βοΈ 1. Omni-Tank Best-in-Slot Overview
As of Patch 6.4, tank gear in FFXIV is extremely flexible. By using universal melds and minor food adjustments, you can run all four tanks efficiently around the 2.45β2.50 GCD range, maintaining top-tier performance across the board.

πͺ 1.1 Universal 2.50 GCD Tank Set
Hereβs a full omni-tank gearing setup tuned for a 2.50 GCD, usable across all tank jobs.
Slot | Item | Materia |
---|---|---|
Weapon | Bardiche of Ascension | Savage Aim X Γ2 (CRT) |
Head | Ascension Face Guard of Fending | Heavens’ Eye X + Savage Might X (DH + DET) |
Body | Augmented Credendum Cuirass of Fending | Heavens’ Eye X Γ2 (DH) |
Hands | Ascension Gauntlets of Fending | Heavens’ Eye X Γ2 (DH) |
Legs | Ascension Hose of Fending | Savage Aim X Γ2 (CRT) |
Feet | Augmented Credendum Sollerets of Fending | Heavens’ Eye X Γ2 (DH) |
Earrings | Augmented Credendum Earrings of Fending | Heavens’ Eye X Γ2 (DH) |
Necklace | Ascension Necklace of Fending | Heavens’ Eye X Γ2 (DH) |
Bracelets | Augmented Credendum Bracelets of Fending | Heavens’ Eye X Γ2 (DH) |
Ring 1 | Augmented Credendum Ring of Fending | Savage Aim X + Heavens’ Eye X (CRT + DH) |
Ring 2 | Credendum Ring of Fending | Savage Aim X + Heavens’ Eye X (CRT + DH) |
Food | Baked Eggplant | +DET, +DH |
π Stat Summary (2.50 GCD Build)
Stat | Value |
---|---|
STR | 3330 |
VIT | 3820 |
DH | 940 |
CRT | 2576 |
DET | 2182 |
TEN | 529 |
SKS | 400 |
HP | 123,028 |
GCD | 2.50s |
iLevel | 660 |
Expected DPS | ~3052.5 |
Defense | 40% |
Magic Def | 40% |
π‘ Job-Specific Adjustments
While the above set is optimal for all tanks, here are a few tweaks to maximize performance per job:
Job | Custom Tips |
---|---|
Paladin | Meld CRIT + DH on the weapon instead of double CRIT. |
Gunbreaker | Want more SKS? Use Baba Ghanoush food and swap in a DH + SKS melded ring. This gives you 2.46 GCD and allows 9 GCDs per No Mercy cycle. |
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π Why Omni-Gearing?
- Saves time and gil by focusing on one shared set.
- Lets you switch tanks easily between raids, dungeons, and PvP.
- Perfect for players looking to maximize versatility or fill roles in statics or Party Finder.
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π Final Thoughts
Omni-gearing is the most efficient path for tank mains or flex-role players in FFXIV. With just one gearset and a few tweaks, you can dominate any content β from Savage Raids to Mount farms, PvP, and more.
