Progressing Post 50

[Hasrat]

The i130 gear is better than anything else you'll likely come across or be able to equip until level 54ish, though, making all that pre/early HW stuff nice and smooth. Just kinda depends on how fast/soon you want to jump through MSQ vs trying out all the other 50 content.

[Vineas]

Not sure why you would need to get Ironworks armor anymore. You get iLvl 90 gear for doing your class quests at 50 which is high enough to get you into all pre-HW content. And once you hit HW you can just visit a vendor if you haven't gotten any drops of higher level stuff.

I think getting the ironworks gears will help a lot once you enter the HW areas, at least you can keep it until reaching the Idyllshire where you can swap to ilvl 200.. And since getting poetics now is very easy (assuming routine daily roulette), one will find his/her poetics count max in no time, so I think it's wise to spend them there.. Unless they hit lvl 60 before the HW area (which very unlikely) then Ironworks can be skipped and rely on the Antiquated gear set, and get the weapon once centurio seals is unlocked..

Beside, I still reckon Ironworks as one of the best outfit for glamor at least before SB area

[savageink]

I think getting the ironworks gears will help a lot once you enter the HW areas, at least you can keep it until reaching the Idyllshire where you can swap to ilvl 200.. And since getting poetics now is very easy (assuming routine daily roulette), one will find his/her poetics count max in no time, so I think it's wise to spend them there.. Unless they hit lvl 60 before the HW area (which very unlikely) then Ironworks can be skipped and rely on the Antiquated gear set, and get the weapon once centurio seals is unlocked..

Beside, I still reckon Ironworks as one of the best outfit for glamor at least before SB area

sure but if you don't have the poetics or are just rushing through the msq Ironworks gear is iLvl 120. You can buy iLvl 115 gear immediately upon entering the HW city with gil if you need it. Not sure i'd bother with all the fuss since you wouldn't be wearing it long while levelling. you can start buying iLvl 125 gear once you get to Tailfeather. 133 in Moghome.

[Vineas]

sure but if you don't have the poetics or are just rushing through the msq Ironworks gear is iLvl 120. You can buy iLvl 115 gear immediately upon entering the HW city with gil if you need it. Not sure i'd bother with all the fuss since you wouldn't be wearing it long while levelling.

I agree, not having poetics will be different story. Assuming players run roulette daily they will bank poetics during the pre HW quests and HW MSQ. It will be a waste to keep them max out while you keep doing daily roulette. So, why not spend the free currency??

Based on personal experience I wear Ironworks until I reach lvl 60 and change to lv 60 class gear (cus I level faster than usual). But a small test confirmed Ironworks works until reach Idyllshire for the ilvl220 Shire gears (which can last until lv 70).

Of course this is the matter of personal preference, so no right or wrong

[EveK]

The Shire gear is 260 and upgrades to 270. =)

[ChaoticCrimson]

I'm about 70-ish quests into the 4.0 MSQ and I've only gotten enough better gear to replace half my Shire set, if that gives any indication on how solid an investment that is. Also, if you happen to have any Silver Chocobo Feathers saved up, I found that that the Calamity Salvager will give you body/leg sets of the Ironworks and Shire Gear for five feathers. Helped me out a lot!

[CryBloodwing]

Not sure why you would need to get Ironworks armor anymore. You get iLvl 90 gear for doing your class quests at 50 which is high enough to get you into all pre-HW content. And once you hit HW you can just visit a vendor if you haven't gotten any drops of higher level stuff.

You augment it and it is way better than the class ones. Lasts for much longer. Also, they look cool for glamour.

[Erigby]

Unsure what you are looking to do in game but I wanted all quests done and all content unlocked. Unlocking content seemed it took the same amount of time as doing all the quests. It was long and difficult and I hated it but I did it.

Now I’m going to try tanking and would like to learn each boss each dungeon. Spent all my time as dps but felt I missed half the game in dungeons cause I just stood there.

Getting to max and endgame and super gear is great but think you’ll be a better player if you suffer the questing.