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Most free trials come with a catch, but Square Enix's critically-acclaimed MMORPG has one of the most generous ones around. With the recent expansion, you can play all the way to level 60 and experience two full story arcs for free.

However, you may run into the gil cap sooner than expected. Here are some tips to help you deal with it.

What is Gil?

Gil is the primary in-game currency, used for buying equipment and other items. It can be earned by completing quests, guildleves, dungeons, duty roulettes, and Challenge Log entries, and by selling items to NPCs or on the Market Board. Players can also receive gil as drops from enemies or find it in chests.

Gil can be bought with real money or exchanged for other in-game currencies through the Delivery Moogle. The game features several different types of gil coins, ranging from silver to gold. Each coin bears an image of the player's character and its value.

Having plenty of gil is crucial to the progression of any Final Fantasy XIV character. It can be used to purchase weapons, equipment, houses, furniture, mounts, and more. It can also be spent on maintenance costs like Materia melding and NPC-assisted repairs, or for consumables.

How to earn Gil in Final Fantasy XIV

Having a good amount of Gil in FFXIV is always useful, especially for players who are near the end game and want to purchase high quality equipment and glamour. There are many ways to make gil in FFXIV, but the best way depends on the player's situation. Crafting is an easy and reliable method for most players, as it provides a stable stream of income and the items produced are in high demand. Gathering can be a great option, particularly at the start of a new patch as new nodes and materials are not yet known widely and are in high demand.

The daily Duty Roulette and Challenge log are also good gil-making options that do not require too much time commitment, and can often be done in addition to other activities such as MSQ or the grind for a house. Players can also earn a bit of f14 gil from slaying foes, though this is not as consistent as the other methods.

How to spend Gil in Final Fantasy XIV

The free trial period in FFXIV is pretty short but you still have to spend your gil wisely. Unlike subscribers, you won’t have access to the Market Board or be able to trade with other players, but there are plenty of ways you can make and save gil in the game.

Getting good gear is one of the best ways to earn gil. The game’s dungeon and raid bosses reward Gil, while the Duty Roulettes can provide a nice boost to your bank balance.

You can also invest in the game’s various bling, with glamour and mounts providing some of the better options. You can even buy a house, although this is a bit of a money sink at the moment. Buying a small plot will cost you around 3 million Gil, while a large one is about 42.5 million.

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