Final Fantasy IX armor

This is a list of armor in Final Fantasy IX. There are three types of armor: headgear, arm protection, and body protection, with various sub-types within each.

The original game was released on four discs for the PlayStation. The later digital releases do not have distinct "parts" like this, though "discs" are still indicated on the file saves. Some equipment pieces are only available within certain time frames, and on which "disc" they are available is still shown in this article.

Disc 1 ends after the boss battles in Burmecia.
Disc 2 ends after the battle outside the Iifa Tree involving the Alexandrian navy.
Disc 3 ends upon gaining the Invincible airship (although the point of no return is going through the Shimmering Island).
Disc 4 is the end where the only remaining story objective is the final dungeon.

Certain equipment pieces give elemental weaknesses that are not noted in the menu. The only way to see whether an equipment piece gives a weakness is to use Scan on the wearer mid-battle. Equipping both element-halving and element-weak equipment together results in damage being roughly 75% of its normal value. Notably, almost all robes make the wearer weak to Fire damage.

Certain equipment pieces affect the wearer's stat growth when they level up. The equipment pieces that have a stat-boosting trait give incremental bonuses when the wearer gains a level, and bequeath permanent stat growth over multiple level ups depending on the number of times the wearer gained a "level up bonus" from an equipment piece that boosts that particular stat. This system resembles how stat growth worked in Final Fantasy VI, but is instead mostly hidden from the player. The best stat-boosting gear is available late into the game, but min-maxing is unnecessary for a normal playthrough; the player can just wear whatever equipment has the best defensive values or equipment that teach new abilities and still be able to defeat any encounter with the right strategy.

The armor pieces in the tables below are listed in order of strength.

Headgear[]

Headgear is predominantly used to increase magic defense. There are two types of headgear: hats and helmets.

Hats[]

