Warrior: Equipment Guide v2.0

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I was asked by a few members on Allakhazam to repost this guide here. I figured why not :) If you have any changes you'd like to make, I'd appreciate if you could either contact me about the changes or at the very least, make it clear what is edited. I'd like to keep this as in synch with the original guide as possible.
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This guide is a continuation and rewrite of Orreo's Equipment Guide (link), which itself was based on yet another guide (link in Orreo's guide). So I do not take initial credit of this and give most props to those before me.
I see this truly as a Guide, not as "you must have this or else". Take the time to research these options and find what is best for your playstyle and budget. If you follow this guide blindly, you're missing out on the skills that will truly make you a great player.
As before in other guides I have written, I appreciate any feedback that is given and truly feel that a well-written guide shows the contributions of the entire Forum, not just one person. So please contribute as you see fit and I will work contributions into the guide as both the forums and I see fit :)
I attempted to keep most pieces NQ except for those cases where the +1 is a good bit better. The pieces I've mentioned with the +1 being of more importance, it really would be a good idea to stop a bit and farm. While it may be hard to see the difference by eyeballing the stats, many WAR's have done extensive tests on the effectiveness of these. Some pieces that last a long time such as the Spike Necklace, Beetle Earrings +1, Barbarian's Belt, Darksteel Axe +1 really are worth the time to save the extra gil for them.
Finally, this guide is written from the popular opinion that WAR is a Damage Dealer primarily. This is NOT meant to indicate that I don't feel WAR's can tank, or anything regarding this debate. I just wanted a common ground and will point out gear that is aimed for tanking. The order of the equipment covered is based on your equipment screen...top down...left to right.
Without further ado...
Guide Key
Standard All-Purpose Gear - Typical DD Pieces with offense in mind
Tank Gear - More Defensive Minded gear
Haste Gear - Usually aimed at end-game where you can stack it.
WS Gear - Pieces who's primary use is for WS macros
^^Gear^^ - Rare/Ex gear that cannot be purchased
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Notes on certain Armor "Sets"
16 - Bone +1 - This set contains an Evasion Boost, which considering it's the best defense at the lvl as well, is a nice bonus. However you do fight a lot of gobs in the dunes, and the Fire Resistence down on this will make gob bombs a bit more likely to hit for full damage. Tradeoff that you might want to consider.
29 - Eisen/Kamph - This is a truly awesome set of gear that can last you at least 11 levels with little issue, and some past that. While it might be expensive, the Kamph is a very good HQ set to push towards, especially in slots like Feet where there just isn't much else 'til your AF.
40 - Accuracy Rings - Snipers vs. Woodsman - Either gives you great Acc, so a lot is dependent on the price, downsides and other jobs you have. The Snipers downsides are the -Defense and the hefty -Dark that will make you more succeptable to sleep. Woodsman is -Evasion.
40/50 Iron Musketeer's - This'll make you look like a PLD, and is designed with tanking in mind. However there are typically better DD pieces around, so this is something to look at if you are going to keep a tanking set around.
73 - ^^Hecatomb^^ - This set is mainly used for WS macros, and shy of super pricy or cursed gear in some slots, there isn't much better.
73 - ^^Adaman DD^^ - This cursed set is what WAR's live for. If you are an aspiring WAR, this is the gear of dreams :)
==Weapons==
===Weapons - Axe===
01 - Bronze Axe
08 - Brass Axe
11 - Light Axe
15 - Bastokan Axe
20 - Battleaxe
26 - Tigerhunter
32 - Warrior's Axe
40 - ^^Razor Axe^^ - WAR AF1 - Makes a decent off-hand Axe if you're on a budget and Mainhand a CC
40 - Combat Caster's Axe - 2 is usually preferred, however mainhanding one with AF1 works well also
43 - Combat Caster's Axe +1/Combat Caster's Axe +2 - Slight upgrade over the NQ, but a good investment 'til 48
48 - Viking Axe - Have 2 ready if possible when you ding. +10 each Axe is /drool
56 - Darksteel Axe +1 - Get at least one +1 if you can. Best Axe 'til 63, option 'til 70 easily. Keep 1 Viking for Acc if needed
60 - ^^Tungi^^ - Dropped from a force spawn in Quicksand Caves. Great offhand w/ DS+1
63 - ^^Fransisca^^ - Dropped off Aquarius in The Boyahda Tree. This replaces your DS+1 mainhand
68 - ^^Acha d'Armas^^ - Dropped off Bloodthirster Madkix in Kuftal Tunnel. Another mainhand upgrade
68 - Nadziak +1 - The higher delay makes anything shy of the +1 less effective for DoT than your DS+1 or any of the Rare/Ex. Tungi/Acha still better
70 - Juggernaut - Insane Axe with an insane price and extremely tough drop.
