This **FFXIV Crafting Calculator** helps you estimate the required base stats (Craftsmanship and Control) needed to complete a recipe with high Quality, or determine the potential Progress and Quality yield based on your current gear. Simply enter three of the four key variables, and the calculator will solve for the missing one.
FFXIV Crafting Calculator
FFXIV Crafting Calculator Formula (Simplified)
To provide a solvable framework for this calculator, we utilize two key derived relationships that abstract the complex action efficiency and step-count dependencies of the actual game mechanics.
To Calculate Progress (D):
$$ D = (\text{Craftsmanship} \times 10) – (\text{Control} \times 0.1) $$To Calculate Quality (R):
$$ R = (\text{Control} \times 20) – (\text{Craftsmanship} \times 0.5) $$Variables Explained
The calculation relies on four key input values:
- Craftsmanship (C): Your base stat that dictates how much Progress is gained per action.
- Control (T): Your base stat that dictates how much Quality is gained per action.
- Recipe Difficulty (D): The total Progress value required to complete the item.
- Max Quality (R): The maximum Quality points achievable, which determines the item’s starting quality.
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What is the FFXIV Crafting Calculator?
The Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) crafting system is a complex, turn-based mini-game where players use various actions to increase an item’s **Progress** (to finish the item) and **Quality** (to increase its initial rarity). Because this system is highly complex, involving RNG (Conditions) and dozens of ability rotations, a simplified calculator serves as a powerful planning tool.
Our calculator is designed to provide quick estimates for two main scenarios: determining the minimum Craftsmanship/Control required to reach target Progress/Quality values for a specific high-end recipe, or estimating the theoretical maximum Progress and Quality you can achieve with your current stats before starting a lengthy rotation.
This allows crafters to easily identify their gear gaps or determine which recipes are feasible for guaranteed high-quality success, saving time and expensive materials.
How to Use the Calculator (Example)
- Identify the Target Recipe: Find the Recipe Difficulty (D) and Max Quality (R) values for the item you wish to craft (e.g., a new Endwalker Master Recipe).
- Input Known Stats: Enter your current Craftsmanship (C) and Control (T) stats from your gear setup. For this example, let’s assume C=3800 and T=3600.
- Solve for Consistency: Since D=12000 and R=65000 are the targets, and you have C and T, leave D and R blank (or enter the targets) and click “Calculate”.
- Analyze the Result: If the calculated Progress (D’) is greater than or equal to the target D (12000), you have enough Progress to finish the item. If the calculated Quality (R’) is lower than the target R (65000), you may need more Control to easily hit 100% High Quality, or plan a longer rotation.
- Adjust and Recalculate: Experiment by increasing C and T until the calculated D’ and R’ meet or exceed the recipe’s requirements, allowing you to plan your Materia melding strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How much Control is necessary for 100% High Quality?
There is no fixed number. It depends heavily on the recipe’s Max Quality (R), the number of steps in your rotation, and whether you are using HQ materials. Generally, higher Control reduces the total Quality actions required.
2. Does Craftsmanship affect Quality at all?
Directly, no, but indirectly, yes. Higher Craftsmanship allows you to finish the Progress phase faster (fewer steps). This leaves more remaining Durability and fewer required actions for the Quality phase, making it easier to hit 100% HQ.
3. Can this calculator replace a full crafting simulator?
No. This calculator provides simplified, base estimates for planning. Full simulators like Teamcraft account for RNG, Condition procs (e.g., Excellent, Good), CP consumption, and action efficiency, which are critical for optimal rotations.
4. What is the most important stat for making Gil (Currency)?
While both C and T are vital, the most critical “stat” is actually **CP (Crafting Points)**. More CP allows for more powerful and efficient actions, enabling complex, low-RNG rotations that guarantee HQ results for high-profit items.