Dragoon DPS Gear and Best in Slot — Endwalker 6.55

Last updated on Jan 30, 2024 at 11:56 by Eve 14 comments

On this page, you will find the best gear and best-in-slot items for your Dragoon DPS in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (Patch 6.55).

1.

Dragoon Gearsets (BiS)

This section covers the endgame best gear set(s) available for Dragoon in different endgame content. The gear sets are made by calculating the estimated average DPS output of any given set of gear and comparing it against all other available options via algorithm. If you want to test out your own gear options, you can check out the Dragoon Gear Checker, which is particularly helpful to answer questions related to which upgrade you should purchase next.

If you are currently gearing up, you can find information to help make those choices in our guide's melding section, linked below.

2.

Best in Slot by Encounter

Patch 6.4 (Anabaseios) The Omega Protocol Dragonsong's Reprise The Epic of Alexander The Weapon's Refrain The Unending Coil of Bahamut
Week 1 Prog (Crafted) Best-in-Slot (Savage/Tome)

The 2.46s GCD BiS for Dragoon requires a more nuanced rotation than the normal standard that's explained on the Dragoon Rotation page. If you can perform the off-standard rotation effectively and have the right ping, it performs better. Most players prefer to run 2.50, as it is both simpler and just as effective without the need of additional fine-tuning. The difference between the two sets - both played optimally - averages to less than 20 on a scale of 12000.

2.1.

Patch 6.4 Gearsets (Week 1 Prog Sets)

2.2.

Patch 6.4 Gearsets (Savage and Augmented Tome Best-in-Slot)

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.

2.3.

The Omega Protocol Best-in-Slot

Portions of this gear sets can only be acquired by completing the Abyssos raid tier. A guide for the content can be found in the link below. The green-colored gear is obtained from the new dungeon added in patch 6.5, The Lunar Subterrane.

2.4.

Dragonsong's Reprise Best-in-Slot

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

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.

2.5.

The Epic of Alexander (TEA) Best in Slot

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 due to how gear syncs and removes melds. The item level listed below will outline what 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 gear set will be equipping a Shadowbringers Relic weapon. Due to the nature of how substats are allocated on these weapons, it enables you to utilize more substats than what’s intended on a normal weapon. The Relic weapon provides a 1% damage increase for The Epic of Alexander. Stat allocation is as follows:

  • 182 Critical Hit / 147 Determination / 139 Direct Hit

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

2.6.

The Weapon's Refrain (UWU) Best in Slot

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 due to how gear syncs and removes melds. The item level listed below will outline what 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 gear set will be equipping a Shadowbringers Relic weapon. Due to the nature of how substats are allocated on these weapons, it enables you to utilize more substats than what’s intended on a normal weapon. The Relic weapon provides a 3.5% damage increase for The Weapon's Refrain. Stat allocation is as follows:

  • 136 Critical Hit / 136 Determination / 136 Direct Hit / 60 Skill Speed

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

2.7.

The Unending Coil of Bahamut (UCoB) Best in Slot

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 due to how gear syncs and removes melds. The item level listed below will outline what 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 gear set will be equipping a Shadowbringers Relic weapon. Due to the nature of how substats are allocated on these weapons, it enables you to utilize more substats than what’s intended on a normal weapon. The Relic weapon provides a 3.5% damage increase for The Unending Coil of Bahamut. Stat allocation is as follows:

  • 127 Critical Hit / 127 Determination / 124 Direct Hit / 90 Skill Speed

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

3.

Changelog

  • 18 Jan. 2024: Updated for patch 6.55.
  • 15 Oct. 2023: Updated for Patch 6.5.
  • 21 Jul. 2023: Updated for Patch 6.45.
  • 27 May 2023: Updated for Patch 6.4.
  • 11 Jan. 2023: Updated for Patch 6.3.
  • 20 Sep. 2022: Updated for Patch 6.2.
  • 20 Apr. 2022: Updated for Patch 6.1.
  • 10 Feb. 2022: Guide added.
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