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'''Body armor''' is perhaps the most common form of protection against the attacks of foes.  Body armor typically covers at least the torso of a hero, though some forms can cover much more to provide better protection. As an alternative to standard body armor, enchanted shirts or bracelets can be worn. Each adventurer may carry up to four pieces of armor (beware, this includes helmets, shields, and gauntlets as well) but may only equip one piece of body armor.
Armor not only affects how much damage an enemy can do, but also affects your evasion and speed. There are four types of armor: [[#Body|body]], [[#Head|head]], [[#Arms|arms]], and [[#Hand|shields]]. Each character class can equip a different set of armor:
* [[../Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warriors and Knights]] use heavy body armor and helmets, and can equip large shields.
* [[../Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thieves and Ninjas]] use lighter, but can still equip helmets and small shields.
* [[../Classes#Monk/Master|Monks and Masters]] use only the lightest equipment and no shields.
* [[../Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mages and Wizards]] can use most of the same equipment as Thieves and Ninjas
* [[../Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White]] and [[../Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black]] Mages/Wizards can use very little armor, and no shields.


== Body ==
== Combat mechanics ==
Each character has an absorb and evade rating.  Up to four pieces of armor may be equipped, each adding to the absorb rating and decreasing the evade rating.  Thus higher absorb ratings are better while lower evade ratings are preferred.  The strongest monsters will have high to-hit ratings however and will rarely be dodged, so absorb is more important than evade.


=== Black Robe ===
The base absorb rating of a character is 0, except for unarmored monks/masters which have absorb equal to their level.  A bug in the NES version causes the monk/master to have their absorb reset to the unarmored level on leveling up, until the armor page is visited again to correctly set it.
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 24
:'''Evasion:''' 2
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Flying Fortress


=== Chain Mail ===
The base evade rating of all characters is 48 plus their agility rating.  Every extra point of evade generally decreases the character's chance to be hit by 0.5%.  The weight of an armor ''reduces'' a character's ability to evade attack.  Therefore, a Knight that equips Knight's Armor, the heaviest armor in the game, will be unlikely to avoid many attacks.
:'''Cost:''' 80
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 15
:'''Evasion:''' 15
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Corneria


=== Copper Armlet ===
== Armor types ==
:'''Cost:''' 1000
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 4
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Elfheim/Marsh Cave


The '''Copper Bracelet''' is a simple magical item made of copperIt is worn around the wrist of a hero who does not wish to be burdened down with large, bulky armorThe Copper Bracelet is enchanted to provide minor protection, and does not work when other armor is worn.  However, for many mages and wizards, who do not wear other armor because it interferes with spellcasting, the Copper Bracelet is an excellent way to improve chances of survival.
=== Body ===
Body armor comes in several flavorsHeavy mail offers high protection at the small cost of reduced evasion, but can only be used by a few classesShirts or robes generally offer poor protection, and are intended for use by mages and wizards.  Armlets offer varying levels of protection with good evasion and can be used by all classes, but at high cost.


Copper Bracelets may be worn by:
=== Head ===
Helms add more protection than body armor alone, but only the [[../Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[../Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], and [[../Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]] classes can equip more than the most basic helm. The most worthwhile headgear in the game is the [[#Ribbon|ribbon]], which offers little physical protections, but makes the wearer immune to all status effects.


* Fighter / Knight
=== Arms ===
* Thief / Ninja
As with headgear, arm protection adds a small amount of defense, but only a few classes can equip the best kinds. The most useful piece is the [[#Protect Ring|protect ring]] which blocks instant death attacks (except Petrification).
* Black Belt / Master
* Red Mage / Red Wizard
* White Mage / White Wizard
* Black Mage / Black Wizard


=== Diamond Armlet ===
=== Hand ===
:'''Cost:''' --
Off-hand items, generally shields, not only give protection, but they can randomly block a physical attack, resulting in no damage to the wearer. Equip a character with shield if possible, no matter how weak it is since a block absorbs all damage. Since the [[#Protect Cloak|protect cloak]] technically isn't a shield, it can be equiped by most characters that cannot use shields.
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 34
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine


=== Diamond Armor ===
== Armor details ==
:'''Cost:''' --
See the [[#Class details|class details]] chart below for a more detailed list of which classes can equip each piece of armor, and note that some armors have further explanation in the [[#Special weapons|special weapons]] section.
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 42
:'''Evasion:''' 10
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine


