Carpenter Overview

Last Updated: Dawntrail (Patch 7.3+)

CRP is the housing furniture king — huge profits in the furnishing market!

Why Level Carpenter?

• Housing furniture — Massive demand, consistent profits
• Weapons — Bows for BRD, staves/wands for casters
• Gathering tools — Primary and secondary tools
• Crafting tools — Secondary tools for all DoH
• Lumber intermediates — Used by multiple crafters

Synergy Jobs

Job	Relationship	Shared Materials
Botanist (BTN)	Primary gatherer	All logs and branches
Weaver (WVR)	Perfect partner	Shared BTN dependency
Blacksmith (BSM)	Components	Metal fittings and nails
Goldsmith (GSM)	Components	Decorative elements

Prerequisites

• Level Botanist first — All wood comes from logging
• Stock up on Wind Shards and Ice Shards
• Company-Issue Engineering Manuals (+150% XP) for levels 1-21

Gear Priorities

Level Range	Gear Source	Notes
1-50	Class quest rewards + NPC	Quest gear is sufficient
50-60	Augmented Keep's set	From Mor Dhona scrip exchange
60-70	Handking's set	Yellow scrip gear
70-80	Handsaint's set	White scrip gear
80-90	Purple scrip gear	Indagator's set
90-99	NPC vendor gear	Godgyth in Solution Nine
100	Artful Afflatus gear	Crafted BiS

Leveling Methods Comparison

Method	Level Range	Speed	Gil Cost
Crafting Log	1-50	Medium	Low (gather yourself)
GC Daily Turn-ins	1-100	Slow but steady	Variable
Ishgard Restoration	20-80	Fast	Low
Cosmic Exploration	10-100	Fast	Free
Beast Tribes	50-100	Slow (daily)	Low
Collectables	50-100	Fast	Medium

Housing Market Basics

CRP is the primary furniture crafter. Key market insights:

• New housing districts — Prices spike when new wards open
• Patch releases — New furnishing recipes = early profits
• Island Sanctuary — Limited furniture demand there too
• Seasonal events — Holiday-themed furniture sells well

Carpenter: Levels 1-30

Focus on gathering logs with Botanist for complete self-sufficiency.

Botanist Logs (1-30)

Log	BTN Level	Location
Maple Log	1+	Central Shroud (Bentbranch)
Ash Log	10+	North Shroud (Treespeak)
Elm Log	15+	North Shroud (Alder Springs)
Oak Log	20+	South Shroud (Silent Arbor)
Yew Log	25+	South Shroud (Urth's Gift)

Branches and Misc

Material	BTN Level	Location
Maple Branch	1+	Central Shroud
Ash Branch	10+	North Shroud
Elm Branch	15+	North Shroud
Animal Glue	—	ALC craft or vendor

Crafting Chain

Levels 1-10

1. Gather Maple Logs (100) and Maple Branches (50)
2. Craft Maple Lumber (lv 1)
3. Craft Maple Wand, Maple Clogs (lv 5-10)

Levels 10-20

1. Gather Ash Logs (100) and Elm Logs (100)
2. Craft Ash Lumber (lv 10)
3. Craft Elm Lumber (lv 15)
4. Craft Ash/Elm bows and staves

Levels 20-30

1. Gather Oak Logs (100) and Yew Logs (100)
2. Craft Oak Lumber (lv 20)
3. Craft Yew Lumber (lv 25)
4. Craft Oak/Yew weapons and furniture

Profit Opportunities (1-30)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
Lumber (all types)	Used by multiple crafters	Steady
Maple Sugar	CUL ingredient	Good
Low-level bows	GC turn-in demand	Spiky
Basic furniture	New players decorating	Moderate
Spinning Wheels	WVR levelers need	Niche

Tip: Maple Sugar is used by Culinarians and sells consistently. Check CUL leveling recipes.

Carpenter: Levels 30-50

Walnut and Mahogany tier — furniture gets more valuable!

Botanist Logs (30-50)

Log	BTN Level	Location
Walnut Log	30+	Eastern La Noscea (Bloodshore)
Teak Log	35+	South Shroud (Urth's Gift)
Mahogany Log	40+	Coerthas Central (Whitebrim)
Spruce Log	45+	Coerthas Central (Dragonhead)

Crafting Chain

Levels 30-40

1. Gather Walnut Logs (100) and Teak Logs (100)
2. Craft Walnut Lumber (lv 30)
3. Craft Teak Lumber (lv 35)
4. Craft Walnut furniture and weapons

Levels 40-50

1. Gather Mahogany Logs (100) and Spruce Logs (100)
2. Craft Mahogany Lumber (lv 40)
3. Craft Spruce Lumber (lv 45)
4. Complete class quests for gear

Key Products

• Lumber intermediates — All crafters need wood
• Pilgrim's Wand — Popular glamour
• Furniture — Tables, chairs, storage
• Gathering tools — Hatchets and scythes

Profit Opportunities (30-50)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
Walnut Lumber	Heavy crafter demand	Strong
Mahogany Lumber	Furniture crafting	Strong
Round Tables	Housing staple	Steady
Bookcases	Housing staple	Steady
Hatchets/Scythes HQ	Gatherer gear	Moderate

Tip: Basic furniture like tables and bookcases has constant demand from new house owners.

Carpenter: Levels 50-70

Ishgard Restoration is excellent for 50-70 with Botanist-gathered materials!

