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[[File:FFVI Black Cowl Artwork.jpg|right|thumb|Official art from ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''.]]
 
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{{Q|There were some spies come into the barracks the other day, but they got away before we could nab 'em. They was wearin' black cowls just right, so as to not be seen. Don't get me wrong, I ain't praisin' 'em, but if you'd seen some o' them things they was wearin', made o' fine wool an' tyrant hide, you'd've been impressed too.|Baro, Soldier, [[Aletap Rumors]]}}
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{{Quote|There were some spies come into the barracks the other day, but they got away before we could nab 'em. They was wearin' black cowls just right, so as to not be seen. Don't get me wrong, I ain't praisin' 'em, but if you'd seen some o' them things they was wearin', made o' fine wool an' tyrant hide, you'd've been impressed too.|Baro, Soldier, [[Aletap Rumors]]}}
 
The '''Black Cowl''' {{J|黒頭巾 or くろずきん|Kuro Zukin}}, also known as '''Dark Hood''' or '''Black Hood''', is a recurring piece of [[Armor (equipment)|headgear]] in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. It is usually a mid-level armor and tends to grant various bonuses.
 
The '''Black Cowl''' {{J|黒頭巾 or くろずきん|Kuro Zukin}}, also known as '''Dark Hood''' or '''Black Hood''', is a recurring piece of [[Armor (equipment)|headgear]] in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. It is usually a mid-level armor and tends to grant various bonuses.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy]]''===
 
{{Quote|Black hood brought from a distant land.|Description}}
 
{{Q|Black hood brought from a distant land.|Description}}
 
 
The [[Final Fantasy armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] appears in the ''[[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls|Dawn of Souls]]'' version. It is a mid-level armor, and grants +8 Defense, +1 Weight, +10 Evasion, and +3 Strength, Agility, and Stamina. It can be found in the [[Earthgift Shrine]].
 
The [[Final Fantasy armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] appears in the ''[[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls|Dawn of Souls]]'' version. It is a mid-level armor, and grants +8 Defense, +1 Weight, +10 Evasion, and +3 Strength, Agility, and Stamina. It can be found in the [[Earthgift Shrine]].
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
 
The [[Final Fantasy III weapons#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] can be equipped by [[Freelancer (Final Fantasy III)|Freelancers]], [[Onion Knight (Final Fantasy III)|Onion Knights]], [[Monk (Final Fantasy III)|Monks]], [[Ranger (Final Fantasy III)|Rangers]], [[Thief (Final Fantasy III)|Thieves]], [[Black Belt (Final Fantasy III)|Black Belts]], and [[Ninja (Final Fantasy III job)|Ninjas]]. It grants +15 Defense, +10 Magic Defense, and +2 Speed. It is bought and found in [[Amur]] for 4,000 gil (2,000 gil in the original version).
 
The [[Final Fantasy III weapons#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] can be equipped by [[Freelancer (Final Fantasy III)|Freelancers]], [[Onion Knight (Final Fantasy III)|Onion Knights]], [[Monk (Final Fantasy III)|Monks]], [[Ranger (Final Fantasy III)|Rangers]], [[Thief (Final Fantasy III)|Thieves]], [[Black Belt (Final Fantasy III)|Black Belts]], and [[Ninja (Final Fantasy III job)|Ninjas]]. It grants +15 Defense, +10 Magic Defense, and +2 Speed. It is bought and found in [[Amur]] for 2,000 gil in the original version (4,000 gil in 3D version).
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 
{{Quote|Hood that prevents Sleep.|Description}}
 
 
[[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] (Ninja Hood on the ''Easy Type'') is a helmet that provides 5 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, 4 Evasion, and 1 Magic Evasion, as well as preventing [[Sleep (status)|Sleep]]. It also provides +3 Strength, Speed, and Stamina, and is found at the [[Sealed Cave (Final Fantasy IV)|Sealed Cave]]. Like all hats, it can be equipped by every character except for [[Dark Knight]] [[Cecil Harvey|Cecil]], [[Cid Pollendina|Cid]], and [[Kain Highwind|Kain]].
{{Q|Hood that prevents Sleep.|Description}}
 
[[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] (Ninja Hood in the ''Easy Type'' version) is a helmet that provides 5 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, 4 Evasion, and 1 Magic Evasion, as well as preventing [[Sleep (status)|Sleep]]. It also provides +3 Strength, Speed, and Stamina, and is found at the [[Sealed Cave (Final Fantasy IV)|Sealed Cave]]. Like all hats, it can be equipped by every character except for [[Dark Knight]] [[Cecil Harvey|Cecil]], [[Cid Pollendina|Cid]], and [[Kain Highwind|Kain]].
 