=== Dragon Armor ===
In the table below, when two '''names''' are reported, the first one is from the NES version, the second one from the PSX and GBA remakes.
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 42
:'''Evasion:''' 10
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Tower of Mirage


=== Flame Armor ===
Default sorting is by '''price'''. Armors that can only be found but not purchased are listed afterwards, as more valuable; their listed price is twice the selling price, because every armor can be sold for half its purchasing price; anyway, their Price cell is shaded in gray.
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 34
:'''Evasion:''' 10
:'''Special:''' Added defence against Ice attacks
:'''Location:''' Mt. Gulg


=== Ice Armor ===
Special effects:
:'''Cost:''' --
* '''Item:''' use the armor from the "Item" menu to cast a spell; alignment (B/W) and level (1-8) of the spell are noted as well; in order to use it as an item, it is not relevant whether the weapon is equipped or not.
:'''Sell:''' n/a
* '''Elements:''' Fire is strong versus ice attacks; Ice is strong versus fire attacks. The Dragon Mail protects from fire, ice and lightning too.
:'''Defense:''' 34
:'''Evasion:''' 10
:'''Special:''' Added defence against Fire attacks
:'''Location:''' Ice Cave


=== Knight's Armor ===
Many armors can only be equipped by specific characters. The tables below reports all of them, abbreviated as follows:
:'''Cost:''' 45,000
* '''wK:''' Warrior and Knight
:'''Sell:''' n/a
* '''tN:''' Thief and Ninja
:'''Defense:''' 34
* '''mM:''' Monk and Master
:'''Evasion:''' 33
* '''rR:''' Red Mage and Red Wizard
:'''Special:''' None
* '''wW:''' White Mage and White Wizard
:'''Location:''' Melmond
* '''bB:''' Black Mage and Black Wizard


=== Leather Armor ===
:'''Cost:''' 50
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 4
:'''Evasion:''' 8
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Corneria


'''Wooden armor''' is an extremely primitive form of protection widely used before the advent of metal-working.  It is made of thin planks of wood and covers the torso but not the arms or other parts of the body.  Some modern cultures retain it as ceremonial garb as all forms of metal armor are superior both in protection and flexibility to wooden armor.  However, the armorers of Coneria still produce a number of sets of wooden armor, along with chain mail, intended for combat use. 
==== Body armor ====


Thieves and Black Belts find Wooden Armor the best starting armor.
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
! Name !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Special effects !! wK !! tN !! rR !! mM !! wW !! bB !! Locations
|-
| Shirt / Clothes            ||    10 ||  1 ||  2 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Buy:''' Cornelia<br> '''Find:''' ''several''
|-
| Wooden/Leather armor        ||    50 ||  4 ||  8 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Cornelia,<br> Pravoka
|-
| Chain armor/plate          ||    80 || 15 || 15 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{yes|rR}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Cornelia,<br> Pravoka
|-
| Iron armor / Steel plate    ||  800 || 24 || 23 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Pravoka,<br> Elfheim<br> '''Find:''' Marsh Cave,<br> Cornelia Castle
|-
| Copper bracelet / armlet    ||  1000 ||  4 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Buy:''' Elfheim<br> '''Find:''' Marsh Cave
|-
| Silver bracelet/armlet      ||  5000 || 15 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Buy:''' Melmond<br> '''Find:''' Marsh Cave
|-
| Silver armor / Mithril mail ||  7500 || 18 ||  8 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{yes|rR}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Gulg
|-
| Steel/Knight's armor       || 45000 || 34 || 33 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Melmond
|-
| Gold bracelet / Ruby armlet || 50000 || 24 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Buy:''' Gaia<br> '''Find:''' Trials Citadel
|-
| Flame armor                ||{{n/a|30000}}|| 34 || 10 || Protects against Ice damage        ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mt.Gulg
|-
| Ice armor                  ||{{n/a|30000}}|| 34 || 10 || Protects against Fire Damage          ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Ice Cave
|-
| Opal/Diamond armor          ||{{n/a|60000}}|| 42 || 10 || {{n/a|-}}            ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
| Dragon armor/mail          ||{{n/a|60000}}|| 42 || 10 || Protects against all elemental damage        ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mirage Tower
|-
|Opal bracelet / Diamond armlet||{{n/a|65000}}||34 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}}            ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
| Black shirt/robe            ||{{n/a|    -}}|| 24 ||  2 || Item: casts B4 Blizzara ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|B}} || '''Find:''' Flying Fortress
|-
| White shirt/robe            ||{{n/a|    -}}|| 24 ||  2 || Item: casts W6 Invisira ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|W}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Flying Fortress
|}


