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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 [[#Shields|shields]]. Each character class can equip a different set of armor:
* [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warriors and Knights]] use heavy body armor and helmets, and can equip large shields.
* [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thieves and Ninjas]] use lighter, but can still equip helmets and small shields.
* [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monks and Masters]] use only the lightest equipment and no shields.
* [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mages and Wizards]] can use most of the same equipment as Thieves and Ninjas
* [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White]] and [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black]] Mages/Wizards can use very little armor, and no shields.


== Body ==
== Body ==
Body armor comes in two flavors: heavy mail which offers more protection but can be used by fewer classes, and armlets, which over less protection but more mobility and can be used by all classes. Given the choice, go with mail over armlets.


=== Black Robe ===
=== Black Robe ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Original Name''': Black Shirt
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Defense:''' 24
:'''Sell''': 1
:'''Evasion:''' 2
:'''Defense''': 24
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Evasion''': 2
:'''Location:''' Flying Fortress
:'''Special''': Casts [[Final Fantasy/Magic/Black#Ice2|Ice2]]
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]


=== Chain Mail ===
=== Chain Mail ===
:'''Cost:''' 80
:'''Cost''': 80
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 40
:'''Defense:''' 15
:'''Defense''': 15
:'''Evasion:''' 15
:'''Evasion''': 15
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Corneria
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Cornelia|Cornelia]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Pravoka|Pravoka]]
:'''Find''': --
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]]


'''Chain mail''' is the hallmark of the young warrior just setting out to make a name for himself.  It is a functional, if awkward, suit of armor that is worn over a tunic.  It consists of many small metal rings chained together to make a shirt.  Chain mail covers the torso and arms as well as often hanging for a distance below the waist.  The nature of the rings leads to an ability to deflect many blows that would have landed, but the rings provide very little protection from bludgeoning attacks or thrusting attacks that slip into the holes in the rings.
=== Clothes ===
 
:'''Original Name''': Shirt
Chain Mail is the best starting armor for Fighters and Red Mages, as the weak monsters in the early parts of the game do almost no damage to a Chain Mail-clad warrior.
:'''Cost''': 10
 
:'''Sell''': 5
Chain Mail may be worn by:
:'''Defense''': 1
 
:'''Evasion''': 2
* Fighter / Knight
:'''Special''': --
* Ninja
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Cornelia|Cornelia]]
* Red Mage / Red Wizard
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Ice Cavern|Ice Cavern]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]


=== Copper Armlet ===
=== Copper Armlet ===
:'''Cost:''' 1000
:'''Cost''': 1000
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 500
:'''Defense:''' 4
:'''Defense''': 4
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Evasion''': 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Elfheim/Marsh Cave
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Elfheim|Elfheim]]
 
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Marsh Cave|Marsh Cave]]
The '''Copper Bracelet''' is a simple magical item made of copper.  It is worn around the wrist of a hero who does not wish to be burdened down with large, bulky armor.  The 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.
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]
 
Copper Bracelets may be worn by:
 
* Fighter / Knight
* Thief / Ninja
* Black Belt / Master
* Red Mage / Red Wizard
* White Mage / White Wizard
* Black Mage / Black Wizard


=== Diamond Armlet ===
=== Diamond Armlet ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 32500
:'''Defense:''' 34
:'''Defense''': 34
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Evasion''': 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Sunken Shrine|Sunken Shrine]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]


=== Diamond Armor ===
=== Diamond Armor ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 30000
:'''Defense:''' 42
:'''Defense''': 42
:'''Evasion:''' 10
:'''Evasion''': 10
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Sunken Shrine|Sunken Shrine]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]]


=== Dragon Armor ===
=== Dragon Mail ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 30000
:'''Defense:''' 42
:'''Defense''': 42
:'''Evasion:''' 10
:'''Evasion''': 10
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Tower of Mirage
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Tower of Mirage|Tower of Mirage]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]]


