This is why I hate idealized builds. The community deems a certain set of gear and weapons is best suited for whatever activity and everybody strives for the same exact character. I personally prefer the choices because there is enjoyment in creating character builds that are unique and can solve a problem differently than what is established. So I am open to additional content at the same or higher drop rate.

If you can't seem to get an ifrit weapon, you'd have the choice of getting something else that has a higher drop rate. That's how I understand it at least.