Wooden armor may be worn by:
==== Helms ====


* Fighter / Knight
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
* Thief / Ninja
! Name !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Special effects !! wK !! tN !! rR !! mM !! wW !! bB !! Locations
* Black Belt / Master
|-
* Red Mage / Red Wizard
| Cap / Leather cap    ||    80 || 1 || 1 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Buy:''' Elfheim<br> '''Find:''' Chaos Temple
|-
| Wooden helm / Helmet ||  100 || 3 || 3 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Elfheim<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Duergar
|-
| Iron/Grand helm      ||  450 || 5 || 5 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Melmond<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Duergar
|-
| Silver/Mithril helm  ||  2500 || 6 || 3 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Gulg,<br> Flying Fortress
|-
| Opal/Diamond helm    ||{{n/a| 1000}}|| 8 || 3 || {{n/a|-}}                ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
| Heal/Healing helm    ||{{n/a|10000}}|| 6 || 3 || Item: casts W3 Heal    ||{{yes|K}} ||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mirage Tower,<br> Flying Fortress
|-
| Ribbon              ||{{n/a|    -}}|| 1 || 1 || Prevents status ailments ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine,<br> Waterfall Cave,<br> Flying Fortress
|}


=== Mythril Mail ===
==== Gloves ====
:'''Cost:''' 7500
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 18
:'''Evasion:''' 8
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Crescent Lake/Mt. Gulg


=== Ruby Armlet ===
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
:'''Cost:''' 50,000
! Name !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Special effects !! wK !! tN !! rR !! mM !! wW !! bB !! Locations
:'''Sell:''' n/a
|-
:'''Defense:''' 24
| Gloves / Leather gloves    ||    60 || 1 || 1 || {{n/a|-}}                ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Buy:''' Pravoka
:'''Evasion:''' 1
|-
:'''Special:''' None
| Copper/Bronze gloves      ||  200 || 2 || 3 || {{n/a|-}}                ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Melmond<br> '''Find:''' Elfheim Castle
:'''Location:''' Citadel of Trials/Gaia
|-
| Iron/Steel gloves          ||  750 || 4 || 5 || {{n/a|-}}                ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Melmond<br> '''Find:''' Western Keep,<br> Trials Citadel
|-
| Silver/Mithril gloves      ||  2500 || 6 || 3 || {{n/a|-}}                ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Gulg,<br> Ice cavern
|-
| Pro-Ring / Protection Ring ||      20000 || 8 || 1 || Prevents "instant-death" ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Buy:''' Gaia<br> '''Find:''' Flying Fortress,<br>Chaos Temple
|-
| Power/Giant's gloves      ||{{n/a|10000}}|| 6 || 3 || Item: casts B7 Saber    ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}}||{{yes|R}}||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}|| '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
| Zeus gloves / Gauntlets    ||{{n/a|15000}}|| 6 || 3 || Item: casts B3 Thundara  ||{{yes|K}} ||{{yes|N}}||{{yes|R}}||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}|| '''Find:''' Trials Citadel
|-
| Opal/Diamond gloves        ||{{n/a|20000}}|| 8 || 3 || {{n/a|-}}                ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}|| '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine,<br> Flying Fortress
|}


=== Shirt ===
==== Shields ====
:'''Cost:''' 10
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 1
:'''Evasion:''' 2
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Corneria/Ice Cave/Flying Fortress