Hats	Defense	Evasion	Mag. Def	Abilities	Cost	Usable by	Acquire
Straw Hat	0	0	0	None	1500 gil^{[note 1]}	Everybody	Find: Use Dead Pepper at foam located north of Alexandria while riding Choco
Straw Hat	Provides a southern, tropical feel. Weak against all elements
Leather Hat	0	0	6	Fire	150 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Dali, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3) Find: Evil Forest (Prima Vista crash site) Steal: Steiner
Leather Hat	Not a suitable item to wear in combat.
Headgear	2	0	6	Undead Killer	330 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Lindblum (disc 1/2), Burmecia, Summit Station, Black Mage Village (discs 2/3)
Headgear	Wearing it will make you popular. Elem-Def: Water damage halved.
Feather Hat	0	0	7	Add Status Bright Eyes	200 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Dali, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3)
Feather Hat	Hat that raises Spirit. Raises Wind Elem-Atk. Spirit +1.
Steepled Hat	0	0	9	Protect	260 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Find: Lindblum (Industrial District) Buy: Lindblum (disc 1), Burmecia, Summit Station, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3) Steal: Black Waltz 2, Black Waltz 3
Steepled Hat	Hats worn by mages. Strength +1.
Magus Hat	0	0	10	Slow	400 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Burmecia, Summit Station, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Cleyra, Lindblum (disc 2) Find: Gizamaluke's Grotto Steal: Gizamaluke
Magus Hat	Hat suited for mages. Raises Ice Elem-Atk.
Bandana	0	2	12	Insomniac Man Eater	500 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Treno (disc 2), Cleyra, Lindblum (disc 2), Dragon's Gate Merchant, Fossil Roo, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3)
Bandana	Mysterious bandana that makes you light-footed. Spirit +1, Speed +1.
Mage's Hat	0	0	14	Fira Loudmouth	600 gil	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Cleyra, Lindblum (disc 2), Dragon's Gate Merchant, Fossil Roo, Daguerreo (disc 4), Black Mage Village (disc 2/3)
Mage's Hat	Hat that holds magic powers. Raises Holy/Shadow Elem-Atk. Magic +1.
Ritual Hat	1	0	16	Bright Eyes Counter Undead Killer	1,000 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Conde Petie, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Madain Sari, Treno (disc 3/4)
Ritual Hat	Hat worn for ceremonies and festivals in Conde Petie. Strength +1.
Twist Headband	0	0	17	Add Status Gamble Defense	1,200 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4), Lindblum (disc 3/4), Daguerreo (disc 3)
Twist Headband	Headband that raises Strength. Raises Earth Elem-Atk. Strength +1.
Lamia's Tiara	0	0	17	Clear Headed Confuse Float	800 gil	Dagger, Eiko, Freya, Quina, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Conde Petie, Black Mage Village (discs 2/3), Madain Sari, Treno (disc 3/4), Alexandria, Daguerreo (disc 4) Find: Fossil Roo
Lamia's Tiara	Tiara worn by Lamia. Elem-Def: Wind damage halved. Magic +1, Spirit +1.
Mantra Band	1	0	19	Antibody HP+20%	1,500 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Oeilvert Mogshop, Desert Palace Mogshop, Lindblum (disc 3/4)
Mantra Band	Draws on hidden strength. Magic +1, Spirit +1.
Dark Hat	0	0	21	High Tide Jelly	1,800 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Lindblum (disc 3/4)
Dark Hat	Old hat, steeped in legend. Elem-Def: Ice damage nullified.
Green Beret	0	0	23	Ability Up Clear Headed	2,180 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Oeilvert, Desert Palace
Green Beret	Improves movement. Speed +1, Strength +1.
Red Hat	1	0	26	Cover MP Attack	3,000 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace), Ipsen's Castle Find: Mount Gulug
Red Hat	Dark-red hat. Raises Fire Elem-Atk.
Black Hood	0	0	27	Accuracy+ Death Locomotion	2,550 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace) Find: Desert Palace
Black Hood	Hood from a foreign land. Elem-Def: Fire/Thunder/Water damage halved.
Golden Hairpin	0	0	32	Auto-Regen Loudmouth	3,700 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Daguerreo, Ipsen's Castle Find: Mount Gulug Steal: Meltigemini
Golden Hairpin	Hairpin that holds magic powers. Raises Water Elem-Atk. Magic +1, Magic Evasion +2.
Adaman Hat	3	0	33	Gamble Defense HP+20%	6,100 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Bran Bal, Daguerreo (disc 4)
Adaman Hat	Extremely durable hat. Elem-Def: Thunder damage nullified.
Coronet	1	0	35	Man Eater Return Magic	4,400 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Daguerreo, Bran Bal Find: Terra
Coronet	Coronet that radiates a mysterious light. Elem-Def: Wind damage nullified.
Flash Hat	0	2	37	Beast Killer Eye 4 Eye	5,200 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Bran Bal, Daguerreo (disc 4) Find: Bran Bal
Flash Hat	Holy hat. Raises Thunder/Holy Elem-Atk. Speed +1.
Thief Hat	0	3	38	Long Reach Lucky Seven Mug	7,100 gil	Zidane, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Black Mage Village (disc 4)
Thief Hat	Hats for thieves. Speed +2.
Holy Miter	0	0	39	Body Temp Insomniac	8,300 gil	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Black Mage Village (disc 4) Find: Pandemonium, Fairy Island chocograph treasure
Holy Miter	Holy hat. Magic +1, Spirit +2.
Golden Skullcap	2	0	47	Locomotion Power Up	15,000 gil, Gold Helm, Golden Hairpin	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4)
Golden Skullcap	Known for providing great defense. Elem-Def: Earth damage halved. Raises Water Elem-Atk.
Circlet	0	0	51	Clear Headed Jelly	20,000 gil, Coronet, Rosetta Ring	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4) Find: Outer Island 2 chocograph treasure, Treno (defeat Behemoth weapon shop - disc 4)
Circlet	Circlet protected by magic. Elem-Def: Earth damage nullified.

