There's nothing quite like strolling through verdant forests in search of sturdy branches and tasty foodstuff. For some of us, it's living the dream. "Tree-huggers," they might say, but we're proud of it. We're Final Fantasy 14's most naturally gifted class, Botanists.
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Have you thought about getting into Botany for years, but felt a pang of frustration every time you've seen higher-level players break through trees like nobody's business? Like any crafting or gathering class, the early hours can feel terribly limiting. It's a push to the next job quest, a grind to the next best gear set.
Our guide will steer your scythe in the optimal direction, so you can gather to your heart's — and inventory's — content.
To become a Botanist, two requirements must be met. First, you must first reach level ten in either a Disciple of War or Disciple of Magic class. Put plainly, you just need to get your starting class to that point.
The other prerequisite is that you have access to the city-state of Gridania. This will automatically be the case should you choose the Lancer, Archer, or Conjurer job; if your job places you in Ul'dah or Limsa Lominsa instead, it will be several hours before you can make the trip to Gridania. (On the flip side, you should be well past level ten by then.)
Head to the Botanist's Guild in Gridania when you're ready. Speak with the receptionist and you'll soon become acquainted with Fufucha, the guild's stalwart leader.
Starting out, it's a good idea to focus on these level one through 20 guild quests, but they won't quite be enough on their own to get you racing through the ranks. We've included some great gathering suggestions for each range,
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