FFXIV Gathering
Main / crafting stat · 770 items carry it
The highest Gathering on any single piece is +1798 on Fishing Rod of Stars. Melding it costs 487 gil per Gatherer's Guerdon Materia XII (+36).
Gear with the most Gathering
| Item | Slot | iLvl | Gathering | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod of Stars | Main hand | 780 | +1798 | — |
| Hatchet of Stars | Main hand | 780 | +1798 | — |
| Pickaxe of Stars | Main hand | 780 | +1798 | — |
| Hyperhatchet v1.2 | Main hand | 775 | +1781 | — |
| Hyperpickaxe v1.2 | Main hand | 775 | +1781 | — |
| Fishing Hyperrod v1.2 | Main hand | 775 | +1781 | — |
| Hyperhatchet v1.1 | Main hand | 770 | +1763 | — |
| Hyperpickaxe v1.1 | Main hand | 770 | +1763 | — |
| Fishing Hyperrod v1.1 | Main hand | 770 | +1763 | — |
| Hyperhatchet | Main hand | 765 | +1745 | — |
| Fishing Hyperrod | Main hand | 765 | +1745 | — |
| Hyperpickaxe | Main hand | 765 | +1745 | — |
| Stellar Fishing Rod v1.2 | Main hand | 760 | +1727 | — |
| Stellar Hatchet v1.2 | Main hand | 760 | +1727 | — |
| Stellar Pickaxe v1.2 | Main hand | 760 | +1727 | — |
| Stellar Pickaxe v1.1 | Main hand | 755 | +1709 | — |
| Stellar Hatchet v1.1 | Main hand | 755 | +1709 | — |
| Stellar Fishing Rod v1.1 | Main hand | 755 | +1709 | — |
| Stellar Pickaxe | Main hand | 750 | +1691 | — |
| Stellar Hatchet | Main hand | 750 | +1691 | — |
| Star Tech Rod | Main hand | 750 | +1691 | — |
| Stellar Fishing Rod | Main hand | 750 | +1691 | — |
| Star Tech Pickaxe | Main hand | 750 | +1691 | — |
| Star Tech Hatchet | Main hand | 750 | +1691 | — |
| Cosmic Hatchet v1.4 | Main hand | 740 | +1656 | — |
Materia granting Gathering
| Materia | Grants | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|
| Gatherer's Guerdon Materia XII | +36 | 487 |
| Gatherer's Guerdon Materia X | +25 | 117 |
| Gatherer's Guerdon Materia VIII | +20 | 82 |
| Gatherer's Guerdon Materia XI | +20 | 216 |
| Gatherer's Guerdon Materia VI | +15 | 119 |
| Gatherer's Guerdon Materia IX | +14 | 217 |
| Gatherer's Guerdon Materia VII | +12 | 110 |
| Gatherer's Guerdon Materia V | +10 | 100 |
Highest Gathering in each slot
Adding up the best piece in every slot gives 5,005 Gathering before melds. This is a ceiling across all 10 slots, not a set any single job can equip — no job or level restriction is applied.
| Slot | Item | iLvl | Gathering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main hand | Hatchet of Stars | 780 | +1798 |
| Body | Star Tech Coat of Gathering | 750 | +966 |
| Off hand | Star Tech Sledgehammer | 750 | +966 |
| Hands | Star Tech Work Gloves of Gathering | 750 | +725 |
| Legs | Star Tech Kecks of Gathering | 750 | +483 |
| Feet | Star Tech Shoes of Gathering | 750 | +48 |
| Earrings | Augmented Landmaster's Earrings | 200 | +5 |
| Necklace | Augmented Landmaster's Choker | 200 | +5 |
| Bracelets | Augmented Landmaster's Wristbands | 200 | +5 |
| Head | Forager's Hat | 70 | +4 |
Frequently asked
- Which FFXIV gear has the most Gathering?
- Fishing Rod of Stars carries the most at +1798 (item level 780).
- Which materia grants Gathering?
- Gatherer's Guerdon Materia XII grants +36, currently 487 gil on the market board.
- How much Gathering can you get in FFXIV?
- Taking the highest-Gathering item in each of 10 equipment slots gives 5,005 Gathering before materia. That is a ceiling across all gear rather than a set one job can wear.
- Which jobs want Gathering?
- Gathering is weighted for Miner, Botanist, Fisher.