Bard's Tunic

Bard's Tunic, also known as Bard Vest, is a recurring armor in the series.

Final Fantasy
The Bard's Tunic is a high-ranked armor that can be equipped to every class. It only appears in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary editions, in Hellfire Chasm and Lifespring Grotto. It may also be won from Two-Headed Dragon. It provides +20 Defense, +3 Weight and resistance to Silence.

Final Fantasy III
The Bard Vest is a mid-ranked armor used by Freelancers, Onion Knights and Bards. It provides +32 Defense, +28 Magic Defense, +2 Agility and +2 Mind. It can be bought in Duster for 5,500 gil.

Final Fantasy IV
The Bard's Tunic is a low-ranked armor that is Edward's initial equipment, and can be bought in Mist for 70 gil. It provides +2 Defense, +1 Magic Defense, +1 Magic Evasion and resistance to Silence.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The Bard's Tunic returns as an armor that provides the exact same bonuses as in Final Fantasy IV and can only be worn by Edward.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
The Bard's Tunic is a mid-ranked armor for Penelo. It provides +24 Defense, +36 Magic Defense and +5 Mind. It can be bought in chapter 4 for 3,200 gil.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Bard's Tunic is level 20 clothing that raises HP by 796 and also increases stage defense by 25%. It can be traded at the shop for 4,190 gil, a Poncho and a Bird Feather.