=== Flame Armor ===
=== Flame Armor ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 15000
:'''Defense:''' 34
:'''Defense''': 34
:'''Evasion:''' 10
:'''Evasion''': 10
:'''Special:''' Added defence against Ice attacks
:'''Special''': Protects against ice
:'''Location:''' Mt. Gulg
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Mt. Gulg|Mt. Gulg]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Ice Armor ===
=== Ice Armor ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 15000
:'''Defense:''' 34
:'''Defense''': 34
:'''Evasion:''' 10
:'''Evasion''': 10
:'''Special:''' Added defence against Fire attacks
:'''Special''': Protects against fire
:'''Location:''' Ice Cave
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Ice Cavern|Ice Cavern]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Knight's Armor ===
=== Knight Armor ===
:'''Cost:''' 45,000
:'''Cost''': 45000
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 22500
:'''Defense:''' 34
:'''Defense''': 34
:'''Evasion:''' 33
:'''Evasion''': 33
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Melmond
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Melmond|Melmond]]
:'''Find''': --
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]]


=== Leather Armor ===
=== Leather Armor ===
:'''Cost:''' 50
:'''Cost''': 50
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 25
:'''Defense:''' 4
:'''Defense''': 4
:'''Evasion:''' 8
:'''Evasion''': 8
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Corneria
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Cornelia|Cornelia]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Pravoka|Pravoka]]
 
:'''Find''': --
'''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. 
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]]
 
Thieves and Black Belts find Wooden Armor the best starting armor.
 
Wooden armor may be worn by:
 
* Fighter / Knight
* Thief / Ninja
* Black Belt / Master
* Red Mage / Red Wizard


=== Mythril Mail ===
=== Mythril Mail ===
:'''Cost:''' 7500
:'''Cost''': 7500
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 3750
:'''Defense:''' 18
:'''Defense''': 18
:'''Evasion:''' 8
:'''Evasion''': 8
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Crescent Lake/Mt. Gulg
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Crescent Lake|Crescent Lake]]
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Mt. Gulg|Mt. Gulg]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]]


=== Ruby Armlet ===
=== Ruby Armlet ===
:'''Cost:''' 50,000
:'''Cost''': 50000
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 25000
:'''Defense:''' 24
:'''Defense''': 24
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Evasion''': 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Citadel of Trials/Gaia
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Gaia|Gaia]]
 
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Citadel of Trials|Citadel of Trials]]
=== Shirt ===
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]
:'''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 cloth.  Most peasants and merchants wear cloth shirts, not needing much more protection.  Almost 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.
 
Cloth provides "better-than-nothing" protection for starting White and Black Mages.
 
Cloth shirts may be worn by:
 
* Fighter / Knight
* Thief / Ninja
* Black Belt / Master
* Red Mage / Red Wizard
* White Mage / White Wizard
* Black Mage / Black Wizard


=== Silver Armlet ===
=== Silver Armlet ===
:'''Cost:''' 5000
:'''Cost''': 5000
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 2500
:'''Defense:''' 15
:'''Defense''': 15
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Evasion''': 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Marsh Cave/Melmond
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Melmond|Melmond]]
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Marsh Cave|Marsh Cave]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]


=== Steel Plate ===
=== Steel Plate ===
:'''Cost:''' 800
:'''Original Name''': Iron Armor
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': 800
:'''Defense:''' 24
:'''Sell''': 400
:'''Evasion:''' 23
:'''Defense''': 24
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Evasion''': 23
:'''Location:''' Provova/Elfheim
:'''Special''': --
 
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Pravoka|Pravoka]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Elfheim|Elfheim]]
'''Iron Armor''' is a form of solid plate mail made entirely of iron.  It is much stronger than Chain Mail, but is still somewhat malleable and vulnerable to damage.  Iron Armor does deflect many blows but solid hits tend to dent the armor, which reduces the effectiveness of the armor's absorption of blows.
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Marsh Cave|Marsh Cave]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Cornelia|Cornelia Castle]]
 
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]
Iron Armor may be worn by:
 
* Fighter / Knight
* Ninja


=== White Robe ===
=== White Robe ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Original Name''': White Shirt
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Defense:''' 24
:'''Sell''': 1
:'''Evasion:''' 2
:'''Defense''': 24
:'''Special:''' Added effect of Invs2 on party
:'''Evasion''': 2
:'''Location:''' Flying Fortress
:'''Special''': Casts [[Final Fantasy/Magic/White#Invs2|Invs2]]
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]]


