Final Fantasy XI: How to Get Awesome Gear and Have Fun! (2021 Guide for New and Returning Players)

[@SplitFinn]

People had been asking me to do a video like this, helping new/returning players get back into things. Glad I didn't do it as you've done me one better. Kudos.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

I aim to do for the common man what you have perfected for the end-gamers Mr.Ruau! Thank you for the kind words. :)

[@yonathanasefaw9001]

I've seen on FF11 before, I just thought it wasn't you and someone else, I would have said hi anyways.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

If ya ever see me around I'll talk to anyone. I'm nobody special lol. Just a guy who likes 11

[@RuffioSix]

Hi, I am a returning player after oh 10 plus years lol, can I just say that this video was so much fun to watch, a quick little breakdown, and there's some things on there that I didn't know so thank you for those, I'm only about a month into the game and the leveling is so much easier now but wow to the content. But your video was super fun to watch so thank you I appreciate it and I look forward to any others that you may put out.

[@moneymovesmotorsports5888]

Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed with the game, I come back to this vid and get back on track. Game content is MASSIVE, sooo much to do.Thank you for the guide. 😁

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Oh man! Well thank you for the compliment, I'm really happy its helpful! I just want everyone to remember you can have fun and do alot of stuff in this game and it doesnt have to be the pinnacle activities to still be a great time. Cheers!

[@johndough813]

The production on this vid was absolutely amazing.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

You are super kind! Thanks a lot!

[@Andro-z2f]

"You've been saving those copper vouchers, right?" me: "Uh oh"

[@playlistaccount2840]

I just picked up the game 4 days ago and this has been incredible thank you

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Welcome to Vana'diel! Sorry if this doesnt apply to you 100% yet but it will before long!

[@euphori5018]

This video is simply amazing, I recently got to 99 with my WAR and was extremely disoriented on how to set my goals until I got to see your video! I laughed my ass off and learned a lot, keep up the good work!

[@holgualoxford3871]

Cool vid, alot of this didnt make a ton of sense being as my highest job is 42 and I started a week ago, will check back on this later when it is more relevant.

[@Asterwisk]

As someone just playing through 11 for the first time and truly intimidated by all the endgame stuff, this video really helped break it down in a nice and easy way to grasp. Awesome work!

[@DMSucks]

I’ve watched this video at least 7 times… the production quality is just amazing, and being a returning player I couldn’t have asked for a better video to watch that both teaches and entertained me!

[@Bdooski]

I just started again after having not played since 2004 & man, this video just might make me stick around. It's gonna be tough but I'm gonna keep at it.

[@foro6102]

That Miami Vice like music was the cherry on top of an amazing video lolol! Good job bro!

[@sakurya972]

Seeing you guys go for all that summoner gear made me drool as I'm a returning player who just hit 99 SMN with poopy gears. Great video.

[@vannameyers1214]

I honestly can’t thank you enough for this video. I’ve been playing FFXI since I was 9. In the recent years of playing ffxi; I’ve literally gave up playing due to the intense stigma left that my old linkshell put on me. I had to be the best but I had no guide to achieve.. when I messed up I would get yelled at or they push me back to the sidelines and not learn. But this video literally gave me the courage and hope to get back to playing the game I love. Thank you for making ffxi fun again!

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

I'm really sorry to hear that you were treated that way. But that's an all too common tail for the old days, and it would be silly to continue to act like that now. I don't have the time to play this game anymore but I really sincerely help you were able to get back in and have a good time 😁

[@mikeb6410]

god damn.. the thing i regret the most is not having memories of my time in vana diel in 4 fuckin k. God that's gorgeous.

[@Ojutai]

Thanks for this vid man as a returning player I kept hearing the terms for all these modes and was a bit overwhelmed trying to look them all up and differentiate them. I really appreciate the direction 👍

[@calebfairchild8745]

This is great for a new player like me, also love the music selection lol

[@GuiltyKit]

Noooooo, with a guide like this I'm -really- tempted to come back and play. This is so well done!

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Oh no! Tragedy! :D

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Thanks to everyone in NewGamePlus for making this video possible! One of the friendliest Linkshells on Asura without a doubt. :)

[@makopowered5236]

I just restarted after years and years hiatus on asura xD

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

@@makopowered5236 Well if you need any help give us a holler!

