Hardsilver ore can be accessed by miners within the Dravanian Hinterlands in the Maker’s Quarter (X:25.3, Y:25.0). The first step to access this area is by playing the main scenario quest in Heavensward called “A Great New Nation”.

Before you start searching for mineral deposits upon your arrival at the zone, remember that hardsilver ores are inaccessible objects.

That means you have to make use of the level 55 action “Luck of the Mountaineer” to find it within a node.

Another thing to bear in mind is the fact that every object you discover may not always be what you’re seeking. If that’s the case then you should go on to look for the next one.

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Trading with Althyk Lavender

You can also buy 4 hardsilver ore for just one Althyk Lavender from NPC vendors within the various residential districts.

They can be found in the following places:

Material Supplier

• Gridania the Lavender Beds (X:11.9, Y:8.3)
• Limsa Lominsa, Mist (X:11.0, Y:11.4)
• Ul’dah The Goblet (X:10.9, Y:8.9)
• Kugane – Shirogane (X:10.5, Y:12.1)

Apartment Merchant

• Gridania Lily Hills Apartment Lobby (X:6.1, Y:6.0)
• Limsa Lominsa Topmast Apartment Lobby (X:6.1, Y:6.0)
• Ul’dah The Sultana’s Breath Apartment Lobby (X:6.1, Y:6.0)
• Kugane Kobai Goten’s Apartment Lobby (X:6.1, Y:6.0)

You can obtain Althyk lavenders by planting the seedlings in flower pots, or in a garden bed and then tending the plants until ready to harvest.

Althyk lavender seeds are bought using company credit (300 for each) by Resident Caretakers who are located in all residential areas, or with seals of the company (500 for each) from different Grand Company Quartermasters.

Levequests & Ventures For Hardsilver Ore

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Level 56 levequests for tradecraft can also be a source for hardsilver, although it isn’t as reliable.

It is possible to earn ore after the completion of these quests, however the rewards can change at random.

The NPC who gives these levequests for tradecraft can be found in Eloin who is located at the Arc of the Humble in the Foundation. Simply pick up the Skysteel Manufactory Aetheryte and head east slightly to locate Eloin in the location (X:10.2, Y:10.4).

Here’s a list of the level 56 quests by Eloin, which could offer hardsilver ore as rewards:

• Releasing the Astromancer
• Man wearing a Dragon Earring (L)
• The need for more prayerbells is urgent.
• A Silver-colored Bar for Upcycling (L)
• The Grander Temple
• With a roar that reaches Heaven (L)

If you’re busy working on the MSQ or running all your statics, then you could send your retainers to find hardsilver ore for you.

To accomplish that, the retainer has to be a level 58 miner and have good gear.

If you truly need an enormous amount of ore, I’d recommend sending your retainers to collect some while you’re cultivating some for yourself.

You can also select the hardsilver ore for one of the level 58 Mining Exploration Ventures. It takes between 40 and 60 minutes and will yield anywhere from 7 to 30 pieces of ore per run.

Making Use of Your Hard-earned Silver

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Hardsilver ore is the main ingredient in the goldsmithing level 56 recipe for hardsilver ingots.

In order to make one ingot you’ll require:

• 4 hardsilver ore
• 1 hardsilver nugget
• 5 Wind crystals

Ingots are employed in a variety of recipes for all craft jobs other than culinary.

The items made with these recipes can range from weapons to furnishings, to armor sets like titanium armor sets that protect against or mutilate (pictured in the above image).

A hardsilver ingot is required to finish the level 55 Goldsmith class challenge “Double Trouble”