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Fastest Way to Farm Tomestones in FFXIV
Best ways to farm Poetics and tomestones in FFXIV: roulettes, unsynced dungeons, timelines. Relic weapon currency guide.
Fastest Way to Farm Tomestones in FFXIV
Tomestones are the currency of choice for many relic weapons. This guide covers the fastest methods to accumulate them.
Tomestone Types
- Poetics - ARR/HW content (most common for relics)
- Aphorism - Current expansion
- Aesthetics - Previous expansion
For relic weapons (including the [Item]), you’ll mostly need Poetics.
Best Poetic Farming Methods
1. Dungeon Runs (Fastest Overall)
Best Dungeons:
- [Item]: 300-400 Poetics
- 50/60/70/80 Roulette: 100 Poetics each
- Alliance Raid Roulette: 100 Poetics
Time per Run: 15-25 minutes Per Hour: 700-1,200 Poetics
2. Unsynced Dungeons (Most Efficient Solo)
Best Dungeons:
- Experts (post-Endwalker): 50-75 Poetics
- 15-minute clear time
Time per Run: 10-15 minutes Per Hour: 200-450 Poetics (low but efficient)
3. Variant Dungeons
Requirements:
- Level 80+
- Unlocked Variant content
Time per Run: 20-30 minutes Per Hour: 600-900 Poetics
Daily vs. Grind Strategy
Daily Roulette Approach
- Run all roulettes once per day: ~800 Poetics
- Takes 1-1.5 hours
- Sustainable long-term
Hardcore Grinding
- Run Leveling Roulette repeatedly
- Run 50/60/70/80 Roulette
- Best for when you want fast progression
Realistic Timeline
3,000 Poetics (Zodiac Atma + Light):
- Daily roulettes: 4 days
- Constant grinding: 3-4 hours
- Hybrid approach: 6-8 hours total
Pro Tips
- Use your daily roulettes first - Best time-to-reward ratio
- Join a Free Company - Speed up dungeon queues
- Run with FC mates - Faster clears
- Consider alternative relic — If Poetics farming feels slow, see which relic to start
- Multitask - Listen to podcasts/videos while farming
Comparison: Other Tomestone Sources
| Method | Time | Reward | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roulette | 20 min | 100-400 | Best daily |
| Hunt | 10 min | 5-10 | Supplementary |
| Alliance Raid | 25 min | 100 | Good alternative |
| Hunts (B+ Rank) | 5 min | 5 | Consistent |
What to Do While Farming
- Listen to podcasts
- Watch streams
- Study for exams
- Catch up on reading
- Socialize with FC
Poetic farming is one of the most AFK-friendly activities in FFXIV.
Conclusion
The most efficient method is daily roulettes combined with selective grinding when you have time. Don’t burn yourself out — relic farming is a marathon, not a sprint.
Use our Relic Tracker to see how many Poetics you actually need.
Next step: How long each relic takes — plan your grind with realistic time estimates.