Not sure why so many people stuck on "Artifact is for job identity". Each job has its own weapon they use. Out of all the duties I have done and all the people I have seen all over the areas, I have seen maybe a handful of players wearing artifact of any kind.
Unlocking it would open up more options to mix and match parts of sets and that is never a bad thing for anyone. Sad how little minded people are "If I don't like it or want it no one should have the options." Everything, but weapons since each job has a different one should be fully unlocked. If you want to wear something why not.
