Perception
Final Fantasy XIV
Category Gathering
Affects the rate at which high-quality items are gathered.
Enhancements by Type
Head: 58, Body: 55, Legs: 14, Feet: 44, Waist: 24, Ring: 2
Enhancing Foods 46
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r M m R Items: Which affect Perception – 51 shown
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Type:
Gray-named legacy items were available in 1.0 but can no longer be obtained
Name
The list of effects of consuming this item; most such effects are given as a percentage increase to a single attribute, though some items (not marked with a % sign) offer a flat bonus; the numbers in parenthesis denote the maximum bonus and the attribute total at which that bonus is reached; items will have their maximum effect on any attribute greater than or equal to this number
Attributes
The attribute totals at which this item has the greatest bonus among all items; food and medicine bonuses are compared separately
Optimal Range		 Recast Duration
A bonus to EXP earned while you are under the effects of this food
EXP		 Type Price Value
Gray-named legacy items were available in 1.0 but can no longer be obtained
Name
The list of effects of consuming this item; most such effects are given as a percentage increase to a single attribute, though some items (not marked with a % sign) offer a flat bonus; the numbers in parenthesis denote the maximum bonus and the attribute total at which that bonus is reached; items will have their maximum effect on any attribute greater than or equal to this number
Attributes
The attribute totals at which this item has the greatest bonus among all items; food and medicine bonuses are compared separately
Optimal Range		 Recast Duration
A bonus to EXP earned while you are under the effects of this food
EXP		 Type Price Value
Alligator Salad Perception +6% (10@167), GP +2% (9@450) - - 30m +3% Meal - 3 gil
Alligator Salad ∗ Perception +7% (12@172), GP +3% (11@367) 86-185 - 30m +3% Meal - 4 gil
Dhalmel Fricassee Perception +6% (29@484), Gathering +2% (10@500) - - 30m +3% Meal - 18 gil
Dhalmel Fricassee ∗ Perception +7% (36@515), Gathering +3% (13@434) 86+ - 30m +3% Meal - 20 gil
Dhalmel Gratin Gathering +6% (26@434), Perception +2% (10@500) - - 30m +3% Meal - 17 gil
Dhalmel Gratin ∗ Gathering +7% (32@458), Perception +3% (13@434) - - 30m +3% Meal - 19 gil
Dzemael Gratin GP +6% (24@400), Perception +2% (6@300) - - 30m +3% Meal 457 gil 7 gil
Dzemael Gratin ∗ GP +7% (31@443), Perception +3% (8@267) - - 30m +3% Meal - 8 gil
Eel Pie Gathering +6% (9@150), Perception +2% (3@150) - - 30m +3% Meal - 2 gil
Eel Pie ∗ Gathering +7% (11@158), Perception +3% (4@134) - - 30m +3% Meal - 3 gil
Haddock Dip Perception +6% (22@367), GP +2% (10@500) - - 30m +3% Meal - 10 gil
Haddock Dip ∗ Perception +7% (28@400), GP +3% (12@400) 86-414 - 30m +3% Meal - 11 gil
Jack-o'-lantern Perception +6% (6@100) - - 30m +3% Meal - 1 gil
Jack-o'-lantern ∗ Perception +7% (7@100) 86-114 - 30m +3% Meal - 2 gil
Landtrap Salad Perception +6% (15@250), GP +2% (10@500) - - 30m +3% Meal - 6 gil
Landtrap Salad ∗ Perception +7% (19@272), GP +3% (12@400) 86-285 - 30m +3% Meal - 7 gil
Lentils and Chestnuts GP +6% (20@334), Perception +2% (2@100) - - 30m +3% Meal 34 gil 1 gil
Lentils and Chestnuts ∗ GP +7% (25@358), Perception +3% (3@100) - - 30m +3% Meal - 2 gil
Parsnip Salad Perception +6% (6@100), GP +2% (8@400) - - 30m +3% Meal - 1 gil
Parsnip Salad ∗ Perception +7% (7@100), GP +3% (10@334) 86-114 - 30m +3% Meal - 2 gil
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r M m R Arms & Tools: Which affect Perception – 163 shown
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Name Dmg.
The DPS of auto attacks made with this weapon (calculated as auto attack damage divided by delay)
DPS
Aetherial arms have extra, randomly chosen bonuses in addition to those listed here
Bonuses
The item level of this arm or tool, which indicates its relative power
iLvl		 Level Class Dmg. Type Type
The number of materia slots this arm or tool has
Materia
The class required to repair this arm or tool; this is typically the same class as the one that can craft or attach materia to this arm or tool
Craft		 Price
Aetherial arms can be worth more than the listed amount, depending on the bonuses they have
Value
Name Dmg.
