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Armor (Light Body / Heavy Body)
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A full list of the Armor (Body) both Light Armor, Heavy Armor and Robes available in Final Fantasy IX. Other armor and equipment types can be found by checking out the list here: Armor / Equipment list.

Aloha T-Shirt
Description:
“Provides a southern, tropical feel.”
Effect:
Defense: 0
Magic Defense: 0
Abilities:
(None)
Equipped By:
All Characters
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocobo Dive Spots
· Kupo Nuts
Leather Shirt
Description:
“Clothes made of leather.”
Effect:
Defense: 6
Abilities:
Protect Girls
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Dali
Silk Shirt
Description:
“Silk burns easily.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Thunder damage halved.
Defense: 7
Abilities:
Cure
Thunder
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Dali
· Treno (Disc 2)
· Lindblum (Disc 2)
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)

Side Quest:
· "I Want to Be Your Canary" Performance in Alexandria

Stolen From:
· Steiner
· Black Waltz 1
Leather Plate
Description:
“Plate worn for combat.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Ice damage halved.
Defense: 8
Abilities:
Chakra
Equipped By:
Amarant and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Lindblum (Disc 2)
· Treno (Disc 2)
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)

Stolen From:
· Black Waltz 2

Treasure:
· Lindblum (Disc 1)
Bronze Vest
Description:
“Plate made of bronze.”
Effect:
Spirit: 1
Defense: 9
Magic Defense: 1
Abilities:
Jelly
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Burmecia
· Summit Station
· Treno (Disc 2)
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Lindblum (Disc 2)

Treasure:
· Lindblum
· Gizamaluke’s Grotto
Chain Plate
Description:
“Plate that provides brimming strength.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Defense: 10
Abilities:
Devil Killer
Equipped By:
Amarant and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Treno (Disc 2)
· Cleyra
· Lindblum (Disc 2)
· Fossil Roo
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)

Stolen From:
· Beatrix

Treasure:
· Gargan Roo
Cotton Robe
Description:
“Ordinary robe.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Magic: 1
Magic Defense: 2
Defense: 10
Magic Defense: 2
Abilities:
Chemist
Shell
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Side Quests:
· Chocographs

Synthesized:
· Lindblum
· Treno
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Alexandria
· Daguerreo
Mythril Vest
Description:
“Vest braided with mythril.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Water damage halved.
Abilities:
Auto-Potion
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Cleyra
· Fossil Roo
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Esto Gaza (before reaching the Desert Palace)

Stolen From:
· Antlion

Treasure:
· Cleyra’s Trunk
· Pinnacle Rocks
Adaman Vest
Description:
“Very durable vest.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Fire damage halved.
Defense: 14
Magic Defense: 1
Abilities:
Bird Killer
Stone Killer
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Fossil Roo
· Conde Petie
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Madain Sari

Stolen From:
· Ralvuimago
Magician Cloak
Description:
“Cloak that holds magic powers.”
Effect:
Raises Ice Elem-Atk.
Magic: 1
Defense: 15
Magic Defense: 2
Abilities:
Insomniac
MP+10%
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Conde Petie
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Alexandria
· Lindblumb (Disc 3 and 4)

Stolen From:
· Soulcage
Silk Robe
Description:
“Robe made of silk.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Magic: 1
Defense: 16
Magic Defense: 2
Abilities:
Ability Up
Loudmouth
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Catching Frogs

Synthesized:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Alexandria
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
· Daguerreo

Treasure:
· Cleyra’s Trunk
Survival Vest
Description:
“Vest that raises Spirit.”
Effect:
Spirit: 2
Defense: 17
Abilities:
Antibody
Mug
Locomotion
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Lindblum (Disc 3)
· Madain Sari
· Alexandria
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)

Stolen From:
· Beatrix

Treasure:
· Fossil Roo
· Madain Sari
Brigandine
Description:
“Clothes that raise Strength.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Defense: 20
Abilities:
Ability Up
Return Magic
Equipped By:
Amarant and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Alexandria
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
· Oeilvert
· Desert Palace

Stolen From:
· Soulcage

Treasure:
· Iifa Tree
Magician Robe
Description:
“Robe made for mages.”
Effect:
Magic: 2
Defense: 21
Magic Defense: 3
Abilities:
Auto-Potion
MP+10%
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
· Daguerreo

