64] [64-70] | [70-80] | [80-90] | [90-100]