Brigandine



Brigandine (鎧下) is a recurring armor in the series, oftentimes providing decent Defense and appearing as a mid-ranked armor, usually either midway or late through a game.

Final Fantasy IX
Brigandine is a mid to high-ranked armor that only Zidane and Amarant can equip. It costs 4,300 gil to buy, and provides 20 Defense, +1 Strength, and teaches the abilities Ability Up and Return Magic.

Final Fantasy XI
Brigandine is a popular mid-level crafted body armor that can be equipped by most melee Jobs, with a distinct checkered surcoat. The basic version provides +10 HP, +2 DEX, and +2 VIT. The HQ +1 version, on the other hand, goes further and adds an extra +1 to all attributes and +15 HP, on top of NQ's DEX and VIT boosts.

Final Fantasy XII
Brigandine is a mid-ranked armor that requires the Light Armor 5 license, which costs 25 LP, in order to use it. It can be bought in several locations for 2,500 gil, and provides 160 HP and +18 Defense.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Brigandine is a low to mid-ranked armor that provides +50 HP and costs 2,500 gil to buy.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Brigandine returns as a low-ranked armor that provides 37 Defense and 6 Magic Resistance. It teaches the Counter ability to Thieves and White Monks. It can be bought from Muscadet for 3125 gil and any other town for 3330 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Brigandine is a low-ranked armor that provides 33 Defense and 6 Magic Resistance, as well as teaching the Red Mage and Juggler the Sticky Fingers ability. It can be bought for 1280 Gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Gikhet Lead, Prime Tanned Hide, and Moon Bloom.

Vagrant Story
Brigandine is a high-ranked armor that provides +17 Strength and Intelligence, but lowers Agility by 2.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
Brigandine is a mid to high-ranked armor, usable at level 40, and provides 44 Defense. It is bought for 496 gil.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Brigandine is one of the two strongest Light Armors, a Level 99 equipment piece that increases HP by 2,717, and increases Wall Rush Bravery defense by 40%. It can be traded for a Vishnu Vest, five Lone Hearts, and 23,940 gil.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Brigandine returns as a level 100 Light Armor that provides +2973 HP and +50% Wall Rush Bravery Defense. It can be traded for 137,100 Gil, Carabineer Mail, Vishnu Vest, and Eden's Cuirass.