Side Quest:
· Treno Auction House

Synthesized:
· Alexandria
Judo Uniform
Description:
“Clothes from a foreign land.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Spirit: 1
Defense: 23
Abilities:
Distract
HP+10%
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Oeilvert
· Desert Palace
· Esto Gaza (after reaching the Desert Palace)
Gaia Gear
Description:
“Robe blessed by the earth god.”
Effect:
Absorbs Earth Elem-Atk.
Raises Earth Elem-Atk.
Defense: 25
Magic Defense: 2
Abilities:
High Tide
Insomniac
Osmone
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 3)
· Ipsen’s Castle

Side Quest:
· Chocograph

Treasure:
· Oeilvert
· Mount Gulug
Power Vest
Description:
“Raises Strength.”
Effect:
Strength: 2
Defense: 27
Abilities:
Counter
Gamble Defense
Stone Killer
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Esto Gaza (after reaching the Desert Palace)
· Ipsen’s Castle

Stolen From:
· Ark

Treasure:
· Oeilvert
Demon’s Vest
Description:
“Supposedly, a vest that belonged to a demon.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Shadow damage halved.
Magic: 1
Defense: 31
Abilities:
Auto-Potion
Devil Killer
Locomotion
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 3)
· Ipsen’s Castle
· Bran Bal

Stolen From:
· Meltigemini

Treasure:
· Terra
Ninja Gear
Description:
“Gear that makes you light-footed.”
Effect:
Absorbs Shadow Elem-Atk.
Speed: 1
Defense: 34
Abilities:
Alert
Eye 4 Eye
Locomotion
Equipped By:
Amarant and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)

Side Quest:
· Catching Frogs
Dark Gear
Description:
“Gear that raises Spirit.”
Effect:
Spirit: 3
Defense: 37
Abilities:
Clear Headed
Jelly
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)

Stolen From:
· Garland
Rubber Suit
Description:
“Suit worn by women.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Thunder damage nullified.
Evasion: 2
Magic Evasion: 3
Defense: 39
Magic Defense: 1
Abilities:
Esuna
Eye 4 Eye
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko and Freya
Where to find it:
Synthesized:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)

Stolen From:
· Earth Guardian
Light Robe
Description:
“Robe possessed by the spirit of light.”
Effect:
Raises Holy/Shadow Elem-Atk.
Strength: 1
Magic: 1
Spirit: 1
Defense: 41
Magic Defense: 6
Abilities:
Auto-Regen
Full-Life
Half MP
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocograph

Stolen From:
· Kuja

Synthesized:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)
Glutton’s Robe
Description:
“Robe worn by Qus.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Magic: 1
Defense: 41
Magic Defense: 4
Abilities:
Antibody
Auto-Regen
Body Temp
Equipped By:
Quina
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Catching Frogs

Synthesized:
· Daguerreo

Stolen From:
· Kraken
White Robe
Description:
“Robe made for white mages.”
Effect:
Raises Holy Elem-Atk.
Magic: 2
Defense: 42
Magic Defense: 4
Abilities:
Auto-Potion
Holy
Loudmouth
Equipped By:
Dagger and Eiko
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocograph

Stolen From:
· Trance Kuja

Synthesized:
· Daguerreo
Black Robe
Description:
“Robe made for black mages.”
Effect:
Raises Shadow Elem-Atk.
Magic: 2
Defense: 43
Magic Defense: 4
Abilities:
Flare
MP+20%
Reflectx2
Equipped By:
Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocobo Dive Spots

Stolen From:
· Lich

Synthesized:
· Daguerreo
Robe of Lords
Description:
“The greatest robe.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Wind damage nullified.
Speed: 1
Strength: 1
Magic: 1
Spirit: 1
Defense: 46
Magic Defense: 5
Abilities:
Concentrate
Reflect-Null
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocobo Hot and Cold
· Stellazzio

Stolen From:
· Hades
· Ozma

Synthesized:
· Master Synthesist / Hades
Bronze Armor
Description:
“Armor made of bronze.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Wind damage halved.
Defense: 9
Abilities:
Bird Killer
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Comes initially equipped to Steiner when he joins the team.