[@faytal357]

I just started two weeks ago. I’m on Asura and was looking for a good link shell to join. Anyone from Newgameplus I can contact? My characters name is Jitsuka.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

@@faytal357 Oh yeah, you can just pick up a pearl at the linkshell conciereges (sp) in Bastok Mines, North Sandy, Wind walls. There are too many Sacks to list, but just shoot basik a tell if ya see him around. :)

[@faytal357]

@@BasicWorldbuilder thanks will do! your content motivates me so thank you.

[@NY-Pizza]

I returned months ago and I now know everything in this video but I still come back and watch it every so often cause it's just such a fun watch. Seriously great job! It was especially helpful when I returned.

[@nalsato]

very excellent vid can't wait to try the endgame stuff just slowly chugging along and again thanks for the tips even a few things i can do before 99 XD

[@Dulto27]

I'm so happy I stumbled upon this video because man this was entertaining as hell, super informative, incredibly well made and scratched the itch for 11. I may have to redownload and join back for the return to vana'diel event going on :) thanks for the positivity and hop one day I can hang with the bois!

[@RidiPwn]

good energy and humor throughout. well put together and enjoyable

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Thank you very much 😄 Cheers!

[@treyouth2834]

This was super helpful, thank you! I was quite anxious about what order I should go after things thank you!

[@snowcatsune194]

That's so sweet what you did for Kinea! :D Subbed immediately! I can't wait to learn more about FFXI!

[@caprice6157]

Bro I never sub on the first video but I did for you. I have played this game for years and around the launch of 14 I stopped. This video hands down brings back so many memories. I am so glad you touched and retouched the most important part of 11 and that’s the community and friends you make. I’m definitely going to join your discord to say hello. I needed this nostalgic refresher.

[@DigaDilson]

Never played FF XI but this video gave me hype to do it.

[@makopowered5236]

As a player who quit as seekers released, and back in 2021, this video helped a ton xD thanks a lot lol. More videos like this would be epic. So funny and informative. Great music.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Hey thanks a lot! I am gonna have to make a part two anyway - I left out so much, from the importance of voidwatch and more! Glad it helped!

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

P.S. Welcome back! Happy to have ya!

[@Ookami20]

You need to make more FFXI videos yours are hands down some of the most enjoyable and fun ones on YT love your channel make more especially with more players coming every day!!! I’m getting my laptop next week just so I can play this and GW2 lol no lie and would love more content to watch! This is gonna help me immensely!!! You’re my hero sir👌🏽🫵🏽💪🏽🔥💚🫡🎮💻

[@jacobboyer1517]

I've watched tons of videos over the last 15 years playing this game and as a returning player trying to figure out this overwhelming mess of current content, These have been the best videos I've watched and I'm sad there aren't any current ones.

[@Raziel_Hijikata]

Great video I really appreciated it, I'm looking to restart the game soon myself hoping to actually get involved with cool people so I can enjoy playing all the things again on a fresh character

[@johnrains5240]

I been trying to come back awhile off and on. I get frustrated and take a break. Your video is very inspiring. Your right I need a linkshell. We used to do things how your video ended and that’s really the fun working together. I miss that.

[@erictaylor9857]

This video is so very well done! Props to you my friend. 👌

[@insidethemindseye1]

great video and the tasty jam for the montage at the end was 👌🤟👌🔥

[@FUall19956]

I just started, joined an LS and there's a guy in it that regularly helps me out with stuff I need to do, what I do like, is that I can play the game at my own pace without fomo, what I don't like, it feels empty and lonely to me cause all my fondest memories are in the low level zones seeing that I never got a high level, but I know that all the partying is at endgame.

[@mhc706]

great video, really helped me figure out what to do. thanks

[@drakewarnock1239]

This is a great video, but I'd like to add one thing: Don't skip ALL of the level 99 sparks gear. There are gear sets in there for increasing your skill gain rate and are very helpful. Plus you'll probably be naked when you first hit 99 so the skill set gear will be a decent set to get so it will be easier to get the bayld for the 119 stuff.

[@Bewefau]

yeah you can kill the sky gods olo with that gear.

[@laenzorz]

watched this while I was on the fence of resubbing....credit card was out and i was patching before the video ended. Thanks much and look forward to seeing vana'diel again

[@glove98]

This popped up on my recommended and I gotta say this is a great video. Also managed to make a cameo at 10:42 haha Tebukuro o/

[@Urteilgame]

This is an amazing video. Everyone who wants to get back into this game should watch it. Master levels in addition to Square Enix opening gear choices back up, have made a wonderfully flexible gameplay experience, that does not lack the feeling of "validation" or "earning it" from the early days. Come to Asura.

