FFXIV Guide: Week 417 Fashion Report - Black Cat Chic

Fashion Report Week 417: Black Cat Chic

Week 417 of the Fashion Report has arrived, bringing us the enigmatic theme of "Black Cat Chic." This week's clues gave participants some intriguing attire to work with, leading to high scores and stylish ensembles. Below, we explore strategies for topping the charts and making the most of your Manderville Gold Saucer experience.

Scoring 100 with Black Cat Chic

Achieving the perfect 100 score this week involves a specific combination of items. Here’s how you can assemble your ensemble:

1. Kitty Cat Helm & Gloves:
   • Use the Felicitor's Hood and Felicitor's Mitts.
   • Obtainable from the Island Sanctuary if you have reached rank level 20. Visit the Horrendous Hoarder NPC and exchange Seafarer's Cowries, the island’s blue currency, for these items.
   • Price: 2,000 Seafarer's Cowries each.
2. Primal Revival Chest:
   • Equip any 240 item level chest piece from the Disciple of War or Magic. Options include augmented Slipstream, Hellfire, or Torrent.
   • Acquire these from Idylshire using poetics, where each chest piece costs 510 poetics.
3. Avantguard Feet:
   • The goatskin leg guards are the easiest option, available for 720 gil from any low-level city-state armor vendor.
   • Alternatively, consider Toadskin or Raptorskin leg guards, or even dungeon items like the Orum Leg Guards, depending on availability.

With those combinations in view, here is a lower-barrier route for players who prefer not to farm Island Sanctuary.

An 80 Score Using Dyes

For those aiming for a simpler solution, an 80 score is achievable with strategic use of dyes:

• Soot Black Dye: Applied to any weapon, helm, chest piece, legs, and feet. Available from the Exxali Beast Tribe vendor for 216 gil, or crafted by level 30 crafters.

• Turquoise Green Dye: Use on any dyable gloves. Obtainable from the Sulphic Vendor for just over 330 gil.

Combine any of the 100-score items with these dyes for a reliable 80 score.

Easy 80 Strategy

If you're looking for a quick and efficient 80 score without the need for specific gear, consider:

• Applying Soot Black Dye on any helm and chest.
• Pairing them with goatskin leg guards for flexibility across roles using glamour.

This combination lets players, including those on free trials or with limited gil, can enjoy competitive scores in the Fashion Report.

Here is a quick reference for the items and dyes:

• Items:
• Felicitor's Hood & Felicitor's Mitts
• Goatskin Leg Guards

• Dyes:
• Soot Black
• Turquoise Green

With the glamour system, your character looks the part regardless of class or role. Good luck this week.