A '''cloth shirt''' is a basic tunic made of simple clothMost peasants and merchants wear cloth shirts, not needing much more protectionAlmost no protection from assault is provided by a cloth shirt, but the shirt is cheap and does not interfere with the intricate movements that mages need to perform to cast their spells. Cloth shirts are not recommended for anyone who expects to engage in physical combat, especially hand-to-hand battles.
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
! Name !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Special effects !! wK !! tN !! rR !! mM !! wW !! bB !! Locations
|-
| Wooden/Leather shield ||  15 || 2 || 0 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}|| '''Buy:''' Pravoka<br> '''Find:''' Terra Cave
|-
| Iron shield          ||  100 || 4 || 0 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}|| '''Buy:''' Pravoka,<br> Elfheim
|-
| Buckler              || 2500 || 2 || 0 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}|| '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake
|-
| Silver/Mithril shield || 2500 || 8 || 0 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}|| '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake<br> '''Find:''' Terra Cave,<br> Mt.Gulg
|-
| Flame shield            ||{{n/a|10000}}|| 12 || 0 || Element: fire      ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}} || '''Find:''' Mt. Gulg
|-
| Ice shield              ||{{n/a|10000}}|| 12 || 0 || Element: ice      ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Ice Cavern
|-
| Opal/Diamond shield      ||{{n/a|15000}}|| 16 || 0 || {{n/a|-}}          ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine,<br> Flying Fortress
|-
| Pro-Cape / Protect Cloak ||{{n/a|20000}}|| 8 || 2 || {{n/a|-}}          ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{no|-}}||{{yes|wW}}||{{yes|bB}}|| '''Find:''' Flying Fortress,<br> Chaos Temple
|-
| Aegis shield            ||{{n/a|40000}}|| 16 || 0 || Prevents "petrify" ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mirage Tower
|}


Cloth provides "better-than-nothing" protection for starting White and Black Mages.
== Recommendations ==


Cloth shirts may be worn by:
Buy armor parts only if a character has an empty slot. This means only purchase armor parts early in the game: body armor in Cornelia, gloves in Pravoka, caps in Elfheim, shields in Pravoka and Crescent Lake.


* Fighter / Knight
After that, every useful armor part can be found '''for free''' in chests and dungeons. Purchasing further armor parts would be a waste of money.
* Thief / Ninja
* Black Belt / Master
* Red Mage / Red Wizard
* White Mage / White Wizard
* Black Mage / Black Wizard


=== Silver Armlet ===
When equipping armor parts, give priority to those with special properties.
:'''Cost:''' 5000
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 15
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Marsh Cave/Melmond


=== Steel Plate ===
{|{{prettytable|notwide=1}}
:'''Cost:''' 800
!colspan=4| The only armor parts recommended for purchase
:'''Sell:''' n/a
|-
:'''Defense:''' 24
! Armor type !! Name !! Shops !! Users
:'''Evasion:''' 23
|-
:'''Special:''' None
| Body armors || '''Leather armor  <br> Chain armor || Cornelia (''Chapter 1'') <br> Cornelia (''Chapter 1'') || Thief, Monk <br> Warrior, Red Mage
:'''Location:''' Provova/Elfheim
|-
| Shields    || '''Leather shield <br> Buckler  || Pravoka (''Chapter 2'') <br> Crescent Lake (''Chapter 4'')|| Warrior <br> Thief, Red Mage
|-
| Gloves      || '''Leather gloves || Pravoka (''Chapter 2'') || All!
|-
| Headgear    || '''Leather cap    || Elfheim (''Chapter 3'') || All! (''buy 2, the 3rd one can be found in the bottom left room of the castle with the first boss in Final Fantasy I, and the 4th one is found for free using the Mystic Key'')
|}


=== White Robe ===
== Notable armor sets ==
:'''Cost:''' --
Armor parts can be grouped into sets. The parts in a set have generally some of the following in common: (1) same name; (2) same users; (3) nearby location; (4) similar special properties.
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 24
:'''Evasion:''' 2
:'''Special:''' Added effect of Invs2 on party
:'''Location:''' Flying Fortress


== Head ==
=== Light armor ===
These armor parts can be used by every character, with justy few exceptions. In particular, they are the only armor parts that can be worn by the '''White Mage/Wizard''' and the '''Black Mage/Wizard'''.