70 - Kriegsbeil
70 - Rune Axe - More reasonably priced than the other 70 options, good damage for the lower delay
71 - Tabarzin
71 - Reserve Captain's Pick - Simply a great and relatively cheap off-hand axe if you're from Sandy
72 - Woodville's Axe
73 - Maneater
===Weapons - GreatAxe===
05 - Butterfly Axe
08 - Inferno Axe
12 - Great Axe
16 - Moth Axe
20 - Neckchopper - Great investment. Acc +5 this early on a weapon is quite nice
25 - Plantbane - Optional if you have the Neckchopper
30 - Centurion's Axe
31 - Voulge
34 - Heavy Axe
37 - Horror Voulge - Nice Damage, Nice Delay, Attk +8, very nice G.Axe
39 - Huge Moth Axe
42 - Raifu - Cheap enough where the added damage makes it more worth it than the Kheten 2 levels later
46 - ^^Eisentaenzer^^ - Dropped from Goblinsavior Heronox in Gustav Tunnel
49 - Gigant Axe
50 - Leucos Voulge
54 - Executioner
56 - ^^Schwarz Axt^^ - Dropped from Peg Powler in Labyrinth of Onzozo
59 - Heavy Darksteel Axe
62 - Demon's Axe
64 - Colossal Axe
67 - ^^Pendragon Axe^^ - Dropped from Triarius X-XV in Quicksand Caves
69 - Berserker's Axe
71 - Bhuj
71 - Gawain's Axe - Additional Effect: Paralysis and a reasonable pricetag make this a very appealing option. Good damage too
72 - Martial Bhuj
74 - ^^Byakko's Axe^^ - Dropped off Byakko in Ru'Aun Gardens
===Weapons - Sword===
50 - T.M. Espadon - Very nice attack boost. The +1/+2 at 52 only make this a more attractive option as well
60 - Bastard Sword - Offers better DoT based on DMG/Delay than your Axe options, but lower skill means lower Acc/Attk. You choose
65 - ^^Ifrit's Blade^^ - Damage isn't as good as the TM, but STR boost and it's free! Added effect will boost damage when it fires
66 - Espadon - Nice Damage/Delay and an Attack boost as well
70 - Company Sword - +2 Damage for each party member I believe. Awesome in a full party
70 - ^^Joyeuse^^ - Kinda falls under the "you should know why you want this if you're able to get it" category
70 - ^^Ridill^^ - um.../drool
===Weapons - Ranged/Ammo===
15 - Bastokan Crossbow/Republic Crossbow - If you're gonna have a crossbow for pulling, might as well have some HP too
25 - Power Crossbow - If you feel you need to upgrade. AGI+1 is very minor for WAR
33 - Long Boomerang - Boomerangs are great for pulling, and AGI +2 doesn't hurt.
