Quote Originally Posted by ReplicaX View Post
Don't forget about the iLVL 70 crafted weapons. They have 2 materia slots and most of them beat the Primal Weapons. Its another nice weapon option just under Relics.
Upon hitting 50 I immediately purchased my required crafted weapon, the Madman's Whispering Rod, and it is only item level 55. Perhaps it goes up in ilvl as you progress towards completing it.