I'm still trying to find the class I'll be using to complete the MSQ, got my other alternatives (RDM, SMN, DNC) at level 60, and I'm trying to take my MCH to 60 so I can continue where I left (Post-Alexander, continuing HW). I have done my MCH quests up to the point you get Auto Ballista, since he's level 52.

Thing is... although I like the aesthetics, I feel I'm doing less damage to open world mobs than what my Summoner and Red Mage were doing at that point in the game. I have to use pretty much my entire kit to take out anything my level at Sea of Clouds.

I am using the full Ironworks armor set, and I got some accesories from marketplace to get my ilvl to 118 (still need a couple Ironwork accesories because I used my tomestones for Shire gear).

This makes me a little confused. I know in raid/dungeons you want to use your whole kit in a rotation, but fighting mobs in the overworld and having to do that?