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Platinum equipment (プラチナ, Purachina?) is a rare but recurring set of equipment in the series. There is normally only one or two cases where Platinum equipment appears in a game, usually as a weapon or armor, and varies drastically on terms of power and abilities. On occasion is it known as Opal instead of Platinum.
Contents
- 1 Appearances
- 1.1 Final Fantasy III
- 1.2 Final Fantasy VII
- 1.3 Final Fantasy IX
- 1.4 Final Fantasy X
- 1.5 Final Fantasy XI
- 1.6 Final Fantasy XII
- 1.7 Final Fantasy XIII
- 1.8 Final Fantasy Tactics
- 1.9 Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
- 1.10 Final Fantasy Adventure
- 1.11 Final Fantasy Type-0
- 1.12 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
- 1.13 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
- 1.14 Final Fantasy Dimensions
- 1.15 Dissidia Final Fantasy
- 1.16 Pictlogica Final Fantasy
- 1.17 Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade
- 1.18 Final Fantasy Record Keeper
- 1.19 Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
- 1.20 Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
- 2 Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances
- 3 Gallery
- 4 Etymology
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Final Fantasy III[edit | edit source]
Platinum Hammer is a mid-ranked hammer that is affiliated with the Lightning element. It is found as a treasure in Lake Dohr and in Falgabard. It has an Attack of 115 and provides +2 Vitality.
Final Fantasy VII[edit | edit source]
Platinum Fist is a mid-ranked weapon for Tifa, and provides 30 Attack, 108 Attack%, +7 Magic, and Double AP growth, with four single materia slots. It can be found in Nibelheim before disc 2, and can be bought in disc 2 onwards for 2,700 gil. There also exists a Platinum Bangle which is a mid-ranked armor that provides Double AP growth with two single materia slots. It is bought in Costa del Sol and Junon, and stolen from Death Claws. It also provides +22 Defense and +12 Magic Defense. The Plus Barrette, which was a mistranslation of Platinum Barrette, is a double AP weapon for Red XIII.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[edit | edit source]
Platinum Bangle is an accessory that boosts Max HP by +50%, and when two are used in Materia Fusion, it grants Max HP +10%.
Final Fantasy IX[edit | edit source]
Platinum Helm is a high-ranked helmet for Steiner and Freya. It provides +23 Defense, halves Ice-elemental damage, and teaches the abilities Restore HP and Stone Killer. The description of Platina Armor stats that it's made of platinum, an armor equippable by Steiner and Freya. It provides +36 Defense, nullifies Ice-elemental damage, and teaches the ability Beast Killer.
Final Fantasy X[edit | edit source]
The Platinum moniker can be acquired on any character's armor if the dominant ability on the armor is any three "Defense +%" abilities. The Platinum equipment includes Platinum Shield, Bracer, Armguard, Bangle, Ring, and Armlet.
Final Fantasy XI[edit | edit source]
Platinum is a basic Goldsmithing material, used in the creation of many types of equipment. It is the next step up from Gold.
Final Fantasy XII[edit | edit source]
Platinum Sword is a mid-ranked sword that requires 40 LP to use, costs 9,000 gil to buy, and has an Attack of 70. It is sold at the Phon Coast Hunter's Camp and the weapons shop in Archades. In the Zodiac versions, only the Knight class may equip the Platinum Sword. It requires the "Swords 6" license for 60 LP.
Platinum Dagger is a high-ranked dagger that requires 40 LP to use, provides 66 Attack and 5 Evade, and has a 10% chance to inflict Immobilize upon contact. It can be bought in Archades for 11,500 gil. In the Zodiac versions, only the White Mage may equip this dagger. It requires the "Daggers 5" license for 60 LP.
Platinum Shield is a mid-ranked shield that requires 20 LP to use, costs 5,300 gil to buy, and provides +20 Evade. It is sold in the Mosphoran Highwaste, Phon Coast, and Archades. In the Zodiac versions, the Foebreaker, Shikari, Red Battlemage, and Knight classes may equip the Platinum Shield. It requires the Shields 4 license for 30 LP.
Platinum Helm is a high-ranked helmet that requires 50 LP to use, costs 9,300 gil to buy, and provides +31 Magic Resistance and +8 Strength. It is sold in Archades. In the Zodiac versions, classes which may equip the Platinum Helm are Time Battlemage, Foebreaker, Black Mage, Uhlan, Red Mage, and Knight. It requires the "Heavy Armor 8" license for 65 LP.
Platinum Armor is a high-ranked armor that requires 50 LP to use, costs 9,300 gil to buy, and provides +47 Defense and +7 Strength. It is sold in Archades and Balfonheim Port. In the Zodiac versions, the Time Battlemage, Foebreaker, Black Mage, Uhlan, Red Battlemage, and Knight are able to equip this armor. It requires the Heavy Armor 8 license for 65 LP.
Final Fantasy XIII[edit | edit source]
Platinum Bangle is an accessory that increases HP by 400 to 600, depending on its level, and is gotten through upgrading the Mythril Bangle. It can be upgraded to the Diamond Bangle by using the Scarletite item. The Platinum Bangle can also be bought from Sanctum Labs in the Retail Network for 48,000 gil.
Final Fantasy XIII-2[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy Tactics[edit | edit source]
Platinum Dagger is a mid-ranked dagger while Platinum Sword is a high-ranked sword. Armory includes Platinum Helm and Platinum Shield.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance[edit | edit source]
Known as Opal in this title, the Opal Helm, Opal Armor, and Opal Shield makes an appearance.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[edit | edit source]
Platinum equipment only includes Platinum Helm, Platinum Armor, and Platinum Shield.
Final Fantasy Adventure[edit | edit source]
The Opal Helmet, Opal Armor, and Opal Shield all appear. They are the mid-ranked armor, with the exception of Opal Helmet being the second strongest helmet.
Final Fantasy Type-0[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King[edit | edit source]
Platinum Mail, a high-ranked armor that provides 64 Defense, costing 1,749 gil, and is only usable at level 60, is the only representative of Platinum equipment.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[edit | edit source]
Platinum Edge is a high-ranked sword that provides 104 attack and takes 1 slot. The Platinum Ladle is a high-ranked mace that provides 119 attack, 5 Defense, +50 to Stun, and takes 1 slot. Platinum Paddle is a high-ranked paddle that provides 110 attack and takes 1 slot.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[edit | edit source]

Dissidia Final Fantasy[edit | edit source]
The Platinum Helm is a level 71 helmet that provides +184 Bravery and +1 Defense.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[edit | edit source]
Aside from the return of the Platinum Helm, the Platinum Armor and Platinum Vest also makes an appearance. The helm and armor are level 60 equipment, while the vest is a level 90 Light Armor.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[edit | edit source]

Pictlogica Final Fantasy[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon[edit | edit source]

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[edit | edit source]
Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring[edit | edit source]
The Platinum equipment appears within the Forsaken Dungeon, they are mid-ranked weapons and armor. The set consist of the following; Platinum Sword, Platinum Rod, Platinum Axe, Platinum Spear, Platinum Knuckle, Platinum Shield, Platinum Helm, and Platinum Armor.
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Etymology[edit | edit source]
Platinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina, which is literally translated into "little silver".