I personally am not pushing FCoB atm, still working on finalizing SCoB. My purchase order so far has been, Shield > Head > Feet > Hands as those were the biggest jump in terms of ilvl and VIT/STR increases. My Lirica and Noct breeches still serve me well, when I have the tomes saved I will be replacing my lorica with the Ironworks chest, retainer will be happy lol.

As a PLD that defended the Noct Hoplon, don't discount parry. It has it's place with PLD.