A couple of Glamour weapon/armor ideas I would really dig...

[Terin]

I had a couple of things that I wanted to suggest, so figured I would just condense them into one thread.

WEAPONS:

- For Machinists, I would like a simple, SHINY "golden gun". Bulky, blocky, maybe a little "retro" looking. I feel like Machinist weapons are typically pretty underwhelming, and having gone with a James Bond sort of aesthetic for my own glamour, a "golden gun" would be awesome. But moreover, something that's super shiny and larger would probably just be a win across the board.

- Another Machinist idea I would dig, is an "Arm-cannon". Now admittedly, I'm a huge Mega Man fan (Mega Man X in particular), but I feel like it's an aesthetic that could lend itself to all kinds of glamour ideas.

- A giant tower-shield for Paladins. Obviously, FFXIV has a radically different aesthetic than something like WoW, but the "Bulwark of Azzinoth" -- just a giant barricade of a shield -- would just bring something a little different to the game, imo.

- For either Ninjas or Paladins, a larger more ornate, jeweled scimitar would be kind of a cool design. I especially like the idea of something a little more of a "pirate/treasure hunter" sort of vibe, although a cool middle-eastern design would also be pretty dope.

- Perhaps a "beam sword" type of weapon for Gunbreaker?

- For Reaper, perhaps a scythe that's actually more of a "staff", with its "blade" only appearance as a subtle visual effect?

- I think it's insane that the Buster Sword hasn't made it into the game yet. It used to appear as a Limit Break (at least back in ARR; I never really use LB's myself, so unsure), so I feel like that gives total leverage to use its design again as a full glamour weapon. I feel like it would make the most sense for either Dark Knight, perhaps Sephiroth's Masamune for Samurai to balance it out?

ARMOR:

- While I definitely prefer FFXIV embracing more of its "Fantasy" roots, I could totally get behind a series of "Mecha" armor sets. Especially for Sage, Machinist, and Gunbreaker, which all lean into technology anyways.

- More savage, primitive-looking leathers and pelts. FFXIV has always had gorgeous armor designs, but I think it's missing armor that looks a little more primal.

- A simple karate gi could be a cool glamour basis, maybe with handwraps and footwraps as well? I could see those lending themselves to all sorts of designs.

- Sort of a "skater" look might be kind of fun. I sort of envision Roxas or Riku from Kingdom Hearts 2.

Just some ideas that have been on my mind!

[Enkidoh]

Much of what you're requesting is already in the game in various forms. Some examples:

A 'James Bond-style Golden Gun' for instance you can just use the Makai Hand Mortar and dye it metallic gold.

Several MCH guns already look like hand cannons (the level 60 MCH AF weapon Ferdinand for instance).

Many lower level swords (level 50 and below) for GLA/PLD are scimitars, albiet in a more basic style. There are these though which are a lot more stylized, although still not 'bejewlled', so a jewelled one could still be a worthwhile addition.

One thing though about your 'tower shield' idea for PLD - unfortunately they have to be mindful of gear clipping through armour (especially when walking or running) and as you have to wear the shield on your back by default, they have to design shields to ensure that doesn't happen, or at least remains within acceptable limits. A big bulky tower shield alas would just clip far too badly through armour. Having said that, I do prefer bigger shields, it's why I still use the Holy Shield for my PLD shield glamour, so having bigger shields is something I do agree with!

As for the Buster Sword, my guess is SE might have kept it in reserve for a potential FFVII crossover event that ended up never happenning (there was rumours such an event was in the works back when FFVII Remake was still in development, and Yoshi's comments in the past about FFVII being his personal favourite FF), but I think it's no show was simple marketing pragmatism - the previous crossover events have all been tie-ins with FF titles that... kind of needed the legup in exposure. FFVII on the other hand... basically prints money for SE on it's name so spending the money on a crossover event for it would be a waste for marketing purposes when the game is already going to sell easily regardless. Like "sending cereleum to Garlemald" and all that.

Alas, a Buster Sword in the game is probably going to remain as the Level 1 and 2 melee DPS Limit Break I'm afraid.

Masamune on the other hand is probably being kept in careful reserve as a future relic weapon for SAM (it's what happened in FFXI), although it almost certainly will not look anything like Sephiroth's version (it's a reoccuring weapon name in the series dating back to FFI after all).

[kinslayer-]

Hey i like this thread so i might contribute as well:

WEAPONS:
MCH: Submachine guns, just give this one (ブリッツフェンダー) or a futuristic looking pistol that doesn't have a long barrel, something like this (＊シュリフトビルデン) the closest we got were the Elemental Handgone from Eureka and the Law's Order Revolver from bozja. Also it sucks that the Contraption from machinist is confined only to AoE attacks with autocrosbow and OGCDs.

MNK: more gaunlets, especially if they look like the Amatsu tekko (FF11 collab)

PLD: +1 for tower shields.

SAM: did we ever get a "heavy looking" katana like Auron one? if not, that could be great.

ARMOR:
I'm surprised we never got the heavy armor sets from NieR, i guess they were similar to the PvP allagan sets, i support the idea of karate gi sets, or at least karate gi pants + tied gi around the waist. +1 on handwraps and footwraps.

[Keumjo]

I like your suggestions Op!

I would also like to add less churchy robes for healers. Give me combat medic stuff, down in the trenches in agile clothing, healing your fallen team members while spells and debris fly about you. Not risking wiping the raid because you tripped over your dress robe or it got trapped under rubble.
Scouting gets so many cool looks, give me that energy on a healer.

[Rikizza]

I have one, fans for dancer SE plssssssssss

[mallleable]

I want a WAR axe that's basically just a STOP sign ripped out of the ground, and used as a weapon. I also want a BRD bow that looks like a Moog synthesizer with lots of knobs, and patch cables, and wood paneling.

[Aco505]

More tridents for DRG, and longer spears!