A Scorpion Harness, though expensive, can be used by almost all of your DD jobs that need accuracy, so it’s wise to purchase these expensive, yet necessary items. For job-specific gear, such as Scythe’s, Great Axes, Long Swords, Guns, Bows, etc. that you’re sure you’ll only use once, it would be wise to re-sell these items as soon as you level out of them, to effectively recycle your Gil. This will ensure that a little bit of Gil can go a long way, and also that your inventory slots won’t be maxed out on unused items.

There are some jobs, Summoner for example, that has essential items, that are FFXI gil unfortunately rare/ex, and some time must be spent to obtain them. Unfortunately these items are pretty much essential to the job, and time must be spent in order to receive them.

So you can either take the time to receive these items the same day you unlock all the jobs, as you aren’t even leveling them up at this point, or you can do them while you’re completely exhausted from leveling, and need to do something else before you collapse from boredom.

Some necessities that can be received fairly easily (and free!) include: some ichi spells for your ninja, all the summons, Carbuncle’s Mitt’s, Evoker’s Ring, for Summoner, RSE for all jobs, and selected AF, there are some items you simply must get for survival in the experience points party world.

I hope this guide hasn’t scared you off from trying to obtain Maat’s Cap, rather, I hope it has served as a source of inspiration for all aspiring adventurer’s out there wishing to obtain one of the most powerful headpieces in the game. So now it’s time, absorb what I’ve told you, kiss your social (or endgame) life away, and prepare to be the envy of all your friends.