Updated What Cross Classes Do You Need To HQ Thread

[Flips]

I was looking into how to HQ items as a lvl 50 Culinarian. In my search everything seemed to be time stamped from a few months ago. I was wondering if there have been any updates in what cross classes you need to HQ?

I already have....
Culinarian lvl 15: Hasty Touch
Culinarian lvl 37: Steady Hand 2
Leatherworker lvl 15: Waste Not
Weaver lvl 15: Careful Synthesis

I have heard that these cross class skills are a must...
Alchemy lvl15: Trick of Trade
Goldsmithing lvl 15: Manipulation

Is this true? Am I missing some abilities?

[Kakure]

That information should still be good. 2.1 did not change much about crafting.

You have a really good start on the required skills. The two most important skills for you to add are probably Ingenuity (15 BSM) and Byregot's Blessing (50 CRP). Ingenuity makes your synthesis actions roughly twice as effective on starred recipes, and Byregot's Blessing is, unfortunately, the only way to consistently fill up more than half the quality bar on starred items. I don't think there is any way to consistently HQ starred items without these two skills.

Manipulation is a strong ability, but you can always use Master's Mend in its place if you need to, and while Tricks of the Trade is a phenomenal leveling skill -- maybe even the best leveling skill -- at level fifty most people work to develop a static rotation that doesn't depend on condition.

[UlricCraft]

L50 Carpenter for Byregot's Blessing.
Other than that you've got a lot of the basic requirements down!

[Flips]

That information should still be good. 2.1 did not change much about crafting....

L50 Carpenter for Byregot's Blessing.
Other than that you've got a lot of the basic requirements down!

Great to hear! Thank you both for the help.