== Head ==
== Head ==
'''Helmets''' are considered by many heroes to be necessary to survival when adventuring, as they protect the warrior's head from attacks.  Most characters cannot wear stronger helmets than the Cap, though Fighters and Ninja have access to three helmets and the Knight to five. Each adventurer may carry up to four pieces of armor (beware, this includes armor, shields, and gauntlets as well) but may only equip one helmet.
Helmets add more protection than body armor alone, but only the [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], and [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]] classes can equip more than the most basic helmet. 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.


=== Diamond Helm ===
=== Diamond Helm ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 500
:'''Defense:''' 8
:'''Defense''': 8
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Sunken Shrine|Sunken Shrine]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]]


=== Grand Helm ===
=== Grand Helm ===
:'''Cost:''' 450
:'''Cost''': 450
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 225
:'''Defense:''' 5
:'''Defense''': 5
:'''Evasion:''' 5
:'''Evasion''': 5
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Mt. Duergar/Melmond
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Melmond|Melmond]]
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Mt. Duergar|Mt. Duergar]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Healing Helm ===
=== Healing Helm ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 10000
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Defense''': 6
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Special:''' Added effect of Heal1 on party.
:'''Special''': Casts [[Final Fantasy/Magic/White#Heal1|Heal1]]
:'''Location:''' Tower of Mirage/Flying Fortress
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Tower of Mirage|Tower of Mirage]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Helmet ===
=== Helmet ===
:'''Cost:''' 100
:'''Cost''': 100
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 50
:'''Defense:''' 3
:'''Defense''': 3
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Mt. Duergar/Elfheim
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Elfheim|Elfheim]]
 
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Mt. Duergar|Mt. Duergar]]
The '''Wooden Helmet''' is a simple piece of protective headgear made of wood. It protects a hero's head from enemy attacks.  However, wood is not the optimal material for such protection and the Wooden Helmet does not provide much protection.  They are also heavy and have a tendency to impede vision.  As such, they are an unpopular piece of armor, especially for spellcasting adventurers.
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]
 
Wooden Helmets may be worn by:
 
* Fighter / Knight
* Ninja


=== Leather Cap ===
=== Leather Cap ===
:'''Cost:''' 80
:'''Cost''': 80
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 40
:'''Defense:''' 1
:'''Defense''': 1
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Evasion''': 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Temple of Chaos/Provoca/Elfheim
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Pravoka|Pravoka]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Elfheim|Elfheim]]
 
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Temple of Chaos|Temple of Chaos]]
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.
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]
 
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 ===
=== Mythril Helm ===
:'''Cost:''' 2500
:'''Original Name''': Silver Helm
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': 2500
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Sell''': 1250
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Defense''': 6
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Location:''' Titan's Cave/Crescent Lake/Flying Fortress
:'''Special''': --
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Crescent Lake|Crescent Lake]]
:'''Find''': Titan's Cave, [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Mt. Gulg|Mt. Gulg]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Ribbon ===
=== Ribbon ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 1
:'''Defense:''' 1
:'''Defense''': 1
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Evasion''': 1
:'''Special:''' Protects against status effects and auto-kill attacks
:'''Special''': Protects against status effects and instant death
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine, Waterfall Cave, Flying Fortress
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Sunken Shrine|Sunken Shrine]], Waterfall Cave, [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]


== Arms ==
== Arms ==
As with [[#Head|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).


