With the way the synthesis system and HQing items works now, HQ materials sell at a real premium.

Mining and botany are good ways to earn gil. HQ ores (especially higher level ores) can be quite valuable.

You could also try farming HQ drops from monsters. HQ fleece, karakul fleece, effervescent water, high level skins, etc. sell for a decent amount in the wards. There are people who would prefer to buy those materials rather than spend the time to farm themselves.

NQ items also sell, but the price difference is anywhere from 1/20 the value of HQ or less.


By the way, you probably know this already, but the Sarnga bow is class only -- meaning you cannot use it as a Bard.