Every Final Fantasy XIV patch introduces fresh resources and materials, enhancing the extensive list of crafting materials already available. In addition to new items, players will also discover new gathering nodes to explore.
Patch 7.2 continues this tradition by adding six new materials for Botanists and Miners to gather. These materials are essential for crafting the new level 740 Ceremonial sets. Whether you’re looking to sell these materials for a quick profit or craft gear for your Jobs, hunting down these resources is highly worthwhile.
To help you navigate and maximize your time, we’ve compiled a list of all new gathering nodes introduced in FFXIV with patch 7.2.
New Gathering Nodes in Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2
Finding these nodes and harvesting their materials takes patience, as all nodes are on a timer. Before you can gather the new 7.2 resources, you’ll need to purchase the following Tomes of Regional Folklore from the Scrip Exchange, each costing 1,600 Purple Gatherers’ Scrips:
- Tome of Botanical Folklore – Xak Tural
- Tome of Geographical Folklore – Yok Tural
- Tome of Geographical Folklore – Alexandria
Botanist Gathering Nodes
| Material | Time | Location | Nearest Aetheryte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordia Log | 12 – 2 (a.m. / p.m.) | Yak T’el (X:34.7, Y:22.7) | Mamook |
| Shaaloani Coffee (Botanical Folklore – Xak Tural) | 4 – 6 (a.m. / p.m.) | Shaaloani (X:34.8, Y:16.2) | Mehwahhetsoan |
| Cochineal Pigment | 6 – 8 (a.m. / p.m.) | Heritage Found (X:34.2, Y:20.7) | Yyasulani |
Mining Gathering Nodes
| Material | Time | Location | Nearest Aetheryte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulgurite (Geographical Folklore – Alexandria) | 2 – 4 (a.m. / p.m.) | Heritage Found (X:14.2, Y:16.8) | Electrope Strike |
| Raw Rhodochrosite | 8 – 10 (a.m. / p.m.) | Kozama’uka (X:12.1, Y:17.7) | Ok’hanu |
| Octahedrite (Geographical Folklore – Yok Tural) | 10 (a.m. / p.m.) | Yak T’el (X:18.0, Y:37.3) | Mamook |
Once you’ve discovered any of these resources for the first time, you can access the Gathering Log to view their spawn locations on the map.
Optimal Gathering Order for Patch 7.2 Resources
If you wish to efficiently farm these resources, consider creating a route to visit all the nodes, minimizing downtime while waiting for respawns. Each node remains active for two hours, providing ample opportunity to travel between locations.
The optimal gathering order is as follows:
- Cordia Logs (12 – 2 a.m. / p.m.)
- Fulgurite (2 – 4 a.m. / p.m.)
- Shaaloani Coffee (4 – 6 a.m. / p.m.)
- Cochineal Pigment (6 – 8 a.m. / p.m.)
- Raw Rhodochrosites (8 – 10 a.m. / p.m.)
- Octahedrite (10 – 12 a.m. / p.m.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new materials in Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2?
Patch 7.2 introduces six new materials, including Cordia Log, Shaaloani Coffee, Cochineal Pigment, Fulgurite, Raw Rhodochrosite, and Octahedrite, available at specific timed gathering nodes.
Where can I find new nodes in FFXIV?
New gathering nodes can be located in various regions like Yak T’el and Heritage Found. Refer to our detailed tables for exact coordinates and nearest Aetherytes.
How do I unlock new gathering nodes in FFXIV?
To unlock new gathering nodes, you must purchase the Tomes of Regional Folklore from the Scrip Exchange at the cost of 1,600 Purple Gatherers’ Scrips each.
What’s the best order to gather resources in FFXIV?
The optimal gathering order for the new resources is as follows: Cordia Logs, Fulgurite, Shaaloani Coffee, Cochineal Pigment, Raw Rhodochrosites, and Octahedrite, which allows efficient farming during their active times.