=== Bronze Gloves ===
=== Bronze Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' 200
:'''Cost''': 200
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 100
:'''Defense:''' 2
:'''Defense''': 2
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Elven Castle/Melmond
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Melmond|Melmond]]
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Elfheim|Elfheim Castle]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Diamond Gloves ===
=== Diamond Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 10000
:'''Defense:''' 8
:'''Defense''': 8
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine/Flying Fortress
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Sunken Shrine|Sunken Shrine]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]]


=== Gauntlets ===
=== Gauntlets ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': n/a
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Defense''': 6
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Special''': Casts [[Final Fantasy/Magic/Black#Bolt2|Bolt2]]
:'''Location:''' Citadel of Trials
:'''Purchase''': --
 
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Citadel of Trials|Citadel of Trials]]
'''Gloves''' are simple gauntlets made of leather.  Any hero is able to wear them, but they provide minimal protection from attack.  They do not interfere with the gestures mages need to cast spells.
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]]
 
Gloves may be worn by:
 
* Fighter / Knight
* Thief / Ninja
* Black Belt / Master
* Red Mage / Red Wizard
* White Mage / White Wizard
* Black Mage / Black Wizard


=== Giant's Gloves ===
=== Giant's Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Original Name''': Power Gauntlet
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Sell''': 5000
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Defense''': 6
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine
:'''Special''': --
:'''Purchase''': Casts [[Final Fantasy/Magic/Black#Saber|Saber]]
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Sunken Shrine|Sunken Shrine]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]]


=== Leather Gloves ===
=== Leather Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' 60
:'''Cost''': 60
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': n/a
:'''Defense:''' 1
:'''Defense''': 1
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Evasion''': 1
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Provoca
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Pravoka|Pravoka]]
:'''Find''': --
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]


=== Mythril Gloves ===
=== Mythril Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' 2500
:'''Original Name''': Silver Gauntlet
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': 2500
:'''Defense:''' 6
:'''Sell''': 1250
:'''Evasion:''' 3
:'''Defense''': 6
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Evasion''': 3
:'''Location:''' Crescent Lake/Mt. Gulg/Ice Cave
:'''Special''': --
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Crescent Lake|Crescent Lake]]
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Mt. Gulg|Mt. Gulg]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Ice Cavern|Ice Cavern]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Protect Ring ===
=== Protect Ring ===
:'''Cost:''' 20,000
:'''Original Name''': ProRing
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': 20000
:'''Defense:''' 8
:'''Sell''': 10000
:'''Evasion:''' 1
:'''Defense''': 8
:'''Special:''' Protects against status effects and auto-kill attacks
:'''Evasion''': 1
:'''Location:''' Gaia/Flying Fortress/Temple of Chaos
:'''Special''': Protects against auto-kill attacks
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Gaia|Gaia]]
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Temple of Chaos (Past)|Temple of Chaos]] (Past)
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Master]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]


=== Steel Gloves ===
=== Steel Gloves ===
:'''Cost:''' 750
:'''Cost''': 750
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 350
:'''Defense:''' 4
:'''Defense''': 4
:'''Evasion:''' 5
:'''Evasion''': 5
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Western Keep/Melmond/Citadel of Trials
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Melmond|Melmond]]
:'''Find''': Western Keep, [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Citadel of Trials|Citadel of Trials]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


== Shields ==
== Shields ==
'''Shields''' are large metal sheets worn on the left hand of a warrior.  The shield is used to fend off enemy attacks. Many warriors owe their lives to their shields, as the shield takes many hits that otherwise could kill the hero using it. An adventurer may carry one shield.
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.


=== Aegis Shield ===
=== Aegis Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 20000
:'''Defense:''' 16
:'''Defense''': 16
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Evasion''': 0
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Special''': Immunity to Petrification
:'''Location:''' Tower of Mirage
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Tower of Mirage|Tower of Mirage]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]]


=== Buckler ===
=== Buckler ===
:'''Cost:''' 2500
:'''Cost''': 2500
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 1250
:'''Defense:''' 2
:'''Defense''': 2
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Evasion''': 0
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Crescent Lake
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Crescent Lake|Crescent Lake]]
:'''Find''': --
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]]


=== Diamond Shield ===
=== Diamond Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Original Name''' Opal Shield
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Defense:''' 16
:'''Sell''': 7500
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Defense''': 16
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Evasion''': 0
:'''Location:''' Sunken Shrine/Flying Fortress
:'''Special''': --
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Sunken Shrine|Sunken Shrine]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]]


