You should try leveling alchemist for tricks of the trade , goldsmith for manipulation , and culinarian for hasty touch . Armor's rapid synthesis and leatherworks waste not want not are also useful . I basically start off with Inner quiet , steady hand , hasty touch down to 20 then manipulation ( use tricks of the trade everytime good quality comes up), this keeps the crafting going and gives a better chance of HQ items . Use standard touch whenever an excellent comes up . Use master mend 2 on durability 70/80 items instead of manipulation (at 10/70 or 20/80 ).