Originally Posted by
UurlockYgmeov
so you are planning to stay at cap (lv28) for an extended period of time? If not, don't worry so much about lv26+ gear.
Instead plan around level 5, 9, 11 (GS Accessories), 12 (GS Weapons), 14, 20, 23,24, and lv25 gear.
Why level 5? You said TR - so your character probably can just go with starter gear and a ember greataxe and just whack through to then. Level 5 is when the first real fun named items start appearing (voice/cloak) Chrono, etc loot starts becoming available to equip.
Level 9 - Another transitional level that some great items become available - plus it is at about this level you start needing to shift focus of gear because of quests.
Level 11 and 12. Two words: Greensteel.
Level 14 - Gianthold Armor
Level 20 - transition to epic content
Level 23 - Needle and other CitW weapons if you have them
Level 24 - 3BC gear and other fun stuff
Level 25 - FoT Gear
Level 26 - only 3 million xp to go until you cap - don't sweat the small stuff! :P