Woodworking How To Make This Recipe Better?

I design follow wand for my fire-oriented build
https://www.wynndata.tk/cr/671620951
Besides crafting I want to insert two fire powder IV
How to make this recipe better without using more high-lvl string and wood?

 

Bob's Tear -> 3rd Enraged Soul
You have more fire damage % and durability, but also a higher defense req. If that's the case...
Bob's Tear -> 4th Charred Bone
You still get more fire damage % (but less than the above) and even more durability at a lower requirement.

EDIT:
Bob's Tear -> Fire Powder (up to T3)
Adds on raw damage which can be useful to boost. Go with a lower tier if you are durability-conscious, but if you like the current recipe's durability, go T3.

 

Use some fire powders in the recipe itself as well.

 

Thx, Altakar.

Druser, why using powders in recipe better that additng them after craft?

 

Do both