In FFXIV, a Paldao Log is a type of crafting material gathered by Botanists. It was introduced as a new Legendary resource in Patch 6.2 after the release of Endwalker.
As indicated by the map above, it can be found in Elpis, The World Unsundered starting at 2:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. It remains available for two in-game “hours” until 4:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eorzea Time.
Besides their time-limited nature, Paldao Logs also have a required Perception stat of 3,600. Meaning any Botanist player must have at least 3,600 Perception to even attempt gathering a Paldao Log. This can be achieved via a mix of gear, Materia, and temporary in-game food buffs.
Paldao Logs will appear inside of a Level 90 “Legendary” node when they spawn — which will alert Botanists to its presence with an onscreen message and a gathering icon on the mini-map.
You can use five Paldao Logs, alongside two pots of Hannish Varnish, to craft Paldao Lumber. This is a vital component in crafting several Level 90 master recipe items (i.e. high-tier Level 90 gear).
There is currently no other way to (reliably) acquire this material in FFXIV. However, players can freely trade it amongst themselves and sell or buy it from the in-game Market Board.
