Alpha Video 6 - Crafting and Gathering~

[Wynn]

You can get HQ randomly sometimes. That is an inherent byproduct of percentages. A portion of the time, the event referred to occurs.

However, you can consistently HQ in FFXIV by starting with the right quality materials, using the right skills, and knowing when it is appropriate to use them.

At least, that is how it goes in 1.0. No idea if that will change in ARR.

[Firon]

Looking at the vid you get 0 increase to hq chance it seems from standard synth so if you just wanna smash enter this time around it wont help.