Custom Deliveries FFXIV Guide

Custom Deliveries FFXIV Guide: Keep Your Clients Happy, Earn Rewards

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Final Fantasy XIV was not what the fans expected when it was released. However, over time, the game showed that Square Enix did not give up on one of its star products when offering the Final Fantasy saga as an MMO at its height.

The work was arduous and took many years. Still, today we have a tremendous title that does justice to one of the industry’s most brilliant and long-lived franchises.

Since then, multiple expansions and patches have broadened Eorzea’s horizons. It was patch 3.55 that introduced the system of Custom Deliveries, which in turn, keeps getting expanded every other new patch.

The Custom Deliveries system allows crafters and gatherers to build and work towards satisfying their clientele. You can craft or gather specific collectibles for your clients. Then, if you keep them happy enough, they will toss some Gil, exp, and unique items.

As a people pleaser and completionist, I couldn’t pass up on Custom Deliveries. Having individual clients gave me a sense of entrepreneurship that crafting or gathering for a guild did not.

Here is a thorough Custom Deliveries FFXIV guide on unlocking the Custom Deliveries system, gathering clients, and making the most of this experience.

TL; DR

If you’re eager to walk off this guide with just the basic knowledge of where to find the Custom Deliveries clients, here’s a short version:

Client Zhloe: Idyllshire (X: 6.0, Y: 7.0)

  • Client M’naago: Rhalgr’s Reach (X:10, Y:12.5)
  • Client Kurenai: Kugane (X:10. 0, Y:10. 0)
  • Client Adkiragh: Idyllshire (X: 6.0, Y: 7.0)
  • Client Kai-Shirr: Elmor (X:11.7, Y:11.7)
  • Client Ehl Tou: The Firmament (X:14.2, Y:12.6)
  • Client Charlemend: The Firmament (X:10, Y:8.4)
  • Client Ameliance: Old Sharlayan (X: 12.7, Y:10.3)

Custom Deliveries FFXIV Guide

Custom Deliveries FFXIV

Custom Deliveries: The Basics

A custom delivery system is a form of collectibles, or you make crafts or gather items for various NPC clients.

Each week you’re given 12 turns total for these clients. Since each client takes 6. a week, you can choose two clients to work with weekly.

Completing these turn-ins rewards you with a substantial amount of scripts and XP points. In addition, as you complete these turn-ins, you also earn a reputation with your clients. Reputation gets displayed in heart gauges.

You will follow along with the storyline with each individual as you fill in these hearts, which can lead to achievements and other rewards.

The items that they have you craft are unique to this content. You’ll be able to pick up the materials you need from a vendor, who will always be in the general area of each collectible client.

As for the gathering side, you will still need to go out and search for the ore herbs and fish in the open world, but your gathering log will give you an idea of where you need to be.

All things considered, I recommend giving this system a try. It is a fantastic way to get bonus XP and scripts every week while you’re leveling.

Plus, when you max out your clients, you can dress them up in glimmer.

What Is a Collectible?

Collectible FFXIV

Collectables are unique items you obtain via specific crafts or particular gathering items. These cannot be sold on the Market Board, nor can they be made of high quality in the usual sense. Instead, they serve purely as materials for the collectible and script system.

With these, you try to craft an item as if it were going to be high quality. Then, however, you’re given a new rating bar that shows the current status of your collectible. Naturally, you’ll want to get this number as high as possible.

As the collectibles usually have three-tier ratings, a minimum collectability, a middle-of-the-road, and a maximum collectability will give you more XP and tokens. These items can be turned in at every major city in the game.

Some NPC stations allow you to turn in your collectible items or currency, known as scripts. These scripts you can look at as crafting and gatherings versions of tomestones. You can buy things such as materia, crafting materials, and gathering gear with them.

If you are below the level cap, they will offer you a sizable amount of XP points, making them an attractive leveling option.

Must do: Unlock Collectibles and Custom Deliveries

To unlock this system, you must first complete the MSQ quest “The Better Half,” which will then unlock the level 50 quest “Inscrutable Taste.”

Then, you need to talk to the Collectible Appraiser, whichever expansion’s central city you want to farm collectibles for, to unlock the Scrip Exchange for that expansion.

Once that requirement is met, you will need a crafter or gatherer at level 60 or higher. This will allow you to pick up the “Go West, Craftsman” quest from Geimlona within Idyllshire at X:5.8, Y:7.0.

Should do: Purchase Cordials and Hi-Cordials with Seals

Once collectibles have been unlocked, we only need to get started is Cordials.

Cordials increase your GDP by 300 or 350 if they are high quality. Some Hi-Cordials can increase your GDP by 400.

Hi-Cordials can be purchased with white Scrips and can also be obtained from gathering quests.

Cordials can be purchased from your Grand Company for 500 GC seals each.

This sounds like a lot, but one expert delivery of level 90 gear will give you 1800 seals, which is 3 Cordials. If you are short on seals, you can farm expert dungeons for gear and turn those into your grand company.

Client Zhloe

Client Zhloe ffxiv
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How to Unlock

With that out of the way, you can start gathering your clients.