   
 
====''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]''====
 
====''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]''====
 
 
[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] provides 7 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, 4% Evasion, and 1% Magic Evasion, resists, [[Sleep (status)|Sleep]], and +3 Strength, Speed, and Stamina. It can be found in [[Challenge Dungeon (The After Years)/Yang|Yang's]] and [[Challenge Dungeon (The After Years)/Edge|Edge's Challenge Dungeons]] and in [[Cave of Eblan]].
 
[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] provides 7 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, 4% Evasion, and 1% Magic Evasion, resists, [[Sleep (status)|Sleep]], and +3 Strength, Speed, and Stamina. It can be found in [[Challenge Dungeon (The After Years)/Yang|Yang's]] and [[Challenge Dungeon (The After Years)/Edge|Edge's Challenge Dungeons]] and in [[Cave of Eblan]].
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
 
{{Quote|Jet-black hood imported from a far-off land.|Description}}
 
{{Q|Jet-black hood imported from a far-off land.|Description}}
 
 
The [[Final Fantasy V armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] can be equipped by many [[Final Fantasy V jobs|classes]], and is the best piece of light headgear in the game, only surpassed in the ''Advance'' port by the [[Royal Crown]]. It grants +12 Defense, +2 Agility, and +2 Magic Defense, and can be bought in the [[Great Sea Trench]] or [[Phantom Village]] for 6,500 gil.
 
The [[Final Fantasy V armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] can be equipped by many [[Final Fantasy V jobs|classes]], and is the best piece of light headgear in the game, only surpassed in the ''Advance'' port by the [[Royal Crown]]. It grants +12 Defense, +2 Agility, and +2 Magic Defense, and can be bought in the [[Great Sea Trench]] or [[Phantom Village]] for 6,500 gil.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''===
 
{{Quote|Solid black hood from a distant land.|Description}}
 
 
The [[Final Fantasy VI armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] (also called Dark Hood) grants +26 Defense, +17 Magic Defense, and +6 Speed. It can be bought only in the [[World of Ruin (Final Fantasy VI)|World of Ruin]] in [[Jidoor]] and [[Thamasa]] for 7,500 gil or [[Steal|stolen]] from [[Neck Hunter]]. It can be equipped by [[Locke Cole|Locke]], [[Sabin Rene Figaro|Sabin]], [[Shadow (Final Fantasy VI)|Shadow]], [[Gau]], [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)|Mog]], and [[Gogo (Final Fantasy VI)|Gogo]].
{{Q|Solid black hood from a distant land.|Description}}
 
The [[Final Fantasy VI armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] (also known as the Dark Hood) grants +26 Defense, +17 Magic Defense, and +6 Speed. It can be bought only in the [[World of Ruin (Final Fantasy VI)|World of Ruin]] in [[Jidoor]] and [[Thamasa]] for 7,500 gil or [[Steal|stolen]] from [[Neck Hunter]]. It can be equipped by [[Locke Cole|Locke]], [[Sabin Rene Figaro|Sabin]], [[Shadow (Final Fantasy VI)|Shadow]], [[Gau]], [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)|Mog]], and [[Gogo (Final Fantasy VI)|Gogo]].
 