Helmets[]

Helmets	Magic Defense	Abilities	Cost	Usable by	Acquire
Rubber Helm	5	Minus Strike	250 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Dali, Summit Station Find: Evil Forest (Theater Ship Cargo Room)
Rubber Helm	Helm worn by soldier trainees. Elem-Def: Thunder damage halved.
Bronze Helm	6	Bug Killer	330 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Dali
Bronze Helm	Helm made of bronze. Elem-Def: Water damage halved.
Iron Helm	7	Bright Eyes Level Up	450 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Lindblum (disc 1), Summit Station Find: Dali Steal: Plant Brain
Iron Helm	Helm made of iron. Spirit +1.
Barbut	9	Alert Dragon Killer	600 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Burmecia, Summit Station, Treno (disc 2), Alexandria (disc 3/4)
Barbut	Headgear that raises Spirit. Spirit +2.
Mythril Helm	11	Antibody Insomniac	1,000 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Cleyra, Alexandria, Lindblum (disc 2), Dragon's Gate Merchant, Esto Gaza (before Desert Palace), Fossil Roo, Treno (disc 3/4)
Mythril Helm	Helm made of mythril. Raises Holy Elem-Atk. Spirit +1.
Gold Helm	13	Clear Headed Mental Break Reis's Wind	1,800 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4), Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Lindblum (disc 3/4) Steal: Antlion (Boss)
Gold Helm	Helm made of gold. Magic +1.
Cross Helm	16	Devil Killer MP Attack	2,200 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace), Ipsen's Castle Other: Can be unequipped from Beatrix during the Battle of Alexandria
Cross Helm	Helm that raises Strength. Strength +1.
Diamond Helm	20	Accuracy+ Insomniac	3,000 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 3), Ipsen's Castle
Diamond Helm	Helm made of diamond. Spirit +1.
Platinum Helm	23	Restore HP Stone Killer	4,600 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Bran Bal, Daguerreo (disc 4)
Platinum Helm	Helm made of platinum. Elem-Def: Ice damage halved.
Kaiser Helm	26	Eye 4 Eye	7,120 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 4)
Kaiser Helm	Helm that raises Strength and Magic. Strength +1, Magic +1.
Genji Helmet	29	HP+20%	—	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Find: Use Dead Pepper at mountain crack on northeastern part of Forgotten Continent while riding Choco Steal: Kraken
Genji Helmet	Very famous brand of helmet. Defense +2, Magic +2
Grand Helm	33	High Tide	20,000 gil, Cross Helm, Power Belt	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4) Steal: Tiamat
Grand Helm	The greatest helmet. Speed +1.

Arm protection[]

Arm protection is predominantly used to increase evasion and/or magic evasion. There are two types: armlets for light armor wearers and gauntlets for heavy armor wearers.

Armlets[]

