Animus is ilvl100 which was impressive or at least usable several months ago but now, at a max ilvl135 the value of it is down right laughable and in addition to this materia prices are and will only continue to rise making that particular step even more difficult except for those already firmly planted in the market and backed by a truly impressive time spent in game(which is quite an overlook in the step's design in my opinion). Despite all of this however I am NOT here to ask for "easier" steps but instead simply an optional item available for purchase in the Mog Station that allows us to exchange a relic weapon for another of equivalent level. This doesn't make it easier for me to complete a relic weapon but stops me from having to invest that time and money again if I should ever want to switch jobs for one or more of the numerous reasons often encountered in Eorzea. My suggestion is as follows: