BLM 2.4 Crafted gear

My main is tank for my current raid group, but I have black mage as my secondary character. What are some of the good crafted pieces that black mages can buy knowing that they are not getting any coil gear till later? I'm assuming the body and pants are for sure. Is there an ideal materia set up?

Thanks for any input or links. Much appreciated!

they are all good except for the body

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Originally Posted by Uninstall

they are all good except for the body

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Just wondering, what is the exact reasoning for the body being the lone not viable piece?

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Originally Posted by Kellogs4toniee

Just wondering, what is the exact reasoning for the body being the lone not viable piece?

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stat caps are too high for melds to be worthwhile.

Body is only bad compared to the 120/130 pieces. If you're not getting the FCoB drop any time soon, and spending poetics elsewhere, then it's a decent piece to have.

The i110 crafted belt is BiS. You'll need to meld two Acc IVs, two SSPD IVs and one Det III on it.

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Originally Posted by StouterTaru

Body is only bad compared to the 120/130 pieces. If you're not getting the FCoB drop any time soon, and spending poetics elsewhere, then it's a decent piece to have.

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This.

Also the i110 crafted belt and headpiece are BiS