Spritbonding gatherer vs crafter

[laretheo]

does it have to be HQ set i've done 3 sets NQ so far with only V's converted wife says shouldn't matter but just wanting clarification

[Alisi]

does it have to be HQ set i've done 3 sets NQ so far with only V's converted wife says shouldn't matter but just wanting clarification

Nothing influences which kind of materia you'll get (a V or a VI, I mean) unless you use a gathering materia, then you'll have the chance of getting the same materia. SBing is simply faster an HQ item. Faster still with junk materia, pots, foods, and/or other gear that increase SBing. I don't think HQ really makes THAT much difference. I used to SB the crafter gear with gathering during HW and that worked just fine so I imagine normal gathering gear would be fine.

Well, I'm off to write a ballad about the good ol' days when you could SB crafter gear while with DoL or DoW/M. Thems were the days... ;=;