Please reevaluate the balance between crafted and U/U items.

[Cycloptichorn]

Cobalt Haubergeon (Red)
Def 162
Str +6
Att +6
Acc +6

Solid Scale Mail (Unique/Untradable)
Def 163
HP +32
Att +7
Acc +7
Magic Evasion +2
Parry +3

In this case, NQ crafted gear with 0 materia is better than an r50 darkhold item. Never mind the fact that dozens upon dozens of crafters can make this thing for dirt cheap including myself.

150k for best-in-slot gear with the potential to be even better with materia OR organizing a somewhat prepared group to raid darkhold for a chest with low drop rate

Golly gee, I wonder which I should pick...

Uh, before materia, the Solid Scale Mail is clearly superior.