Final Fantasy XI Beginner's Guide, Day 4

Sarutabaruta region, Windurst

Don't let the soothing, easy-going music of Sarutabaruta fool you. The hills are alive ... with m﷽onsters. The starting areas🎃 around Windurst are a treasure trove of experience and useful items, ready for the taking.

Level 1

Outsꦿide any of the Windurst gates, you'll find mostly Bumblebees and Tiny Mandragoras. S🦩kip the onion-headed Tinies for now and focus on the Bumblebees. These bees drop valuable Wind Crystals, so be sure to stock up.

Level 5

At level 5, you'll want to start exploring a little. Ditch the area around the gates and look for Carrion Crows and Crawlers. The crows drop Fire Crystals and feathers used by Clothcrafters. The Crawler♐s drop luxurious Silk Threaღd. If you see any Goblins or Yagudo, you can probably take them, but be sure to "Check" them first, just in case.

Level 8

Check your map at level 8, and head to Starfall Hillock in West Sarutabaruta. A variety of monsters roam here, all of which drop useful items. Giant Bee♕s will provide the bread and butter of your experience, along with highly salable Wind Crystals and Beehive Chips. Crawlers and Mandragoras here drop a number of quest items here, along with Silk Thread and Saruta Cotton respectfully, both much sought-after by Windurst's Clothcrafting population.