Armlets	Evasion	Magic Eva	Abilities	Cost	Usable by	Acquire
Pearl Armlet	0	0	None	980 gil^{[note 1]}	Everybody	Find: Use Dead Pepper at foaming water closest between Mist and Outer Continents while riding Choco
Pearl Armlet	Provides a southern, tropical feel.
Wrist	5	3	Flee-Gil	130 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Dali Find: Evil Forest (Theater Ship Crash Site) Steal: Masked Man
Wrist	Regular Wristlet.
Leather Wrist	7	5	Beast Killer Blizzard	200 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Dali, Lindblum (disc 1/2), Treno (disc 2), Black Mage Village (disc 2/3) Find: Ice Cavern, Dali Steal: Prison Cage
Leather Wrist	Wristlet that raises Spirit when equipped. Spirit +1
Glass Armlet	10	7	Steal Gil Antibody	250 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Lindblum, Burmecia, Summit Station, Treno (disc 2), Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Alexandria Find: Lindblum Castle (guest room; disc 1)
Glass Armlet	Armlet made of glass. Elem-Def: Water damage halved.
Bone Wrist	13	9	Add Status	330 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Treno, Cleyra, Lindblum (disc 2), Daguerreo (disc 3), Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Alexandria Steal: Ralvurahva
Bone Wrist	Wristlet made from bones. Raises Earth Elem-Atk. Strength +1.
Mythril Armlet	17	11	Bug Killer	500 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Cleyra, Lindblum (disc 2), Dragon's Gate Merchant, Fossil Roo, Conde Petie, Black Mage Village (discs 2 & 3), Alexandria, Esto Gaza (before Desert Palace), Daguerreo (disc 3) Find: Pinnacle Rocks Steal: Thorn
Mythril Armlet	Armlet made of mythril. Spirit +1.
Magic Armlet	16	16	Clear Headed Silence	1,000 gil	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Madain Sari, Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4), Daguerreo
Magic Armlet	Armlet packed with magic. Magic +2.
Egoist's Armlet	20	20	Beast Killer Level Up	2,000 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace), Daguerreo Find: Lindblum Castle (guest room; disc 3)
Egoist's Armlet	Armlet made in the dark world. Elem-Def: Shadow damage nullified.
Chimera Armlet	22	14	Add Status Mug	1,200 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Lindblum (disc 3/4), Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Daguerreo (disc 3) Find: Treno (disc 3 through ATE), Lindblum Castle (Serpent's Gate) (disc 3)
Chimera Armlet	Armlet adorned with Chimera wings. Elem-Def: Holy damage nullified.
Thief Gloves	26	13	Master Thief	50,000 gil, Mythril Armlet, Sargatanas	Zidane, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Synthesize at Daguerreo Other: Treno Auction House after getting Blue Narciss
Thief Gloves	Gloves used by thieves. Speed +1.
N-Kai Armlet	27	2	Bandit Undead Killer Water	3,000 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace), Daguerreo (disc 3), Ipsen's Castle Find: Desert Palace, Abandoned Lagoon chocograph treasure
N-Kai Armlet	Armlet formerly worn by a ninja. Spirit +2, Defense +2.
Jade Armlet	2	27	Body Temp High Tide	3,400 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace), Daguerreo (disc 3), Ipsen's Castle Find:Uncultivated Land chocograph treasure
Jade Armlet	Armlet made of jade. Raises Holy Elem-Atk.
Dragon Wrist	29	12	Jelly Lancer	4,800 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Freya, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Bran Bal, Daguerreo (disc 4) Find: Terra Steal: Nova Dragon
Dragon Wrist	Wristlet made from dragon bones. Elem-Def: Shadow damage reduced by 50%. Spirit +1.
Power Wrist	30	10	Accuracy+	5,100 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 4)
Power Wrist	Wristlet guard that raises Strength when equipped. Strength +2.
Bracer	35	18	Add Status Power Throw	24,000 gil, Battle Boots, Venetia Shield	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4)
Bracer	Bracer used by gamblers. Raises Wind Elem-Atk. Strength +1.

Gauntlets[]