=== Flame Shield ===
=== Flame Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 5000
:'''Defense:''' 12
:'''Defense''': 12
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Evasion''': 0
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Special''': Protects against ice
:'''Location:''' Mt. Gulg
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Mt. Gulg|Mt. Gulg]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Ice Shield ===
=== Ice Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' --
:'''Cost''': --
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 5000
:'''Defense:''' 12
:'''Defense''': 12
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Evasion''': 0
:'''Special:''' n/a
:'''Special''': Protects against fire
:'''Location:''' Ice Cave
:'''Purchase''': --
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Ice Cavern|Ice Cavern]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


=== Iron Shield ===
=== Iron Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' 100
:'''Cost''': 100
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Sell''': 50
:'''Defense:''' 12
:'''Defense''': 4
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Evasion''': 0
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Special''': --
:'''Location:''' Elfheim, Pravoka
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Pravoka|Pravoka]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Elfheim|Elfheim]]
:'''Absorb Bonus:''' 4
:'''Find''': --
 
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]
'''Iron Shields''' are medium-sized shields that adventurers wear on their non-weapon hands to protect themselves from attack.  They are similar to Wooden Shields, but larger and stronger due to their being made of hard iron rather than wood.  The Iron Shield still leaves much of the hero vulnerable to attack, and does little to protect him from magical assault.
 
Iron Shields may be worn by the Fighter / Knight and the Ninja


=== Leather Shield ===
=== Leather Shield ===
:'''Cost:''' 15
:'''Original Name''': Wood Shield
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Cost''': 15
:'''Defense:''' 2
:'''Sell''': 7
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Defense''': 2
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Evasion''': 0
:'''Location:''' Pravoca
:'''Special''': --
:'''Purchase''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Pravoka|Pravoka]]
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Terra Cave|Terra Cave]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


The '''Wooden Shield''' is a simple defensive device. It is a small round piece of wood with a strap that attaches to a hero's left arm, allowing the right arm free to use a weapon.  Wooden Shields are extremely hard to use properly, and even seasoned warriors often find them to be more trouble than they are worth.
=== Mythril Shield ===
:'''Cost''': 2500
:'''Sell''': n/a
:'''Defense''': 8
:'''Evasion''': --
:'''Special''': --
:'''Purchase''':
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Terra Cave|Terra Cave]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Crescent Lake|Crescent Lake]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Mt. Gulg|Mt. Gulg]]
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]]


Wooden Shields provide some extra defensive power for Fighters, and are cheap enough to make them worthwhile early in the game.
=== Protect Cloak ===
 
:'''Cost''': --
Wooden Shields may be worn by:
:'''Sell''': 10000
 
:'''Defense''': 8
* Fighter / Knight
:'''Evasion''': 2
* Ninja
:'''Special''': --
 
:'''Purchase''': --
=== Mythril Shield ===
:'''Find''': [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Flying Fortress|Flying Fortress]], [[Final Fantasy/Locations#Temple of Chaos (Past)|Temple of Chaos]] (Past)
:'''Cost:''' 2500
:'''Users''': [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Knight]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Ninja]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Mage]], [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|Black Wizard]]
:'''Sell:''' n/a
:'''Defense:''' 8
:'''Evasion:''' --
:'''Special:''' None
:'''Location:''' Terra Cave, Crescent Lake, Mt. Gulg