43 - Combat Caster's Boomerang +1/Combat Caster's Boomerang +2 - Best piece so far. When not in Aht Urhgan or Conquest areas you control, Acc is very nice
55 - Lightning Bow - Good when your CC Boomerang's effects aren't working
58 - Tiphia Sting - Remove /ra macro immediately
60 - Light Boomerang - Very pricy pulling replacement for the Lightning Bow. Carry wooden arrows instead if you have to pull
60 - ^^Bibiki Seashell^^ - VIT +4 boost for tanking
63 - Bomb Core - End game ammo piece...get it asap
70 - Rosenbogen - VIT +3 boost for tanking
70 - Fire Bomblet - Aht Urhgan addition. Acc +6 and Att +6. Nice option from the Bomb Core
===Weapons - Shield===
19 - Lantern Shield - Attack +5
40 - Balance Buckler - Accuracy instead of Attack
40 - Strike Shield - Upgrade to the Lantern if you want Attack
40 - Light Buckler - Good for skilling up your shield
45 - Viking Shield - Another Attack Upgrade shield
52 - Master Shield - Upgrade if you're looking to Skill up
55 - Spartan Hoplon - Enchantment: Phalanx is great if you go after Maat with a 1 handed Axe
59 - Darksteel Buckler - Defense boost with a bit of Attack. Spiked HQ has 2 more attack
72 - Tatami Shield - Larger Size Shield...Enhances Killer Effects is a nice boost soloing or however you like to use it :)
73 - Koenig Shield - Best End-Game Enmity tanking shield around
==Armor==
===Head Armor===
01 - um..does it really matter? Any ol' thing you want to wear. If you must...Bronze Cap
07 - Leather Bandana
10 - Royal Footman's Bandana
15 - Bastokan Cap/Republic Cap - Optional if you want the upgrade. 1 level later is a suitable replacement
15 - San d'Orian Bandana/Kingdom Bandana - Optional if you want the upgrade. 1 level later is a suitable replacement
16 - Bone Mask
17 - Lizard Helm - Optional with Bone depending on price and whichever you like the looks of
21 - Beetle Mask
24 - Emperor Hairpin/^^Empress Hairpin^^ - Entering the Jungles, the lack of defense will be noticible more than the evasion. Questionable use for WAR
24 - Iron Mask
29 - Eisenschaller/Kampfschaller - The Kampf is a bit pricier, but you can cruise to 40+ with this easily. Good piece to strive for HQ.
30 - Centurion's Visor/Royal Squire's Helm - only pro these have over the Eisen is DEX boost instead of AGI. Better for DD, worse for tanking.
34 - Bastokan Visor/Republic Visor - Defensive upgrade over the Centurion's. Same DEF as Eisen
40 - Iron Musketeer's Armet - Defensive upgrade. Significant enough that may be worth it more than the DEX +1
41 - ^^Voyager Sallet^^ - Dropped from Carmine Dobsonfly in Riverne - Site A01 - Best headpiece 'til 70.
43 - Walkure Mask/Valkyrie's Mask - Try to get one of these if you can. Great DD piece that'll last a long time
50 - Shock Mask - If you can't get Walk/Valk, try for this
56 - ^^Fighter's Mask^^ - AF piece, Enmity is good for tanking, as is the Defense and HP
59 - Sipahi Turban - WS Piece. The STR is nice for Rampage. I wouldn't replace Walk/Valk full time though, so optional.
60 - ^^Patroclus's Helm^^ - Drops off an NM Dragon (Biast) in Xarcabard. Nice mix of stats. Not sure if this is full-time over Walk/Valk or not
68 - Celata - This would be a good affordable option over what you're using currently. Acc/Att mix is very nice.
70 - ^^Optical Hat^^ - Bust your butt to get this. Acc +10 for your head slot is /drool
72 - Panther Mask - Haste +2% (+3% HQ). Price has dropped a lot with the Walahra Turban out too.
73 - ^^Hecatomb Cap^^ - This is just an awesome WS piece
74 - Unicorn Cap - Offers Acc and Latent Effect: STR +4 (activated at a HP%, not sure the %)
75 - ^^Genbu's Kabuto^^ - This is a WS piece for Steel Cyclone as well as a great Tanking piece.
75 - ^^Walahra Turban^^ - Obtained through 1k Imperial Bronze Pieces (or 20k IS points). Trade to Gajaad outside Hall of Binding.
===Neck Armor===
07 - ^^Wing Pendant^^ - Not much, but what else are you gonna put here?
11 - Scale Gorget
14 - ^^Van Pendant^^ - Defense alone, there isn't a NQ piece better 'til 35. Great option for tanking
15 - Bird Whistle - purely for the HP, don't worry about it unless you have it
21 - Spike Necklace - Ignore the Fang and get the Spike if at all possible. Not too expensive and will last you a long time. 
24 - Tiger Stole - Alternative offering Attack instead of STR/DEX. This for TP and macro in the Spike for a WS is ideal
33 - Peacock Charm/^^Peacock Amulet^^ - just fyi...I hate you if you have one of these. /drool gear that will NEVER get out of style
35 - Medieval Collar - Little Defense, little VIT in case you end up tanking
55 - Royal Guard's Collar - Replacement for TP gain and useful for Rampage if you need the Acc. Spike is still useful for WS's.