The DPS of auto attacks made with this weapon (calculated as auto attack damage divided by delay)
DPS
Aetherial arms have extra, randomly chosen bonuses in addition to those listed here
Bonuses
The item level of this arm or tool, which indicates its relative power
iLvl		 Level Class Dmg. Type Type
The number of materia slots this arm or tool has
Materia
The class required to repair this arm or tool; this is typically the same class as the one that can craft or attach materia to this arm or tool
Craft		 Price
Aetherial arms can be worth more than the listed amount, depending on the bonuses they have
Value
Steel Dolabra ∗ 11 3.67 Gathering +74, Perception +43 34 34 MIN Physical Primary Tool 1 BSM - 64 gil
Adamantite Dolabra ∗ 30 10.00 Gathering +202, Perception +116 150 60 MIN Physical Primary Tool 1 BSM - 370 gil
Adamantite Dolabra 30 10.00 Gathering +179, Perception +102 150 60 MIN Physical Primary Tool 1 BSM 22,334 gil 336 gil
Yew Fishing Rod ∗ 9 3.00 Gathering +61, Perception +35 25 25 FSH Physical Primary Tool 1 CRP - 35 gil
Yew Fishing Rod 9 3.00 Gathering +54, Perception +31 25 25 FSH Physical Primary Tool 1 CRP 1,795 gil 31 gil
Wrapped Steel Sledgehammer ∗ - - Gathering +42, Perception +73 33 33 MIN - Secondary Tool 1 BSM - 49 gil
Wrapped Steel Sledgehammer - - Gathering +37, Perception +64 33 33 MIN - Secondary Tool 1 BSM 2,900 gil 44 gil
Wrapped Steel Scythe ∗ - - Gathering +43, Perception +76 35 35 BTN - Secondary Tool 1 BSM - 55 gil
Wrapped Steel Scythe - - Gathering +38, Perception +67 35 35 BTN - Secondary Tool 1 BSM 3,283 gil 50 gil
Walnut Fishing Rod ∗ 10 3.33 Gathering +71, Perception +41 32 32 FSH Physical Primary Tool 1 CRP - 61 gil
Walnut Fishing Rod 10 3.33 Gathering +63, Perception +36 32 32 FSH Physical Primary Tool 1 CRP 3,653 gil 55 gil
Steel Sledgehammer ∗ - - Gathering +39, Perception +68 30 30 MIN - Secondary Tool 1 BSM - 41 gil
Steel Sledgehammer - - Gathering +35, Perception +60 30 30 MIN - Secondary Tool 1 BSM - 37 gil
Steel Scythe ∗ - - Gathering +40, Perception +70 31 31 BTN - Secondary Tool 1 BSM - 46 gil
Steel Scythe - - Gathering +35, Perception +62 31 31 BTN - Secondary Tool 1 BSM 2,690 gil 41 gil
Steel Pickaxe ∗ 10 3.33 Gathering +67, Perception +38 29 29 MIN Physical Primary Tool 1 BSM - 48 gil
Steel Pickaxe 10 3.33 Gathering +59, Perception +34 29 29 MIN Physical Primary Tool 1 BSM 2,718 gil 43 gil
Steel Hatchet ∗ 10 3.33 Gathering +70, Perception +40 31 31 BTN Physical Primary Tool 1 BSM - 54 gil
Steel Hatchet 10 3.33 Gathering +62, Perception +35 31 31 BTN Physical Primary Tool 1 BSM 3,256 gil 49 gil
Plumed Iron Hatchet 9 3.00 Gathering +58, Perception +33 28 28 BTN Physical Primary Tool 1 BSM 2,388 gil 38 gil
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r M m R Armor: Which affects Perception – 197 shown
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Gray-named legacy items were available in 1.0 but can no longer be obtained
Name		 Type
The total defense offered by this armor; multi-slot armor is sorted by the defense accounted for by its main slot; mouse over this number to see the breakdown of defense per slot
Def.
The total magic defense offered by this armor; multi-slot armor is sorted by the magic defense accounted for by its main slot; mouse over this number to see the breakdown of magic defense per slot
MDef.
The bonuses offered by this armor; secondary statistics are potentially of value, but are rarely considered for the chosen discipline; Aetherial armor has additional, randomly chosen bonuses in addition to those listed here
Bonuses
The item level of this armor, which indicates its relative power
iLvl		 Lv. Classes
The number of materia slots this armor has
Materia
The class required to repair this armor; this is typically the same class as the one that can craft or attach materia to this armor
Craft		 Price
Aetherial armor can be worth more than the listed amount, depending on the bonuses it has
Value
Gray-named legacy items were available in 1.0 but can no longer be obtained
Name		 Type
The total defense offered by this armor; multi-slot armor is sorted by the defense accounted for by its main slot; mouse over this number to see the breakdown of defense per slot
Def.