=== Protection Mantle ===
== Equipment chart ==
:'''Cost:''' --
{|{{prettytable}}
:'''Sell:''' n/a
|-
:'''Defense:''' 8
! style="width: 16%;" | Weapon
:'''Evasion:''' 2
! style="width: 7%;" | [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Warrior/Knight|Warrior]]
:'''Special:''' n/a
! style="width: 7%;" | Knight
:'''Location:''' Flying Fortress, Temple of Chaos
! style="width: 7%;" | [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Thief/Ninja|Thief]]
! style="width: 7%;" | Ninja
! style="width: 7%;" | [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Monk/Master|Monk]]
! style="width: 7%;" | Master
! style="width: 7%;" | [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Red Mage/Red Wizard|R. Mage]]
! style="width: 7%;" | R. Wiz
! style="width: 7%;" | [[Final Fantasy/Classes#White Mage/White Wizard|W. Mage]]
! style="width: 7%;" | W. Wiz
! style="width: 7%;" | [[Final Fantasy/Classes#Black Mage/Black Wizard|B. Mage]]
! style="width: 7%;" | B. Wiz
|-
![[#Aegis Shield|Aegis Shield]]
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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![[#Black Robe|Black Robe]]
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![[#Bronze Gloves|Bronze Gloves]]
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![[#Buckler|Buckler]]
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|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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![[#Chain Mail|Chain Mail]]
|{{yes}}
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![[#Clothes|Clothes]]
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![[#Copper Armlet|Copper Armlet]]
|{{yes}}
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![[#Diamond Armlet|Diamond Armlet]]
|{{yes}}
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![[#Diamond Armor|Diamond Armor]]
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![[#Diamond Gloves|Diamond Gloves]]
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![[#Diamond Helm|Diamond Helm]]
|{{no}}
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![[#Diamond Shield|Diamond Shield]]
|{{no}}
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![[#Dragon Mail|Dragon Mail]]
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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![[#Flame Armor|Flame Armor]]
|{{yes}}
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|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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![[#Flame Shield|Flame Shield]]
|{{yes}}
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|{{no}}
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![[#Gauntlets|Gauntlets]]
|{{no}}
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|{{yes}}
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![[#Giant's Gloves|Giant's Gloves]]
|{{yes}}
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|{{yes}}
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![[#Grand Helm|Grand Helm]]
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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![[#Healing Helm|Healing Helm]]
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
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|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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![[#Helmet|Helmet]]
|{{yes}}
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|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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![[#Ice Armor|Ice Armor]]
|{{yes}}
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|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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![[#Ice Shield|Ice Shield]]
|{{yes}}
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|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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![[#Iron Shield|Iron Shield]]
|{{yes}}
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![[#Knight's Armor|Knight's Armor]]
|{{yes}}
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![[#Leather Armor|Leather Armor]]
|{{yes}}
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|{{no}}
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![[#Leather Cap|Leather Cap]]
|{{yes}}
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![[#Leather Gloves|Leather Gloves]]
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|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
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![[#Leather Shield|Leather Shield]]
|{{yes}}
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![[#Mythril Gloves|Mythril Gloves]]
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![[#Mythril Helm|Mythril Helm]]
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![[#Mythril Mail|Mythril Mail]]
|{{yes}}
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![[#Mythril Shield|Mythril Shield]]
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![[#Protect Cloak|Protect Cloak]]
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![[#Protect Ring|Protect Ring]]
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![[#Ribbon|Ribbon]]
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![[#Ruby Armlet|Ruby Armlet]]
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![[#Silver Armlet|Silver Armlet]]
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![[#Steel Gloves|Steel Gloves]]
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![[#Steel Plate|Steel Plate]]
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![[#White Robe|White Robe]]
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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, head, arms, and shields. Each character class can equip a different set of armor:

Body

Body armor comes in two flavors: heavy mail which offers more protection but can be used by fewer classes, and armlets, which over less protection but more mobility and can be used by all classes. Given the choice, go with mail over armlets.

Black Robe

Original Name: Black Shirt
Cost: --
Sell: 1
Defense: 24
Evasion: 2
Special: Casts Ice2
Purchase: --
Find: Flying Fortress
Users: Black Wizard

Chain Mail

Cost: 80
Sell: 40
Defense: 15
Evasion: 15
Special: --
Purchase: Cornelia, Pravoka
Find: --
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja, Red Mage, Red Wizard

Clothes

Original Name: Shirt
Cost: 10
Sell: 5
Defense: 1
Evasion: 2
Special: --
Purchase: Cornelia
Find: Ice Cavern, Flying Fortress
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Copper Armlet

Cost: 1000
Sell: 500
Defense: 4
Evasion: 1
Special: --
Purchase: Elfheim
Find: Marsh Cave
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Diamond Armlet

Cost: --
Sell: 32500
Defense: 34
Evasion: 1
Special: --
Purchase: --
Find: Sunken Shrine
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Diamond Armor

Cost: --
Sell: 30000
Defense: 42
Evasion: 10
Special: --
Purchase: --
Find: Sunken Shrine
Users: Knight

