Minimum iLvl - Leveling Dungeons

[Reinha]

One problem with ARR leveling gear is that the "Recommended Gear" button chooses DoW gear with higher offensive stats over lower level tank gear which would have more physical and magical defense. That's a pretty big newbie trap.

[Luin]

One problem with ARR leveling gear is that the "Recommended Gear" button chooses DoW gear with higher offensive stats over lower level tank gear which would have more physical and magical defense. That's a pretty big newbie trap.

It'll also pick caster gear. I think it looks only at ilvl.

[Zojha]

It'll also pick caster gear. I think it looks only at ilvl.

It doesn't look "only" at iLvL: If you're a tank and wear the old i270 STR rings, it'll put i230 VIT rings as recommended.

So there has to be more to it. But I don't think armor is a factor.

That said... yeah. Min iLvL is kinda necessary. It doesn't happen often that someone comes unprepared, but it's a pain if it does.

[MistakeNot]

It'll also pick caster gear. I think it looks only at ilvl.

No, I think the "Recommended Gear" algorithm mainly looks at the primary stat for the class/job in question. Only if that is equal between gear pieces does it go on and consider other stats.
For tanks the primary stat is Vitality, so you will usually get recommended whatever gear item provides the most Vitality among those you can equip.