The total magic defense offered by this armor; multi-slot armor is sorted by the magic defense accounted for by its main slot; mouse over this number to see the breakdown of magic defense per slot
MDef.
The bonuses offered by this armor; secondary statistics are potentially of value, but are rarely considered for the chosen discipline; Aetherial armor has additional, randomly chosen bonuses in addition to those listed here
Bonuses
The item level of this armor, which indicates its relative power
iLvl		 Lv. Classes
The number of materia slots this armor has
Materia
The class required to repair this armor; this is typically the same class as the one that can craft or attach materia to this armor
Craft		 Price
Aetherial armor can be worth more than the listed amount, depending on the bonuses it has
Value
Vintage Coif ∗ Head 33 66 Perception +55 49 46 All Classes 3 WVR - 101 gil
Forager's Slops Legs 42 80 Gathering +31, Perception +3 60 50 All Classes 3 WVR - 107 gil
Forager's Slops ∗ Legs 53 100 Gathering +35, Perception +3 60 50 All Classes 3 WVR - 118 gil
Forager's Shoes ∗ Feet 38 72 Gathering +3, Perception +35 60 50 All Classes 3 LTW - 127 gil
Forager's Vest ∗ Body 53 100 GP +4, Gathering +70, Perception +35 60 50 All Classes 3 WVR - 153 gil
Forager's Vest Body 42 80 GP +3, Gathering +62, Perception +31 60 50 All Classes 3 WVR - 139 gil
Forager's Shoes Feet 30 57 Gathering +3, Perception +31 60 50 All Classes 3 LTW - 115 gil
Vintage Coif Head 27 53 Perception +49 49 46 All Classes 3 WVR - 91 gil
Vintage Doublet Vest ∗ Body 36 71 Gathering +48, Perception +24 41 38 All Classes 3 WVR - 114 gil
Vintage Doublet Vest Body 29 57 Gathering +43, Perception +21 41 38 All Classes 3 WVR - 103 gil
Serpentskin Vest ∗ Body 120 210 Gathering +116, Perception +58 150 60 All Classes 2 LTW - 383 gil
Steel Goggles Head 14 29 Control +17, Perception +35 31 31 All Classes 2 GSM 2,539 gil 39 gil
Hard Leather Skullcap Head 8 15 Perception +23 15 15 All Classes 2 LTW 378 gil 8 gil
Hard Leather Skullcap ∗ Head 10 19 Perception +26 15 15 All Classes 2 LTW - 9 gil
Serpentskin Fringe Boots ∗ Feet 86 150 Perception +58 150 60 All Classes 2 LTW - 315 gil
Serpentskin Vest Body 108 189 Gathering +102, Perception +51 150 60 All Classes 2 LTW - 348 gil
Mythril Mesail ∗ Head 26 53 Perception +49 42 42 All Classes 2 ARM - 77 gil
Hamlet Puller's Hat ∗ Head 36 70 Perception +64 55 50 FSH 2 LTW - 114 gil
Linen Wedge Cap of Gathering Head 19 37 Perception +41 38 38 All Classes 2 WVR - 47 gil
Linen Wedge Cap of Gathering ∗ Head 23 46 Perception +46 38 38 All Classes 2 WVR - 52 gil
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r M m R Gathering Points: With Bonuses for Perception – 113 shown
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Class Tool
The level of this gathering point, which indicates the maximum level of the items found there; unspoiled points are denoted by one or more stars
Level
A list of the items that can be found at this gathering point, in the order they appear in the gathering list; items in unspoiled gathering points have their slot listed to make them easier to find; hidden items only appear randomly; it is only possible to gather a single rare item from a given point, even if you increase your normal gathering yield
Items		 Area Location
The approximate (X, Y) location of the gathering points; in most cases, several points will appear in this vicinity; only one unspoiled point may appear at a time, and it may be at different coordinates than those listed
Coordinates
The number of gathering points of this type that will appear at any given time
Points
Unspoiled gathering points only appear at certain times of the day; all times listed are in Eorzea time; the countdown timer shows in green for currently available points, and blue for points which will be available within the next 5 minutes
Appearance
Any triggered bonuses available on these gathering points if you have the appropriate Whisperer trait; not all gathering points have a triggered bonus
Bonuses
Class Tool
The level of this gathering point, which indicates the maximum level of the items found there; unspoiled points are denoted by one or more stars
Level
A list of the items that can be found at this gathering point, in the order they appear in the gathering list; items in unspoiled gathering points have their slot listed to make them easier to find; hidden items only appear randomly; it is only possible to gather a single rare item from a given point, even if you increase your normal gathering yield
Items		 Area Location
The approximate (X, Y) location of the gathering points; in most cases, several points will appear in this vicinity; only one unspoiled point may appear at a time, and it may be at different coordinates than those listed
Coordinates
The number of gathering points of this type that will appear at any given time
Points
Unspoiled gathering points only appear at certain times of the day; all times listed are in Eorzea time; the countdown timer shows in green for currently available points, and blue for points which will be available within the next 5 minutes
Appearance
Any triggered bonuses available on these gathering points if you have the appropriate Whisperer trait; not all gathering points have a triggered bonus
Bonuses