=== Diamond Helm ===
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
:'''Cost:''' --
! Name !! Part !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Special effects !! Characters !! Locations
:'''Sell:''' n/a
|-
:'''Defense:''' 8
| || || || || || || ||
:'''Evasion:''' 3
|-
:'''Special:''' None
!colspan=12| Starter set (tot. def. = 3)
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
| Clothes        || Body  ||    10      ||  1 ||  2 || {{n/a|-}}                || {{yes|All!}} || '''Buy:''' Cornelia<br> '''Find:''' ''several''
|-
| Leather gloves  || Hands ||    60      ||  1 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}}                || {{yes|All!}} || '''Buy:''' Pravoka
|-
| Leather cap    || Head  ||    80      ||  1 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}}                || {{yes|All!}} || '''Buy:''' Elfheim<br> '''Find:''' Chaos Temple
|-
!colspan=12| Intermediate armlets
|-
| Copper armlet  || Body  ||  1000      ||  4 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}}                || {{yes|All!}} || '''Buy:''' Elfheim<br> '''Find:''' Marsh Cave
|-
| Silver armlet  || Body  ||  5000      || 15 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}}                || {{yes|All!}} || '''Buy:''' Melmond<br> '''Find:''' Marsh Cave
|-
| Ruby armlet    || Body  || 50000      || 24 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}}                || {{yes|All!}} || '''Buy:''' Gaia<br> '''Find:''' Trials Citadel
|-
| Diamond armlet  || Body  ||{{n/a|65000}}|| 34 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}}                || {{yes|All!}} || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
!colspan=12| Wizard set (tot. def. = 41)
|-
| Ribbon          || Head  ||{{n/a|    -}}||  1 ||  1 || Prevents status ailments || {{yes|All!}} || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine,<br> Waterfall Cave,<br> Flying Fortress
|-
| Protection Ring || Hands || 20000      ||  8 ||  1 || Prevents "instant-death" || {{yes|All!}} || '''Buy:''' Gaia<br> '''Find:''' Flying Fortress,<br>Chaos Temple
|-
| Protect Cloak  || Shield ||{{n/a|20000}}||  8 ||  2 || {{n/a|-}}                || {{yes|All <br> (''except Monk/Master'')}} || '''Find:''' Flying Fortress,<br> Chaos Temple
|-
| Black robe      || Body  ||{{n/a|    -}}|| 24 ||  2 || Item: casts B4 Blizzard2 || Black Wizard || '''Find:''' Flying Fortress
|-
| White robe      || Body  ||{{n/a|    -}}|| 24 ||  2 || Item: casts W6 Invis2    || White Wizard || '''Find:''' Flying Fortress
|}


=== Grand Helm ===
=== Heavy armor ===
:'''Cost:''' 450
These armor parts are mainly used by the '''Warrior/Knight''' and by the '''Ninja'''. Some parts can be used by the '''Thief''' and the '''Red Mage/Wizard''', but these two classes will generally get better protection from the light armor parts.  
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 5
:'''Evasion:''' 5
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Mt. Duergar/Melmond


=== Healing Helm ===
Some notes:
:'''Cost:''' --
* '''Steel set:''' all the parts were named "Iron" in the NES version.
:'''Sell:''' n/a
* '''Leftovers set:''' the ''Bronze gloves'' can be found for free; the ''Buckler shield'' is a must for the Red Mage/Wizard and for the Thief; the ''Knight's armor'' should be avoided because it is extremely expensive and it has the worst weight in the game.
:'''Defense:''' 6
* '''Mithril set:''' ''Silver'' in the NES version.
:'''Evasion:''' 3
* '''Elemental sub-sets:''' equip two parts that protect from different elements; note that there is no protection from thunder element.
:'''Special:''' Added effect of Heal1 on party.
* '''Diamond set:''' ''Opal'' in the NES version.
:'''Location:''' Tower of Mirage/Flying Fortress
* '''Ultimate set:''' all parts have special effects; if your team includes both Knight and Ninja, split this set between them.


