FFXIV Fashion Report Week 418: Jester Theme in Near East

Maximizing Your Fashion Report MGP

The Fashion Report mini-game in the Manderville Gold Saucer offers a recurring opportunity to earn a significant amount of Manderville Gold Points (MGP) each week. For week 48, themed "Jester in Near East," players can aim for either a perfect score of 100 or a simpler score of 80 using accessible vendor items and dyes.

To secure a perfect score, you need to assemble the right combination of gear pieces:

1. Body Slot - Hempen Acton: This item, a level 8 disciple of war piece, is available for purchase from city-state armor vendors like Guala at Ular's Sapphire Avenue Exchange. It is affordable at just 273 gil, making it an excellent choice for both regular and free trial players.
2. Leg Slot - Noir Slacks: These are part of the Noir attire and can be acquired by exchanging 12 Seldon pot shards at a vendor in Old Sharlayan. This item fits the theme perfectly but may not be accessible to free trial players due to its source.
3. Foot Slot - Thinarian Sandals: Obtainable through crafting at level 60, these sandals, or the alternative Thinarian Babau Shoes, require crafting efforts but are relatively accessible.
4. Wrist Slot - Gordian Wristband: Acquire this prototype or regular Gordian wristband by exchanging tarnished Gordian bolts from Alexander instances at Idleshshire with the NPC his manor. Any version of this wristband will work for a gold rating.

   Scoring an Easy 80 For a simpler approach, focus on vendor-purchased gear and dyes:

   
   • Hemp and Acton with Dye: Using the affordable Hempen Acton again, dye it with Bark Brown and your choice of vendor dye for hands like Ice Blue. This combination guarantees an 80 score and is accessible to free trial players.
   • Simple Dye Strategy: Combine the Hemp and Acton with a Goobbue Gray dye on any helm. This method requires fewer dyes, easing the process further.
   • Mix and Match: Pair any two items from the 100 score list, ensuring each slot is filled. For example, using the Hempen Acton and Gordian Wristband will yield an 85 score.

Whether aiming for the perfect score or a quick 80, this week presents numerous strategies for players of any level. With these insights, maximizing your fashion report score has never been more accessible or rewarding.