XIVKit: FFXIV Tools & Links
A running list of things I actually use. Updated whenever I find something worth keeping.
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Curated Guides
Full guides I've curated and host directly on this site, not just a link out.
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Jump Puzzle MacrosTimed macro technique for producing consistent, specific jump distances, with copyable macros and a calibration spot, useful for precision jumping puzzles
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Hunt for Astronomy: What's Worth the TomesEvery reward in the Hunt for Astronomy trove, its alternate sources, market board prices, and a straight verdict on what's worth the tomestones
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Trade-In Mounts: Grind vs. Buy the MatsEvery FFXIV mount unlocked by trading in items or currency, with live market board prices and a straight verdict: grind it out, or buy your way there
Market & Economy
Progress & Checklists
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XIV To-DoDuty completion tracker for dungeons, raids, and trials (less useful for the dailies checklist)
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MSQTrackerMain Scenario Quest progress tracker, kept current through Dawntrail (progress saves to your browser only; export/import to move it, no shareable link)
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FFXIV ProgressMSQ progress tracker; stopped receiving updates after Endwalker, so use MSQTracker above for anything post-Endwalker
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FFXIV CollectLook up and compare minions, mounts, and other collectibles you're tracking
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Eureka TrackerEureka NM pop time tracker, the community standard
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PAISSA DBTracks open housing plots and wards in real time, what I use to find and review options before bidding
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Housing Plot ViewerBrowse screenshots and views for every plot so you can judge whether you'd like it without visiting in game
Venues & Nightlife
Glamour
General & Community
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DiscordMain way I message friends and stay in touch with the community (heavy daily use)
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TwitchIn-game event streams and DJ sets
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XIV on MacFree, open-source macOS launcher that runs FFXIV through Wine, with one-click Dalamud setup built in, no separate Windows install needed for plugins
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ReShade on MacOne-command ReShade install for FFXIV under XIV on Mac, with shaders and textures pre-packaged, for players wanting graphics mods without a separate Windows install
Guides & Reference
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XIV ResourcesExhaustive, uncurated directory of FFXIV sites, APIs, and dev tools, for when this list doesn't have it
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FFXIV Chocobo Colour CalculatorPlan out chocobo color breeding/feeding paths
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Garland ToolsItem, recipe, and quest database
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XIVStatsGeneral-purpose database with datasets you won't find elsewhere, like desynthesis results. The housing viewer for plot numbers is what I use most
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Icy Veins: FFXIVJob guides. I use it for a default crossbar/hotbar setup when leveling a new class on controller
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XIVBarsVisual drag-and-drop hotbar/crossbar builder that generates macros to import a layout on another device or share it, no screenshot needed
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Console Games Wiki: FFXIVGeneral item and quest info, easy to figure out what or how to go get something
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Retainer Ventures Minions GuideList of every minion obtainable from retainer exploration ventures, and which venture unlocks each one
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FFXIV Gardening: Crossbreed DiagramsHybrid seed crossbreeding paths. I use it for Thavnair onions
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Kugane Tower Jump Puzzle GuideStep-by-step screenshot guide to the Kugane rooftop jump puzzle near Bokairo Inn, up to the hidden hot spring sightseeing log on the roof
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Makai Gear GuideHow to earn Wolf Marks in PvP and what Makai gear costs at Wolves' Den Pier, plus the Garo titles and mounts
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The LodestoneOfficial news, maintenance, and lore updates
Unicode & Special Characters
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Unicode FFXIV Symbols and More (Reddit)Community-cataloged Unicode symbols that render in FFXIV chat and names
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Unicode Character Table (Gist)Broader Unicode reference table, linked to the FFXIV-relevant range
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Special Characters (Lodestone Blog)Player-written Lodestone blog post listing special characters for names and chat
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Special Chat Characters (Wiki)Wiki page listing the special characters FFXIV's chat and name fields support