Quote Originally Posted by Jinko View Post
Blue Loot > White Loot.

Why would you be surprised when a craftable item doesn't match up to rare(ish) item.

P.s. We are getting high level craftables new patch, maybe you will find a weapon there suitable to your needs.
I think the point is that 3 slotting materia is probably more time consuming/expensive than just getting an item from a dungeon or someplace. Well, it depends on the drop, and the materia used, but it's a general rule of thumb all the same.

There's really no incentive or impetus to craft when the amount of investment to craft some of these items far exceeds the payoff. Crafting is basically irrelevant at the moment. Generally speaking.