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Reaper DPS Gear and Best in Slot — Dawntrail 7.2

Last updated on Mar 25, 2025 at 12:30 by Ellunavi 9 comments

On this page, you will find the best gear and best-in-slot items for your Reaper DPS in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (Patch 7.2).

Reaper Guide
Leveling Keybindings Melding Gear and Best in Slot DPS Rotation FAQ How to Improve Job Changes
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE
1.

Reaper Gearsets (BiS)

This section covers the endgame best-in-slot gear sets for Reaper in different endgame content. The gear sets are made by calculating the average DPS output of the rotation with a given stat set and comparing it to other options. If you are interested in making your own gear sets and comparison, you can check out the DPS gear planner.

If you are currently gearing up your Reaper, you can find more information about the stat priorities and effects in our guide's melding section.

Reaper Stats Page
2.

Best in Slot by Encounter

Patch 7.2 Gearsets Futures Rewritten The Omega Protocol Dragonsong's Reprise The Epic of Alexander The Weapon's Refrain The Unending Coil of Bahamut
2.49 Savage BiS 2.48 60 FPS BiS
2.1.

Patch 7.2 BiS

Some of the gear here is obtained or upgraded through Arcadion Savage.

2.2.

Patch 7.2 BiS 60FPS

Some of the gear here is obtained or upgraded through Arcadion Savage.

Only use this set if you are locked at 60 FPS. Due to how the game calculates GCD timing a 2.48 GCD has the same timer as a 2.49 GCD when locked at certain low FPS values. This will mostly apply to console players.

2.3.

Futures Rewritten Best-in-Slot

Portions of these gear sets can only be acquired by completing the AAC Light-heavyweight raid tier and the World of Darkness Chaotic Raid.

2.4.

The Omega Protocol Best-in-Slot

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

Abyssos Raid Guide
The Omega Protocol Raid Guide
2.5.

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.

Asphodelos Raid Guide
Dragonsong's Reprise Raid Guide
2.6.

The Epic of Alexander (TEA) Best in Slot

We’ve decided to not include full gear sets for The Epic of Alexander, 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
The Epic of Alexander Raid Guide
2.7.

The Weapon's Refrain (UWU) Best in Slot

We’ve decided to not include full gear sets for The Weapon's Refrain, 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
The Weapon's Refrain Raid Guide
2.8.

The Unending Coil of Bahamut (UCoB) Best in Slot

We’ve decided to not include full gear sets for The unending Coil of Bahamut, 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
The Unending Coil of Bahamut Raid Guide
3.

Changelog

  • 25 Mar. 2025: Updated for Patch 7.2.
  • 30 Jul. 2024: Updated for Patch 7.05.
  • 18 Jul. 2024: Updated for Patch 7.01.
  • 19 Jan. 2024: Updated for Patch 6.55.
  • 14 Oct. 2023: Updated for Patch 6.5.
  • 27 May 2023: Updated for Patch 6.4.
  • 11 Jan. 2023: Updated for Patch 6.3.
  • 20 Apr. 2022: Updated for Patch 6.1.
  • 11 Feb. 2021: Guide added.
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