Red Cap (equipment)



The Red Cap (レッドキャップ), also known as Red Hat or Red Hood, is a recurring hat in the Final Fantasy series. The cap is a light helmet and often gives a variety of stat boosts, often related to Vitality and Stamina.

Final Fantasy
The Red Cap is a powerful light helmet exclusive to the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary versions. It gives +8 Defense, +1 Weight, +10 Evasion, +4 Strength, +3 Agility, +2 Stamina, and increases max HP by 25%. It is found in the Lifespring Grotto and Whisperwind Cove, and only the Red Mage and its upgrade, the Red Wizard may equip it.

Final Fantasy IV
The Red Cap is Edward's strongest helmet in the Advance release. It gives +10 Stamina and resists Fire. It is found in the Cave of Trials.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The Red Cap is a piece of equipment found in the Depths of the True Moon. It can be worn by various members of the party. It provides 10 Defense, 12 Magic Defense, 2% Evasion, 12% Magic Evasion, resistance to Fire damage, and boosts user's Stamina by 5.

Final Fantasy VI
The Red Cap is limited to only two, found in Kefka's Tower and Mt. Zozo. It gives +3 Speed, +2 Stamina, +4 Strength, and boosts max HP by 25%. Everyone but Umaro can equip it.

Final Fantasy IX
The Red Hat can be equipped by everyone but Steiner and Freya. It increases Fire damage while giving a +1 to Defense and +26 Magic Defense. The player can find a Red Hat in Mount Gulug and purchase them in Ipsen's Castle for 3,000 gil.

Final Fantasy XII
Red Cap is a low-level hat that requires the Light Armor 5 license to be equipped. It provides +150 HP, +18 Magick Resist, and +3 Vitality and can be purchased from Rabanastre, Jahara, and Mt. Bur-Omisace.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The Red Hood gives +24 HP and +8 MP. It is sold in many shops for 1,000 gil following the battle at Sand Rat Sietch. It can also be found as rare treasure at Lenalian Plateau with the Treasure Hunter ability.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
The Red Cap gives +4 Attack and +40 Defense. It is made from the Sturdy Red Hat scroll and costs 750 gil.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Red Hat is a low-ranked headgear that provides 13 Defense, 5 Magic, 9 Magic Defense, and +10 resistance to Fire. It can be used by all races, takes one slot, and costs 690 gil to buy.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Red Cap is a level 50 hat that increases Bravery by 189. It can be obtained by trading 7,730 gil, a Wizard's Hat, a Giant Feather, and a Transmogridust.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Red Cap returns as a level 30 Hat that provides +189 Bravery and +1% Bravery Boost on Dodge. It can be obtained by trading 23,500 gil, Wizard's Hat, and Fine Cloth.