=== Helmet ===
:'''Cost:''' 100
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 3
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Mt. Duergar/Elfheim


The '''Wooden Helmet''' is a simple piece of protective headgear made of woodIt protects a hero's head from enemy attacksHowever, wood is not the optimal material for such protection and the Wooden Helmet does not provide much protectionThey are also heavy and have a tendency to impede visionAs such, they are an unpopular piece of armor, especially for spellcasting adventurers.
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
! Name !! Part !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Special effects !! wK !! tN !! rR!! mM  !! Locations
|-
| Leather armor  || Body  ||        50 ||  4 ||  8 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{yes|mM}}|| '''Buy:''' Cornelia, Pravoka
|-
!colspan=12| Starter set (tot. def. = 20)
|-
| Chain plate    || Body  ||        80 || 15 || 15 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{yes|rR}}||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Cornelia, Pravoka
|-
| Leather shield || Shield ||        15 ||  2 ||  0 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Pravoka<br> '''Find:''' Terra Cave
|-
| Helmet         || Head  ||        100 ||  3 ||  3 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Elfheim<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Duergar
|-
!colspan=12| Steel set (tot. def. = 37)
|-
| Iron shield    || Shield ||        100 ||  4 ||  0 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Pravoka, Elfheim
|-
| Steel plate    || Body  ||        800 || 24 || 23 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Pravoka, Elfheim<br> '''Find:''' Marsh Cave, Mystic key
|-
| Steel gloves  || Hands  ||        750 ||  4 ||  5 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Melmond<br> '''Find:''' Western Keep, Trials Citadel
|-
| Grand helm    || Head  ||        450 ||  5 ||  5 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Melmond<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Duergar
|-
!colspan=12| Leftovers set (tot. def. = 38 +helm)
|-
| Bronze gloves  || Hands  ||        200 ||  2 || 3 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Melmond<br> '''Find:''' Elfheim Castle
|-
| Knight's armor || Body  ||      45000 || 34 || 33 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Melmond
|-
| Buckler        || Shield ||      2500 ||  2 ||  0 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|tN}}||{{yes|rR}}||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake
|-
!colspan=12| Mithril set (tot. def. = 38)
|-
| Mithril shield || Shield ||      2500 ||  8 ||  0 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}} || '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake<br> '''Find:''' Terra Cave, Mt.Gulg
|-
| Mithril mail  || Body  ||      7500 || 18 ||  8 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{yes|rR}}||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Gulg
|-
| Mithril gloves || Hands  ||      2500 ||  6 || 3 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Gulg, Ice cavern
|-
| Mithril helm  || Head  ||      2500 || 6 ||  3 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Buy:''' Crescent Lake<br> '''Find:''' Mt.Gulg, Flying Fortress
|-
!colspan=12| Elemental sub-sets (tot. def. = 52 +helm)
|-
| Flame armor    || Body  ||{{n/a|30000}}|| 34 || 10 || Element: fire              ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mt. Gulg
|-
| Flame shield  || Shield ||{{n/a|10000}}|| 12 ||  0 || Element: fire              ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mt. Gulg
|-
| Ice armor      || Body  ||{{n/a|30000}}|| 34 || 10 || Element: ice                ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Ice Cavern
|-
| Ice shield    || Shield ||{{n/a|10000}}|| 12 ||  0 || Element: ice                ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Ice Cavern
|-
| Zeus gauntlets || Hands  ||{{n/a|15000}}||  6 ||  3 || Item: casts<br> B3 Thunder2 ||{{yes|K}} ||{{yes|N}} ||{{yes|R}}||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Trials Citadel
|-
!colspan=12| Diamond set (tot. def. = 74)
|-
| Diamond armor || Body  ||{{n/a|60000}}|| 42 || 10 || {{n/a|-}}                  ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
| Diamond helm  || Head  ||{{n/a| 1000}}||  8 ||  3 || {{n/a|-}}                  ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
| Diamond shield || Shield ||{{n/a|15000}}|| 16 ||  0 || {{n/a|-}}                  ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine, Flying Fortress
|-
| Diamond gloves || Hands  ||{{n/a|20000}}||  8 ||  3 || {{n/a|-}}                  ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine, Flying Fortress
|-
!colspan=12| Ultimate set (tot. def. = 70)
|-
| Giant's gloves || Hands  ||{{n/a|10000}}||  6 ||  3 || Item: casts<br> B7 Saber    ||{{yes|wK}}||{{yes|N}} ||{{yes|R}}||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Sunken Shrine
|-
| Healing helm  || Head  ||{{n/a|10000}}||  6 ||  3 || Item: casts<br> W3 Heal1    ||{{yes|K}} ||{{yes|N}} ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mirage Tower, Flying Fortress
|-
| Dragon mail    || Body  ||{{n/a|60000}}|| 42 || 10 || Elements: All!              ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mirage Tower
|-
| Aegis shield  || Shield ||{{n/a|40000}}|| 16 ||  0 || Prevents "petrify"          ||{{yes|K}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Mirage Tower
|}


