Statistics
the precious metal orichalcum.
Other Uses
Synthesis Recipes
None
Used in Recipes
Desynthesis Recipes
None
Obtained from Desynthesis
- None
How to Obtain
Auction House Category: Materials > Goldsmithing 
Can be obtained as a random reward from the Gobbie Mystery Box Special Dial and similar sources.
Quest
Dropped By
| Name | Level | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Gancanagh (NM) | 
|
Abyssea - Tahrongi |
| Briareus (NM) |
|
Abyssea - La Theine |
Chocobo Digging
| Zone | Abundance |
|---|---|
| Eastern Altepa Desert ● | Very Rare |
| Rolanberry Fields | Very Rare |
| Meriphataud Mountains ● | Very Rare |
| Bhaflau Thickets | Very Rare |
| ● = Requires Burrow ● = Requires Egg Helm ● = Requires Bore ● = Obtainable only at Night | |
The Chocobo Hot and Cold Game
| Zone | Abundance |
|---|---|
| Meriphataud Mountains |  (0%)
|
Mining
| Zone | Rarity |
|---|---|
| Halvung | Rare |
| Ifrit's Cauldron | Very Rare |
ISNM
| Name | Level Cap | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Tough Nut to Crack | (Level 60, 30 minutes, 6 members) | Navukgo Execution Chamber |
| Making a Mockery | (Level 60, 30 minutes, 6 members) | Jade Sepulcher |
ANNM
| NM Name | Level Cap | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Groot Slang | 75 | Pashhow Marshlands (S) |
| Gummy Guillaume | 75 | Rolanberry Fields (S) |
Chocobo Walk
- Long Walk to Jugner Forest (San d'Oria)
- Long Walk to Meriphataud Mountains (Windurst)
- Long Walk to Pashhow Marshlands (Bastok)
Tenshodo Coffer
| Key | Mission |
|---|---|
| Ebon Key | Ode of Life Bestowing |
| Angel skin key | Smash! A Malevolent Menace |
Historical Background
Orichalcum is a fictional metal mentioned in several ancient writings, most notably the story of Atlantis as recounted in the Critias dialogue, recorded by Plato. According to Critias, orichalcum was considered second only to gold in value, and was found and mined in many parts of Atlantis in ancient times. The largest of three outer walls of the Temple to Poseidon and Cleito on Atlantis was clad entirely with orichalcum. Orichalcum is also mentioned in the Antiquities of the Jews - Book XI by Josephus, who stated that the vessels in the Temple of Solomon were made of orichalcum. Pliny the Elder points out that the metal has lost currency due to the mines being exhausted. Pseudo-Aristotle in De mirabilibus auscultationibus describes orichalcum as a shining metal obtained during the smelting of copper with the addition of "calmia", a kind of earth formerly found on the shores of the Black Sea. In the study and collection of coins orichalcum is the golden-colored bronze alloy used for several ancient Roman coins.