Adaman Hauberk [8] - Best melee body for all the jobs that can wear it (arguably, except for WAR/THF with Ares, and other situational pieces for DRK/BST) and very difficult to obtain.
Black Belt (6) - Best melee waist in the game hands down, however not too hard to obtain anymore, so seeing them gives lees "epeen" factor than it once did.
Byakko's Haidate (3) - Very very nice legs, however so common that even a great number of RMT are sporting them. When I see Byakko's I don't think Epeen at all, however hard to ignore the usefulness of this piece.
Dalmatica (6) - This is a very noticeable piece that has a strong feeling of Epeen when you see it. However, considering that it drops from 2 mobs (compared to 1 for all of the other abjuration bodies) and that it has been around for quite awhile it is fairly common. Arguably the best body for RDM (vs. Morrigans) and nice situational piece for BRD it has its uses still.
Divisor Ring (4) - Nice ring and fairly rare (my group is about 1/100 on runs and 1/40+ on rings), but there are other comparable rings that can do almost as good and its hard to get an Epeen effect when no one knows what it is. I've had more people ask me what it is than say nice ring.
Hauteclaire (9) - In my opinion the best sword for PLD's even over Excalibur. Also, very rare (only 8 on the server to my knowledge (Silfer, Deltoid, Fygla, Zeroenna, Youser, Beko, Chemira, Sketch)) and has a very noticeable look to it.
Kraken Club (7) - I would like to rate this higher, but it is often not used to its full potential. This item when in the hands of a DRK or RNG can be game changing, but fairly useless in the hands of any other job. It has allowed shells to kill Vrtra in under 2 mins and is absolutely lethal when used correctly.
Novio Earring (10) - Best item in the slot for BLM's and nuking RDM's (soloing mainly), difficult to obtain (well, fairly) and not too common on this server.
Perseus's Harpe (7) - Nice dagger, however like many weapons has its time and place. For many HNM's when THF's are THF/WAR most shells would prefer Treasure Hunter +1 over a high base damage dagger, but the drop rate is very very low and it has among the highest DPS of all daggers in game (Only lower than Mandau, Batardaeu, and Blau when latent active).
Ridill (10) - While more common than E. Body and many of the aforementioned items, it is really a game changing piece for WAR. Any WAR using this weapon with the right merits can deal out more damage than any other damage dealer while subbing NIN (depending on situation obviously, but comparable to a MNK/WAR only with utsusemi)
Crimson Cuisses (5) - This item when used corrently can allow the jobs that can wear it to solo things that would not be possible without it (well, RNG can use Trotters), however they are fairly common.
Defending Ring (10) - Very very rare drop off a king that can suck to camp because this is basically the only good item that it drops. You can spend years camping for this item and still never see it.
Hecatomb Cap (4) - This is the best WS head piece for all the jobs that can wear it, but a very common drop off of Fafnir who pops every day (barring the once or twice a week that Niddy pops) making it a common item for those that do HNM's (or anyone that buys one also since many shells sell).
Herald's Gaiters [8] - Game changing item for BLM and SMN in that it allows for things to be soloed that would not be possible without them. Also, allows you to get from place to place faster. Becoming somewhat more common because of the high drop rate, but off a mob that does not pop too frequently and only 3 LSes on this server kill.
Ice Gauntlets (0) Seeing this item does not even make me think "wow, thats nice" at all. Wouldn't even look twice.
Koenig Cuirass (6) - Fairly rare and looks nice, however not very useful for PLD/NIN compared to other bodies such as Valor Surcoat and even Af1+1 body. But, it is still deffinately an "epeen" item for PLD's.
Novia Earring (4) - Fairly rare item and definitely has its uses, but not as nice as the other drops from JOL.
Sha'ir Manteel (6) - Not as rare as it once was (I remember people paying 60M + for this body back when the easiest way to obtain was by desynthing Vir Subligars) however still a nice piece for BRD's and a look hard to compete with ;p.
Speed Belt (5) - Fairly rare and quite useful, definitely has a huge epeen factor.
Vivian Ring (4) - Pretty rare and has nice stats, but there are other comparable items for the slot. Serket/Tamas is a good viable combo for ring/ring slot giving equal MP to Vivian/Tamas but more - emnity. For Max MP Vivian/Serket is the best way to go, but depending on situation the emnity - on Tamas is hard to compete with.