Geimlona will offer you the “Arms Wide Open” quest at the location where we previously found them. This will lead you to unlock the Zhloe Aliapoh client.

You’ll be able to work through her quest and gatherables as you choose.

Walkthrough and Rewards

Level Crafting Turn-in Gathering Turn-in Rewards
Level 1  Near Eastern Antique  Dated Radz-at-Han Coin  
Level 2  Coerthan Souvenir  Ice Stalagmite Craftsman’s Competence Materia V

 

Stuffed Chysahl

Seafood Stew

Level 3  Maelstrom Materiel  Duskfall Moss Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia V

 

Angler Stew

Oyster Confit

Level 4  Heartfelt Gift  Glass Eye Gatherer’s Grasp Materia V

 

Craftsman’s Cunning Materia V

Snurbleberry Tart

Level 5  Orphanage Donation  Rainbow Pigment Gatherer’s Guile Materia V

 

Craftsman’s Command Materia V

Emerald Soup

Client M’naago

Client M’naago ffxiv

How to Unlock

The next client is going to be M’naago.

To unlock her, you first must complete the quest from the main scenario, “Return of the bull”.

Once you do this, you can speak with Galiena in at X:9.8, Y:12.5 to begin the quest “None Forgotten, None Forsaken.”

Walkthrough and Rewards

Level Crafting Turn-in Gathering Turn-in Rewards
Level 1  Gyr Abanian Souvenir  Starcrack Sand  
Level 2  Far Eastern Antique  Shishu Koban Craftsman’s Competence Materia VI

 

Stuffed Chysahl,

Seafood Stew

Level 3  Gold Saucer Consolation Prize  Cotter Dynasty Relic Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia VI

 

Angler Stew

Oyster Confit

Level 4  M Tribe Sundries  Peaks Pigment Gatherer’s Grasp Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Cunning Materia VI

Snurbleberry Tart

Level 5  Resistance Materiel  Yellow Kudzu Root Gatherer’s Guile Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Command Materia VI

Emerald Soup

Client Kurenai

Client Kurenai

How to Unlock

Kurenai will be more involved as far as the unlocking goes.

First, you will need to have completed the previous two quests mentioned.

Then you will need to have completed the main scenario quest “Forever and Ever Apart.”

This will allow you to pick up the “The Palace of Lost Souls” quest.

You’ll want to follow this quest line all the way through and complete the quest “The Two Princesses of Sui no Sato.”

When that has been done, you will be able to speak with the Kojin Hireling in Kugane. You’ll find them at X:10.1 and Y: 9.9.

That’s going to allow you to begin the quest. The “Seaweed is Always Greener.”

Walkthrough and Rewards

Level Crafting Turn-in Gathering Turn-in Rewards
Level 1  Gyr Abanian Remedies  Pinch of Active Ingredients  
Level 2  Anti-shark Harpoon  Harpoon Head Craftsman’s Competence Materia VI,

 

Stuffed Chysahl

Seafood Stew

Level 3  Coerthan Cold-weather Gear  Phial of Thermal Fluid Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia VI

 

Angler Stew

Oyster Confit

Level 4  Sui-no-Sato Special  Shisui Jewel  Gatherer’s Grasp Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Cunning Materia VI

Snurbleberry Tart

Level 5  Cloud Pearl  Cloudkin Feather Gatherer’s Guile Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Command Materia VI

Emerald Soup

Client Adkiragh

Client Adkiragh

How to Unlock

This client is unlocked via having a crafter or gatherer at level 66 or above and the main scenario quest from Stormblood completed.

Additionally, you will need to have the side quest “Purbol Rain” completed. This quest can be found in The Azim Steppe step at X: 33.3, Y: 27.1 via the Adrika Warrior.

When these steps have been completed, you will gain access to the quest “Between A Rock and the Hard Place.”

Walkthrough and Rewards

Level Crafting Turn-in Gathering Turn-in Rewards
Level 1  Ishgardian Culinary Essentials  Sparkstone  
Level 2  Fermented Juice  Malleable Still Material Craftsman’s Competence Materia VI

 

Tempura Platter

Jhammel Moussaka

Level 3  Signature Buuz Cookware  Strong Steppe Spice Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia VI

 

Miso Soup with Tofu

Nomad Meat Pie

Level 4  Hard Place Decorative Furnishings  Hard Place Furnishing Materials Gatherer’s Grasp Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Cunning Materia VI

Matcha

Level 5  Arkhi Brewing Set  Sturdy Vat Material Gatherer’s Guile Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Command Materia VI

Konpeito

 

Client Kai-Shiir

Client Kai-Shiir

How to Unlock

This client will require the MSQ quest “Moving Forward” and the quest “The Boutique Always Wins” via Mowen at X:11.4, Y: 10.7.

Once you complete that, you’ll be able to pick up the quest “Oh Beehive Yourself” at X:11.7, Y: 11.7 within Eulmore.

You must also have a crafter or gatherer at or above level 70.