Gauntlets	Evasion	Magic Eva	Abilities	Cost	Usable by	Acquire
Bronze Gloves	8	2	Antibody	480 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Freya's initial equipment Buy: Dali, Lindblum (disc 1) Find: Evil Forest (Theater Ship bridge)
Bronze Gloves	Gloves made of bronze. Spirit +1.
Silver Gloves	10	5	Undead Killer	720 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Lindblum (disc 1), Summit Station Find: Lindblum (Synthesis Shop; possible to pick up on discs 1,3 & 4, temporarily unavailable to pick up on disc 2) Steal: Black Waltz 3 (Cargo Ship)
Silver Gloves	Combat gloves. Elem-Def: Ice damage halved.
Mythril Gloves	13	7	Bug Killer Man Eater	980 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Burmecia, Summit Station, Treno, Cleyra, Lindblum (disc 2), Fossil Roo, Alexandria, Esto Gaza (before Desert Palace) Find: Gizamaluke's Grotto (Bell Room), Cleyra's Trunk
Mythril Gloves	Gloves made of mythril. Spirit +1.
Thunder Gloves	16	10	Add Status Devil Killer	1,200 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Cleyra, Lindblum (disc 2 onwards), Dragon's Gate, Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Fossil Roo, Alexandria, Treno (disc 3 & 4) Find: Cleyra Other: Can be unequipped from Beatrix during the Battle of Alexandria
Thunder Gloves	Gloves with a thunder god's power dwelling inside. Elem-Def: Thunder damage halved. Raises Thunder Elem-Atk.
Diamond Gloves	19	13	Ability Up Jelly	2,000 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace) Find: Abandoned Beach chocograph treasure
Diamond Gloves	Gloves made of diamond. Elem-Def: Water damage nullified.
Aegis Gloves	30	10	Charge!	7,000 gil	Steiner, Beatrix	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 4)
Aegis Gloves	Gloves worn exclusively by knights. Nulls Fire damage. Defense +1.
Genji Gloves	27	17	High Tide	—	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Find: Use Dead Pepper at foaming water at southern tip of Forgotten Continent while riding Choco Steal: Lich
Genji Gloves	Very famous brand of gloves. Magic +2.
Gauntlets	36	7	Cover	8,000 gil, Mythril Gloves, Dragon Wrist	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4) Find: Use Dead Pepper at mountain crack near Oeilvert while riding Choco
Gauntlets	Gloves worn by swordsmen. Elem-Def: Fire/Earth/Water/Wind damage halved. Speed +1.
Defense Gloves	25	20	HP+20%	6,000 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Daguerreo, Bran Bal
Defense Gloves	Protects you from various attacks. Elem-Def: Fire/Ice/Thunder damage halved. Defense +1, Magic Defense +1.
Venetia Shield	17	26	Auto-Float Counter	2,800 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace), Daguerreo (disc 3), Ipsen's Castle Find: Desert Palace
Venetia Shield	Popular shield among soldiers. Magic Defense +1, Strength +1, Magic +1.

Body protection[]

Body protection is predominantly used to increase defense. There are three types: light armor, heavy armor, and robes.

Light armor[]