[@bleachninja0217]

Thanks for this video! Looking forward to experience FFXI again.... WITH DA BOIS!!! XD

[@seventhstone]

too many good things to say about this video. i loved it, thanks.

[@TheTartarsaws]

Wooo much excite many wow (this is Taranthiel)

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Lol - Much excite! Many wow!

[@AndyPlaysGames]

Man, I need to put more time into my FFXI videos. Great job!

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Lol thanks man! Just keep making em we need all the creators we can get to share this awesome game!

[@KeebPlays]

thanks for this video i just reactivated my FFXI which last was active March of 2010. i finally got my acct back (should out SE for having a better customer support experience) and have resubbed. gonna play again i think.

[@JacketCK]

my best Advice to give is FOR GOD SAKES LEVEL THIEF, doing a Daily Odyssea is an easy 2-3 mill daily (depends on how much scales and hides are worth in your server) if you know what you're doing, only need is 4 stacks of skeleton keys which are payed for by the Odyssea to begin with lol

[@llamadev1680]

Thank god this was made. Ffxi is downloading right now and I wanna get into it since I love it’s atmosphere and wanna play the Wings of the Goddess expansion.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Lol - well I wish you the best of luck on your first steps back into Vana'diel. Take your time and enjoy the ride (I find doing the missions while I'm leveling up helps the experience feel more connected and fun if you dont Zerg to a higher level and then breeze through them) :)

[@Ryan-kg7hu]

Loved your tips! Have been enjoying the story level locked at 80. Has been a blast but I have been hesitant to take a job to 99 since I dropped off in the 75 Era. This all looks like a blast though!! Can't wait to get started ^^

[@Kwenron]

Can't help myself whenever I hear the intro music and think about Journey across Japan videos 🤣 /cheer from Leviathan server

[@michael-dy6pf]

yooo it's me Eithin!!! I made it into the video!! this deserves a subscribe!! I'm just returning back since 2016 and I'm extremely lost! haha

[@michael-dy6pf]

nevermind that's a different Eithin. I'm on quetz

[@dudethibodeaux2889]

Hi son!!!!! Ty again for a great video and can't w8 for the next 1. Great job on editing Tilant lmmfao.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Lol I figured he'd get a kick out of it! Thanks got checking it out!

[@-The-Stranger-]

This was a great video, thank you!

[@TheNewCoordinator]

Thank you for this video! I stopped playing during the 75 era and came back a year or 2 ago. It's been a struggle to understand all the changes but this video helped a lot!

[@meakimon]

I played this game from launch to seekers, but a lot of ppl/friends wanted me to use 3rd party tools. As they stopped playing, I went to try out ffxiv. But my first love will forever be ffxi. I just hope I can find a friendly linkshell that will be okay with me just playing the game slow and steady, without 3rd party tools. I never was much of an endgamer, it was just so daunting. I enjoyed traveling around with friends and exploring the world of Vana'diel.^^ Thanks so much for the video. The game is still installed on my computer. I'm tempted to fire up the old subscription, but start a new character.^^

[@GoldenBoyTaiwan]

Just found this gem of a video today! Love the beautiful blend of information and some small jokes, subscribed and hooked for more :)

[@thereluctanthireling]

I just want to say you are everything right and what I love about this game, awesome stuff.

[@opo3628]

In all honesty, Sparks gear isn't *that* terrible of a place to start once you hit level 99. At the very least, you can easily solo classic content all the way up until the last few RoV missions with it.

[@GabrielShakkori]

Truly awesome content I really appreciate how much work you out into these

[@acutabove6767]

Brother this vid was amazing even better the second time lol 😂 also thanks for helping me out earlier it was awesome hanging out! Keep up the good work Tilant is definitely a model elvaan he is what I will strive for lol 😀

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Hes the the hero we need but dont deserve!