   
 
===''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]''===
 
===''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]''===
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The [[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- accessories#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] is an accessory that allows the AP limit to become 9,999. It can be stolen from [[Diatryma (Crisis Core)|Diatryma]], found in a [[Treasure chest (object)|treasure chest]] in Mission [[Missions (Crisis Core)/Monster Research Project#Another Cavern|2-5-5]] and [[Missions (Crisis Core)/Great Cavern of Wonders#Genesis's New Weapon|9-3-3]], or as a [[Missions (Crisis Core)|mission]] reward for mission [[Missions (Crisis Core)/Seeking Priceless Items#P's Precognition Lv. 1|7-3-1]].
 
The [[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- accessories#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] is an accessory that allows the AP limit to become 9,999. It is the [[Missions (Crisis Core)|mission]] reward for mission 7-3-1 and can be found in a [[Treasure chest (object)|treasure chest]] in Mission 9-3-3.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
 
{{Quote|Hood from a foreign land.|Description}}
 
{{Q|Hood from a foreign land.|Description}}
 
 
The [[Final Fantasy IX armor#Black Hood|Black Hood]] is a mid-level headgear, that grants +27 Defense and halves [[Fire (element)|Fire]], [[Water (element)|Water]], and [[Lightning (element)|Lightning]]-elemental damage. It is equippable by [[Zidane Tribal|Zidane]], [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]], [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Dagger]], [[Quina Quen|Quina]], and [[Eiko Carol|Eiko]], and teaches Accuracy+, [[Death (ability)|Death]], and [[Immunity ability|Locomotion]]. It is bought in [[Esto Gaza]] for 2,550 gil.
 
The [[Final Fantasy IX armor#Black Hood|Black Hood]] is a mid-level headgear, that grants +27 Defense and halves [[Fire (element)|Fire]], [[Water (element)|Water]], and [[Lightning (element)|Lightning]]-elemental damage. It is equippable by [[Zidane Tribal|Zidane]], [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]], [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Dagger]], [[Quina Quen|Quina]], and [[Eiko Carol|Eiko]], and teaches Accuracy+, [[Death (ability)|Death]], and [[Immunity ability|Locomotion]]. It is bought in [[Esto Gaza]] for 2,550 gil.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''===
 
 
The [[Final Fantasy XII armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] is a mid-level headgear that provides 33 Magick Resist, +5 Magick Power, and +4 Speed. It can be bought at [[Rabanastre]] and [[Nalbina Fortress]] for 4900 gil after the events in [[Mt Bur-Omisace]], and requires the Mystic Armor 6 [[License Board|license]] for 30 LP.
 
The [[Final Fantasy XII armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] is a mid-level headgear that provides 33 Magick Resist, +5 Magick Power, and +4 Speed. It can be bought at [[Rabanastre]] and [[Nalbina Fortress]] for 4900 gil after the events in [[Mt Bur-Omisace]], and requires the Mystic Armor 6 [[License Board|license]] for 30 LP.
   
In the ''Zodiac'' versions, it now provides 33 Magick Resist, +60 MP, +5, Magick Power, +4 Speed, and requires the Mystic Armor 6 license for 40 LP. It can be bought in [[Mosphoran Highwaste]] and [[Phon Coast]] for 4,900 gil, found as a treasure in [[Dalmasca Estersand]] (Broken Sands), dropped by [[Vulture (Final Fantasy XII)|Vulture]] (3% chance), stolen from [[Ring Wyrm]] (rare) in [[Trial Mode]] [[Trial Mode#18|Stage 18]], or from the bazaar for 4,800 gil after selling Fine Wool x4, Tanned Tyrant Hide x2, and Fire Magicite x5. It can be equipped by the [[White Mage (Final Fantasy XII)|White Mage]], [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy XII)|Black Mage]], [[Red Battlemage]], and [[Bushi]] classes.
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In the ''Zodiac'' versions, it provides 33 Magick Resist, +60 MP, +5, Magick Power, +4 Speed, and requires the Mystic Armor 6 license for 40 LP. It can be bought in [[Mosphoran Highwaste]] and [[Phon Coast]] for 4,900 gil, found as a treasure in [[Dalmasca Estersand]] (Broken Sands), dropped by [[Vulture (Final Fantasy XII)|Vulture]] (3% chance), stolen from [[Ring Wyrm]] (rare) in [[Trial Mode]] [[Trial Mode#18|Stage 18]], or from the bazaar for 4,800 gil after selling Fine Wool x4, Tanned Tyrant Hide x2, and Fire Magicite x5. It can be equipped by the [[White Mage (Final Fantasy XII)|White Mage]], [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy XII)|Black Mage]], [[Red Battlemage]], and [[Bushi]] classes.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''===
 
