Goldsmith

Introduction

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Goldsmiths work precious metals and stones into a multitude of accessories that appeal to the Eorzean aesthetic. Their wide-ranging finery, painstakingly fashioned from delicate metals and gemstones, can be see adorning the ears, fingers, and necks of the distinguished everywhere.
Ul'dahn goldsmiths always have a ready supply of raw materials, owing to the vast mineral resources of Thanalan. Due to the high value of these resources, however, most artisans also make it their business to stay abreast of market trends.

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Goldsmiths are Disciples of the Hand that use metals and gems to create accessories such as rings, earrings and necklaces for every class in the game. They are also capable of crafting various weapons and equipment, such as staves Black Mages, hora for Monks, needles for Weavers, and much more.

General Information

Guild

Any player with at least one level 10 Disciple of War or Magic is eligible to become a Goldsmith. The Goldsmiths' Guild is located in Ul'dah. Speak with the receptionist to start the first quest.

Tools

See also: List of Goldsmith Primary Tools

See also: List of Goldsmith Secondary Tools

Goldsmiths utilize various hammers as their primary tool and grinding wheels as their secondary tool. Hammers are crafted by Blacksmiths, while grinding wheels are crafted by Carpenters.

Quests

Main Article: Goldsmith Quests

Levequests

Main Article: Goldsmith Levequests

Actions

Main Article: Goldsmith Actions

Regular actions

Action		Level	CP	Description
Basic Synthesis		1	0	Increases progress.
Basic Touch		5	18	Increases quality.
Master's Mend		7	88	Restores item durability by 30.
Hasty Touch		9	30	Increases quality and requires no CP.
Rapid Synthesis		9	0	Increases progress.
Observe		13	12	Do nothing for one step.
Tricks of the Trade		13	0	Restores 20 CP. Can only be used when material status is "Good" or "Excellent".
Waste Not		15	56	Reduces loss of durability by 50% for the next four steps.
Veneration		15	18	Increases efficiency of Synthesis actions by 50% for the next four steps.
Standard Touch		18	32	Increases quality.
Great Strides		21	32	Increases the efficiency of next Touch action by 100%. Effect active for three steps.
Innovation		26	18	Increases efficiency of Touch actions by 50% for the next four steps.
Final Appraisal		42	1	The next action that would complete item synthesis will instead leave one progress point remaining.
Waste Not II		47	98	Reduces loss of durability by 50% for the next eight steps.
Byregot's Blessing		50	24	Increases quality. Inner Quiet effect ends upon use.
Precise Touch		53	18	Increases quality.
Muscle Memory		54	6	Increases progress.
Careful Synthesis		62	7	Increases progress.
Manipulation	1	65	96	Restores 5 points of durability after each step for the next eight steps.
Prudent Touch		66	25	Increases quality at half the durability cost.
Focused Synthesis		67	5	Increases progress.
Focused Touch		68	18	Increases quality.
Reflect		69	6	Increases quality.
Preparatory Touch		71	40	Increases quality at a greater cost to durability.
Groundwork		72	18	Increases progress at greater cost to durability. Efficiency decreases by half when durability is below durability cost.
Delicate Synthesis		76	32	Increases both progress and quality.
Intensive Synthesis		78	6	Increases progress.
Trained Eye		80	250	Increases quality by 100%. Available only on the first step. Recipe level must be at least 10 levels below yours. Cannot be used with expert crafting recipes.
Advanced Touch		84	46	Increases quality.
Prudent Synthesis		88	18	Increases progress at half the durability cost.
Trained Finesse		90	32	Increases quality at no cost to durability.

Specialist actions

Action		Level	CP	Description
Careful Observation	1	55	0	Do nothing for one step, preserving the status of any actions presently in effect.
Heart and Soul	1	86	0	Allows the execution of Precise Touch, Intensive Synthesis, or Tricks of the Trade regardless of material condition. Effect ends if the aforementioned actions are executed when material condition is not "Good" or "Excellent".

Traits

Main Article: Goldsmith Traits

Trait	Acquired		Level	Effect
Inner Quiet	CUL ALC WVR LTW GSM ARM BSM CRP		11	Gain a stack of Inner Quiet with every increase in quality, up to a maximum of 10. Grants a 10% bonus to the efficiency of Touch actions for each stack.
Practice Makes Perfect	CUL ALC WVR LTW GSM ARM BSM CRP		15	Allows you to execute trial synthesis.
Basic Synthesis Mastery	GSM		31	Efficiency is increased to 120%
Quality Assurance	CUL ALC WVR LTW GSM ARM BSM CRP	1	63	Slightly increases chances of material condition becoming good.
Rapid Synthesis Mastery	CUL ALC WVR LTW GSM ARM BSM CRP		63	Efficiency is increased to 500%
Careful Synthesis Mastery	CUL ALC WVR LTW GSM ARM BSM CRP		82	Efficiency is increased to 180%.
Groundwork Mastery	GSM		86	Efficiency is increased to 360%.

