So Animus implies no challenge? Okay...

I see you have the Stardust on that job yet (Can't tell for your the rest of your jobs)... sooooo...

-Allagan <your weapon> ilvl 95 (Twintania farming) + Ancient Buckler/Onion Shield <If needed> (x3 Ex primal battles).
-Tidal Wave <your weapon> ilvl 100 (The same ilvl than Animus). Requires to beat Leviathan Ex then farm it for mirrors. It'll take less than Atmas and you'll be rewarded with tomes during the process.
-Weathered <your weapon> Soldiery tomes x 1300 (2 weeks and the first day of the 3rd week) + Unidentified Allagan Tomestone (Turn 7 drop: Challenge).
-High Allagan <your weapon> You need to beat T9 = Challenge.

SE doesn't listen to us...?

Quote Originally Posted by Atkinsj7 View Post

Letter from the Producer, LVI

"I know some of our players have been looking forward to the continuation of the Zodiac Weapons quests that I mentioned in the recent letter LIVE, but the release of these new quests has been postponed. Our reasoning for this decision is, in brief:
Many players still have yet to obtain an Animus weapon.
We would like to incorporate feedback regarding the difficulty of the Zodiac Weapon quests.
We are working to increase the number of locations where materials for the next upgrade can be obtained.
I apologize for the delay, but those of you looking to obtain the power of "Novus" will be able to do so in patch 2.28, scheduled to release in May."
There're some of your answers. If they don't "fix" the drop rate of the Atma fragments, that's their decision because they're not handing out the Animus so easily (not to mention the cost of every book). If you claim to be hardcore (Or not casual), you might be focused on different and challeging alternatives for your jobs to get your progression. If you're trying to gear multiple jobs, trying to get the Animus is not a good idea at all...

New Gear
Zodiac weapon story is going to start in 2.2 and will continue in all future patches, including minor patches like 2.25 and major patches in 2.3
Zodiac weapons are not easy to do
This weapon will take time to do but there are no restrictions
You can combine Zodiac with other items
You'll eventually be able to customize your Zodiac weapon
It's a totally optional content. Yes, they listented to the complaints. Yes, there're alternatives.