Well im on the way to do the limit break, but on the way i decided to check the new gear, and well some are very nice...then theres this...

Athos's Chapeau [Head] All Races
DEF:36 STR+8 "Magic Attack Bonus"+4 Enhances "Fast Cast" effect Haste+5% Set: Increases rate of critical hits
LV 98 MNK THF RNG NIN BLU COR PUP DNC

....Seriously? Well atleast i cant be TOO MAD cause they also added this;

Brego Helm [Head] All Races
DEF:32 STR+6 DEX+6 Haste+5% "Subtle Blow"+4
LV 97 WAR MNK RDM THF DRK BST BRD RNG SAM DRG DNC

For melee, that will do fine by me. Still in all a bit frustrating to see though, but i guess some actual armor looking gear is nice.