This is also SUPER out of date.

Post 2.4 we are facing requirements for 4* Synths. ok, yes, you can synth 3* stuff in theorey with an i55 primary tool. but you know what? If you have the stats to craft 3* items, you ALSO have the stats to guaranteed HQ 1* Items. (and 2* 80 Durability items ) going to the Supra items requires 3x Mastercraft Demimateria. That's 2+mil on Ultros.

So, if I can use macros and grind out the i70 tool after a couple hours, with no RNG, and be able to then use the i70 tool to craft 4* recipes . . . why wouldn't I get the i70 tool?

Oh right, b/c this post is old and now mostly irrelevent. (Unless you have the mastercraft demi's already. In which case, the important part here is, look up how to guaranteed Synth those 1*'s, craft out those NQ materials for your Supra, and THEN look up your rotation for the trade-in items for the Master Recipe Book II. Same Synth, just going for HQ now instead of NQ.)

I definitely used Artisan as a stepping stool. I didn't have my Supras as 2.4 came out, so HQ was possible, and I crafted them with the intent of HQ. I crafted all of the items for BSM & ARM Supra + Mastery book2. (you need 5 NQ, 3 HQ) 8 items for each, I got 3 HQ's out of both sets of 8.) Those NQ mats will sit in my inventory now until I can get my mastercraft Demi's.