Clothes	Defense	Magic Def	Abilities	Cost	Usable by	Acquire
Aloha T-shirt	0	0	None	19000 gil^{[note 1]}	Everybody	Find: Use Dead Pepper at foaming water directly between Mist and Outer Continents where they are closest to each other while riding Choco, Gizamaluke's Grotto (give Moguta a Kupo Nut on disc 4).
Aloha T-shirt	Provides a southern, tropical feel.
Leather Shirt	6	0	Protect Girls	270 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Dali
Leather Shirt	Clothes made of leather.
Silk Shirt	7	0	Cure Thunder	400 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Dali, Treno (disc 2), Lindblum (disc 2), Black Mage Village (disc 2/3) Gift: Alexandria (disc 1 - I Want To Be Your Canary. Impress 80-99 Nobles and get from Brahne) Steal: Steiner, Black Waltz 1
Silk Shirt	Silk burns easily. Elem-Def: Thunder damage halved. Weak to Fire
Leather Plate	8	0	Chakra	530 gil	Zidane, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Lindblum (disc 2), Treno (disc 2), Black Mage Village (disc 2/3) Find: Lindblum (disc 1 - Church) Steal: Black Waltz 2
Leather Plate	Plate worn for combat. Elem-Def: Ice damage halved.
Bronze Vest	9	1	Jelly	670 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Burmecia, Summit Station, Treno (disc 2), Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Lindblum (disc 2) Find: Lindblum (Outside Pub), Gizamaluke's Grotto
Bronze Vest	Plate made of bronze. Spirit +1.
Chain Plate	10	0	Devil Killer	810 gil	Zidane, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Treno (disc 2), Cleyra, Lindblum (disc 2), Dragon's Gate Merchant, Fossil Roo, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3) Find: Gargan Roo Steal: Beatrix (Burmecia)
Chain Plate	Plate that provides brimming strength. Strength +1. Weak to Thunder
Mythril Vest	12	0	Auto-Potion	1,180 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Cleyra, Fossil Roo, Dragon's Gate Merchant, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Esto Gaza (before Desert Palace) Find: Cleyra's Trunk, Pinnacle Rocks Steal: Antlion (Boss)
Mythril Vest	Vest braided with mythril. Elem-Def: Water damage halved.
Adaman Vest	14	2	Bird Killer Stone Killer	1,600 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Dragon's Gate Merchant, Fossil Roo, Conde Petie, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Madain Sari Steal: Ralvuimago
Adaman Vest	Very durable vest. Elem-Def: Fire damage halved.
Magician Cloak	15	2	Insomniac MP+10%	1,850 gil	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Conde Petie, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Treno (disc 3/4), Alexandria, Lindblum (disc 3/4) Steal: SoulCage
Magician Cloak	Cloak that holds magic powers. Raises Ice Elem-Atk. Magic +1.
Survival Vest	17	0	Antibody Mug Locomotion	2,900 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Lindblum (disc 3/4), Madain Sari, Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4) Find: Fossil Roo, Madain Sari (2nd visit) Steal: Beatrix (Alexandria Castle)
Survival Vest	Vest that raises Spirit. Spirit +2.
Brigandine	20	0	Ability Up Return Magic	4,300 gil	Zidane, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4), Lindblum (disc 3/4), Oeilvert, Desert Palace Find: Iifa Tree Steal: SoulCage
Brigandine	Clothes that raise Strength. Strength +1.
Judo Uniform	23	0	Distract HP+10%	5,000 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace)
Judo Uniform	Clothes from a foreign land. Strength +1, Spirit +1.
Gaia Gear	25	2	High Tide Insomniac Osmose	8,700 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 3), Ipsen's Castle Find: Oeilvert, Mount Gulug, Faraway Lagoon chocograph treasure
Gaia Gear	Robe blessed by the earth god. Absorbs Earth Elem-Atk. Raises Earth Elem-Atk.
Power Vest	27	0	Counter Gamble Defense Stone Killer	7,200 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace), Ipsen's Castle Find: Oeilvert Steal: Ark
Power Vest	Raises Strength. Strength +2
Demon's Vest	31	0	Auto-Potion Devil Killer Locomotion	10,250 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 3), Ipsen's Castle, Bran Bal Find: Terra Steal: Meltigemini
Demon's Vest	Supposedly, a vest that belonged to a demon. Elem-Def: Shadow damage halved. Magic +1.
Minerva's Plate	34	1	High Tide Restore HP	12,200 gil	Dagger, Freya, Eiko, Beatrix	Buy: Bran Bal, Daguerreo (disc 4) Find: Terra
Minerva's Plate	Plate worn by women. Strength +1, Magic +2.
Ninja Gear	35	0	Alert Eye 4 Eye Locomotion	14,000 gil	Zidane, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 4) Steal: Quale, Garland
Ninja Gear	Gear that makes you light-footed. Absorbs Shadow Elem-Atk. Speed +1.
Dark Gear	37	0	Clear Headed Jelly	16,300 gil	Zidane, Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Black Mage Village (disc 4) Steal: Garland
Dark Gear	Gear that raises Spirit. Spirit +3.
Rubber Suit	39	1	Esuna Eye 4 Eye	20,000, Minerva's Plate, Egoist's Armlet	Dagger, Freya, Eiko, Beatrix	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4) Steal: Earth Guardian
Rubber Suit	Suit worn by women. Elem-Def: Thunder damage nullified. Evasion +2, Magic Evasion +3.
Brave Suit	42	0	Auto-Regen Restore HP	26,000 gil, Mythril Vest, Mythril Rod	Zidane, Amarant, Cinna, Marcus, Blank	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4)
Brave Suit	Extremely durable suit. Raises Fire Elem-Atk. Spirit +1.

