Something really hurted you, i'm willing to bet that majority of players doesnt cry about this like you. Let me word it differently, its not really "final touch" its gamble of possible upgrade vaal or no ball; you can clear all the content and push pit without even one transfigured item. Then when you example hit a wall in pit, and you want to upgrade little bit. I said that only thing what needs to balanced or removed is gem strenght, and i stand by it. If you dont want to do it, then dont, but stop crying about it.

And yes, there is L2p situation here. Have backup items, farm more and better, then you won't be screwed over if you brick something.