 
{{#invoke:FFXV Data|Accessories|name=Black Hood}}
 
{{#invoke:FFXV Data|Accessories|name=Black Hood}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
 
{{Quote|A pitch-black cloth hat.|Description}}
 
 
The [[Final Fantasy Tactics armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] (Black Hood on the PlayStation) boosts [[HP (stat)|HP]] by 72. It can be bought for 7,000 gil after the storyline battle 26 and found as a rare treasure at [[Finnath Creek]] with the [[Treasure Hunter (ability)|Treasure Hunter]] ability.
{{Q|A pitch-black cloth hat.|Description}}
 
The [[Final Fantasy Tactics armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] (Black Hood in the PlayStation version) boosts [[HP (stat)|HP]] by 72. It can be bought for 7,000 gil after the storyline battle 26 and found as a rare treasure at [[Finnath Creek]] with the [[Treasure Hunter (ability)|Treasure Hunter]] ability.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''===
 
 
The Black Hood grants a defense increase to all attributes as well as a "Quick" effect. It can be found in [[Valley of Monsters]] after obtaining the [[Setzer (Type-0)|airship]].
 
The Black Hood grants a defense increase to all attributes as well as a "Quick" effect. It can be found in [[Valley of Monsters]] after obtaining the [[Setzer (Type-0)|airship]].
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles]]''===
 
 
Black Cowl is a Defense-raising artifact, boosting Defense by 2.
 
Black Cowl is a Defense-raising artifact, boosting Defense by 2.
   
 
====''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King]]''====
 
====''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King]]''====
 
{{Equipment section|Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King}}
 
{{Equip-stub|Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King}}
 
   
 
===''[[Bravely Default]]''===
 
===''[[Bravely Default]]''===
 
 
[[Bravely Default armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] is a hat that provides 8 P.DEF, 2 M.DEF, and 10 EVD. It can be bought in [[Hartschild]] for 1200 pg.
 
[[Bravely Default armor#Black Cowl|Black Cowl]] is a hat that provides 8 P.DEF, 2 M.DEF, and 10 EVD. It can be bought in [[Hartschild]] for 1200 pg.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
 
{{Equipment section|Final Fantasy Dimensions}}
 
{{Equip-stub|Final Fantasy Dimensions}}
 
   
 
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
 
 
The Black Cowl is a level 92 hat that raises [[Bravery (stat)|Bravery]] by 310. It can be obtained from the [[Shop (Dissidia)|shop]] by trading 14,780 gil, a [[Tiger Mask]], Garuda's Wing x5, and Allure Crystal x3.
 
The Black Cowl is a level 92 hat that raises [[Bravery (stat)|Bravery]] by 310. It can be obtained from the [[Shop (Dissidia)|shop]] by trading 14,780 gil, a [[Tiger Mask]], Garuda's Wing x5, and Allure Crystal x3.
   
 
====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
 
====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
 
 
Black Cowl is a level 60 headband that provides +287 HP, +255 Bravery, and +1% Bravery Boost on [[Quickmove]]. It can be obtained by trading 63,260 gil, [[Chakra Band]], Ixion's Mane, and Liegeman's Hope x5.
 
Black Cowl is a level 60 headband that provides +287 HP, +255 Bravery, and +1% Bravery Boost on [[Quickmove]]. It can be obtained by trading 63,260 gil, [[Chakra Band]], Ixion's Mane, and Liegeman's Hope x5.
   
