Armorer: Levels 1-50
Last Updated: Dawntrail (Patch 7.3+)
Pair with Blacksmith for 95% shared materials!
Prerequisites
- Level Miner first — for all ore materials
- Stock up on Fire Shards and Ice Shards
- Level alongside BSM for maximum efficiency
Shared Materials with BSM
| Material | Level | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Copper/Tin Ore | 1-10 | Western Thanalan |
| Iron Ore | 15+ | Western Thanalan |
| Mythril Ore | 25+ | Eastern Thanalan |
| Darksteel Ore | 35+ | Coerthas Central |
| Cobalt Ore | 45+ | Mor Dhona |
Strategy
- Gather ores with Miner (keep 5-10 levels ahead)
- Craft ingots in bulk
- Craft BSM items first
- Craft ARM items with remaining mats
- Repeat at next tier
Key Products
- Plate Armor — Heavy armor for tanks
- Shields — PLD essential
- Frying Pans — CUL tools
- Alembics — ALC tools
Armorer: Levels 50-100
ARM makes tank gear and shields — needed every patch!
Expansion Materials
| Expansion | Key Materials | Location |
|---|---|---|
| HW (50-60) | Mythrite, Titanium, Adamantite | Coerthas Western, Dravanian |
| SB (60-70) | Koppranickel, Chromite | The Fringes, Azim Steppe |
| ShB (70-80) | Dwarven Mythril, Titanbronze | Kholusia, Lakeland |
| EW (80-90) | Pewter, Chondrite | Labyrinthos, Garlemald |
| DT (90-100) | Ra'Kaznar, Sungilt | Shaaloani, Living Memory |
Endgame Value
- Tank armor — PLD, WAR, DRK, GNB
- Shields — PLD only (limited market)
- Crafting tools — Frying pans, alembics
Daily/Weekly
- GC turn-in daily
- Beast tribes: Moogles → Namazu → Dwarves → Loporrits → Yok Huy
Best Methods
- Ishgard Restoration (50-80)
- Cosmic Exploration (10-100)
Armorer: Expansion Details
Crafting Chain (All Expansions)
- Gather ore with Miner
- Craft ingots (shared with BSM)
- Craft plate armor and shields
Cross-Class Dependencies
| Material | Source |
|---|---|
| Leather straps | Leatherworker |
| Cloth lining | Weaver |
| Rivets | Blacksmith |
Tip
Always level ARM alongside BSM — they share 95% of materials and you'll save massive time.