Wooden Helmets may be worn by:
== Armor introduced in Dawn of Souls ==
=== Light armor parts ===
Armor parts that can be worn by White Mage/Wizard and Black Mage/Wizard.
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
! Name !! Part !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Effects !! wK !! tN !! rR !! mM !! wW !! bB !! Locations
|-
| Elven cloak || Shield || 55800 ||  9 ||  0 || Agl+1, Int+1 ||{{yes|wK}} ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{yes|rR}} ||{{yes|mM}} ||{{yes|wW}} ||{{yes|bB}} || '''Find:''' Earthgift Shrine <br /> '''Buy:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Bard's tunic || Body || 67300 || 20 ||  3 || Prevents "Mute" ||{{yes|wK}} ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{yes|rR}} ||{{yes|mM}} ||{{yes|wW}} ||{{yes|bB}} || '''Find:''' Hellfire Chasm, <br /> Whisperwind Cove <br /> '''Buy:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Zephyr cape || Shield || 51000 ||  4 ||  1 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}} ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{yes|rR}} ||{{yes|mM}} ||{{yes|wW}} ||{{yes|bB}} || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove <br /> '''Buy:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
!colspan=13| Three-mages set
|-
| Sage's surplice || Body || 70000 || 25 ||  2 || Int+5 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|rR}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|wW}} ||{{yes|bB}} || '''Find:''' Hellfire Chasm, <br /> Lifespring Grotto <br /> '''Buy:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Wizard's hat || Head || 46600 ||  4 ||  1 || Int+5 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|rR}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|wW}} ||{{yes|bB}} || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove <br> '''Buy:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
!colspan=13| Two-mages set
|-
| Sage's mitre || Head || 45200 ||  5 ||  1 || MP+10%, Int+5 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|wW}} ||{{yes|bB}} || '''Find:''' Hellfire Chasm, <br /> Lifespring Grotto, <br /> Whisperwind Cove <br> '''Buy:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Gaia gear || Body || {{n/a| || 35 ||  2 || Prevents "Stone" ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|bB}} || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto
|-
| Light robe || Body || {{n/a| || 35 ||  2 || Int+5 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|wW}} ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove
|}


