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How to Get (& Use) Ilmenite in Final Fantasy XIV

Ilmenite is a Stone in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker that Master Blacksmiths and Armorers will need to forge Ilmenite Ingots, a Crafting Material used in a wide…

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Ilmenite in Final Fantasy XIV
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Ilmenite is a Stone in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker that Master Blacksmiths and Armorers will need to forge Ilmenite Ingots, a Crafting Material used in a wide variety of endgame tools, weapons, and armor. Forging an Ilmenite Ingot requires five slabs of Ilmenite, two chunks of Vanadinite, three Fire Clusters, and three Earth Clusters. Vanadinite is purchasable with Astronomy Tomestones, while the elemental Clusters are obtained from the Market Board and other sources. On the other hand, Ilmenite can only be acquired from a single location on the Mare Lamentorum of the Moon.

Finding Ilmenite in Final Fantasy XIV

Ilmenite Map Location and Spawn Schedule in Final Fantasy XIV

Before players head out to search for Ilmenite in FFXIV, they must first purchase the Tome of Geological Folklore – The Sea of Stars from the Splendors Vendor in Radz-at-Han. This Tome enables Miners to find the Legendary Node that contains Ilmenite Ore in the Mare Lamentorum. Without the Tome, users cannot interact with the node or harvest the mineral resource. 

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Once players have bought the required Miner’s Tome with Regional Folklore Trader’s Token C ×16, they will be able to discover and mine Ilmenite in FFXIV. According to sources at Fanbyte, the Legendary Node for Ilmenite can be found in the Mare Lamentorum at (X: 28, Y: 21) and only appears for two hours at 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m Eorzean Time. If players visit this location at a different time, they will be disappointed to find no Ilmenite at the designated spot. Therefore, it would be ideal to have a timer set up for when the in-game time is close to 8:00 a.m. or 8:00 p.m. to ensure the moment for mining Ilmenite is not missed.

Additionally, Fanbyte states that FFXIV players will need to have a Perception stat of 3,600 to gather the Ilmenite; otherwise, their attempt will fail. Reaching this requirement can be done by crafting or buying the best gear from the Market Board and ensuring the equipment is slotted with high-end Materia. Eating specific foods to gain buffs can also grant a temporary increase in Perception. If all these gathering prerequisites sound like too much of a hassle, users can also opt to buy Ilmenite directly from their server’s Market Board. However, keep in mind that prices will vary from fair to notably pricey.

Final Fantasy XIV is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

Source: Fanbyte

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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