Quote Originally Posted by Greatguardian View Post
Red Mage has some of the best overall gear access in the game, it's actually one of the job's strengths. It can be geared to do just about anything, that's why it's on things like Atheling Mantle and Calmecac's. However, I strongly disagree with the notion that gear should be a prerequisite to do things at an acceptable level. That's what it comes down to, isn't it? Empyreans are just another piece of gear. WoE Weapons were specifically designed so that casual players can use the same Empyrean WS as everyone else. WoE weapons are not "High end", "Difficult", or "Limited" gear.

If a Red Mage wants to cast, he better have some staves finished. If a Red Mage wants to melee, he better have a WoE sword. If anything, it's easier to finish than a single Magian Staff =/.
Empyreans are absolutely not "just another piece of gear" if it grants the most powerful sword WS in the game.

Like I said above, I'm working on getting CDC now.