Expansion Logs

Expansion	Key Logs	Location
HW (50-60)	Birch, Camphorwood	Coerthas Western
SB (60-70)	Larch, Zelkova	The Fringes, Azim Steppe

Heavensward Logs (50-60)

Log	BTN Level	Location
Birch Log	50+	Coerthas Western Highlands
Camphorwood Log	53+	The Churning Mists
Dark Chestnut Log	56+	The Sea of Clouds
Hallowed Chestnut Log	58+	The Dravanian Forelands

Leveling Methods (50-70)

Ishgard Restoration (Recommended)

• Unlock via "Towards the Firmament" in Foundation
• Gather from Diadem with Botanist
• Craft Restoration items for massive XP
• Self-contained loop — no market purchases needed

Collectables

• Unlock Rarefied crafts at Rowena's House of Splendors
• Craft HQ for maximum scrip rewards
• Turn in for XP + scrips for gear

Beast Tribes

• Moogles (50-60): Unlock in The Churning Mists
• Namazu (60-70): Unlock in Azim Steppe

Profit Opportunities (50-70)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
Birch Lumber	HW crafting component	Moderate
Camphorwood Lumber	Furniture and weapons	Good
HW Furniture	Housing decoration	Moderate
Orchestrion frames	Music collectors	Niche but profitable
Zelkova Lumber	SB crafter demand	Moderate

Tip: Ishgard Restoration yields skybuilders' scrip which can buy rare mounts and glamour.

Carpenter: Levels 70-90

Continue Ishgard through 80, then Studium and Collectables to 90.

Shadowbringers Logs (70-80)

Log	BTN Level	Location
White Oak Log	70+	Lakeland
Pixie Apple Log	72+	Il Mheg
Lignum Vitae Log	74+	Rak'tika Greatwood
Sandalwood Log	76+	The Tempest

Endwalker Logs (80-90)

Log	BTN Level	Location
Palm Log	80+	Thavnair
Integral Log	84+	Garlemald
Coconut	86+	Thavnair
Elder Nutmeg Log	88+	Labyrinthos

Leveling Methods (70-90)

70-80: Ishgard Restoration (Final Stretch)

• Complete Grade 4 Restoration items
• Gather materials in Diadem (level-synced)
• Expert crafts for bonus XP if confident

70-80: Dwarves Beast Tribe

• Unlock in Kholusia after role quests
• Daily quests for steady XP
• Rewards include a tank mount!

80-90: Studium Deliveries

• Unlock in Old Sharlayan (X:4.4, Y:9.5)
• Weekly turn-ins for massive XP
• Unique story content

80-90: Loporrits Beast Tribe

• Unlock on the moon after EW MSQ progress
• Daily crafting/gathering quests

Profit Opportunities (70-90)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
White Oak Lumber	ShB crafting component	Moderate
Lignum Vitae Lumber	Weapons and furniture	Good
Palm Lumber	EW entry-level component	Good
ShB/EW Furniture	Housing market	Strong
Integral Lumber	EW crafting component	Strong
Crafting tools	Secondary tools	Steady

Tip: New furniture items from current expansion content always sell at premium prices.

Carpenter: Levels 90-100

Cosmic Exploration and Yok Huy beast tribe are your best friends for 90-100!

Dawntrail Logs (90-100)

Log	BTN Level	Location
Pao Log	90+	Urqopacha
Dark Mahogany Log	93+	Shaaloani
Wattle Log	95+	Living Memory
Cedar Log (Turali)	97+	Heritage Found

Leveling Methods (90-100)

Cosmic Exploration (Recommended)

• Unlock via "A Cosmic Homecoming" in Old Sharlayan (X:12.6, Y:13.6)
• Requires Endwalker MSQ completion
• Self-contained leveling — all materials provided
• Free Cosmic Tools that upgrade automatically
• Works from level 10 to 100

Yok Huy Beast Tribe

• Unlock in Kozama'uka after DT MSQ progress
• Daily crafter/gatherer quests
• Unique rewards including mount

Wachumeqimeqi Deliveries

• New weekly turn-in system in Dawntrail
• Similar to Custom Deliveries
• Excellent XP and scrip rewards

Gear Progression (90-100)

Level	Gear	Source
90	Indagator's set	Purple scrip exchange
91-98	NPC vendor gear	Godgyth in Solution Nine
99+	Artful Afflatus set	Crafted (current BiS)

Endgame CRP Products

• Bows (BRD) — Weapons for Bards
• Staves/Wands — Caster weapons
• Housing Furniture — Tables, chairs, beds, storage
• Orchestrion Frames — For music collectors
• Gathering Tools — Hatchets, scythes
• Crafting Secondary Tools — All DoH jobs

Profit Opportunities (90-100)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
DT Furniture	New housing items	Extremely strong
Raid weapons (BRD)	New tier release	Very strong at patch
Gathering tools HQ	BTN/MIN gearing up	Strong
Wattle Lumber	Endgame component	Very strong
Orchestrion Frames	New music from DT	Premium niche
Secondary tools HQ	All crafters need	Steady

Tip: New furniture designs from Dawntrail sell at massive premiums. Be first to craft new housing items!

Daily/Weekly Checklist (Endgame)

Daily

• Grand Company turn-in (bonus for HQ)
• Yok Huy beast tribe quests

Weekly

• Custom Deliveries (all NPCs)
• Wachumeqimeqi deliveries
• Challenge Log crafting entries