Recipes

Main Article: Goldsmith Recipes

Level 1 - 5	Level 6 - 10	Level 11 - 15	Level 16 - 20
Level 21 - 25	Level 26 - 30	Level 31 - 35	Level 36 - 40
Level 41 - 45	Level 46 - 50	Level 51 - 55	Level 56 - 60
Level 61 - 65	Level 66 - 70	Level 71 - 75	Level 76 - 80
Level 81 - 85	Level 86 - 90

Achievements

Main article: Goldsmith Achievements

This class is associated with the following achievements:

Name	Points	Task	Reward
Heart of Gold I	5	Achieve goldsmith level 10.	-
Heart of Gold II	5	Achieve goldsmith level 20.	-
Heart of Gold III	5	Achieve goldsmith level 30.	-
Heart of Gold IV	5	Achieve goldsmith level 40.	-
Heart of Gold V	5	Achieve goldsmith level 50.	-
Heart of Gold VI	5	Achieve goldsmith level 60.	-
Heart of Gold VII	5	Achieve goldsmith level 70.	-
Heart of Gold VIII	5	Achieve goldsmith level 80.	-
Heart of Gold IX	5	Achieve goldsmith level 90.	-
Cutting the Carats: Amateur	5	Successfully synthesize 50 times for level 1-10 goldsmithing recipes.	-
Cutting the Carats: Initiate	5	Successfully synthesize 300 times for level 11-20 goldsmithing recipes.	-
Cutting the Carats: Apprentice	5	Successfully synthesize 750 times for level 21-30 goldsmithing recipes.	-
Cutting the Carats: Journeyman	5	Successfully synthesize 1,500 times for level 31-40 goldsmithing recipes.	-
Cutting the Carats: Artisan	10	Successfully synthesize 3,000 times for level 41-50 goldsmithing recipes.	Of the Golden Leaf
A Goldsmith's Life for Me	30	Obtain the first five “Cutting the Carats” achievements.	Gavel of the Luminary
Cutting the Carats: Adept	10	Successfully synthesize 1,000 times for level 51-60 goldsmithing recipes.	-
Cutting the Carats: Veteran	10	Successfully synthesize 1,000 times for level 61-70 goldsmithing recipes.	-
Cutting the Carats: Master	10	Successfully synthesize 1,000 times for level 71-80 goldsmithing recipes.	-
Cutting the Carats: Genius	10	Successfully synthesize 1,000 times for level 81-90 goldsmithing recipes.	-
I Made That: Goldsmith I	5	Craft and record completion of 60 unique goldsmith recipes.	-
I Made That: Goldsmith II	5	Craft and record completion of 130 unique goldsmith recipes.	-
I Made That: Goldsmith III	10	Craft and record completion of 270 unique goldsmith recipes.	Master Goldsmith's Ring
I Made That: Goldsmith IV	10	Craft and record completion of 380 unique goldsmith recipes.	-
I Made That: Goldsmith V	10	Craft and record completion of 550 unique goldsmith recipes.	Blessed Gemkeep's Mallet
I Made That: Goldsmith VI	10	Craft and record completion of 730 unique goldsmith recipes.	Blessed Gemking's Mallet
An Eye for Detail: Goldsmith I	5	Craft 100 high-quality items as a goldsmith.	-
An Eye for Detail: Goldsmith II	5	Craft 500 high-quality items as a goldsmith.	-
An Eye for Detail: Goldsmith III	10	Craft 3,000 high-quality items as a goldsmith.	-
An Eye for Detail: Goldsmith IV	10	Craft 5,000 high-quality items as a goldsmith.	-
An Eye for Detail: Goldsmith V	10	Craft 10,000 high-quality items as a goldsmith.	Master Goldsmith
Skyward Gemstone I	5	Earn 50,000 points toward your skyward score as a goldsmith.	-
Skyward Gemstone II	5	Earn 150,000 points toward your skyward score as a goldsmith.	-
Skyward Gemstone III	10	Earn 500,000 points toward your skyward score as a goldsmith.	Jewel of the Firmament
The Height of Gemcraft	10	As a goldsmith, craft and submit 100 expert recipe items for the second phase of the Ishgardian restoration.	The Nest's Own Goldsmith
Goldsmiths of a Feather	10	As a goldsmith, craft and submit 100 expert recipe items for the third phase of the Ishgardian restoration.	Featherfall's Finest Goldsmith
An Ode to Gemcraft	10	As a goldsmith, craft and submit 100 expert recipe items for the fourth phase of the Ishgardian restoration.	The Risensung Goldsmith
Retooled: Resplendent Gemfiend's Mallet	10	Obtain a resplendent gemfiend's mallet.	-

Gallery

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  Goldsmith Armor in A Realm Reborn (2.0)

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  Goldsmith Armor in Stormblood (4.0)

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  Goldsmith Armor in Shadowbringers (5.0)

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  Goldsmith Armor in Endwalker (6.0)

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