 
====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''====
 
====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''====
 
{{Equipment section|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia}}
 
{{Equip-stub|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia}}
 
   
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
{{Equipment section|Pictlogica Final Fantasy}}
 
{{Equip-stub|Pictlogica Final Fantasy}}
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
{{Equipment section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
 
{{Equip-stub|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
 
{{Quote|A hood worn by ninjas who excel at carrying out covert maneuvers. Similar to the black garb, they are dyed black to enable to their wearer to blend into dark of night. Ninjas take pride in being one with the shadows, so much so that as a rule they never show their faces to avoid jeopardizing their mission. Though in general they do not carry out needless killings, they are merciless towards those who see their face.|Description}}
 
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Black Cowl is a hat that provides 28 ATK, 25 DEF, 25 SPR, and immunity to Sleep. It is obtained as Hayate's [[Trust Master]].
{{Q|A hood worn by ninjas who excel at carrying out covert maneuvers. Similar to the black garb, they are dyed black to enable to their wearer to blend into dark of night. Ninjas take pride in being one with the shadows, so much so that as a rule they never show their faces to avoid jeopardizing their mission. Though in general they do not carry out needless killings, they are merciless towards those who see their face.|Description}}
 
{{Equip-stub|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius}}
 
   
 
==Non-''Final Fantasy'' guest appearances==
 
==Non-''Final Fantasy'' guest appearances==
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FFT Black Cowl.gif|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''.
 
FFT Black Cowl.gif|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''.
 
DFFOO Black Cowl (VI).png|''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''.
 
DFFOO Black Cowl (VI).png|''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''.
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FFRK Black Cowl FFI.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFI].
 
FFRK Black Cowl FFVI.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFVI].
 
FFRK Black Cowl FFVI.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFVI].
 
FFRK Black Hood FFIX.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFIX].
 
FFRK Black Hood FFIX.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' [FFIX].
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FFVI Black Cowl Artwork

Official art from Final Fantasy VI.

There were some spies come into the barracks the other day, but they got away before we could nab 'em. They was wearin' black cowls just right, so as to not be seen. Don't get me wrong, I ain't praisin' 'em, but if you'd seen some o' them things they was wearin', made o' fine wool an' tyrant hide, you'd've been impressed too.

Baro, Soldier, Aletap Rumors

The Black Cowl (黒頭巾 or くろずきん, Kuro Zukin?), also known as Dark Hood or Black Hood, is a recurring piece of headgear in the Final Fantasy series. It is usually a mid-level armor and tends to grant various bonuses.

Appearances

Final Fantasy

Black hood brought from a distant land.

Description

The Black Cowl appears in the Dawn of Souls version. It is a mid-level armor, and grants +8 Defense, +1 Weight, +10 Evasion, and +3 Strength, Agility, and Stamina. It can be found in the Earthgift Shrine.

Final Fantasy III

The Black Cowl can be equipped by Freelancers, Onion Knights, Monks, Rangers, Thieves, Black Belts, and Ninjas. It grants +15 Defense, +10 Magic Defense, and +2 Speed. It is bought and found in Amur for 4,000 gil (2,000 gil in the original version).

Final Fantasy IV

Hood that prevents Sleep.

Description

Black Cowl (Ninja Hood on the Easy Type) is a helmet that provides 5 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, 4 Evasion, and 1 Magic Evasion, as well as preventing Sleep. It also provides +3 Strength, Speed, and Stamina, and is found at the Sealed Cave. Like all hats, it can be equipped by every character except for Dark Knight Cecil, Cid, and Kain.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

Black Cowl provides 7 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, 4% Evasion, and 1% Magic Evasion, resists, Sleep, and +3 Strength, Speed, and Stamina. It can be found in Yang's and Edge's Challenge Dungeons and in Cave of Eblan.

Final Fantasy V

Jet-black hood imported from a far-off land.

Description

The Black Cowl can be equipped by many classes, and is the best piece of light headgear in the game, only surpassed in the Advance port by the Royal Crown. It grants +12 Defense, +2 Agility, and +2 Magic Defense, and can be bought in the Great Sea Trench or Phantom Village for 6,500 gil.

Final Fantasy VI

Solid black hood from a distant land.

