Gather cap

[LordShiryuu]

What is the cap for gathering? I have 323 Gathering but I don't have my Best weapon since it will be a while to get. But have the high quality gear except for my rings (I need the GC rings) and my main weapon (dont have since it take a while to get)

[Duuude007]

If (unbuffed) you can get 90% gather chance and 15% hq on unspoiled gathering node Lv 50 materials, you are already at cap.

[LordShiryuu]

If I'm capped then why do I have a 87% gather rate at the special nodes? That's pretty high though since I dont have issues with getting the item but I do need more GP. I'll get more of that. What would be a good amount to have? I have 560 or something like that but I do want at least 600 or more so I can use the 30% buff.

[NaruWhitehelm]

Not sure what you mean by "It will be awhile to get" for the best weapon. If by that you mean the Luminary Tools, They are same and the blue you get for finishing your last quest.

[Alhanelem]

I guess this cap doesn't apply to the crystal cluster nodes, because I get 93% on those.

Also, as waspointed out, if you've done your class quests you do have the best gathering tool already- the Luminary tools are equal to the ones awarded by the quests (albeit with a different name and appearance)

[LordShiryuu]

I guess I have less gather skill then you do if you have 93%. I have 87% on all the special nodes. Didn't really check if to see if the Achievement weapon and class weapon are the same. Would have thought the achievement one would be better since it's longer to get. But that's SE for you lol. Thanks.

[Grey_Cain]

Using xivdb.com for item listings gives these maximum totals and all gear is assumed to be HQ where possible, with max materia from Anderian's guide (link at bottom).
Equipment list is:
Rauni or Axe of the Luminary (identical stats)
Militia Scythe
Hamlet Cutter's Hat
Botanist's Doublet
Botanist's Gloves
Raptorskin Survival Belt
Botanist's Slops
Botanist's Workboots
Raptorskin Choker
Electrum Earrings
Militia Bracelets
Serpent/Flame/Stormcarrier's Ring
Raptorskin/Tipping Scales/Crimson Standard/Lily and Serpent Ring
Materia (+45 Gathering or +43 Perception or +43 GP possible, doesn't include tools as those numbers aren't available)

Gathering MAX - 326/371 (with +45 from materia, 323/368 without a carrier's ring)
Perception MAX - 321/364 (with +43 Perception from materia)
GP bonus MAX - 172/215* (with +43 GP from materia, 173/216 with Raptorskin/Tipping Scales/Crimson Standard/Lily and Serpent rings in both slots)
*GP bonus will probably not be at max with carrier's ring because of the Set bonus requirement

You can get up to 15 more Gathering (or 16 Perception) from food according to this page.

Did you factor in Materia as well? You can give a bit of a push in most directions with it, but it does cap out fairly quickly on all gear slots making Multi-melds less usefull.

Nope, I forgot about materia. So, I'll be using Anderian's list for those numbers.

[Jynx]

Using xivdb.com for item listings gives these maximum totals and all gear is assumed to be HQ where possible.

Did you factor in Materia as well? You can give a bit of a push in most directions with it, but it does cap out fairly quickly on all gear slots making Multi-melds less usefull.

[Grey_Cain]

Did you factor in Materia as well? You can give a bit of a push in most directions with it, but it does cap out fairly quickly on all gear slots making Multi-melds less usefull.

Thanks for the reminder! I've updated my post.