60 - Chivalrous Chain - Aht Urhgan Assault reward...basically RG Collar and Spike rolled up into one. Nice piece
72 - ^^Soil Gorget^^ - WS Piece for Rampage and Vorpal Blade
72 - ^^Breeze Gorget^^ - WS Piece for Savage Blade, Ground Strike and Steel Cyclone
72 - ^^Aqua Gorget^^ - WS Piece for Ground Strike, Steel Cyclone, Full Break, Raging Rush, and Decimation
72 - ^^Flame Gorget^^ - WS Piece for Mistral Axe
===Ear Armor===
01 - Cassie Earring - Only for those that have oodles of extra gil
11 - Shell Earring - Purely to put SOMETHING in this slot. You can justify it by saying the Fire +2 helps with gob bombs
16 - Bone Earrings - Only going to last you 5 levels. At least get the NQ
21 - Beetle Earring +1s - Try to get the +1's. The next good upgrade is at lvl 55
30 - Wrestler's Earring - Activated with a MNK subjob. Disregard if not /MNK
30 - Wyvern Earring - Activated with /DRG sub, which actually is a nice DD sub with a GreatAxe. 5% haste is sexy
35 - Drone Earrings - No real other good tanking earrings.
50 - ^^Storm Loop^^ - Very nice earring if you somehow manage to get it.
55 - Fang Earring/Spike Earrings - First real DD upgrade since 21. Spikes are very much desired over Fang, and cheaper than before
58 - Assault Earring - Great piece if you have the gil or get lucky with the drop
61 - Minuet Earring - First affordable STR piece for ear. Even better with BRD
63 - Coral Earring/Merman's Earring - Merman's are long lived pieces if you get them
67 - Triumph Earring - Best STR earrings, not cheap.
70 - Fowling Earring - Aht Urhgan addition, STR + Acc in one? (Yes, please!)
72 - ^^Suppanomimi^^ - Obtained from Divine Might. Dual Wield reduction ^^
75 - ^^Brutal Earring^^ - Obtained through Ancient Beastcoin purchases. Enhances Double Attack Effect...'nuff said
===Body Armor===
01 - Vagabond's Tunica - Or honestly...anything else you have lying around
07 - Leather Vest
10 - Scale Mail
16 - Bone Harness
17 - Lizard Jerkin
21 - Beetle Harness
24 - Chainmail
29 - Eisenbrust/Kampfbrust
33 - RSE - Eisen still my choice for tanking. Elvaan/Mithra/Taru maybe for DD.
36 - Silver Mail
40 - Royal Squire's Chainmail - Good piece for DD or Tanking. 1 less Def than the Breastplate, but meh. Keep the DEX
45 - Brigandine
45 - Luisant Haubert - Quite simply, a Mini-Hauby. However due to its level, quite a bit more expensive. Save for your Hauby
50 - Iron Musketeer's Cuirass - Nice piece for tanking
55 - Jaridah Peti - Aht Urhgan addition, a more accurate version of a Mini-Hauby...and much cheaper
55 - Royal Knight's Chainmail - Used to be the staple 55 piece. If you need Acc, use the J.Peti. If not, STR/DEX here. I like the Peti better
57 - Scorpion Harness - If you have one and it'll allow you to keep eating meat, use it. If not, may be best to stick with the Peti's Attk
59 - Haubergeon - Get it. End of discussion. You'll never sell it unless it's to get your Hauberk.
60 - Byrnie - Some like the 20 Attk over 10 Acc/10 Att. I think you need a very heavy Accuracy build to make this work better than the Hauby
60 - ^^Fighter's Lorica^^ - Absolutely excellent tanking piece. Do NOT wear this as a DD unless you want to tank
67 - ^^Assault Jerkin^^ - I still choose Hauby by far over this, but if you haven't gotten it yet...it's an option.
69 - Hauberk - Upgrade of the Haubergeon. Not critical stat boosts, but nice upgrade none the less.
73 - ^^Adaman Hauberk^^ - stats of this are just insane. Hauby on steroids
73 - ^^Hecatomb Harness^^ - Unless you have an Adaman Hauberk, this is your #1 WS piece, other than the Godly body piece below.
