Machinist DPS Gear and Best in Slot - Endwalker 6.55 (2024)

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Patch 6.55 (Anabaseios)The Omega ProtocolDragonsong's RepriseThe Epic of AlexanderThe Weapon's RefrainThe Unending Coil of Bahamut

Portions of these gear sets can only be acquired by completing the current raid tier.A guide for the content can be found in the link below. As of Patch 6.55, the MandervillousRelic Weapon is now better than the Anabaseios Weapon. Melds have changed slightlyto reflect this.

The below gear set is accurate as of Patch 6.5. The set utilizes Abyssos Raid Gear,the Manderville Relic, and dungeon gear from The Lunar Subterrane. While the extra gear isn't required, itwill provide a moderate boost to your party's damage and is highly encouraged until Dawntrail releases andthe item level cap is raised.

With the arrival of Patch 6.3 and the new dungeon, Lapis Manalis, dropping iLevel 605 gear, we arenow able to cap item level on certain pieces to make a stronger build, averaging about 1% higher in DPS compared toprevious sets.

Patch 6.45 has released and given us access to the Majestic Manderville Pistol.This weapon is easily obtained, and best in slot for Dragonsong Ultimate.

Portions of these gear sets can only be acquired by completing the Asphodelos raid tier.A guide for the content can be found links below.

We’ve decided to not include full gear sets for The Epic of Alexander anymore,as your gear choices make very little difference in how much damage you do dueto how gear syncs and removes melds. The item level listed below will outlinewhat item level is required to max out both substats on gear for the fight.All gear above the specified item level will work:

• Item level 595

With that being said, the biggest difference that can be made to your gearset will be equipping a Shadowbringers Relic weapon. Due to the nature ofhow substats are allocated on these weapons, it enables you to utilize moresubstats than what’s intended on a normal weapon. The Relic weapon providesa 1% damage increase for The Epic of Alexander. Stat allocation is as follows:

• 184 Critical Hit / 184 Determination / 99 Direct Hit

Keep in mind, the Relic weapon is NOT mandatory to clear these fights. Itonly provides a buffer for mistakes. It’s up to the player to make the decision if the grindis worth it.

We’ve decided to not include full gear sets for The Weapon's Refrain anymore,as your gear choices make very little difference in how much damage you do dueto how gear syncs and removes melds. The item level listed below will outlinewhat item level is required to max out both substats on gear for the fight.All gear above the specified item level will work:

• Item level 500

With that being said, the biggest difference that can be made to your gearset will be equipping a Shadowbringers Relic weapon. Due to the nature ofhow substats are allocated on these weapons, it enables you to utilize moresubstats than what’s intended on a normal weapon. The Relic weapon providesa 3.5% damage increase for The Weapon's Refrain. Stat allocation is as follows:

• 136 Critical Hit / 136 Determination / 133 Direct Hit / 63 Skill Speed

Keep in mind, the Relic weapon is NOT mandatory to clear these fights. Itonly provides a buffer for mistakes. It’s up to the player to make the decision if the grindis worth it.

We’ve decided to not include full gear sets for The unending Coil of Bahamut anymore,as your gear choices make very little difference in how much damage you do dueto how gear syncs and removes melds. The item level listed below will outlinewhat item level is required to max out both substats on gear for the fight.All gear above the specified item level will work:

• Item level 470

With that being said, the biggest difference that can be made to your gearset will be equipping a Shadowbringers Relic weapon. Due to the nature ofhow substats are allocated on these weapons, it enables you to utilize moresubstats than what’s intended on a normal weapon. The Relic weapon providesa 3.5% damage increase for The Unending Coil of Bahamut. Stat allocation is as follows:

• 127 Critical Hit / 127 Determination / 123 Direct Hit / 90 Skill Speed

Keep in mind, the Relic weapon is NOT mandatory to clear these fights. Itonly provides a buffer for mistakes. It’s up to the player to make the decision if the grindis worth it.