Crafted accessories are an issue.

[Kiara]

Unless you have full penta-melded hq ilvl150, you're going to need the fending ring and 1-2 more fending acc to meet the HP needed for A3S and A4S.

Thanks Violette. I'll pick up the Fending Ring at least (since you can't hold 2 Alex Rings anyways) and consider a couple more pieces then.