How much item level we need for the new content?

[Ogulbuk]

Did it as 365 DRG, with a 380 crafted weapon for what it’s worth.

Died on my first try but on the second I only saved a jump so I could beat the first sword and jump ASAP to the second. At the third sword I was targeted by AoE and decided to eat them. Had I dodged them I would had failed, better to take some of those AoE to the face than to let that bar fill up.

[Frizze]

Cleared in one shot on BLM with the timer around 65%, making no special effort to save burst capability for their spawn(did the fight blind, so didnt know if he would use that same trick from ala mhigo). Have an ilvl of 381 with a 390 weapon. But comparing across classes doesnt mean much. CaptainLagbeard points out that the boss couldnt do much while up against the survivability of a paladin. By the same token, him and his swords couldnt do much to withstand the firepower of a black mage.

[Baalfrog]

Hmmh.... Lets get clear here, its been months since genesis tokens were introduced, to buy 390 items, which is already super strong for the requirements of the MSQ instances, you don't need to have a super high itemlevel, just awareness and basic understanding of your class should be enough. MSQ solo duties are the most casual type of content so you really don't "need" to run hard content to get them down. And considering how easy it is to get high ilevel gear (do some dungeons every now and then, and you get enough to clear anything the MSQ throws at you) it really really shouldnt be an issue.

On another note, I think the difficulty of the MSQ quests is on point right now, while they are extremely easy compared to other stuff the game has, they should by no means be free. Its supposed to be a game, and not a movie after all, so atleast put some basic effort into it.

[Vahlnir]

I did it with relative ease with a 399 item level. The "add" phase was a pushover. Probably didn't need healed as much using Bloodbath and Merciful Eyes like I did either but I prefer to keep myself topped off if I can. It also takes some of the pressure off. Just need to stay aware of your surroundings at all times and it's easily doable with a much lower item level. At least half the fight is mechanics we've seen before from Zenos specifically.

[Zol_blade]

I tried with Rdm ( ilvl 380), but my dps was slow to kill all spears.
I tried Nin ( ilvl363) but failed to killed on time ( those spears, again)

I tried SAM( ilvl 350), killed everything on time

[Atreyu]

I completed it as an ilvl 369 NIN. It came down to the skin of my teeth with the spears, but I did manage.

[MistakeNot]

I did it as an ilvl 373 PLD. Failed the first try, but with the help of the Echo it went better the second try.


Considering that the last mandatory dungeon (The Ghimlyt Dark) in the MSQ has a required ilvl of 360, I think we can take that as the minimum for this duty as well.
The recommended ilvl for this and the start of Shadowbringers when it arrives is likely about 375+

[RitsukoSonoda]

Tore through it like paper as a ilvl 385 WAR. I could have stood in every AoE during that battle and barely had my HP move.

[Thaldor]

Considering that the last mandatory dungeon (The Ghimlyt Dark) in the MSQ has a required ilvl of 360, I think we can take that as the minimum for this duty as well.

Be interesting to see how long before ilvl 360 gear is available through the hunt vendors to help players get up to speed and finish the MSQ before July.

[Legion88]

Be interesting to see how long before ilvl 360 gear is available through the hunt vendors to help players get up to speed and finish the MSQ before July.

Never, because the allagan stones for the 360 gear is uncapped already.