Ffxiv - How to Desynth Items

As you fight monsters and bosses in Final Fantasy XIV, you’ll accumulate items that you do not need.

Desynthesis is a way to get rare materials from unused items in FFXIV. All you need is a crafter that is level 30 to get started.

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To desynth in FFXIV, click on the item in your inventory, then click “Desynthesis.” This action starts the process. From there, you have another chance to back out after you see the recommended level and which job must desynth the item.

How to Desynth in Final Fantasy XIV

Desynthesizing in FFXIV consists of breaking down items into semi-random materials. What you get depends on the item and your skill level.

It’s quite simple to desynth in FFXIV. To desynth an item, click on it in your inventory. Then, click “Desynthesis.”

If the option isn’t there, it’s because the item cannot be desynthed or you haven’t completed the quest to unlock the option.

What Can You Desynth?

• Weapons
• Armor
• Fish
• Furniture
• Jewelry

Leveling Desynthesis

There is no set rule on which class can desynth which type of item. But each crafter does have a desynth unique level that can only level up through the process.

Check the desynth levels by going to regular levels under Character. Then, hover over the class to see the Desynth skill at the bottom.

The higher the desynth level for the class, the better materials you get out of the items you desynth.

You do not have to equip the proper crafter to desynth. You can have any class equipped, even a combat class, and still use Desynthesis.

Desynth Quest

• Quest – Gone to pieces
• Location – Ul’dah (14-10)
• NPC – Synth
• Requirements – Crafter level 30 and Life Materia and Everything MSQ

There is only one desynth quest in the game, and it’s called Gone to Pieces. The simple quest leads you to two NPCs that teach you the trade.

You do need to be level 30 to use the skill, but you do not have to do the quest with every crafter. Do it once to unlock the Desynthesis skill.