Basaltic Clay is a crucial crafting material in Final Fantasy XIV, primarily utilized by Disciples of the Hand to create a variety of items, most notably Hingan-style furnishings and certain equipment components.
Acquisition Methods
The primary method for obtaining Basaltic Clay is through gathering as a Miner. Here are the specifics:
- Gathering Class: Miner
- Minimum Level: 70
- Node Type: Unspoiled Mineral Deposit (Timed Node)
- Location: The Peaks
- Coordinates: Approximately X:26.7, Y:12.0
- Slot Number: Appears in the 7th slot of the gathering window.
- Spawn Times: These nodes become available at 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM Eorzea Time and remain active for two Eorzean hours.
Alternatively, Basaltic Clay can also be acquired through:
- Miner Retainer Ventures: Level 70 Miner retainers can be dispatched on Highland Exploration ventures (specifically, "Highland Exploration XVIII" or higher tiers that include Stormblood materials) with a chance to return with Basaltic Clay.
- Market Board: Players can purchase Basaltic Clay from other players via the Market Board, though prices will vary based on server economy.
Common Uses
Basaltic Clay is a key ingredient in numerous crafting recipes, particularly favored in Carpenter, Armorer, and Alchemist recipes. Prominent uses include:
- Housing Furnishings: A wide array of Hingan and Shirogane-themed items such as Hingan Andon Lamps, Hingan Armor Displays, Hingan Cupboards, Shirogane Stoves, Tatami Mats, and various garden fixtures.
- Alchemical Products: Used in specific Alchemist recipes, for example, the Gyr Abanian Souvenir.
- Equipment Components: Occasionally used as a component in crafting certain tools or pieces of equipment, although its use in furnishings is more prevalent.
Given its origin from timed nodes, consistent farming requires attention to Eorzean time. It is advisable for gatherers to set alarms or use in-game tracking for these unspoiled nodes to maximize their yield.
