2* hq macro (all nq mats/no rng skills) - Extremely high stats required

[tayler1480]

The second day into the patch I decided to see if I could create a 2* 100% hq macro using all nq mats & no rng skills such as hasty touch/rapid synthesis etc. Also I didn't want to use Maker's mark as it would extend the macro too much.

This is what I came up with:
Please note the simulator isn't 100% accurate & the minimum craftsmanship to do this is actually 1004 (I tested this & also tested 1003 which was too low), I only managed to test control for 1016/1018 where 1016 was too low & so not sure if 1017 is actually enough or not.



Without using maker's mark. Anyone think they can improve it? If on ragnorak I can give you 1M gil as a reward if you manage to reduce the stat requirements. (First come first serve)

This is what I'm working with atm until I switch to CRP spec for neck/bracelet ( I like having my in-game name on my gear): http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/UFQ7

[MeoTwister5]

Good god how many people even have those stats lol.

[blueruckus]

Also, seems like you'd only be able to pull this off with specialists because of crafter soul bonus. Maybe if you compensate with a mix and match of pure V over melds in both your tools. RIP wallet.

[AishaNymph]

finished all tools and crafter set now
only melded the tools with CP 4 for the time being
with specialist - 1008/949/430
without - 988/ 929 / 430

still far from the required stats in OP

[DarthBuzzer]

Even with Grade V overmelding everywhere, I don't think it's possible to hit the control needed.

[tayler1480]

Even with Grade V overmelding everywhere, I don't think it's possible to hit the control needed.

I have the stats to use the macro http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/UFQ7 , it does require hq seafood stew though. I don't want to be the only 1 or 1 of a few that can use it though which is why I created this thread. If someone can help to improve it then more crafters could benefit from a macro like this too.

[DarthBuzzer]

I just took at your apron. Jesus christ, that's insane. You could spend upwards of 100 million trying to meld that. Pretty cool that the stats are obtainable though.

[tayler1480]

I just took at your apron. Jesus christ, that's insane. You could spend upwards of 100 million trying to meld that. Pretty cool that the stats are obtainable though.

I originally melded 4/5 melds to the chest, craftsmanship Vs were 3.5M+ & had cost me just over 74M. I attempted with a few more craftsmanship Vs after converting all the old i170 sets but had no luck. I then went to buy more later in the day to realise prices had dropped to approx 1M because of the moogle beast tribe rank up quest from rank 3-4 which gave it as a possible reward. Since prices were low I bought more and eventually penta-melded it with Vs which was awesome.

If grade Vs are going to be introduced like this then prices should drop & make it cheaper for people to get the extremely high stats required for this macro. Also in the future the macro may be improved so more people can use it too ^^

I might make a Maker's mark/flawless synthesis alternative at some point since the stat requirements will be lower. Considering it'll give 17 flawless synthesis steps though the rotation will be a lot longer compared to the current 22 step macro above.

[Espritduo]

You don't need to overmeld any V's to get these stats, actually.

http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/UGEC

EDIT: I realized I had the melds for a completely different piece of gear on my body! With the right melds, you don't need to sacrifice CP at all, so joy! Also, you can still hit 1018 Control using a Grade III Control as the 5th meld on those pesky non-ring accessories! (or you can use a Grade III Control as the 5th on the main/offhands, which is probably better)

http://ffxiv.ariyala.com/UGEG

[Katlyna]

In the name of science I <3 your post