If you're looking to make some Gil in Final Fantasy XIV without the hassle of crafting or gathering, Heavensward's Ravana Extreme is your golden ticket. This old-school primordial fighter is a breeze to farm in Dawntrail, giving you a steady stream of cash with minimal effort. Whether you're rocking a level 100 Samurai or any other decently geared job, you can turn quick kills into a reliable gil stream. Here's how it works - fast, easy and no nonsense.
Why Ravana Extreme?
Ravana's a lightweight in Dawntrail. With level 100 gear (around item level 730), you can shred him solo in 11-15 seconds. He drops two items per run: a weapon and a weapon case, each worth 1,016 Gil from any vendor. That's 2,032 Gil per kill, no questions asked. Plus, there's no daily cap like dungeons - you can spam this as much as you like. Bonus: you get a totem for every three kills, and rare drops like his wing or mount can boost your winnings if you are lucky.
Step-by-Step: Farming Ravana for Gil
Unlock Ravana Extreme
If you haven't already, grab the quest “Thok ast Thok (Extreme)” from the Wandering Minstrel in Mor Dhona (X:21.7, Y:8.7) after clearing Heavensward's main story. It's a level 60 attempt, but at 100 it's a walk in the park.
Set Up for Speed
Open Duty Finder, hit the gear icon, and toggle “Unrestricted Party” to solo it. Find Ravana under Heavensward Trials, queue up and get ready to go. Place the weapon coffer on your hotbar - it will save you digging through menus later.
Kill and Collect
With 730 gear, a Samurai (or any strong DPS) can drop Ravana in 11 seconds flat. You'll pick up a weapon (such as the Paladin's Arm) and a chest each time. Totems also stack - three kills, one shield. Rare drops like the High Steel Wing or Warlord's Crown mount are nice, but don't bank on them.
Sell Smart
Teleport to any vendor (skip the retainers - too slow) and unload both items for 1,016 Gil each. That's 2,032 Gil per run, or about 8,000-10,000 Gil per minute if you're efficient. Stack these totems for future weapon trades if you like, but the real bread is in the vendor's trash.
Level 30 Crafter Bonus
Got a crafter at 30 with Desynthesis unlocked? Break down these weapons instead. High Steel Ingots or Aetheric Seals might fetch more on the market - check your server's prices. It's a gamble, but the payoff can beat the vendor rate.
How much gil per hour?
At 13 seconds per kill (allowing for loading), you're looking at 4-5 runs per minute. That's 8,128-10,160 Gil per minute, or about 487,000-610,000 Gil per hour if you're playing hard. Realistically, with teleports and sales, you'll make 300,000-400,000 Gil in a 60-minute grind. Not millions, but it's maddeningly easy and scales with your patience.
Why it works in patch 7.2
Ravana's mechanics don't matter at level 100 - your stats crush him before any adds or phases kick in. No add phases, no cooldowns, just pure speed. Other primals may overtake him later as equipment creeps up, but for now he's the king of fast Gil. Plus, the rare drops (wings for weapons, mounts for bending) add a little thrill to the grind.
Tips to Keep It Smooth
Gear Check: 720–730 item level is plenty. Don't overthink it—any level 100 job works.
Hotbar Hack: Coffer on the bar shaves seconds off every run. Time is Gil after all.
Market Peek: High Steel Wing or crafted weapons can sell big - check your server. Desynth if you're feeling crafty.
No Limits: Unlike roulette, Ravana has no limits. Farm until your eyes bleed or your stomach bursts.
Keep It Chill
This isn't about burning out—it's a low-effort cash cow. Need a quick 50k for a glamour? Ten minutes. Want a million for a mount? A couple of hours. Couple it with a podcast or some tunes and you're banking Gil without breaking a sweat.
Thanks for Reading
Ravana Extreme's your fast track to Gil in Dawntrail—no crafting, no hassle, just kills and cash. Keep an eye on MMOJUGG for more clever tricks to keep your FFXIV wallet fat and happy!
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