Finding Nodes

Gathering Log: How to use.View in Desktop mode for the best experience.

First, go to your "Gathering Log" the default
key binding is 'B' then go over to the Collectibles
tab and see what nodes you have available.By clicking the node, it will show you where to
gather the item.By hovering over the location
it will show you the time that the node spawns.By clicking the location, it will open the node up on the map.

Knowing your buttons

After you click the Node that you want to gather, a new HUD will pop up used for the Collectability of a Rarefied node.

Scour

Scour (The Green Button) is your primary ability for Raising the Collectability of an Item, you will generally only hit this button 3 times per node, so you have at least 2 extra gathering attempts or more.Each time you click this the green bar will go up, indicating its Collectability rating.Also, you will lose 1 integrity, otherwise known as your gathering attempts.

Brazen Prospector

Brazen Prospector will sometimes allow you to get extra Collectability. Although you will get less than normal too, it's a gamble for extra points.Best to not really use it.

Meticulous Prospector

Meticulous Prospector is an ability that gives less Collectability but has a chance to be free, meaning you don't have to pay an Integrity point to use it.Best to only use this if you're super close to reaching max Collectability and want to try for that extra gathering attempt. Otherwise, don't use it.

Scrutiny

Scrutiny is an ability that you will use before Scour, to boost its effectiveness.Note: It costs 200GP, so if you're going to use it make sure your GP is up.Until you are high enough level that the node doesn't need this action to get to max Collectability, you will pretty much always use this.

Solid Reason/ Ageless Words

You have an extra ability that can be helpful that is not in your normal Collectability HUD.-Solid Reason for MIN-Ageless Words for BTNBoth actions will Increase your integrity by 1 point. Use it after you have raised the Collectability rating, so you don't waste it.Note it costs 300 GP make sure you have enough GP.

Collecting

After your collectability rating is high enough to meet your needs then Its time to hit that Collect button and reap the Rewards.

Collect

Collect does exactly what it says it will; gather up 1 piece of the Rarefied ore that you have been after.Depending on how much Integrity you have left after raising its collectability determines how many times you can collect the item.

Turn it In

After collecting a Node, you can either go to the next Mining node to collect from, or you can make your way to any major settlement and turn it in for your reward at any collectible Appraiser.

Collectible Appraisal

The Collectible Appraiser can be found anywhere there is a Scrip Exchange, EX. Limsa, Iyllshire ect.There are 3 levels of collectability that will grant you bonuses based on how high you were able to achieve.(600-799) 8 scrips
(800-999) 12 scrips
(1000) 20 scripsJust click turn in to claim your rewards and the item will be removed from your inventory.

Rewards

There are many reasons to gather Collectibles, though it may be one of the best sources of EXP getting those juicy scrips is what everyone is after.

Scrip Exchange

Scrips can be turned in at any Scrip Exchange right next door to the Collectable Appraiser in every major settlement.You can exchange these scrips for all sorts of unique items, such as Housing Furnishings, Gatherer EXP tokens, Gatherer's Tome Gear, Crafting materials, and glams!

Cheatsheet

These Pictures will Show you everything you need to know as far as where to teleport to at what times to get the most out of your collecting time.

Cheat sheets

All times listed are in Eorzea Time, and you can collect them at both the AM and PM times of each node's active time.This means If it says it is available at 2:00 then it is available to be harvested at 2 am and 2 pm ET.I will update this section With Level 50, 60, 80, and 90 cheat sheets as time allows, and as I reach those Levels.

Custom Delivery

Custom Deliveries is a separate collectible system from your normal Collectables, you unlock Custom Deliveries with your gathering Class quests that led you to unlock the scrip Exchange.

Custom Delivery Clients

Here is a link to where to locate all the different custom Delivery Clients based on Expansion.https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/CustomDeliveriesThey will send you to entirely different nodes, and you can turn in 6 to each client per week. Each time you do you will raise the clients satisfaction level to unlock even more rewards.You can learn more about their satisfaction level and how to unlock here.https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/CustomDeliveriesBelow level 90, you will only receive EXP, at max level you will receive Scrips for the deliveries. These generally require less collectability rating and are 100% worth doing.Right clicking the item in this menu will show you where to gather the items from, same as your other collectables.

Advanced

There are yet better ways, this is just for us Newblets.

Advanced Tips

There are more optimal ways to do things, as can be seen in this advanced guide by Teamcraft. (Linked below), in that utilize the other buttons more effectively, then don't use.The main purpose of this guide is to get you started and comfortable with the system.

• Teamcraft guide

Conclusion

Collectables are not the cheapest way to level Gathering, but it is 100% the most fun way to gather.

My thoughts

The Firmament and Diadem, is most certainly the cheapest way to get the job done.However, it is way more satisfying to get 500K EXP and some scrips you will actually use in the process of leveling up.Also... Glams... Nuff said...Of course, this is simply my opinion on how to do everything, and I found I was able to max my scrips with this method while slacking off a bit in about 2ish hours.