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Intro
Welcome to your ultimate Omni-Gearing guide for Physical Ranged DPS jobs in Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.5, brought to you by the seasoned MMO experts at Onlyfarms. Whether you’re maining Bard, Dancer, or Machinist—or flexing between them all—this guide will help you gear smart, save time, and stay competitive without the hassle of re-melding every time you swap job crystals.
Gearing multiple jobs efficiently is one of the best long-term investments a raider or casual player can make. With Dawntrail on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to optimize your loadouts across the board.
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1. Omni-Ranged Best-in-Slot Philosophy
Each Physical Ranged DPS job in FFXIV benefits from different Skill Speed (SKS) tiers, but the goal of omni-gearing is to create a unified gearset that works across all three without major DPS losses—or excessive materia swaps.
These sets are built to minimize gear piece changes, using consistent melds and food that meet SKS breakpoints as much as possible. While small trade-offs in theoretical DPS may occur, they are negligible in practical content.
“Optimizing your gear across roles saves you time and gil in the long run—especially if you’re jumping between content or preparing for statics.” —Onlyfarms Veteran
Quick Links to Job-Specific Best-in-Slot Pages
2. Omni-Ranged BiS Set – Patch 6.4/6.55
This unified gearset is usable across all Physical Ranged DPS. For Machinist, we recommend swapping weapon melds to Direct Hit and using Baked Eggplant for optimal food synergy.
Omni-Gearing Setup
| Stat Priority | Meld Strategy |
|---|---|
| Crit + DH > Det | Universal for all jobs |
| Machinist Variant | Prioritize DH melds on weapon |
| Recommended Food | Baked Eggplant |
Gear Table
| Slot | Item | Materia 1 | Materia 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Ascension Hat of Aiming | DET +36 | SKS +36 |
| Body | Augmented Credendum Mail of Aiming | CRT +36 | CRT +36 |
| Hands | Ascension Gloves of Aiming | DET +36 | DH +36 |
| Legs | Ascension Hose of Aiming | CRT +36 | CRT +36 |
| Feet | Augmented Credendum Shoes of Aiming | CRT +36 | DET +36 |
| Earrings | Augmented Credendum Earrings | CRT +36 | DH +36 |
| Necklace | Ascension Necklace of Aiming | DET +36 | DH +36 |
| Bracelets | Augmented Credendum Bracelets | CRT +36 | DH +36 |
| Ring 1 | Ascension Ring of Aiming | CRT +36 | DET +36 |
| Ring 2 | Augmented Credendum Ring of Aiming | DET +36 | DH +36 |
| Weapon | Relic (6.55) | CRT +306 | DH +306 |
| Food | Baked Eggplant | SKS synergy | DH/Crit |
Full Stat Breakdown
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Dexterity (DEX) | 3379 |
| Vitality (VIT) | 3792 |
| Direct Hit (DH) | 1344 |
| Critical Hit (CRT) | 2598 |
| Determination (DET) | 1885 |
| Skill Speed (SKS) | 479 |
| GCD | 2.48s |
| GCD (After Party Buffs) | 2.08s |
| Item Level | 660 |
| HP | 85,818 |
| Critical Multiplier | 163.1% |
| Critical Rate | 28.1% |
| Direct Hit Rate | 27.3% |
| Defense | 2794 |
| Magic Defense | 2794 |
| Weapon Damage Multiplier | 176% |
| Skill Speed Multiplier | 100.5% |
3. Optimization Tips
- Weapon Swapping: The relic weapon is job-specific. Meld for the job you’ll play most or have a second version prepped if you’re serious about all three.
- Food Selection: For Machinist’s higher SKS needs, use Baked Eggplant. For Bard/Dancer, consider Baba Ghanoush as a viable alternative.
- Materia Management: Meld for Crit and DH universally. Consider keeping a few backup materia sets if you frequently switch weapons.
4. Omni-Gearing: The Smart Raider’s Path
Omni-gearing Physical Ranged jobs means you’re always ready for:
- Savage progression
- Extreme trial farming
- Mount hunts
- PvP flexibility
- Dungeon roulette optimization
- Helping out statics with specific comp needs
Final Thoughts from Onlyfarms
Optimizing your gear across Bard, Dancer, and Machinist makes you more valuable, more versatile, and far more raid-ready. Whether you’re looking to min-max for ultimate parses or just want to play stylishly and efficiently across multiple jobs, this omni-gearing setup has your back.
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