So what is the current best way to make gil?

[SovereignAegis]

Leatherworker and Weaver for the entire set parts, but that also entails getting to like 56, earning scrips from "HQ" crafting collectables and trading for a book, If I recall. I have yet to invest in the scrips part myself. Or wait till the prices drop with how fast the thav materials are dropping in price, the finished product won't be too far behind.

Hm, all of a sudden I regret not looking more into crafting disciplines because I admit I don't know much of the topics of scrips, collectables or the books.

But I do agree 100% with the observation that the prices ARE tanking significantly. Which makes me curious if it'd be better to just outright farm/I don't even know ... to obtain the gil to buy the finished items.

[Risvertasashi]

But I do agree 100% with the observation that the prices ARE tanking significantly.

This happens every single patch. Those with no understanding of economics will rant about undercutters, but really what's happening is supply is stabilizing in a new market.

That said, if you're really into crafting... you can make a lot of gil by being among the first to get the new recipes and sell them. (I'm too lazy to do that, personally)

There is also the gathering classes like Miner and Botanist since mats are in very high demand now with 3.0 still being young.

Also using the retainers to gather the right mats can give you a good amount of gil each day by selling those mats to other players.

More excellent advice.