Is rumination useful?

[Simaril]

Rumination is another option when you're out of CP.

If Rumination will let me get another standard touch, or if I have the durability for 2 basic touches I think it's worth it. I'm not convinced Rumination is worth it for one basic touch instead of hasty touch...

There are trade-offs in crafting... If I'm just trying to get xp, and not waste materials I might opt for a less RNG route, but if I'm trying to make myeslf a piece of HQ gear, and normal quality won't do, then I may be willing to take more risk to get the quality I need.

[Fiosha_Maureiba]

Hi OP,

Rumination may factor into the "Alchemist" route for HQ'ing items. With enough touches, your Rumination can restore up to 60 CP. Durability and quality ambition willing, you can reapply Inner Quiet to rebuild Rumination.

Depending on the proc frequency of Tricks of the Trade and some reliance on Steady Hand (II) with the Culinarian's Hasty Touch and toward the end, Alchemist's Comfort Zone, and you have a double gamble, but high CP method to allow for more durability restore opportunities over a long recipe.