Mithrie's Disciples of the Hand Leveling Guides

[Mithrie]

Hey all,

I have made some guides on YouTube covering the general approach to get the most experience points when leveling all Disciples of the Hand:

1-15: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbQaOzmGWPg

In this episode I look at the Disciples of the Hand of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. I focus on Leatherworking and explain the best way of earning experience points. During the episode I explain how using my method I was able to earn more than 7000 experience points where as someone else not knowing what they are doing might only earn 1700. This video is recommended for anyone that is first starting to level their Disciples of the Hand.

15-25: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZsQxvM1hE4

In this episode I take another look at the Disciples of the Hand progressing through 15 to 25. I share the abilities Tricks of the Trade (15 Alchemist), Careful Synthesis (15 Weaver) and Ingenuity (15 Blacksmith) on all professions while getting them all beyond 15. I also look at the triple bonus guild leves give for turning in high quality items. This is aimed at crafting between 15-25.

25-30: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUv3fW1j6MM

In this episode I take another look at the Disciples of the Hand progressing through 25 to 30. A long the way I craft a bunch of High Quality accessories as a gift for Seraphis Thrallwym (Sambo -http://www.youtube.com/user/sambonz) as a thank you for introducing me to Final Fantasy 14 and the Distant World Free Company here on Masamune.

I share the abilities Rumination (15 Carpenter), Rapid Synthesis (15 Armorer), Waste Not (15 Leatherworker), Careful Synthesis (15 Weaver), Tricks of the Trade (15 Alchemist) on all professions while getting them all beyond 25. I also look at the 3 turn in triple bonus guild leves in Quarry Mill which gives the best results by turning in high quality items. This is aimed at crafting between 25-30.

30-35: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE35q0MYUi4

In this episode I take another look at the Disciples of the Hand progressing through 30 to 35. At this level range I do tradeleve quests in Costa Del Sol which give the following rewards:
Carpenter: The Long Lance of the Law: 9xHQ Steel Halberds - 124983 exp 3969 gil
Blacksmith: Don't Fear the Reaper: 9xHQ Steel Scythe - 172170 exp 3690 gil
Armorsmith: They've Got Legs: 9xHQ Steel Sabatons - 159030 exp 6318 gil
Goldsmith: Get the Green Stuff: 9xHQ Malachite Earrings - 159030 exp 3384 gil
Leatherworker: Subordinate Clause: 9xHQ Goatskin Chokers - 106758 exp 4050 gil
Weaver: Walk Softly and Carry a Big Halberd: 9xHQ Velveteen Dress Shoes - 159030 exp 3375 gil
Alchemist: Growing is Knowing: 9xHQ Growth Formula Gamma - 159030 exp 1314 gil
Cooking: Sole Survivor: 9xHQ Baked Sole - 159030 exp 2241 gil

I share the abilities Rumination (15 Carpenter), Rapid Synthesis (15 Armorer), Waste Not (15 Leatherworker), Careful Synthesis (15 Weaver), Tricks of the Trade (15 Alchemist) on all professions while getting them all beyond 30. At level 31 you also earn the ability Standard Synthesis which gives 150% efficiency, 90% success rate and costs 15 CP. This is aimed at crafting between 30-35.

35-40: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq3L6PMY4K0

In this episode I take another look at the Disciples of the Hand progressing through 35 to 40. At this level range I do tradeleve quests in the First Dicasterial Observatorium of Aetherial and Astrological Phenomena.

I share the abilities Rumination (15 Carpenter), Rapid Synthesis (15 Armorer), Waste Not (15 Leatherworker), Careful Synthesis (15 Weaver), Tricks of the Trade (15 Alchemist) on all professions while getting them all beyond 30. At level 31 you also earn the ability Standard Synthesis which gives 150% efficiency, 90% success rate and costs 15 CP. I also look at the new abilities you receive at 37 such as Brand of Fire, Brand of Earth. These abilities are used to craft Vintage gear which is made from dungeon item drops. This is aimed at crafting between 35-40.
I am actually leveling them all at the same time so I can save bag space and not have to hold too much equipment of various levels.

40-45: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYpFh-8FM6c

In this episode I take another look at the Disciples of the Hand progressing through 40 to 45. At this level range I do tradeleve quests at Whitebrim Front.

I share the abilities Rumination (15 Carpenter), Rapid Synthesis (15 Armorer), Waste Not (15 Leatherworker), Careful Synthesis (15 Weaver), Tricks of the Trade (15 Alchemist) and Steady Hand II (37 Culinarian) on all professions while getting them all beyond 30. At level 31 you also earn the ability Standard Synthesis which gives 150% efficiency, 90% success rate and costs 15 CP. I also look at the new abilities you receive at 37 such as Brand of Fire, Brand of Earth. These abilities are used to craft Vintage gear which is made from dungeon item drops. This is aimed at crafting between 40-45.

45-50: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0qCusY_m7c

In this episode I take another look at the Disciples of the Hand progressing through 45 to 50. At this level range I do tradeleve quests at Saint Cornach's Find in Mor Dhona.

I share the abilities Rumination (15 Carpenter), Rapid Synthesis (15 Armorer), Waste Not (15 Leatherworker), Careful Synthesis (15 Weaver), Tricks of the Trade (15 Alchemist) and Steady Hand II (37 Culinarian) on all professions while getting them all beyond 30. At level 31 you also earn the ability Standard Synthesis which gives 150% efficiency, 90% success rate and costs 15 CP. I also look at the new abilities you receive at 37 such as Brand of Fire, Brand of Earth. These abilities are used to craft Vintage gear which is made from dungeon item drops. This is aimed at crafting between 45-50.

I will add higher level guides to this thread as I get there.

I hope you all find the guides useful. If you have any comments or feedback please let me know.

~Mithrie