[Razlath]

Imbued crafted armor is a good option as well. Most of my crafted gear is lvl 23 to 25 and that is the imbued tin series of armor. If you could find a blacksmith to make tier 3 I am sure it is ranked even higher as far as level.

You can also get just about any stat you want on the crafted gear as well (I can't seem to put Vit on the Qualia crafted stuff). It allows you to get very large bonuses on single stats. I am sure it doesn't compare with the long dungeon group quest stuff, but it can certainly hold you out while you are doing those quests.

Also anything above tier 2 (tin) has the continental bonus on it. I don't remember the specifics, but I know Qualia increases slashing, and I think some resists too. Each piece grows the effect so a full suit can get you quite a nice bonus.