Heavy armor[]

Armor	Defense	Magic Def	Abilities	Cost	Usable by	Acquire
Bronze Armor	9	0	Bird Killer	650 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Dali Initial: Steiner
Bronze Armor	Armor made of bronze. Elem-Def: Wind damage halved.
Linen Cuirass	10	0	Cover	800 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Burmecia, Summit Station, Lindblum (disc 1), Treno Steal: Black Waltz 3
Linen Cuirass	Armor packed with magic. Magic +1
Chain Mail	12	0	Bird Killer HP+10%	1,200 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Treno (disc 2), Lindblum (disc 2), Cleyra
Chain Mail	Armor made with chains. Elem-Def: Earth damage halved.
Mythril Armor	15	0	Cover Jelly	1,830 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Lindblum (disc 2+), Dragon's Gate Merchant, Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4), Esto Gaza (before Desert Palace) Steal: Thorn
Mythril Armor	Armor made of mythril. Elem-Def: Water damage halved.
Plate Mail	17	1	Locomotion Undead Killer	2,320 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4), Lindblum (disc 3/4), Oeilvert, Desert Palace Other: Can be unequipped from Beatrix during the Battle of Alexandria
Plate Mail	Armor that raises Spirit. Spirit +1.
Gold Armor	19	0	Stone Killer	2,950 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace)
Gold Armor	Armor made of gold. Magic +1.
Shield Armor	23	5	Distract	4,300 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Esto Gaza (after Desert Palace), Ipsen's Castle Find: Oeilvert, Desert Palace, Faraway Lagoon chocograph treasure
Shield Armor	Armor that provides excellent protection. Elem-Def: Fire/Ice/Thunder damage halved.
Demon's Mail	27	0	High Tide	5,900 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 3), Ipsen's Castle Find: Mount Gulug, Forgotten Plains chocograph treasure Steal: Tantarian
Demon's Mail	Armor made in the dark world. Absorbs Shadow Elem-Atk. Raises Shadow Elem-Atk.
Diamond Armor	33	2	Ability Up	8,800 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 3)
Diamond Armor	Armor made of diamond. Strength +1, Magic +1.
Platina Armor	36	0	Beast Killer	10,500 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Bran Bal, Daguerreo (disc 4)
Platina Armor	Armor made of platinum. Elem-Def: Ice damage nullified.
Carabini Mail	39	1	Auto-Regen	12,300 gil	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 4) Find: Pandemonium Steal: Kuja
Carabini Mail	Armor protected by extraordinary powers. Speed +1, Spirit +1.
Dragon Mail	42	0	High Jump	14,000 gil	Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Daguerreo (disc 4) Steal: Silver Dragon
Dragon Mail	Armor made from a dragon’s scales. Strength +1, Magic +1.
Genji Armor	45	1	Accuracy+ Body Temp	—	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Find: Outer Island chocograph treasure Steal: Maliris
Genji Armor	Very famous brand of armor. Magic +2.
Maximillian	54	0	HP+20%	—	Steiner, Beatrix	Find: Use Dead Pepper where Shimmering Island used to be while riding Choco (disc 4)
Maximillian	Armor worn exclusively by knights. Spirit +3.
Grand Armor	59	0	Chemist Restore HP	45,000 gil, Mythril Sword, Mythril Armor	Steiner, Freya, Beatrix	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4) Steal: Nova Dragon
Grand Armor	The greatest armor. Elem-Def: Shadow damage halved. Strength +1.
Tin Armor	62	27	None	50,000 gil, Hammer, Ore	Steiner	Buy: Synthesize at Hades
Tin Armor	Tin armor that looks like a toy. Evasion +32, Magic Evasion +17.