Purchased:
· Dali
Linen Cuirass
Description:
“Armor packed with magic.”
Effect:
Magic: 1
Defense: 10
Abilities:
Cover
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Burmecia
· Summit Station
· Lindblum
· Treno

Stolen From:
· Black Waltz 3
Chain Mail
Description:
“Armor made with chains.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Earth damage halved.
Defense: 12
Abilities:
Bird Killer
HP+10%
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Treno (Disc 2)
· Lindblum (Disc 2)
· Cleyra
Plate Mail
Description:
“Armor that raises Spirit.”
Effect:
Spirit: 1
Defense: 17
Magic Defense: 1
Abilities:
Locomotion
Undead Killer
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Alexandria
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
· Oeilvert
· Desert Palace
Gold Armor
Description:
“Armor made of gold.”
Effect:
Magic: 1
Defense: 19
Abilities:
Stone Killer
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Oeilvert
· Desert Palace
· Esto Gaza (after reaching the Desert Palace)
Shield Armor
Description:
“Armor that provides excellent protection.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Fire/Ice/Thunder damage halved.
Defense: 23
Magic Defense: 5
Abilities:
Distract
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Esto Gaza (after reaching the Desert Palace)
· Ipsen’s Castle

Side Quest:
· Chocograph

Treasure:
· Oeilvert
· Desert Palace
Demon’s Mail
Description:
“Armor made in the dark world.”
Effect:
Absorbs Shadow Elem-Atk.
Raises Shadow Elem-Atk.
Defense: 27
Abilities:
High Tide
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 3)
· Bran Bal
· Ipsen’s Castle

Stolen From:
· Tantarian

Treasure:
· Mount Gulug
Diamond Armor
Description:
“Armor made of diamond.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Magic: 1
Defense: 33
Magic Defense: 2
Abilities:
Ability Up
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 3)
Minerva’s Plate
Description:
“Plate worn by women.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Magic: 2
Defense: 34
Magic Defense: 1
Abilities:
High Tide
Restore HP
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko and Freya
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Bran Bal
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)

Treasure:
· Terra
· Bran Bal
Platina Armor
Description:
“Armor made of platinum.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Ice damage nullified.
Abilities:
Beast Killer
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Bran Bal
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)
Carabini Mail
Description:
“Armor protected by extraordinary powers.”
Effect:
Speed: 1
Spirit: 1
Defense: 39
Magic Defense: 1
Abilities:
Auto-Regen
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)

Stolen From:
· Kuja

Treasure:
· Pandemonium
Dragon Mail
Description:
“Armor made from a dragon’s scales.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Defense: 42
Abilities:
High Jump
Equipped By:
Freya
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)

Stolen From:
· Silver Dragon
Genji Armor
Description:
“Very famous brand of armor.”
Effect:
Magic: 2
Defense: 45
Magic Defense: 1
Abilities:
Accuracy+
Body Temp
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocographs

Stolen From:
· Maliris
Maximillian
Description:
“Armor worn exclusively by knights.”
Effect:
Spirit: 3
Defense: 54
Abilities:
HP+20%
Equipped By:
Steiner
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocobo Dive Spots
Grand Armor
Description:
“The greatest armor.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Shadow damage halved.
Strength: 1
Defense: 59
Abilities:
Chemist
Restore HP
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Stolen From:
· Nova Dragon

Synthesized:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)
Tin Armor
Description:
“Tin armor that looks like a toy.”
Effect:
Evasion: 32
Magic Evasion: 17
Defense: 62
Magic Defense: 27
Abilities:
(None)
Equipped By:
Steiner
Where to find it:
Synthesized:
· Master Synthesist / Hades
Brave Suit
Description:
“Extremely durable suit.”
Effect:
Raises Fire Elem-Atk.
Spirit: 1
Defense: 42
Abilities:
Auto-Regen
Restore HP
Equipped By:
Amarant and Zidane
Where to find it:
Synthesized:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)
Mythril Armor
Description:
“Armor made of mythril.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Water damage halved.
Defense: 15
Abilities:
Cover
Jelly
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Lindblum (Disc 2 and 3)
· Alexandria
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Esto Gaza (prior to reaching the Desert Palace)

Stolen From:
· Zorn and Thorn