Question in regards to end-game crafting, prior to SHB

[disturbedcobra]

My current situation (And yes I am rather late in this. XD)
I am currently at, after spending all of STB neglecting my crafters, is finally getting all 8 of them to 70 and also getting the 350 scrip gear(left and right)besides the Main/Off hand thus far. Also have all gatherers at 70 also with 350 scrip gear on them as well with the 350 tool and 330 off-hand. After getting the last 350 piece, getting ready to get started on all 8 Main and off hand tools, I do the math and begin to realize that even with every 350 piece, I'd still be shy of being able to craft the highest tier in theMasterbooks, the Rakasha pieces and most in that general area with all of them. Mainly by roughly at least 100 or so.

My question.
What would be the best method of at least getting myself up to the capability to crafting all crafts in the Tier 6 master books? (And yes I am dead set on getting this done prior to SHB. XD) My current ideas I have are below.

1) Getting at least one or two of the other 350 tools to get myself up high enough to craft the Nightsteel tools that are 345, then meld there.

2) Crafting the Ala Mhigan set and attempt to get it high enough. (Least likely)

3) Get back into the Wonderous Tails and try for the sets there as best chance of easily Pentamelding.

[Shadygrove]

Best is subjective.

I'm going to say 1. Also perhaps buy and pentameld accessories.

WT couldn't hurt, but the odds are low on 3 lines.

[disturbedcobra]

Best is subjective.

I'm going to say 1. Also perhaps buy and pentameld accessories.

WT couldn't hurt, but the odds are low on 3 lines.

Thx for the input and yea. I was mostly gettig more points of view on the scenario to see if there might have been any other method besides what I had already listed. As far as buying the accessories, that most likely will be rather exspensive being on Balmung and all. XD Though if I get high enough on BSM, My best craft, using the 350 tools, I can always start crafting the The Nightsteel tools as well as for CRP and GSM then craft accessories from there. I am getting the idea and am slowly starting to see a new patch now going forward.

[Windsun33]

I would not go the pentameld route at this stage, it can get pretty expensive. In 4-5 weeks much of the gear will be superseded by better gear, probably at around level 72.

[Dhaid]

I would not go the pentameld route at this stage, it can get pretty expensive. In 4-5 weeks much of the gear will be superseded by better gear, probably at around level 72.

This 100%. Go craft to your hearts content, but don't go breaking the bank on anything. Right now youre set for shadowbringers with all that scrip gear.

[Frizze]

If those are your only options, the tool plan is probly the easiest to put into practice. With that said, when you figure the numbers are you counting buffs? Figuring in a good high grade food, some tea, an FC buff and rotating specializations can get you a decent sized boost toward your stat goal(if you arent already including it).

[ForteNightshade]

Personally, I wouldn't bother crafting getting your crafters any higher at this stage or bothering with the Rakasha stuff. By level 76-78 in Shadowbringers, you'll completely eclipse the current stuff—making it a waste.

If you're dead set, then I'd suggest buying the main and off hands if they're cheap and working your way from there.

[Caimie_Tsukino]

Don't bother with pentamelding at this point. They will likely have new level 71 gear, level 72 mainhand and level 73 offhand that will only be very slightly weaker than the current BiS. And you can level up to 75 in no time. So just meld CP onto yourself. Custom Delivery is a powerful thingy that will help you get most of the yellow scrip tools (unmeldable), and you should just stick with those for now. You're also free to use the yellow scrip hat, chest and gloves since they can't really meld many CP anyway. But for the belt, pants, boots and accessories, I highly recommend using the crafted ones, and max out CP with melding.