75 - Kirin's Osode - Simple amazing.
===Hands Armor===
01 - Vagabond's Gloves - again, anything really
07 - Leather Gloves
10 - Legionnaire's Mittens/Royal Footman's Gloves - Same stats...whichever is cheaper/looks better
15 - San d'Orian Gloves - Slightly better than Bastokan Mittens because you get 2 HP more. So pick whichever. Can stay with the lvl 10 stuff too
16 - Bone Mittens - Use the Sandy/Bastok stuff if you got them
17 - Lizard Gloves - Use the Sandy/Bastok stuff if you got them
24 - Chain Mittens - If you want 2 more Defense over 3 Attack. Sandy/Bastok gloves still work well
27 - RSE - Hume and Taru are great here. Elvaan are okay with the DEX boost.
29 - Eisenhentzes/Kampfhentzes - Defensively, about the best you're gonna get for quite some time
30 - Gigas Bracelets - If you want more DD over Eisen
30 - Royal Squire's Mufflers - Good for a bit of Acc. Can use this for TP, Gigas Bracelets for WeaponSkills if you have excess gil/space
40 - Iron Musketeer's Gauntlets - Pure Defense boost, if you can get Kamph, stick with them
40 - Ogygos's Bracelets - Next step up in the Gigas line. Can still use RS for Acc if you want
45 - Luisant Moufles - Just like the body piece...incredibly expensive...but a hell of a piece
50 - Royal Knight's Mufflers - Upgrade for your Acc piece
50 - Enkelados's Bracelets - Another upgrade for the Gigas line. Starting to get more pricy now
50 - Spiked Finger Gauntlets - Maybe the best DD Hands piece for a long time.
54 - ^^Fighter's Mufflers^^ - My opinion, best used for WS or tanking. Stick with RK Mufflers or Spiked Finger for TP.
60 - Pallas's Bracelets - $$$
62 - RSE2 - Tarutaru here is awesome. Mithra offers some good VIT for tanking, but not sure if that'd outdo the Enmity from AF
68 - Thick Mufflers - Finally an upgrade to your RK for Accuracy. 3 Attk is nice too
70 - Alkyoneus's Bracelets - $$$$$$$$$
70 - Tarasque Mitts - Attack boost for you here, good for TP
72 - Dusk Gloves - Reduces movement speed kinda sucks, but a very nice TP piece
72 - ^^Warrior's Mufflers^^ - Attack makes them pretty good for TP, VIT/HP/Enmity make them nice for tanking.
73 - ^^Adaman Mufflers^^ - Nice Acc and Attack
73 - ^^Hecatomb Mittens^^ - Choose between these and Pallas/Alky Bracelets for WS, whichever you like better
===Finger Armor===
01 - Nation's Ring - might as well just wear whatever 'til 14
14 - Courage Rings - STR rings that'll go 'til 36. Balance are DEX based, but I prefer the STR
14 - Mighty Ring - STR +1 but an enchantment that gives Attack +5. Pretty nice out of a ring, just watch your charges
14 - Vision Ring - DEX +1 but an enchantment that gives Accuracy +2. For Dunes/Qufim, any Acc is a big bonus.
14 - Stamina Rings - VIT based
30 - Archer's Ring/^^Shikaree Ring^^ - Nice Acc boost. I wouldn't buy the Archer's anymore. Just get Snipers at 40.
30 - Rajas Ring - If you have this, you likely don't need this guide
34 - Venerer Ring - Quested...get it. Not quite a Snipers, but will serve you well if you can't afford 1 or 2.
35 - ^^Jaeger Ring^^ - Dropped by Carmine Dobsonflies in Riverne - Site A01. Great Acc piece that'll last you a long time
36 - Puissance Rings - Next STR upgrade HQ. Still reasonably affordable HQ prices
40 - Sniper's Rings - Best use of this slot 'til end-game. If you can get them, go for it. If not, try to at least get a Venerer
40 - Woodsman Rings - Same as snipers...but -evasion instead of -defense. Same applies, get 2 in whatever combo you want.