Duelist Chapeau (9) - Hands down the best relic in all of dynamis. Enfeeb +15 and Refresh in one piece is as good as it gets. Also allows refresh stacking with Dalmatica and Morrigan's Robe.
Ebisu Fishing Rod [8] - This is one of the rarest items in the game, less Eibisu's than Aegis. However, less people pursue this item than Aegis also. You can get it in 2 guts if you're really really lucky (luckiest person I've ever read about got his in 7). But, in the end, its just a fishing rod.
Homam Gambieras (4) - Pretty common drop from Omega (which isn't all that hard), and you see them everywhere. Only set-back to getting this item is lotting system and the fact that you have to join a group.
Homam Manopolas (4) See above.
Morrigan's Robe (9) - Top of the line item and currently very rare, and I don't see that changing anytime soon (unless SE adjusts drop rates). Seeing this out and about definitely catches your eye.
Nashira Manteel (3) -Good for Drains and Aspirs and drops from a really annoying mob, but has very limited uses.
Nashira Seraweels (4) - Like Nashira Manteel drops from a pretty annoying mob, but it has a little more use in that it is the best enfeebling pants for RDM (if you need the skill +, not the best for potency). Nice for trying to land enfeebs on very difficult mobs, but again limited uses.
Usukane Sune-Ate (9) - Very nice item for all of the jobs that can wear. Hands down best meleeing feet for NIN, MNK, SAM, (pup? haha), and also very useful for NIN/DRK. I would even use it in my WS piece most likely. However, one of the easier NM's to pop in salvage and when it pop you usually see it multiple times, its all about the luck getting the items you want from Long Armed Chariot and getting the drop on bee.
Valor Surcoat (7) - Very nice dynamis drop and an excelent piece in many situations for PLD/WAR and PLD/NIN. Great for kite situations and generating high hate levels on PLD/WAR, even an arguable blood tanking piece for straight up PLD/WAR, though Koenig body is also very nice for blood tanking.
Vampiric Claws (2) Very situational piece for MNK's and not too hard to get if you put any effort into it (unlike FFXIpedia says, it can be killed quite easily with a skilled group of 3 that knows what they are doing). However, it is still nice when the situation calls for them.
Aegis (10) - Game changing item, block rate of a small shield + huge damage reduction and arguably the best relic in the game. Also, stands out in a crowd like no other relic.
Bandomusha Kote (5) - Fairly rare drop, but there are many other viable options in this slot that brings down their usefulness some.
Crimson Scale Mail (3) Nice for RDM convert, Corsair MP set, DRK/NIN tanking (in the right situation) and not much more uses than that. Drops from Aspid only making it a fairly rare item (about max potential of 1 a week coming into game, but does not drop every time it pops) so it is a fairly rare item, but situational at best.
Gjallarhorn (10) - Like Aegis it is a game changing item. 7 MP a tick refresh is phenomenal, it saves space, and allows for LSes to change their strategy.n
Maat's Cap (7) - Very recognizable item, but not always the most useful.
Peacock Amulet (4) - Even the rare/ex version of this piece is fairly common. Has a fairly high drop rate. The biggest problem is staying at your PC attentively for hours on end while watching LK vs. Argus and competing with all the random people that come in for an hour or two of camping at a time.
Shadow Mantle (4) Nice item on Darksday and when it kicks in on days other than darksday. Also, pretty rare drop from Dynamis Lord, but not the most useful item in the slot always because it can only kick when you are getting hit, and many linkshells tend to use PLD/NIN over PLD/WAR nowadays. But can be nice for PLD/WAR in the right situation.
Shadow Ring (5) - Like Shadow Mantle it is also highly situational. But, since NIN's and PLD/NIN's tend to get hit more with magic (AOE or blink ignoring moves) it tends to be more useful. However, not a really make or break piece for any tank.
Trotter Boots (2) - Can be useful for the jobs that use it in the right situation, but not overly camped since it changed to rare/ex and a moderate drop rate.
Yinyang Robe (6) Best body piece for SMN's in the game hands down, however very common reducing its status as an "Epeen" item greatly.
