Which FFXIV gear has the most CP?

Star Tech Bracelet of Crafting carries the most at +85 (item level 750).

Which materia grants CP?

Craftsman's Cunning Materia XII grants +11, currently 280 gil on the market board.

How much CP can you get in FFXIV?

Taking the highest-CP item in each of 12 equipment slots gives 355 CP before materia. That is a ceiling across all gear rather than a set one job can wear.

CP is weighted for Carpenter, Blacksmith, Armorer, Goldsmith, Leatherworker, Weaver, Alchemist, Culinarian.

FFXIV CP

Main / crafting stat · 662 items carry it

The highest CP on any single piece is +85 on Star Tech Bracelet of Crafting. Melding it costs 280 gil per Craftsman's Cunning Materia XII (+11).

Gear with the most CP

Item	Slot	iLvl	CP	Cheapest
Star Tech Bracelet of Crafting	Bracelets	750	+85	—
Star Tech Choker of Crafting	Necklace	750	+85	—
Star Tech Ear Cuff of Crafting	Earrings	750	+85	—
Crested Necklace of Crafting	Necklace	750	+75	50,000
Crested Bracelet of Crafting	Bracelets	750	+75	100,000
Crested Earrings of Crafting	Earrings	750	+75	50,000
Artful Afflatus Earrings	Earrings	620	+74	—
Artful Afflatus Necklace	Necklace	620	+74	—
Artful Afflatus Bracelet	Bracelets	620	+74	—
Black Star Earrings of Crafting	Earrings	690	+71	8,999
Black Star Scarf of Crafting	Necklace	690	+71	9,500
Black Star Bracelets of Crafting	Bracelets	690	+71	10,000
Acacia Necklace	Necklace	664	+68	7,999
Acacia Earrings	Earrings	664	+68	10,296
Acacia Bracelet	Bracelets	664	+68	2,996
Handsaint's Bracelets	Bracelets	500	+67	—
Handsaint's Earrings	Earrings	500	+67	—
Handsaint's Necklace	Necklace	500	+67	—
Indagator's Earrings of Crafting	Earrings	620	+66	20,000
Indagator's Necklace of Crafting	Necklace	620	+66	—
Indagator's Bracelet of Crafting	Bracelets	620	+66	199,999
Lar Choker	Necklace	610	+65	15,000
Lar Ear Cuffs	Earrings	610	+65	20,000
Lar Bracelets	Bracelets	610	+65	5,000
Integral Necklace of Crafting	Necklace	560	+62	30,000

Materia granting CP

Materia	Grants	Cheapest
Craftsman's Cunning Materia XII	+11	280
Craftsman's Cunning Materia X	+10	40
Craftsman's Cunning Materia VIII	+9	40
Craftsman's Cunning Materia XI	+9	500
Craftsman's Cunning Materia VI	+8	100
Craftsman's Cunning Materia IX	+8	217
Craftsman's Cunning Materia VII	+7	1,000
Craftsman's Cunning Materia V	+6	1,500

Highest CP in each slot

Adding up the best piece in every slot gives 355 CP before melds. This is a ceiling across all 12 slots, not a set any single job can equip — no job or level restriction is applied.

Slot	Item	iLvl	CP
Earrings	Star Tech Ear Cuff of Crafting	750	+85
Necklace	Star Tech Choker of Crafting	750	+85
Bracelets	Star Tech Bracelet of Crafting	750	+85
Ring (left)	Star Tech Ring of Crafting	750	+44
Soul crystal	Soul of the Culinarian	136	+15
Hands	Hammerrise Work Gloves	700	+10
Head	Boltrise Hat	700	+10
Main hand	Cosmic Alembic v1.1	725	+8
Body	Innovator's Coat of Crafting	720	+7
Feet	Artisan's Pattens	70	+2
Legs	Artisan's Chausses	70	+2
Off hand	Apprentice's File	39	+2

Frequently asked

Which FFXIV gear has the most CP?: Star Tech Bracelet of Crafting carries the most at +85 (item level 750).
Which materia grants CP?: Craftsman's Cunning Materia XII grants +11, currently 280 gil on the market board.
How much CP can you get in FFXIV?: Taking the highest-CP item in each of 12 equipment slots gives 355 CP before materia. That is a ceiling across all gear rather than a set one job can wear.
Which jobs want CP?: CP is weighted for Carpenter, Blacksmith, Armorer, Goldsmith, Leatherworker, Weaver, Alchemist, Culinarian.