Judging by the Database (i hope this is fully correct) the highest 1 handed weapon
is iLvl 75 and Shield is the crafted 70 one.

First of all, if im not totally retarted now, where did the iLvl 90 shield go from coil? seems like it disappeared. iLvl 70 is ridicoulus compared to the BLM's that get a iLvl 95 1 handed weapon AND a iLvl 90 shield.
Before the patch i had high hopes some new stuff will be added so i dont have to run around with garuda weapon/WP Shield forever but i guess ill just be screwed untill (maybe never) the next big Patch comes with new equipment.

Why do we get the choice to use 2 different categories of weapons if we are forced to one on them in endgame anyway? Not even the pvp gear offers a shield

I have played healer in so many games now, in every i used a 1 handed weapon and shield and that wont change with this game. Guess its time to farm my Primal iLvl 75 weapon and craft the crappy shield then...

Very dissapointing