I agree with Neo and Galactimus.
Yes to having higher item level gear for things that take more effort.
No to having limited customization as a result.

The Extreme Primals were a good 90 alternatives. We know Levi drops a weapon but King Moogle could drop some other higher level pieces.
Honestly, that's still pretty limited though. I don't mind having differents routes for gear once they take roughly equivalent time and effort.
Neo has some good options like customizing the coil set.

I'm wondering if it's really too hard to have more than one armor piece in coil that fits a job. For example, having more than one casting chest drop or a Melee chest that fits both drg and monk along with their personal set.
That's obviously more for the future though, since this patch is already decided.