Who is gonna raid now with the iLvl 110 gear handed to people??

[Themis]

Weapons. Weapons everywhere.

Also, you'll be missing out on some major storyline. Sure, you can watch it from someone else's perspective, but what fun is that?

Plus, the battles are lots of fun. They're really a good test of playability with your job. Fun stuffs.

You used the "f" word. You're not allowed to use that when talking about this game. You have to avoid any challenge at all, and go for the easiest route like everyone else.

Serious note, though, there is a problem with the easiest path to the best gear really is the easiest path. SE should have left Sands out of the Hunts, at least until 2.4. Oils aren't too bad, because it's only for the accessories and they aren't as much of a boost as the main slots are. It's far too early to start raising the "average" item level.