which weapon?

[Perin]

So I figured I'd bump this up given the current Foundation Event with the GC seals raining down.

I'm Maelstrom and about to be able to buy the Storm Lieutenant's Trident. The rest of my gear is basic stuff (no materia):
Head: Cobalt Elmo (also have Drachen Armet)
Body: Explorer's Tabard (also have Cobalt Haub)
Hands: Felt Bracers (also have Drachen Gauntlets)
Waist: Scarlet Sash
Legs: Explorer's Breeches (also have Felt Trousers)
Feet: Cobalt Sollerets (also have Explorer's Moccassins and Drachen Greaves)
Earrings: Dated Electrum Earrings
Necklace: Electrum Gorget
Bracelets: Raptorskin Wristbands
Rings: Rubellite Ring x2, Electrum Ring, Explorer's Ring

Given the above options to me, what Maelstrom gear pieces should I get to activate the Spear's bonus? I'm also up for general gear suggestions (though I don't have crafts to add materia to gear yet), but I realize that's not the focus of this thread. So which GC gear pieces to get to activate the Spear bonus is what I'm most interested in learning.

Thanks!

The obvious choices are Bracelets, Earrings, Hose, and Tabard. The spear will count as the 5th piece to complete the set. I've also seen people use the Jackboots to complete the set, but that's less than optimal.

As for the rest of your gear, you'll want to upgrade to HQ rings and neck for sure. If your felt bracers are unmelded, you'll want to get 30-50 str on those too. Veteran's Field Belt may be a better option for your waist, but what you have will work if gil is tight. For your head, AF and Paragon's Crown are the best options. You likely won't miss the accuracy on the elmo if you grab the GC gear anyway.

You'll want to aim for 350/310 str/pie (give or take) with the lieutenant's spear. Depending on how it all adds up, you might want to grab a piety ring or two. I know Storm dragoons have a lot easier time capping strength than serpents.