* Fighter / Knight
=== Medium armor parts ===
* Ninja
Armor parts that cannot be worn by Warrior/Knight, White Mage/Wizard and Black Mage/Wizard.
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
! Name !! Part !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Effects !! wK !! tN !! rR !! mM !! wW !! bB !! Locations
|-
| Red cap || Head || {{n/a| ||  8 || 1 || Str+4, Agl+3, <br /> Sta+2, MP+25% ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|rR}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto, <br /> Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Red jacket || Body || {{n/a| || 24 || 2 || Element: fire ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{yes|rR}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
!colspan=13| Monk set
|-
| Kenpo-gi || Body || {{n/a| || 28 || 1 || Str+3 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|mM}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Earthgift Shrine, <br /> Lifespring Grotto, <br /> Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Power vest || Body || {{n/a| || 38 || 1 || Str+15 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|mM}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto
|-
| Twist headband || Head || {{n/a| ||  3 || 1 || Str+15 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|mM}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Hellfire Chasm
|-
!colspan=13| Thief set
|-
| Black cowl || Head || {{n/a| ||  8 || 1 || Agl+3, <br /> Str+3, Sta+3 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Earthgift Shrine
|-
|Thief's gloves || Arms || {{n/a| ||  6 || 1 || Agl+5 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Hellfire Chasm
|-
|Thief's armlet || Body || {{n/a| || 30 || 1 || Agl+5 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Black garb || Body || {{n/a| || 40 || 2 || Agl+10 ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove
|}
=== Heavy armor parts ===
Armor parts that cannot be worn by White Mage/Wizard and Black Mage/Wizard.
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1}}
! Name !! Part !! Price !! Def !! W. !! Effects !! wK !! tN !! rR !! mM !! wW !! bB !! Locations
|-
| Crystal ring || Arms || {{n/a| ||  9 || 1 || Prevents <br /> Sleep, Stop ||{{yes|K}}  ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|M}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto
|-
| Hero's shield || Shield || {{n/a| || 16 || 1 || Prevents all statues ||{{yes|K}}  ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto
|-
| Feathered cap || Head || {{n/a| ||  4 || 1 || {{n/a|-}} ||{{yes|wK}} ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{yes|rR}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto
|-
| Tiger mask || Head || {{n/a| ||  8 || 2 || Str+3, Agl+2, <br /> Sta+1 ||{{yes|K}}  ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{yes|M}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto, <br /> Whisperwind Cove
|-
!colspan=13| Genji set
|-
| Genji gloves || Arms || {{n/a| ||  6 || 2 || Prevents <br /> Poison, Stone ||{{yes|wK}} ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto
|-
| Genji shield || Shield || {{n/a| || 14 || 0 || Prevents <br /> Poison, Stone ||{{yes|wK}} ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto
|-
| Genji helm || Head || {{n/a| ||  9 || 3 || Prevents <br /> Poison, Stone ||{{yes|wK}} ||{{yes|tN}} ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Genji armor || Body || {{n/a| || 35 ||19 ||Prevents Poison,<br />Stone, Insta-Death ||{{yes|wK}} ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
!colspan=13| Crystal set
|-
|Crystal gloves || Arms || {{n/a| || 10 || 3 || Prevents Stone ||{{yes|K}}  ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto
|-
|Crystal shield || Shield || {{n/a| || 15 || 0 || Prevents Stone ||{{yes|K}}  ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Lifespring Grotto, <br /> Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Crystal helm || Head || {{n/a| || 10 || 3 || Prevents Stone ||{{yes|K}}  ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove
|-
| Crystal mail || Body || {{n/a| || 44 ||10 || Prevents Blind, <br /> Mute, Stone ||{{yes|K}}  ||{{yes|N}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  ||{{no|-}}  || '''Find:''' Whisperwind Cove
|}


=== Leather Cap ===
:'''Cost:''' 80
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 1
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Temple of Chaos/Provoca/Elfheim


The '''Cap''' is a light helmet that most characters can use to protect their heads.  Caps are usually made of leather or cloth and provide minimal protection.  However, most heroes are capable of wearing them and so they are a common choice of headgear until magical ribbons can be found and equipped.
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Caps may be found in:
 
* Temple of the Fiends
 
Caps may be worn by:
 
* Fighter / Knight
* Thief / Ninja
* Red Mage / Red Wizard
* Black Mage / Black Wizard
* White Mage / White Wizard
 
=== Mythril Helm ===
:'''Cost:''' 2500
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Titan's Cave/Crescent Lake/Flying Fortress
 
=== Ribbon ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 1
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Special:''' Protects against status effects and auto-kill attacks
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine, Waterfall Cave, Flying Fortress
 
== Arms ==
 
=== Bronze Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' 200
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 2
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Elven Castle/Melmond
 
=== Diamond Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 8
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine/Flying Fortress
 
=== Gauntlets ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Citadel of Trials
 
=== Giant's Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine
 
=== Leather Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' 60
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 1
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Provoca
 
=== Mythril Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' 2500
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Crescent Lake/Mt. Gulg/Ice Cave
 
=== Protect Ring ===
:'''Cost:''' 20,000
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 8
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Special:''' Protects against status effects and auto-kill attacks
:'''Location:''' Gaia/Flying Fortress/Temple of Chaos
 
=== Steel Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' 750
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 4
:'''Evasion:''' 5
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Western Keep/Melmond/Citadel of Trials
 
== Shields ==
 
=== Aegis Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 16
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Tower of Mirage
 
=== Buckler ===
:'''Cost:''' 2500
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 2
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Crescent Lake
 
=== Diamond Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 16
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine/Flying Fortress
 
=== Flame Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 12
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Mt. Gulg
 
=== Ice Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 12
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Ice Cave
 
=== Iron Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' 100
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 12
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Elfheim
 
=== Leather Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' 15
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 2
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Pravoca
 
=== Mythril Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' 2500
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 8
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Terra Cave, Crescent Lake, Mt. Gulg
 
=== Protection Mantle ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 8
:'''Evasion:''' 2
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Location:''' Flying Fortress, Temple of Chaos
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