Walkthrough and Rewards

Level Crafting Turn-in Gathering Turn-in Rewards
Level 1  Flyer Printing Set  Raven Coal  
Level 2  Kholusian Cuisine Set  Amh Araeng Seasonings Craftsman’s Competence Materia VI

 

Blood Tomato Salad

Mushroom Saute

Level 3  Honeybee Trappings  Clinquant Stones Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia VI

 

Peppered Popotoes

Popotoes au Gratin

Level 4  Airship Fittings  Airship Fitting Components Gatherer’s Grasp Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Cunning Materia VI

Blood Bouillabaisse

Level 5  Beehive Souvenir  Kholusian Miscellany Gatherer’s Guile Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Command Materia VI

Coffee Biscuit

Client Ehl Tou

Client Ehl Tou ffxiv
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How to Unlock

This client requires the MSQ quest “Litany of Peace” and the “Toward the Firmament.”

Once this condition is met, you may speak with Foncrineau in the Firmament at X:14.2, and Y:12.7 to pick up the quest “A Home in the Firmament.”

This will set you on your way to working with this client, whom I will add to award you a mount upon completing the satisfaction rating.

Walkthrough and Rewards

Level Crafting Turn-in Gathering Turn-in Rewards
Level 1  Custom Gathering Tool Components  Gathering Tool Paraphernalia  
Level 2  Custom Weaving Components  Weaving Paraphernalia Craftsman’s Competence Materia VI

 

Blood Tomato Salad

Mushroom Saute

Level 3  Custom Crafting Tool Components  Crafting Tool Paraphernalia Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia VI

 

Peppered Popotoes

Popotoes au Gratin

Level 4  Handpicked Culinary Essentials  Handpicked Ingredients Gatherer’s Grasp Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Cunning Materia VI

Blood Bouillabaisse

Level 5  Printing Essentials  Printing Paraphernalia Gatherer’s Guile Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Command Materia VI

Coffee Biscuit

Client Charlemend

Client Charlemend ffxiv
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How to Unlock

This client is going to require the following quests:

“Smiles Cross the Sky” found in the Firmament via Francel at X:15.1, Y: 11.0

“The Brume Lifts” also within the Firmament at X:10.4, Y:12.4 via Charlemend de Durendaire

“You Can Count on It” via Francell in the Firmament at X:11.0, Y 14.5.

Walkthrough and Rewards

Level Crafting Turn-in Gathering Turn-in Rewards
Level 1  Patient Necessities  Patient Necessity Materials  
Level 2  Medical Supplies  Medical Supply Materials  
Level 3  Rehabilitation Aids  Rehabilitation Aid Materials Craftsman’s Competence Materia VI

 

Blood Tomato Salad

Mushroom Saute

Level 4  High Tea Essentials  High Tea Ingredients Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia VI

 

Peppered Popotoes

Popotoes au Gratin

Level 5  Art Supplies  Art Supply Materials Gatherer’s Grasp Materia VI

 

Craftsman’s Cunning Materia VI

Blood Bouillabaisse

Client Ameliance

client ameliance

How to Unlock

To unlock client Ameliance, you must complete the Old Sharlayan quest “Of Mothers and Merchants.”

Walkthrough and Rewards

Level Crafting Turn-in Gathering Turn-in Rewards
Level 1  Aetheroconductive Quill  Aetheroconductive Feather  
Level 2  Aetheroconductive Focus  Aetheroconductive Focus Materials Craftsman’s Competence Materia VIII

 

Happiness Juice

Carrot Nibbles

Level 3  Luncheon Coffer  Luncheon Coffer Materials Gatherer’s Guerdon Materia VIII

 

Giant Haddock Dip

Yakow Moussaka

Level 4  Aetheroconductive Mammet  Aetheroconductive Mammet Materials Gatherer’s Grasp Materia VIII

 

Craftsman’s Cunning Materia VIII

Tsai tou Vounou

Level 5  School Supplies  School Supply Materials Gatherer’s Guile Materia VIII

 

Craftsman’s Command Materia VIII

Sideritis Cookie

FAQ

Question: Is Doing Custom Deliveries Worth It in Final Fantasy XIV?

Answer: Custom Deliveries are an endless source of EXP, Gil, and unobtainable items and mounts. I recommend dedicating a couple of hours weekly to satisfying each client.

Question: How Many Custom Deliveries Can You Do Per Week in Final Fantasy XIV?

Answer: You can do 12 Custom Deliveries each week. You’ll be able to get 12 more every Tuesday.

Question: How to Unlock Custom Deliveries in Final Fantasy XIV?

Answer: To unlock Custom Deliveries in FFXIV, you need a crafter or gatherer at level 60 or higher and complete the quest “Go West, Craftsman” from Geimlona a within Idyllshire at X:5.8, Y:7.0.

Parting Words

The Custom Deliveries system has proven to be a weekly activity that is here to stay. With each expansion, we get the opportunity to bag a new client. As a result, our business grows and grows more with time.

It’s one of those additions you didn’t know you needed until you got it. Who expected this MMORPG about a land’s savior to include the opportunity to create your own business? It raised some eyebrows initially, but I can assure you that most players are at the edge of their seats every Tuesday for their 12 custom deliveries to reset.

Square Enix’s additions to the game showcase that even though Final Fantasy XIV’s storyline may have concluded, wonders will never cease.

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