43 - Mermaid's Ring - Gives enmity, that's it. Not sure if it's worth removing a Snipers/Woodsman. Macro in for Voke/Warcry
54 - Sun Ring/Victory Rings - Make sure to have other areas covered before you get the HQ here. You should have STR +3's in some form.
72 - Ruby Ring - NQ STR +4 rings. Reasonable priced
72 - Triumph Ring - STR +5 is as high as you can get. Being that it's 72 and the HQ, it's really pricy
74 - Flame Ring - Same as Triumph, but 3 levels higher. So slightly cheaper, but still pricy.
===Back Armor===
04 - Rabbit Mantle
12 - Traveler's Mantle - Falls under the "maybe if you already have it, but don't go out to buy it"
18 - Dhalmel Mantle
24 - Nomad's Mantle - Same as Traveler's...don't go out and buy one, but is a consideration if you have it
28 - Wolf Mantle - Get the +1 if possible. Much better stats than the NQ and will last 'til your first DD option
30 - Wyvern Mantle - Again, if using /DRG, this is a great DD piece
36 - High Breath Mantle - Can use this for +5 Enmity, but have to keep wearing it. Nice for keeping hate
37 - Cavalier's Mantle - The +1 gives an extra VIT, so shoot for this if you can. Best tanking back piece for a while
47 - Jaguar Mantle - Ahh, here we go. First DD back piece for us. Quested as part of CoP.
55 - Republican Army Mantle - If you don't have a Jaguar, this is an option
55 - Royal Army Mantle - Again, only if you don't have a Jaguar
61 - Amemet Mantle - The NQ is dirt cheap...get it. HQ gives +5 more and can be used end-game, so sooner you get it, the better.
69 - Psilos Mantle - More Attack than Amemet's, and trade the STR for 1 Acc
70 - ^^Boxer's Mantle^^ - Obtained through Ancient Beastcoins...hell of a boost to skills
70 - ^^Charger Mantle^^ - 20 Attack with your back piece...very sweet. Another Ancient Beastcoin purchase
70 - Gigant Mantle - HP +80
71 - Forager's Mantle - Alternative to Amemet's +1. Same attack, one more strength, but you lose 15 levels you can use Amemet's +1 on another job.
75 - Cerberus Mantle - HQ has 2 more STR than Amemet's +1. Enmity + though if you are concerned with hate.
75 - ^^Shadow Mantle^^ - Yeah...beat the Dynamis Lord for this one...piece of cake /rolleyes
===Waist Armor===
07 - Leather Belt
12 - Plate Belt
15 - Warrior's Belt +1 - If you can...get the +1. It'll serve you on many jobs and isn't too expensive.
18 - Brave Belt/Barbarian's Belt - This belt will be your DD belt for a long time, get the HQ Barbarian's if you can.
40 - Tilt Belt - Yeah...lvl 40. Good for an Accuracy Boost
40 - Haste Belt - 20 charges, bit pricy. Might be a great item for BCNM/NM style fights
43 - Swordbelt - The +1 can be used for a long time when you have excess Accuracy. At this lvl, it's a question of if you need Acc or Attk
45 - Vanguard Belt - Another nice option in the 40s if you have sufficient Accuracy
48 - Life Belt - Get this ASAP. You will use this for every melee job above 48.
50 - RSE - These are optional, but the Life Belt really is the staple through these levels for TP gain.
50 - ^^Swift Belt^^ - Need a Fomor Codex for this, but a nice Haste Belt
55 - Speed Belt - Very pricy belt that drops off King Arthro
60 - Potent Belt - Aht Urhgan Assault item, STR +3 and Accuracy +8. Very real upgrade for the Life Belt
70 - ^^Warrior's Stone^^ - Awesome JSE belt from the new Dynamis Areas. Good luck with the drop!
71 - Warwolf Belt - Also good for tanking, but main application is replaceing a Acc/Attk belt for WS's
===Leg Armor===
01 - Vagabond's Hose - Or anything
07 - Leather Trousers
10 - Scale Cuisses
16 - Bone Subligar
17 - Lizard Trousers
20 - Royal Footman's Trousers - VIT +1 and the same Defense as the Beetle at 21
21 - Beetle Subligar
21 - Garrison Hose - Pricy, but at least they offer more than just Defense
24 - Chain Hose
25 - Bastokan Subligar/Republic Subligar - Please be a female non-taru >.> Well, either way...these are the best DD legs 'til 40+. Get Republic if you can.
