Gauntlet (equipment type)

Gauntlets or Gloves, are a recurring type of armguards on the series, but they can also appear as a type of accessory in some titles. Gloves 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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