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[savageink]

I think getting the ironworks gears will help a lot once you enter the HW areas, at least you can keep it until reaching the Idyllshire where you can swap to ilvl 200.. And since getting poetics now is very easy (assuming routine daily roulette), one will find his/her poetics count max in no time, so I think it's wise to spend them there.. Unless they hit lvl 60 before the HW area (which very unlikely) then Ironworks can be skipped and rely on the Antiquated gear set, and get the weapon once centurio seals is unlocked..

Beside, I still reckon Ironworks as one of the best outfit for glamor at least before SB area

sure but if you don't have the poetics or are just rushing through the msq Ironworks gear is iLvl 120. You can buy iLvl 115 gear immediately upon entering the HW city with gil if you need it. Not sure i'd bother with all the fuss since you wouldn't be wearing it long while levelling. you can start buying iLvl 125 gear once you get to Tailfeather. 133 in Moghome.

[Vineas]

sure but if you don't have the poetics or are just rushing through the msq Ironworks gear is iLvl 120. You can buy iLvl 115 gear immediately upon entering the HW city with gil if you need it. Not sure i'd bother with all the fuss since you wouldn't be wearing it long while levelling.

I agree, not having poetics will be different story. Assuming players run roulette daily they will bank poetics during the pre HW quests and HW MSQ. It will be a waste to keep them max out while you keep doing daily roulette. So, why not spend the free currency??

Based on personal experience I wear Ironworks until I reach lvl 60 and change to lv 60 class gear (cus I level faster than usual). But a small test confirmed Ironworks works until reach Idyllshire for the ilvl220 Shire gears (which can last until lv 70).

Of course this is the matter of personal preference, so no right or wrong