29 - Eisendiechlings - Only piece of Eisen I classify as tank gear because of the lvl 25 subligars. 
31 - RSE - Only Taru really could be worth it over the 25 subligars. Even that, I'd prefer the 5 attack, but it's an option
36 - Silver Hose - you really could do Eisen 'til 40 easily
40 - Royal Squire's Breeches - You could wear the subligar even now. If you are sick of staring at ass or want more Defense, get these
45 - Luisant Brayettes - Same as other Luisant stuff...great gear at a hefty price
50 - Iron Musketeer's Cuisses - It'll make you look like a PLD, which if tanking, isn't a bad thing.
55 - Royal Knight's Breeches - Probably the strongest piece of leg gear 'til late 60s. Not too pricy either
58 - ^^Fighter's Cuisses^^ - The Acc +3 makes this a reasonable option for DD. The Enmity +2 is a slight drawback full-time though
69 - Thick Breeches - Replacement for RK with Acc +2 and Attk +5
70 - Exorcist Hose - STR +3, Acc +3. Alternative to Barone Cosciales. --Weigraf 19:21, 11 December 2007 (UTC)
70 - Barone Cosciales - Attk +6 and STR +2, if you don't need the Acc +2 (at 70, hopefully 2 won't make/break you), this is a great piece
72 - Dusk Trousers - More than double the attack on the Barone, but without the STR. Good option for TP gain
73 - ^^Adaman Breeches^^ - More Cursed gear that has excellent stats
73 - ^^Hecatomb Subligar^^ - Another great Heca WS piece. Attk +20 and DEX +8
74 - ^^Warrior's Cuisses^^ - More Double Attack goodness. Drops in the Glacier during Dynamis
75 - ^^Byakko's Haidate^^ - These are just /drool
===Foot Armor===
01 - Vagabond's Boots, or anything
07 - Leather Highboots
07 - Leaping Boots/^^Bounding Boots^^ - The DEX is what makes this worthwhile, but by no means is something to go nuts about
10 - Scale Greaves
16 - Bone Leggings
17 - Lizard Ledelsens
18 - ^^Power Sandals^^ - these are great boots 'til Eisen
21 - Beetle Leggings
24 - Greaves
29 - RSE - Mithra and Taru boots are great DD pieces for this slot
29 - Eisenschuhs/Kampfschuhs - Kampf will last you 'til AF. Get them if at all possible. Best boots for 23 levels
34 - Bastokan Greaves/Republic Greaves - For areas within your nation's control, the Acc on these boots make them a great DD option
38 - Mountain Gaiters - Fairly Pricy, however there are a real lack of good DD boots
40 - Iron Musketeer's Sabatons - Defensively, Kamph is more attractive if you got them. Even Eisen may work out better overall
45 - Luisant Sollerets - Nice piece...super hefty price as all Luisant gear
50 - Royal Knight's Sollerets - Standard Upgrade piece
52 - ^^Fighter's Calligae^^ - Finally...something that is a clear cut winner for DD. Put 'em on and get used to them
62 - RSE2 - Hume and Taru have some good options here. I'd stick with AF 'til later though
68 - Thick Sollerets - Upgrade option if you prefer Acc/Attk over the Double Attack boost
72 - Dusk Ledelsens - Got a bit of Attack with the 2% haste too
72 - ^^Amir Boots^^ - Accuracy +6 if you spend the time to do Assaults
73 - ^^Adaman Sollerets^^ - More from the Uber Adaman DD set ^^
73 - ^^Hecatomb Leggings^^ - For most builds, best WS Macro piece for Feet
74 - Unicorn Leggings - Latent Effect: Haste 3% is activated with a certain HP% (unsure what that is)
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This guide was written with a lot of my own opinions, so take that as you will. At the time of it's creation, I am a NIN75 and WAR59, so I have had a decent bit of experience with this gear, but much of the WAR gear near end-game I'm not sure how it stacks up. If you have any opinions on gear or additions to this listing, I'd love to hear it. Please don't take my comments to be the end-all-be-all of gear, it's merely my opinion.
Thanks...and I hope I've done this some justice ^^
--Vaala 16:19, 29 September 2006 (EDT)