Looking to make Gil solo in FFXIV using only a battle class? This guide, shared by SamsonGrey on his YouTube channel, outlines efficient methods with estimated Gil-per-minute (GPM) rates based on average prices across the EU region. If you're after low-prep, high-return activities, you're in the right place.
Jump-In Methods (No Major Pre-Work Required)
These methods require no crafting, gathering, or special setups. As long as you have a combat job at level 90, you can dive in right away.
1. Deep Dungeons
Estimated Gil: 2.9k–4.2k per minute | Up to 252k/hour
Deep Dungeons are randomized, instanced dungeons that scale with your job level. They offer a roguelike experience with treasure caches and escalating floors. There are currently three in the game:
- Palace of the Dead (PotD)
- Heaven-on-High (HoH)
- Eureka Orthos
Each features unique enemies and floor layouts, but all reward you with Accursed Hoard sacks, discovered via hidden chests on the map. On average, you can expect two sacks per 10 floors, though results vary. For maximum efficiency, focus on floors 1–10, which can be completed solo in under 15 minutes. These early floors are quick, low-risk, and consistently drop decent loot.
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Estimated Rates:
- Palace of the Dead: ~2.9k/min
- Heaven-on-High: ~3.2k/min (Moonfire glamour sets, Chocobo bardings, minions)
- Eureka Orthos: ~4.2k/min (High-end items like "Close Shave" hairstyle, worth ~2M Gil)
Tip: Eureka Orthos takes slightly longer due to enemy HP scaling, but its reward pool is significantly better, making it the best of the three from a Gil-making perspective.
2. Variant Dungeons
Estimated Gil: 6.8k per minute | 408k/hour
Variant Dungeons offer structured, narrative-driven content with branching paths and puzzles. They're not RNG-heavy, which makes them great for steady Gil income. There are two notable soloable dungeons - The Sil'dihn Subterrane and Mount Rokkon. Each run awards 3 Potsherds, which can be traded with Trisassant in Old Sharlayan for items like Glamour pieces, Hairstyles, Emotes, and Orchestrion rolls. These items often fetch tens to hundreds of thousands of Gil on the Market Board.
Optimization Tips:
- Follow the NPC's chosen path for an extra loot chest.
- Mount Rokkon offers slightly better value, but if your gear is underwhelming, Sil'dihn Subterrane may be faster as it syncs to a lower ilvl (635).
With a ~15-minute run time, you can net 6.8k Gil per minute after selling the rewards. Best of all, the loot values are mostly stable and don't rely on luck.
3. Grand Company Seal Spam
Estimated Gil: 7.3k per minute | 430k/hour
This method involves converting loot into Grand Company Seals, which can then be exchanged for vendorable or marketable items.
How it works:
- Run "Burden of the Father" (Alexander Raid) unsynced, solo. Each run takes about 1 minute.
- Trade the gear to Sabina in Idyllshire for ilvl 190 gear tokens.
- Turn that gear into GC Seals at your Grand Company.
- Exchange GC Seals for profit items like Peacock Ore.
This strategy is:
- Reliable: Very low RNG.
- Fast: 1-minute runs.
- Accessible: No advanced setup needed beyond unlocking the raid.
While it involves multiple hand-ins, the fast turnover and consistent return make it one of the most efficient methods for passive Gil farming.
4. Solo Treasure Maps
Estimated Gil: 11.6k per minute | 700k/hour
Treasure Maps have long been a top source of Gil, but they come with high RNG variance. Still, if you play your cards right, you can earn millions.
- Buy or gather Timeworn Maps (Wyvernskin, Peisteskin, Boarskin, Leather).
- Avoid running just one - bundle several maps to even out RNG.
- From 20 maps (~500k Gil spent), the total return was 1.4 million Gil.
- Big wins: Lotus Leaves, Unhidden Leather Maps (sell for 400k+)
If you're a level 40+ gatherer, doing your daily leather map is a quick, high-yield activity.
High-Yield Methods (Require Some Prep)
1. Old Extreme Trials (Desynthesis Farming)
Estimated Gil: 7k per minute
By unlocking Desynthesis (crafter level 30), you can farm old Extreme Trials like Moogle EX or Leviathan EX, then desynth their gear into rare materials.
Valuable desynth items can include:
- Rare crafting mats
- Orchestrion rolls
- Housing items
If you're lucky, you might get materials worth hundreds of thousands, making this a semi-RNG method with good consistency over time.
2. Blue Mage – The Vault
Estimated Gil: 5k per minute
Once you've leveled Blue Mage and unlocked key abilities, you can solo The Vault (or similar duties) very quickly. While the rewards come from loot or GC Seals, the big appeal here is:
- Zero RNG (you know exactly what you're getting)
- No Market Board involved
- Low risk and fast completion
This method is extremely popular among players who dislike reselling or dealing with item prices.
3. Eureka Bunny Maps
Estimated Gil: 3.1k per minute
Within Eureka zones, you can find hidden Bunny FATEs that lead to treasure coffers. These function similarly to standard maps but are Eureka-exclusive.
You'll need to:
- Level up in Eureka (up to 35 for best results)
- Participate in Bunny FATEs
- Use the maps to find hidden chests
While the rewards can be amazing (rare minions, bardings, etc.), RNG is very high, and the entry cost (leveling in Eureka) is significant. Still, it's fun, atmospheric, and can be lucrative if you enjoy the content.
Summary
If you want to avoid RNG, stick with Variant Dungeons or Blue Mage Vault runs. But if you're chasing big payouts and can stomach a bit of luck-based variance, Treasure Maps and Eureka Orthos are your best bets.
