FFXI: Synthesis"0","Synthesis""2","Craft Skills""9","Guilds""10","Image Support""14","Guild Contracts"
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In FINAL FANTASY XI,
you can use crystals
to synthesize new materials and create
new items. Select "Items" from the main
menu or the action command menu.
Then, select a Fire, Ice, Wind, Earth, Thunder, Water,
Light, or Dark crystal and press the Confirm button or
Enter key. The item synthesis window will appear at the
upper left of the screen.
&pre=01; The item synthesis window contains eight empty slots.
Follow a synthesis recipe to select the ingredients, and
press "OK" to begin the process. If your synthesis is
successful, you will create the item indicated by the recipe.
If you fail, you may lose the crystal and the ingredients.
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&style=Ty15_2; *For more information about synthesis recipes, please
refer to page 8 of this section.&style;
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Please be aware that some synthesis recipes require a
specific level to begin the process. If you are not of
that level, you may be unable to use the recipe.
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Craft skills are divided into categories according to the
types of items that they can create.
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《A List of Craft Skills》
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Each skill is classified by field.
You may need to use multiple skills to synthesize certain
types of items.
Certain recipes specify the different skills needed to
synthesize these types of items.
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Regardless of success or failure,
a craft skill may increase every
time you use it. Craft skills are
also classified by rank.
You begin the game as an "Amateur" in each craft skill
field. You can increase your craft skill ranks by continuing
to develop your skills and passing guild skill tests.
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&style=Ty15_2; *For more information on guilds, please refer page 10 of
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《Synthesis Rankings》&style;
&pre=01;*Guild skill tests are tasks
assigned by the various
guildsmasters once you
reach a certain level in a skill.
Level 1
Recruit
Level 2
Initiate
Level 3
Novice
Level 4
Apprentice
Level 5
Journeyman
Level 6
Craftsman
Level 7
Artisan
Level 8
Adept
Level 9
Veteran
Level 10
Expert
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Recipes specify the various items
needed to synthesize new items.
Each recipe differs in level of difficulty.
Even within the same rank, however, some recipes are
harder to complete than others.
Pay close attention when trying them for the first time.
If your character's skill rank is lower than the one
required for the recipe, you will be unable to begin the
synthesis process.
&pre=01; If you make a mistake in preparing the ingredients for a
recipe, you will receive a message stating that the
synthesis was unsuccessful.
If your skill level is too low for the recipe, you will receive
a message stating that the recipe is too difficult for you
to undertake.
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Guilds are located in the cities of
nations such as San d'Oria,
Bastok, and Windurst.
Guilds are divided into various
specialties. At the guild for a
particular craft skill, you can
purchase ingredients needed for synthesis, learn about
recipes, take skill tests, and more.
Additionally, you can join a guild by speaking to one of
the NPCs (non-player characters) there.
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If you have joined a guild, you can
receive a service called "image
support" by speaking to a certain
NPC there.
By paying a certain fee to these
individuals, you can temporarily
raise the probability of successfully synthesizing items in
that field.
&pre=01; *When you receive image support, a message will appear
in your log window, and a special status effect icon will
appear at the top of the screen.
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*For more information about status effects, please refer to
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Certain items are imprinted with their creator's name if
synthesized using a special crystal. Signatures are retained
after trading, purchase from bazaar, and post box delivery.
If your signed item is purchased at the auction house, it
will lose its signature, but if it fails to sell, it will be
returned to your residence with the signature intact.
&pre=01; -Inferno crystal: Same effect as a fire crystal
-Glacier crystal: Same effect as an ice crystal
-Cyclone crystal: Same effect as a wind crystal
-Terra crystal: Same effect as an earth crystal
-Plasma crystal: Same effect as a lightning crystal
-Torrent crystal: Same effect as a water crystal
-Aurora crystal: Same effect as a light crystal
-Twilight crystal: Same effect as a dark crystal
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Players will be asked to provide the guild with a certain
item depending on their craft skill rank.
There is a set time limit (one day, Earth time) in which
players may bring as many of the item as they can
synthesize.
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Trading these items will earn players "guild points"
which can be later exchanged for other specialty
goods--some of which are exclusive to certain guilds.
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If a player has achieved at least "novice" status in any
guild, they can speak with a member of the
Guildworkers' Union (located in or near all guilds) to form
a contract.
However, players can only form contracts with one guild at
a time, and joining a second guild will result in a loss of
all guild points accumulated at the previous guild.
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The item requested by the guild changes once every Earth
day, and the amount of guild points players will receive for
exchanging a product varies with the item.
Also, there is a limit to how many points players can
accumulate during the designated time frame.
Trading items after the time limit will result in no points
gained.
