Gauntlet (equipment type)

Gauntlets, also known as Gloves, are a recurring type of armguards in the Final Fantasy series. They can also appear as a type of accessory in some titles. Gauntlets grant Defense and physical bonuses, and can be considered the counterparts of Armlets. They are often used by strong melee Jobs, like the Warrior, the Samurai, and the Dragoon. The Thief Gloves are recurring gauntlets, and most armor sets include gauntlets.

Final Fantasy
Gauntlets can be used by Warriors, and are a basic type of armor. Leather Gloves are equippable by all classes though.

List of Gauntlets:
 * Leather Gloves
 * Bronze Gloves
 * Steel Gloves
 * Mythril Gloves
 * Gauntlets
 * Giant's Gloves
 * Diamond Gloves
 * Crystal Gloves
 * Thief's Gloves
 * Genji Gloves

Final Fantasy II
Gloves are a simple type of armor that can be used by the party.

List of Gloves:
 * Leather Gloves
 * Bronze Gloves
 * Mythril Gloves
 * Thief's Gloves
 * Giant's Gloves
 * Ice Gloves
 * Diamond Gloves
 * Genji Gloves

Final Fantasy III
Gauntlets can be used by melee Jobs, like the Knight, the Dark Knight, the Dragoon, and the Viking.

List of Gloves:
 * Mythril Gloves
 * Gauntlets
 * Thief Gloves
 * Diamond Gloves
 * Genji Gloves
 * Crystal Gloves
 * Onion Gauntlets
 * Celestial Gloves
 * Shura Gloves

Final Fantasy IV
Gloves are a type of armor available to Cecil, Kain, Cid, and Edge.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

 * Mythril Gloves
 * Giant's Gloves
 * Diamond Gloves

Final Fantasy V
Gloves are a type of accessory in Final Fantasy V.

List of Gloves:
 * Mythril Gloves
 * Gauntlets
 * Thief's Gloves
 * Kaiser Knuckles
 * Genji Gloves
 * Titan's Gloves

Final Fantasy VI
In Final Fantasy VI, some relics are gloves, as for example, the Thief Glove or the Genji Glove.

Final Fantasy VII
Though Tifa's weapon of choice are knuckles, the Sneak Glove is an accessory that increases the chance of Steal.

Final Fantasy IX
Gauntlets return in this game as a type of armor, equippable by Steiner and Freya. Some gauntlets are named after noteworthy shields, such as the Aegis Gloves or the Venetia Shield.

List of Gloves:
 * Bronze Gloves
 * Silver Gloves
 * Mythril Gloves
 * Thunder Gloves
 * Venetia Shield
 * Diamond Gloves
 * Defense Gloves
 * Genji Gloves
 * Aegis Gloves
 * Gauntlets

Final Fantasy XI
Like most equipment in Final Fantasy XI, there are far too many Gauntlets to list. They generally increase stats such as Accuracy and Evasion, and usually have higher Defense than boots.

Examples include:
 * Mycohpile Cuffs
 * Magna Gauntlets
 * Eisenhentzes
 * Ochiudo's Kote
 * Koga Tekko
 * Pantin Dastanas
 * Pretty much all of the above Final Fantasy gloves.

Final Fantasy XII
Armguards are a type of accessory in Final Fantasy XII. Gauntlets increase defensive or physical traits.

List of Gauntlets:
 * Gauntlets
 * Blazer Gloves
 * Magick Gloves
 * Thief's Cuffs
 * Genji Gloves

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Gloves are only equipped by Llyud.

List of Gloves:
 * Prayer Bangle - No effect.
 * Gauntlets - Increases group's strength.
 * Mythril Gloves - Grants group immunity to Confuse.
 * Winged Gloves - Gives Float to group.
 * Blazer Gloves - Increases Affinity.
 * Dragon Bracers - Drains more HP when using Lancet.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Gauntlets appear as accessories in Final Fantasy Tactics, and can be equipped by every Job.

List of Gauntlets:
 * Power Gauntlet
 * Magepower Glove
 * Bracer
 * Onion Gauntlets

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Gauntlets appear as accessories in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and can be equipped by every Job.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Like the predecessor, gauntlets can be equipped by every Job and serve as an accessory. They are suited for melee classes and teach melee-related Support abilities.

Final Fantasy Legend II
Gauntlets are a piece of equipment available for the party.

Final Fantasy Legend III
Gloves can be equipped by all four main characters.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Lilties equip gauntlets as armors in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles.

List of Gauntlets:
 * Gauntlets
 * Bronze Gauntlets
 * Iron Gauntlets
 * Mythril Gauntlets
 * Flame Gauntlets
 * Frost Gauntlets
 * Storm Gauntlets
 * Diamond Gauntlets