This guide is slightly opinionated, as it is influenced by my own playstyle as well as the opinions of people I play with on "how to play the game". Therefore DEF is usually not prioritized, though I will try to provide decent alternatives which provide more defense without sacrificing too much in the offensive department.
Most of the sets listed here will force you to diversify your armor-proficiencies, as there is no set-combination listed here which is of only one armor-type.
Credits go to NaygetivReign for providing the original Sword Vella gear guide and also for teaching me the game.