[@christopherg7483]

got a couple of friends helping me out right now with this (went scholar, and its been amazing watching me go from barely tickling the mobs HP to dropping 25-30k magic bursts)

[@KitsunalNegai]

Your Video make me want to join FF XI and play together and be friend!!! and have fun with the BOYS!!!!, In every game I play SMN, I'm a player from FF XIV and I will love to play this game I was;ways want to play when just release \o/. Maybe we can play together, have fun and teach me a lot in my travel !!!, YOU ARE AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for this video, you are the best

[@davidcasey1119]

Came back to FFXI yesterday but rather than my 75 char from WotG era (when I quit) I've started a new char (on Asura of course, my old server) and having a blast. Just got my subjob unlock and the nostalgia is great. I hated the idea of trusts when they first came out but with real life the way it is now 20 years later they are a god send. Just need to find an LS to join and have fun with now.

[@ramen142]

Excellent video!

[@mrelessea]

Amazing video!

[@jimjones9631]

This video is awesome. As someone who jumped into it with a fresh account who hasn't played since the ps2 era, this was a great rundown. Have you thought about making a gil making guide for sub 99 players?

[@chrisself8893]

Easiest gil for sub 99s: get Sparks via RoE quests, buy Acheron shields (level 74-98 gear) from the Sparks vendor, and sell them to an NPC for about 28k each. You can spend 100k sparks a week, so you can buy 36 of these shields, for almost 1 Million gil a week. Buy your maps, and upgrade that Gobbiebag (inventory space). Honestly, 1 million gil a week should be more than plenty until you are looking at JSE neck pieces, +2/3 relic/artifact upgrades, and REAM weapons.

[@garboy13]

I just watched this right after your beginner video from 2020 and the quality improvement is amazing! Do you still play? If so, what server?

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

I still have a character on Asura but I'm super busy these days! And thanks I really don't know how to write or edit! Lol

[@geozeo710]

Beautifully done. You pretty much covered everything in the order needed. Thank you.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Thank you very much! I have a follow-up video in the works for taking it from this stage to the next stage :)

[@geozeo710]

@@BasicWorldbuilder you obviously have skills and knowledge. When I came back two years ago, I could have followed this and made less mistakes.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

@@geozeo710 Well thank you very much I appreciate that!

[@Hyperchaosbringer]

Most linkshells are super greedy seeing someone get this kind of help is super rare. I merc around now but haven't been in a LS in about 3 years.

[@gianttigerthots]

agreed its not easy meeting anyone that even answers a question not at all player friendly. the niche groups have destroyed any sense of friendliness its solo or gtfo.

[@kevind9213]

10/10 video content from start to finish. lol

[@raizil0513]

Loved it. (Kinea approved)

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Wouldnt be the same without ya bud :)

[@claytevebaugh1100]

This was wonderful! Thank you.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video. I really appreciate it. :)

[@unknowndevil88]

Great Job bro!

[@Ikuraga]

Loved the video

[@cylonist]

SE should make this official promo video, just amazing

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Lol youre far too kind but I really appreciate that! :D I am just genuinely hyped about this game and playing with friends haha

[@bebojo]

You are missing a very important setting. Config > Windows > Shared > Window Effect, set it to Off.

[@shinxiv]

Am very glad I came across this video since free login is coming next week. Maybe I will actually do group content but there just so much stuff.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

There is more content than anyone can feasibly do in a few years. Just do whatever it is you enjoy most and have fun :)

[@Dynakros]

Tip for new players trying to skill up Enhancing magic: spam Enhancing spells like Protect on your Trusts. You'll have the same skill up rate as casting offensive magic on mobs. It's way faster than spamming Enhancing spells on yourself or real players.

[@veinfreak]

Oh man that journey across Japan theme made me look twice what video I was watching. All jokes aside it is a awesome track, and total banger

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

What's a journey across Japan? Lol

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Edit. I see! Well we are men of top quality taste, using the same music licensing service. Haha

[@jasyn5667]

great vid i didnt know where the hell to go after SoA Bayld gear

[@Hizoll]

Yoooo, that jingle is 🔥🔥🔥

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Amen! Bwahaha

[@AurumSyC]

How come your game flows so good and mine has a FPS cap and frame drops where there's too many people? D:

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

I'm not sure lol. My PC was top of the line for 2019 and most of this footage was recorded in 2021. I couldn't even tell you my specs cuz I'm not a PC guy lol and I just had a buddy build it for me and told him I want to be able to record music on it lol

Basic Guardian voiceover: "Don't solo your CP". Video during voiceover: "Basik soloing Apex Crabs"

[@snonyabeeswax]

ive been thinking of trying the game now that i have a decent gaming pc looks fun

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Give it a whirl, ya got nothing to lose 😁

[@bothetaru4eva]

I'm just finding this video now and I love it! Just wondering if the discord is still active because I don't see the link. I would love to join it!

