Additionally, the point of the anima is to have a high tier weapon that you build upon, that grows in strength- so everyone complaining that it's outdated on creation are failing to see what relics have always been not only in XIV but XI as well. If you refuse to save Gil or invest the time to farm the items- then get to work on A4S or wait for future raid content which was already confirmed to be much easier. Their intentions have been stated clearly from the get go.