Dragon Mail

Cost: --
Sell: 30000
Defense: 42
Evasion: 10
Special: --
Purchase: --
Find: Tower of Mirage
Users: Knight

Flame Armor

Cost: --
Sell: 15000
Defense: 34
Evasion: 10
Special: Protects against ice
Purchase: --
Find: Mt. Gulg
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Ice Armor

Cost: --
Sell: 15000
Defense: 34
Evasion: 10
Special: Protects against fire
Purchase: --
Find: Ice Cavern
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Knight Armor

Cost: 45000
Sell: 22500
Defense: 34
Evasion: 33
Special: --
Purchase: Melmond
Find: --
Users: Warrior, Knight

Leather Armor

Cost: 50
Sell: 25
Defense: 4
Evasion: 8
Special: --
Purchase: Cornelia, Pravoka
Find: --
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard

Mythril Mail

Cost: 7500
Sell: 3750
Defense: 18
Evasion: 8
Special: --
Purchase: Crescent Lake
Find: Mt. Gulg
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja, Red Mage, Red Wizard

Ruby Armlet

Cost: 50000
Sell: 25000
Defense: 24
Evasion: 1
Special: --
Purchase: Gaia
Find: Citadel of Trials
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Silver Armlet

Cost: 5000
Sell: 2500
Defense: 15
Evasion: 1
Special: --
Purchase: Melmond
Find: Marsh Cave
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Steel Plate

Original Name: Iron Armor
Cost: 800
Sell: 400
Defense: 24
Evasion: 23
Special: --
Purchase: Pravoka, Elfheim
Find: Marsh Cave, Cornelia Castle
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

White Robe

Original Name: White Shirt
Cost: --
Sell: 1
Defense: 24
Evasion: 2
Special: Casts Invs2
Purchase: --
Find: Flying Fortress
Users: White Wizard

Head

Helmets add more protection than body armor alone, but only the Warrior, Knight, and Ninja classes can equip more than the most basic helmet. The most worthwhile headgear in the game is the ribbon, which offers little physical protections, but makes the wearer immune to all status effects.

Diamond Helm

Cost: --
Sell: 500
Defense: 8
Evasion: 3
Special: --
Purchase: --
Find: Sunken Shrine
Users: Knight

Grand Helm

Cost: 450
Sell: 225
Defense: 5
Evasion: 5
Special: --
Purchase: Melmond
Find: Mt. Duergar
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Healing Helm

Cost: --
Sell: 10000
Defense: 6
Evasion: 3
Special: Casts Heal1
Purchase: --
Find: Tower of Mirage, Flying Fortress
Users: Knight, Ninja

Helmet

Cost: 100
Sell: 50
Defense: 3
Evasion: 3
Special: --
Purchase: Elfheim
Find: Mt. Duergar
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Leather Cap

Cost: 80
Sell: 40
Defense: 1
Evasion: 1
Special: --
Purchase: Pravoka, Elfheim
Find: Temple of Chaos
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Mythril Helm

Original Name: Silver Helm
Cost: 2500
Sell: 1250
Defense: 6
Evasion: 3
Special: --
Purchase: Crescent Lake
Find: Titan's Cave, Mt. Gulg, Flying Fortress
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Ribbon

Cost: --
Sell: 1
Defense: 1
Evasion: 1
Special: Protects against status effects and instant death
Purchase: --
Find: Sunken Shrine, Waterfall Cave, Flying Fortress
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Arms

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 which blocks instant death attacks (except Petrification).