Botanist Primary Tool 5 Allagan Snail, Maple Branch, Latex, Ice Shard, Wind Shard, Maple Log Central Shroud Jadeite Thick (X:22 Y:17) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 23: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 42: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 42: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 5 Beehive Chip, Cinnamon, Maple Sap, Earth Shard North Shroud Treespeak (X:26 Y:27) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 23: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 42: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 42: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 5 Maple Branch, Latex, Earth Shard, Maple Log North Shroud Treespeak (X:29 Y:25) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 23: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 42: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 42: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 10 Crow Feather, Ash Branch, Wind Shard, Ash Log, Tinolqa Mistletoe Central Shroud Greentear (X:26 Y:20) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 32: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 52: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 54: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 10 Cock Feather, Cloves, Lightning Shard Central Thanalan Spineless Basin (X:22 Y:26) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 32: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 52: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 54: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 10 Kukuru Bean, La Noscean Orange, Earth Shard, La Noscean Orange Seeds (Hidden) Lower La Noscea Cedarwood (X:32 Y:16) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 32: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 52: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 54: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 10 Ash Branch, Earth Shard, Ash Log, Tinolqa Mistletoe North Shroud Treespeak (X:27 Y:24) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 32: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 52: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 54: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 15 Gridanian Chestnut, Wind Shard, Elm Log Central Shroud Bentbranch (X:20 Y:20) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 43: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 62: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 69: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 20 Lightning Shard, Nopales Central Thanalan Black Brush (X:20 Y:20) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 57: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 81: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 90: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 20 Faerie Apple, Yew Branch, Wind Shard, Yew Log, Faerie Apple Seeds (Hidden) East Shroud Nine Ivies (X:15 Y:27) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 57: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 81: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 90: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 20 Sun Lemon, Earth Shard, Sun Lemon Seeds (Hidden) Lower La Noscea Cedarwood (X:34 Y:17) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 57: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 81: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 90: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 25 Gridanian Walnut, Ice Shard, Walnut Log, Matron's Mistletoe South Shroud Upper Paths (X:23 Y:21) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 75: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 98: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 112: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 30 Chocobo Feather, Alligator Pear, Ice Shard South Shroud Silent Arbor (X:26 Y:18) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 94: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 126: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 138: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 35 Tarantula, Oak Branch, Ice Shard, Oak Log South Shroud Lower Paths (X:16 Y:30) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 116: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 153: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 165: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 40 Iron Acorn, Almonds, Nutmeg, Water Shard, Mahogany Log, Almond Seeds (Hidden), Timeworn Leather Map (Hidden) Eastern La Noscea Raincatcher Gully (X:19 Y:25) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 141: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 182: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 187: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 45 Mirror Apple, Ice Shard, Mistletoe, Mirror Apple Seeds (Hidden), Timeworn Goatskin Map (Hidden) Coerthas Central Highlands Whitebrim (X:22 Y:17) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 168: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 198: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 204: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 50 Cedar Branch, Ice Crystal, Cedar Log, Timeworn Peisteskin Map (Hidden), Timeworn Boarskin Map (Hidden), Timeworn Toadskin Map (Hidden) Coerthas Western Highlands Riversmeet (X:30 Y:33) 2 - Perception ≥ 214: Gathering Fortune +5%
Botanist Primary Tool 50 Rosewood Branch, Wind Shard, Rosewood Log, Timeworn Boarskin Map (Hidden), Timeworn Toadskin Map (Hidden), Timeworn Peisteskin Map (Hidden) East Shroud The Bramble Patch (X:16 Y:23) 4 - Dexterity ≥ 199: Gathering Attempts +1
Perception ≥ 214: Gathering Fortune +5%
Gathering ≥ 221: Gathering Rate +10%
Botanist Primary Tool 55 Dravanian Mistletoe (Slot 3), Porcini (Slot 7), Grade 5 Carbonized Matter (Hidden) The Churning Mists Ohl Tahn (X:26 Y:9) 1 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Perception < 348: Gathering Fortune 0%
Botanist Primary Tool 55 Dravanian Mistletoe (Slot 3), Porcini (Slot 7), Grade 5 Carbonized Matter (Hidden) The Churning Mists Ohl Tahn (X:26 Y:9) 1 12:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. Perception < 348: Gathering Fortune 0%
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