NOTE: I am not implying there's anything wrong with black belt as it stands now. To my knowledge, it's still the best item a MNK can wear in that slot. This is just a thought thread. I am also not meaning to "attack" those without one, because I know it is one of the more irritating items to acquire. I apologize if you feel I am.
So with the upcoming increase to 95, followed by the last increase to 99, let's discuss an item that's been a MNK's best friend since Rise of the Zilart: The Black Belt.
With gear scaling in methods that we would've never imagined back at 75 cap, the trusty black belt has stayed at our side. Where we've replaced every other slot, the black belt remains steadfast in the waist slot.
One could almost consider it a special type of equipment, similar to the relic, mythic, or empyrean weapons.
My fear is that an item that is as difficult to acquire as it is will become outdated within the next two level cap raises. I know there are other items out there that will make people tell me to shut my mouth, but like I said, I consider it to be a form of relic weapons or the like.
So what will happen between now and 95 and 99? Will black belt still reign supreme? Will it be left to gather dust in our mog houses?
Why not a magian trial to upgrade it?
I'm not 100% familiar with martial arts belt levels, but black belt is the highest, to my knowledge and please correct me if I'm wrong. To keep with the MNK's consistency, I think that upgrading the black belt would be better than getting a different belt.
I know I don't always come up with the best ideas, and this one's kinda lacking in details. I just think that black belt should be upgradeable, like the abjuration armor is, except without Synergy because quit trying to shoehorn Synergy into the game please.