Robes[]

Every robe (save for the Robe of Lords) gives the user a hidden weakness to Fire. They can all be made via synthesis.

Robes	Defense	Magic Def	Abilities	Cost	Usable by	Acquire
Cotton Robe	10	2	Chemist Shell	1,000 gil, Steepled Hat, Wrist	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Synthesize in Lindblum, Treno, Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Alexandria, and Daguerreo Find: Between Mountains chocograph treasure
Cotton Robe	Ordinary robe. Weak to Fire Strength +1, Magic +1, Magic Defense +2.
Silk Robe	16	2	Ability Up Loudmouth	2,000 gil, Silk Shirt, Bandana	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 2/3), Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4), Lindblum (second storyline visit onwards), and Daguerreo Find: Cleyra's Trunk Other: Catch 9 frogs in frog catching minigame
Silk Robe	Robe made of silk. Weak to Fire Strength +1, Magic +1.
Magician Robe	21	3	Auto-Potion MP+10%	3,000 gil, Mage Staff, Magician Cloak	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Synthesize at Alexandria, Treno (disc 3/4), Lindblum (disc 3/4), and Daguerreo Find: Bird's-eye Lagoon chocograph treasure Other: Treno Auction House
Magician Robe	Robe made for mages. Weak to Fire Magic +2.
Glutton's Robe	41	4	Antibody Auto-Regen Body Temp	6,000 gil, Mythril Fork, Cotton Robe	Quina	Buy: Synthesize at Daguerreo Steal: Quale, Kraken
Glutton's Robe	Robe worn by Qus. Weak to Fire Strength +1, Magic +1.
Light Robe	41	6	Auto-Regen Full-Life Half MP	20,000 gil, Magician Robe, Glass Armlet	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Synthesize at Black Mage Village (disc 4) Find: Ocean chocograph treasure Steal: Kuja
Light Robe	Robe possessed by the spirit of light. Raises Holy/Shadow Elem-Atk. Weak to Fire Strength +1, Magic +1, Spirit +1.
White Robe	42	4	Auto-Potion Holy Loudmouth	8,000 gil, Gaia Gear, Jade Armlet	Dagger, Eiko	Buy: Synthesize at Daguerreo Find: Sea at Dusk chocograph treasure Steal: Trance Kuja
White Robe	Robe made for white mages. Raises Holy Elem-Atk. Weak to Fire Magic +2.
Black Robe	43	4	Flare MP+20% Reflectx2	8,000 gil, Gaia Gear, N-Kai Armlet	Vivi, Quina	Buy: Synthesize at Daguerreo Find: Use Dead Pepper on foaming Water near southern tip of Forgotten Continent while riding Choco Steal: Lich
Black Robe	Robe made for black mages. Raises Shadow Elem-Atk. Weak to Fire Magic +2.
Robe of Lords	46	5	Concentrate Reflect-Null	30,000 gil, White Robe, Black Robe	Vivi, Dagger, Quina, Eiko	Buy: Synthesize at Hades, Mene (using 10,000 Chocobo Hot and Cold points) Find: Treno (give all 12 Stellazzio coins) Steal: Quale, Hades, Ozma
Robe of Lords	The greatest robe. Elem-Def: Wind damage nullified. Speed +1, Strength +1, Magic +1, Spirit +1.

Other appearances[]

Armor pieces originating from Final Fantasy IX appear in some spin-off appearances, often as armor pieces for characters originating from Final Fantasy IX, such as Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, Pictlogica Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and Final Fantasy Record Keeper.

Gallery[]

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2016 re-release[]

Notes[]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Southern Tropical Outfit items are assigned values the game code, but this is only used for determining the sell price, which is half its value.

[tropical-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Southern Tropical Outfit items are assigned values the game code, but this is only used for determining the sell price, which is half its value.

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