Desynthesis Endgame Guide

[FinaSel]

I was expecting "Demicrystal" to be a mat acquired through high-level desynth, but....

According to the patch notes：
Demicrystal: Aetherial residue seeped forth from spiritbound weapons.

Does it mean we need to convert a spirit bound weapon? What weapon could it be?

EDIT: In the general discussion section, in reply to a similar post, this was said:

It's just wording. You don't actually spiritbond the weapons to convert them into the Demicrystal. It's basically the same case with the Mastercraft Demimateria, it mentions "Spiritbond" in its flavor text, but does not actually require it as a mechanic, so it's just another desynth product.

I hope this IS true, because I'm sure many of us have spent quite a lot time upgrading our desynths. I wonder though, if this "Demicrystal" is only available from weapon desynth...

If it's from weapon desynth it only gives us a couple options. We have some new "weapons" can be desynthed, although most are quite a high hurdle.

Sephirot Gear
Horde Gear
Crafter Secondary Tools (Item level 180)
Gatherer Secondary Tools (Item Level 180)
PvP Gear (Item Level 205)
Lore Gear (Item Level 230)
Lore Gear (Item Level 240)
Midan Gear (Item Level 220)
Midan Gear (Item Level 240)
Midan Weapons (Item Level 245)

I'm guessing the bold ones will be the only option for most people. I'll be trying them on the first day in, so I'll report the results here.

[MeridaQ]

Good luck! I hope it's not just weapons or I have quite a grind ahead of me. XD

[OoglieBooglie]

I kinda hope it Is ONLY weapons. Got my bsm desynth at 207 with goldsmith (for the ast and blm rods) at 220. >

[Dreufo]

When I read the description for Demicrystal I was imagining:

- Acquire a high-level crafted weapon or weapon drop. Equip until spiritbond is 100%. Desynth with a 10% chance of obtaining Demicrystal.

If that's the case this will be a nightmare D:

The question is now, how high level does the weapon have to be to yield the crystal? What runs will be required to make a dent in the spiritbonding?

EDIT: If we're lucky it will just be like Demimateria of the Inferno etc. and it just comes from certain weapon and gear drops.

[FinaSel]

When I read the description for Demicrystal I was imagining:

- Acquire a high-level crafted weapon or weapon drop. Equip until spiritbond is 100%. Desynth with a 10% chance of obtaining Demicrystal.

If that's the case this will be a nightmare D:

The question is now, how high level does the weapon have to be to yield the crystal? What runs will be required to make a dent in the spiritbonding?

EDIT: If we're lucky it will just be like Demimateria of the Inferno etc. and it just comes from certain weapon and gear drops.

I thought that too for a second.
The question I was wondering though is "What high level weapons can be desynthed?" We only have a few.
If this is indeed the case, the "Heavy Metal" Weapons (IL 250) won't be available immediately.

Another thing I was considering is that these Demicrystals could be sold by vendors in exchange for crafting scrips, seeing as the patch notes did see the Scrip vendor sells additional items.

[EmiIto20]

Same, demi grind here we come :/

[aesteval]

I thought that too for a second.
The question I was wondering though is "What high level weapons can be desynthed?" We only have a few.
If this is indeed the case, the "Heavy Metal" Weapons (IL 250) won't be available immediately.

Another thing I was considering is that these Demicrystals could be sold by vendors in exchange for crafting scrips, seeing as the patch notes did see the Scrip vendor sells additional items.

Scrip Exchange probably has a new cooking mat or two. I'm wondering about Demcrystal too though. It could go the route of carbon / glass fibers and be NQ from vendor and chance at HQ from other sources.

[FinaSel]

So the Demicrystals are bought for 50 Lore each.
And as far as I can see, no HQ version (unless it is given from IL 200+ weapons)

Did some desynthing on IL 230 Leather items and Goldsmith items and nothing special came out. Lots of Battlecraft Demimateria III. Maybe just bad luck?

Desynthed about 15 IL 180 gathering offhand items, and no demicrystals either. Just Mastercraft Demimateria, Glass Fibers, Aurum Regis Ingots, and Clear demimateria.

They don't seem to give anything special.

[Sayboar]

Not sure if it was mentioned, but someone said somewhere you can't get dissolvents or shark oils, proof you can:

[BlackenedTiamat]

this may have been posted, but does anyone have an updated list of fish that yield grade IV materia when desynthed? I know the Thunderbolt Eels yield SSIVs. Wondering what others have discovered. Also worth noting, these Eels can be collected via retainer ventures .