Honestly the ilevel requirements are cake and they're helping out with those by upping the level of the rewards you get from MSQ. Although the easiest way to gear is with the 24 mans and I'm pretty sure those'll stop to a grinding halt come HW.
Still won't help you find 7 other patsies to do Chrysalis/Steps.
Still won't help you find 7 other patsies to do Chrysalis/Steps.