Goldsmith: Levels 1-50
Last Updated: Dawntrail (Patch 7.3+)
GSM creates accessories for ALL jobs — always in demand!
Prerequisites
- Level Miner first — for all ore/gem materials
- Stock up on Wind Shards and Fire Shards
Miner Materials
| Material | Level | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Ore | 1+ | Western Thanalan |
| Tin Ore | 5+ | Western Thanalan |
| Silver Ore | 20+ | Eastern Thanalan |
| Electrum Ore | 25+ | Eastern Thanalan (Burning Wall) |
| Gold Ore | 35+ | Eastern Thanalan |
| Jade | 40+ | Mor Dhona |
Crafting Chain
Levels 1-20
- Gather Copper/Tin/Silver Ore (100 each)
- Craft Copper/Bronze/Silver Ingots
- Craft rings, earrings, necklaces
Levels 20-50
- Gather Electrum/Gold Ore, gems
- Craft Electrum/Gold Ingots
- Craft higher-tier accessories
Key Products
- Accessories — Rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets for ALL jobs
- Ingots — Gold, Silver used by other crafters
- Gems — Cut gems for other crafters
- Glass items — Vials, lenses for ALC
Tip
GSM accessories are needed by every job — steady demand!
Goldsmith: Levels 50-100
GSM makes accessories for all jobs — always needed at patch releases!
Expansion Materials
| Expansion | Key Materials | Location |
|---|---|---|
| HW (50-60) | Hardsilver, Aurum Regis | Coerthas Western |
| SB (60-70) | Palladium, Koppranickel | Yanxia, Azim Steppe |
| ShB (70-80) | Manasilver, Titanbronze | Kholusia, Lakeland |
| EW (80-90) | Pewter, Integral | Labyrinthos, Garlemald |
| DT (90-100) | Sungilt, Ra'Kaznar | Shaaloani, Living Memory |
Endgame Value
- Raid accessories — Every job needs a full set
- Crafting accessories — CP/Control/Craftsmanship
- Gathering accessories — GP/Perception/Gathering
Daily/Weekly
- GC turn-in daily
- Beast tribes: Moogles → Namazu → Dwarves → Loporrits → Yok Huy
- Custom Deliveries weekly
Best Methods
- Ishgard Restoration (50-80)
- Cosmic Exploration (10-100)