Looking for help with an HQ

[QT_Melon]

Since others have posted rotations, other basic things to keep in mind.

Your stats > gear level. All ilevel does for crafters is raise the amount you can cap out the stat through melds, or the stat itself. So a lot of times you can hold onto lower level accessories if they have been melded with better stats. Well it also gives you defense too...but...

In HW, ARR left side gear is completely phased out at level 55, by then you can purchase gear in Moghome or near Zenith. So if you haven't now is a good time to check them out.

If you got got time to get some materia from the Ixali go for it. It's nice to get a few melds in when you can. You no longer need carbonized matter to melds (grade 1 is just a quest turn in for level 20 gatherers) so go for it.

Don't be afraid to take food. In Foundation for 415 Gil you can get Dagger soup if you feel you need more Control (which helps with quality) or if you feel more you need CP go for Stone Soup https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Stone_Soup for a measly 37 gil. Also, you can take 2 of the same food (at the same quality) at once now so may as well extend the duration

Saying that. CP is generally the better choice since it allows more ways to fit in rotations/skills, ie not relying on hasty touch as much due to its RNG.

It's not a bad idea to always try to do a Careful Synth II in the first step to see how much progress you make in a recipe at your current level. That always helps to see how many steps it will take to finish a craft.