The Goldsmith in Final Fantasy 14

A goldsmith is a Disciple of the Hand in the game Final Fantasy XIV. Much like other hand disciplines, goldsmithing is heavily involved in creation. They mold and work precious metals and gemstones into highly decorative accessories and useful tools for other classes and people. Their jewelry leans heavily toward the Eorzean aesthetic. In addition to jewelry, goldsmiths also create staves, scepters, and hora for the thaumaturges and pugilists. As well a baubles and decorations, they create needles, circlets, and spectacles for weavers, casters, or crafters.

One can become a goldsmith by visiting Ul'dahn. The Ul'dahn goldsmiths are well fed in terms of raw materials: they are kept in materials and goods due to the rich mineral abundance of Thanlan. Despite the wide variety of materials, the raw goods can become expensive. Due to this, goldsmiths have adopted a universal policy of 'high risk, high return.' They have made an art of watching market trends and keeping an eye on material prices. It's in their best interest to keep costs low! The tools of the trade are simple: the goldsmith uses chaser hammers and grinding wheels to create their jewelry and artifacts.

A player looking to become a goldsmith in Final Fantasy can do so in the town of Ul'dahn. The primary goldsmith guild is Eshtaime's Lapidiaries. You need to speak to the goldsmith guild's receptionist once you are level ten or above in another class. You should expect to spend your time creating high value and high quality items. Initially, this is an expensive role, as the materials are quite pricey. With some skill and time, a smart goldsmith can turn their initial losses into great gains.

During early days, a goldsmith must focus on specific skills when it comes to leveling up. These are CP, control, and craftsmanship. The early skills that a goldsmith must develop, then master, are Basic Synthesis, which increases progress, and basic touch, which increases quality. Other skills that a goldsmith needs are Master's Mend, a skill that increases durability, as well as Steady Hand, that improves an action's success rate. The best skills that a goldsmith will eventually learn are Flawless Synthesis and Advanced Touch, which increase progress and quality even further.

There are several perks to becoming a goldsmith. First, you create the most unique, personal pieces of gear for 73 different equipment slots. They can also repair and Materia Meld their own jewelry when damaged. Leveling up a goldsmith is also incredibly simple, in the long term. Goldsmithing is also a profitable venture for at least the first month, as there are some ingots that are highly prized, but only goldsmiths can make. In terms of helping yourself, it is a good idea to level some mining skill. One needs quite a few raw materials and learning to mine can mitigate some of the damage if you have to purchase materials to smith your projects. Mining will allow you to get the shards, whetstones, ores, and gems that you need to begin a successful crafting career.

All in all, goldsmith is a worthwhile class. The goldsmith creates beautiful jewelry and artifacts for many classes, is easy to level up, and is eventually quite profitible in the long run.