Bronze Gloves

Cost: 200
Sell: 100
Defense: 2
Evasion: 3
Special: --
Purchase: Melmond
Find: Elfheim Castle
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Diamond Gloves

Cost: --
Sell: 10000
Defense: 8
Evasion: 3
Special: --
Purchase: --
Find: Sunken Shrine, Flying Fortress
Users: Knight

Gauntlets

Cost: --
Sell: n/a
Defense: 6
Evasion: 3
Special: Casts Bolt2
Purchase: --
Find: Citadel of Trials
Users: Knight, Ninja, Red Wizard

Giant's Gloves

Original Name: Power Gauntlet
Cost: --
Sell: 5000
Defense: 6
Evasion: 3
Special: --
Purchase: Casts Saber
Find: Sunken Shrine
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja, Red Wizard

Leather Gloves

Cost: 60
Sell: n/a
Defense: 1
Evasion: 1
Special: --
Purchase: Pravoka
Find: --
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Mythril Gloves

Original Name: Silver Gauntlet
Cost: 2500
Sell: 1250
Defense: 6
Evasion: 3
Special: --
Purchase: Crescent Lake
Find: Mt. Gulg, Ice Cavern
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Protect Ring

Original Name: ProRing
Cost: 20000
Sell: 10000
Defense: 8
Evasion: 1
Special: Protects against auto-kill attacks
Purchase: Gaia
Find: Flying Fortress, Temple of Chaos (Past)
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Monk, Master, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Steel Gloves

Cost: 750
Sell: 350
Defense: 4
Evasion: 5
Special: --
Purchase: Melmond
Find: Western Keep, Citadel of Trials
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Shields

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 technically isn't a shield, it can be equiped by most characters that cannot use shields.

Aegis Shield

Cost: --
Sell: 20000
Defense: 16
Evasion: 0
Special: Immunity to Petrification
Purchase: --
Find: Tower of Mirage
Users: Knight

Buckler

Cost: 2500
Sell: 1250
Defense: 2
Evasion: 0
Special: --
Purchase: Crescent Lake
Find: --
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Red Mage, Red Wizard

Diamond Shield

Original Name Opal Shield
Cost: --
Sell: 7500
Defense: 16
Evasion: 0
Special: --
Purchase: --
Find: Sunken Shrine, Flying Fortress
Users: Knight

Flame Shield

Cost: --
Sell: 5000
Defense: 12
Evasion: 0
Special: Protects against ice
Purchase: --
Find: Mt. Gulg
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Ice Shield

Cost: --
Sell: 5000
Defense: 12
Evasion: 0
Special: Protects against fire
Purchase: --
Find: Ice Cavern
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Iron Shield

Cost: 100
Sell: 50
Defense: 4
Evasion: 0
Special: --
Purchase: Pravoka, Elfheim
Find: --
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Leather Shield

Original Name: Wood Shield
Cost: 15
Sell: 7
Defense: 2
Evasion: 0
Special: --
Purchase: Pravoka
Find: Terra Cave
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Mythril Shield

Cost: 2500
Sell: n/a
Defense: 8
Evasion: --
Special: --
Purchase:
Find: Terra Cave, Crescent Lake, Mt. Gulg
Users: Warrior, Knight, Ninja

Protect Cloak

Cost: --
Sell: 10000
Defense: 8
Evasion: 2
Special: --
Purchase: --
Find: Flying Fortress, Temple of Chaos (Past)
Users: Warrior, Knight, Thief, Ninja, Red Mage, Red Wizard, White Mage, White Wizard, Black Mage, Black Wizard

Equipment chart

Weapon Warrior Knight Thief Ninja Monk Master R. Mage R. Wiz W. Mage W. Wiz B. Mage B. Wiz
Aegis Shield No Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Black Robe No No No No No No No No No No No Yes
Bronze Gloves Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Buckler Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No
Chain Mail Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No
Clothes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Copper Armlet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Diamond Armlet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Diamond Armor No Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Diamond Gloves No Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Diamond Helm No Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Diamond Shield No Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Dragon Mail No Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Flame Armor Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Flame Shield Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Gauntlets No Yes No Yes No No No Yes No No No No
Giant's Gloves Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes No No No No
Grand Helm Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Healing Helm No Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Helmet Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Ice Armor Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Ice Shield Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Iron Shield Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Knight's Armor Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Leather Armor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Leather Cap Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Leather Gloves Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Leather Shield Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Mythril Gloves Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes No No No No
Mythril Helm Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Mythril Mail Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No
Mythril Shield Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
Protect Cloak Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Protect Ring Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ribbon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ruby Armlet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Silver Armlet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Steel Gloves Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No No No
Steel Plate Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No
White Robe No No No No No No No No No Yes No No
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