An elegant yet macabre bangle inspired by an ancient instrument of horror. Forgoes materia in favor of optimizing physical defense.
Description
The Iron Maiden is a piece of armor in Final Fantasy VII Remake and "Episode INTERmission". It is by far the best physical defense armor, providing +124 to 
Defense and +20 to 
Magic Defense, but has no materia slots.
Obtained[]
Iron Maiden can be stolen from M.O.T.H. Unit and found in the Shinra Building show room in 3F during "Shinra Building Intel". After acquiring the keycard, before taking the elevator or the stairs to the 59th floor, the player can use the keycard on the door on the right side to give access to the show room where chest with the iron maiden is.
In "Episode INTERmission", iron maiden is sold for 8,000 gil in the Junk Shop whose wares change every time the player advances a quest or initiates Fort Condor. Later on, it is also sold in the Shinra Building vending machines.
Other appearances[]
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
A bangle from a distant world. In its world of origin, various spells and techniques can be utilized by setting materia into weapons and armor. However, this bracelet forgoes such advantages in favor of optimizing physical defense.
Description
Iron Maiden (VII Remake) is an Accessory obtained as a Reward from the Battles Begin in the City of Mako Event. It provides 35 ATK, 20 DEF, and 20 SPR. Additionally, it increases ATK by 50% and increases both physical and magic damage against reapers by 50%.
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Etymology[]
An iron maiden is a torture device first attested in the 19th century and believed to have medieval origins. It appears as a human-shaped chamber with scores of interior spikes meant to impale a victim from all sides when closed. Although no such devices existed in the Dark Ages and feudal Europe, the iron maiden may have been inspired by Ancient Greek torture methods. It is nonetheless popular in medieval fantasy fiction.
As a play on its originating name as Heavy Metal, Iron Maiden may be named in reference to the real life British heavy metal band of the same name.