I remember back in the early days, any time I'd do Brayflox, I'd look forward to looting that one chest at the end, because it had one of the few pieces of JSE.. a ring.

The ring was only slightly better than other rings you could get, and was only good for one class, but I saved each one I got so when I leveled another class, I already had it.

We need more JSE, specifically ones that either Alter/Expand/Add abilities.

Such as -

Duration -

Beserker's Helm - Add 5 seconds to Beserk Duration and 3 seconds to Pacfication effect.
Necklace of the Arch Dragon - Adds +5hp to regen ticks (also effects Medica I/II)

Added Effect -

Inferno Greaves - Dragonfire Dive now adds Enfire to attacks for 30 seconds.

Busker's Tricorne - Bard Songs now cost 10% less MP.

Gauntlets of the Flipping Bird - Provoke effect now adds additional enmity on use.

Altered Effect -

Ring of the Pious Immolater - Alters Convert to exchange 20% Hp to produce Shroud of Saints effect.


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Just some examples of the types of unique equipment I'd enjoy seeing. Not saying the ones I mentioned are the best options, but I think they made a clear statement to what I'm aiming for.

One of my favorite things of FFXI was how there was some gear that was near timeless, despite it's stats, if only because the ability was unique. The intent wouldn't be to be an item you'd necessarily use all the time, but that could add some gear based strategy to content.