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Gearing in Final Fantasy XIV isn’t a single step — it’s a sequence, and the right starting point depends entirely on where you are in endgame progression. A fresh level 100 character needs enough item level to survive Extreme Trials and queue into Alliance Raids without dragging the party. A player pushing Savage needs a full set optimized for their job’s stat priorities, not just raw item level. And a player preparing for Ultimate needs BiS — every slot maxed, every meld correct, no compromises. Each tier of gear serves a specific function in that sequence, and skipping steps usually means hitting a wall in content you’re not statted for.
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Gear Set |
Item Level |
Best For |
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Crafted Pentamelded Set |
770 ilvl |
Fastest path to Extreme Trial and Alliance Raid entry requirements |
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Gear Set |
765 ilvl |
Mid-content readiness, solid stats for players stepping into endgame |
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Savage Set |
790 ilvl |
Full Savage tier clear with all loot collected per slot |
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BiS Set |
790 ilvl |
Maximum performance — Savage gear fully upgraded with tomestones, correct melds per job |
The difference between the 770 Pentamelded Set and the 790 BiS isn’t just item level — it’s optimization depth. Pentamelding a crafted set gets you into content fast with strong baseline stats, but the BiS set combines Savage drops with capped tomestone upgrades and job-specific meld priorities that squeeze every point of damage, healing, or mitigation your job is capable of. For Savage progression and Ultimate preparation, BiS is the only setup where you’re not leaving performance on the table. Buy FFXIV Gear Boost and skip the farming queue entirely — pick the set your content tier actually requires and Epiccarry delivers it clean.
Yes, you can. Most of the meta sets are always in stock on Market Board, making build-optimizing as easy as ever. Be prepared, however, that some particularly popular gear pieces (looking at you, Radiant Set), will cost you quite a fortune.
Yes. After that you won’t be able to trade these particular pieces on Market Board or with other players, so be vigilant as to what you equip.
Of course, there is! What you want to focus on is different stats. PvP gear has unique stats tailored for PvP, such as Morale and PvP-specific materia. However, starting with the Stormblood expansion, PvP gear has been simplified and now often serves as level 1 glamour sets with no stats. Meanwhile, PvE gear focuses on stats that are beneficial for PvE encounters, such as Critical Hit Rate, Direct Hit Rate, and Tenacity.