[@BaronLector]

119 gear in East Adoulin! Take my money! I fell for the 117 sparks gear in the starter cities that looks like level 7 costumes.

[@maxwellwylie8356]

hell of a video !

[@jacobsteele925]

Awesome video, I gave up on finding an LS though because they wanted me to use gearswap and life happens.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Yeah I understand that I was blessed and that this shell formed itself comprised of people who watch these videos so there was no expectation we were going to do big things LOL

[@Ashi8No8Yubi]

Dang, I'm definitely going to try this out. I've heard stories of this game for years and years but it was just never a thing I did. I need to do it now

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

By all means give it a whirl! It's awesome, the free trial gives you a base line experience - you wont get to fully experience things but it could help to figure out if you can adjust to the way movement, leveling, etc works :)

[@snugglyhugs8698]

Free Tip: Be patient. FFXI was not beaten in a day.

[@Hetetsumi]

Wow I stumbled on to this video after a few weeks of looking at streams and the interwebs and wanting to come back after being gone for 8yrs. This is awesome. Having a community like this is what made the game for me back in the day. What server are you on? Im gonna have to figure out my log in info but once I come back i definitely want to link up with you

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

We are on Asura - the most controversially "toxic and overpopulated" server. but also we always have people online so it's fine with me :)

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Would be happy to have you - we get in the discord and clown around, great times :)

[@Hetetsumi]

I’m goin to have to start the process of getting ahold of SE to recover my account then do a server jump from quetz but soon as it’s done I’ll be set. I’m really hoping the 20th anniversary is bringing this back to console I’ve never been tech savvy so PC gaming has always eluded me lol

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Well if you dont get it back it's really not bad starting fresh. I literally got done with zilart cop and 2 jobs to 99 within a month lol

[@Hetetsumi]

Hopefully I don’t have to start over 🤞🏾 My character is on ffxiah Quetz: Hete. Not sure where I can be of help with what I have but I’m down either way

[@jimjones-zx8ih]

Honestly i just fell in love with you ironically i just came back yesterday im pretty far in the game and would love to join your LS im on asura and i will sub cuz this vid made me luv u

[@agirlyman]

7 years on Shiva, been thinking about it a lot lately 🤔

[@nokfyre8201]

This is really good! I’m playing on Eden though and trying to take as much as I can from this to help but this is definitely geared for Retail. Haha Fantastic guide for retail though!

[@madwomansinsight]

cool video, thanks for the tips

[@alexl7219]

I just got my character back after 13 years break :), going slowly to 99 but will get there. I was going to get spark gears after I get 99 but I'll get the homestead gears instead. And you're not an idiot ...

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Hey, I don't mind calling myself dumb I make poor choices all the time in the game and I'm okay with it because I'm having fun :) but yes the Sparks gear actually has some neat stats on it. The problem is it is item level 117 and that affects what level your trusts are, your accuracy, etc

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Also congratulations on getting your character back just remember that it's not a race take your time and have fun 😃

[@alexl7219]

@@BasicWorldbuilder Thanks and yes, I play when my kids and my wife goes to bed ... they don't know I'm playing, I like to keep it that way. If the come around I'll just alt + TAB :D to my work stuffs. Leveling in Bibiki bay, loved that battle theme there. About the Sparks, yes they do have some nice stats (Haste %), but I see the problem with the trusts.

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

@@alexl7219 I love it :) A secret love affair with Vana'diel :)

[@papichulo1337]

This video is great bro

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

Thank you very much :)

[@awcasper]

That Silk Mist Cape! Hahahaha

[@jasonsexton4975]

Can you make a video explaining how to create Macro commands including wait times and changes for both skills and magic?

[@MCSlots8084]

So I loved the video it made me and hubby laugh also we were interested in finding out what server you play on because we were interested in a link show with y'all you and the boys lol

[@BasicWorldbuilder]

We are on Asura. There are a lot of different Sackholders on at all times, but would be happy to help you out if you're there yourselves. :)

[@PilferpupCartoons]

I started playing XI again, I’d love to join your community. :D