Description

The Black Cowl (also called Dark Hood) grants +26 Defense, +17 Magic Defense, and +6 Speed. It can be bought only in the World of Ruin in Jidoor and Thamasa for 7,500 gil or stolen from Neck Hunter. It can be equipped by Locke, Sabin, Shadow, Gau, Mog, and Gogo.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-

The Black Cowl is an accessory that allows the AP limit to become 9,999. It can be stolen from Diatryma, found in a treasure chest in Mission 2-5-5 and 9-3-3, or as a mission reward for mission 7-3-1.

Final Fantasy IX

Hood from a foreign land.

Description

The Black Hood is a mid-level headgear, that grants +27 Defense and halves Fire, Water, and Lightning-elemental damage. It is equippable by Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, and Eiko, and teaches Accuracy+, Death, and Locomotion. It is bought in Esto Gaza for 2,550 gil.

Final Fantasy XII

The Black Cowl is a mid-level headgear that provides 33 Magick Resist, +5 Magick Power, and +4 Speed. It can be bought at Rabanastre and Nalbina Fortress for 4900 gil after the events in Mt Bur-Omisace, and requires the Mystic Armor 6 license for 30 LP.

In the Zodiac versions, it provides 33 Magick Resist, +60 MP, +5, Magick Power, +4 Speed, and requires the Mystic Armor 6 license for 40 LP. It can be bought in Mosphoran Highwaste and Phon Coast for 4,900 gil, found as a treasure in Dalmasca Estersand (Broken Sands), dropped by Vulture (3% chance), stolen from Ring Wyrm (rare) in Trial Mode Stage 18, or from the bazaar for 4,800 gil after selling Fine Wool x4, Tanned Tyrant Hide x2, and Fire Magicite x5. It can be equipped by the White Mage, Black Mage, Red Battlemage, and Bushi classes.

Final Fantasy XV

NameEffectsValueObtainEquippable by
Black HoodEnables auto-parries and automatic passing through attacks even while running, but takes away phasing related abilities (e.g. MP cost is the maximum, disables Blink). Does not work with the Ring of the Lucii as weapon.Buy: —
Sell: 0
Find: Ch.15: Pitioss RuinsNoctis
An accessory exclusively for Noctis. The wearer automatically evades attacks.

Final Fantasy Tactics

A pitch-black cloth hat.

Description

The Black Cowl (Black Hood on the PlayStation) boosts HP by 72. It can be bought for 7,000 gil after the storyline battle 26 and found as a rare treasure at Finnath Creek with the Treasure Hunter ability.

Final Fantasy Type-0

The Black Hood grants a defense increase to all attributes as well as a "Quick" effect. It can be found in Valley of Monsters after obtaining the airship.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

Black Cowl is a Defense-raising artifact, boosting Defense by 2.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King

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Bravely Default

Black Cowl is a hat that provides 8 P.DEF, 2 M.DEF, and 10 EVD. It can be bought in Hartschild for 1200 pg.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

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Dissidia Final Fantasy

The Black Cowl is a level 92 hat that raises Bravery by 310. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 14,780 gil, a Tiger Mask, Garuda's Wing x5, and Allure Crystal x3.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Black Cowl is a level 60 headband that provides +287 HP, +255 Bravery, and +1% Bravery Boost on Quickmove. It can be obtained by trading 63,260 gil, Chakra Band, Ixion's Mane, and Liegeman's Hope x5.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

A hood worn by ninjas who excel at carrying out covert maneuvers. Similar to the black garb, they are dyed black to enable to their wearer to blend into dark of night. Ninjas take pride in being one with the shadows, so much so that as a rule they never show their faces to avoid jeopardizing their mission. Though in general they do not carry out needless killings, they are merciless towards those who see their face.

Description

Black Cowl is a hat that provides 28 ATK, 25 DEF, 25 SPR, and immunity to Sleep. It is obtained as Hayate's Trust Master.

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances

Seiken Densetsu 3

The Stealth Hood is the ultimate headgear for Hawkeye should he undergo the Dark-Light job class of the Ninja, the Ninja Master. Said to have been made by the process of molding spiritual energy into physically tangible and mystically endowed objects by the process of Ninjutsu, this hood bestows its wearer the ability to hear even the softest of sounds from far away, allowing them to sense oncoming danger.

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