Melding Guide FFXIV Patch 5.3 - i490 Aesthete's Crafting Gear Set + Ariyala Template

[Mystic]

This is our melding guide for FF14 patch 5.3 for the i490 Aesthete's crafting set. This is a penta-melded set designed to carry you from level 80 to 90 when the time comes. If you are using the current Dragonsung tool the stats will be lower than the guide. This will change as we do the upgrades.

Be sure to check the little box that says "Show marked items only". You can use the Ariyala Guide melding as is, or modify the melds to meet your needs and create your own guide. If you make a personal guide, be sure to save it by using the "Share" button at the bottom of the Ariyala web page and bookmark it.

Just an fyi everyone - If you are looking for a melding guide that uses grade VIII materia for overmelds this isn't it. My guide is for conventional melding, which would use mostly VI and VII for overmelds, not VIII. VI can only be used for the first overmeld and can't be used after that. VIII can also be used for the first overmeld but is expensive and sometimes preferred for BIS or "competition" melding by players who are going for the rankings in the Firmament. It isn't necessary for optimal performance from the gears sets for any of the regular crafts.

Pro tip: If you miss 5 - 10 melds in a row while doing advanced melding, stop. Change classes and do something else for a while, go to another zone and enjoy the game. I usually craft one piece and then meld it to avoid the marathon materia explosions that can happen - much more enjoyable that way.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqoiRfwe4Cc

Ariyala's melding Template: https://ffxiv.ariyala.com/1DLJA

Your invitation to Craftaholic Central Discord: https://discord.gg/j5Cz9cD

[Lauren]

For those googling: https://ffxiv.ariyala.com/1EN1J is now the most updated from that discord.