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Head Gear (Hats and Helmets)
Equipment Type

A full list of the Head Gear, including Hats and Helmets, available in Final Fantasy IX. Other armor and equipment types can be found by checking out the list here: Armor / Equipment list.

Straw Hat
Description:
“Provides a southern, tropical feel.”
Effect:
(None)
Abilities:
(None)
Equipped By:
All Characters
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocobo Dive Spots
Leather Hat
Description:
“Not a suitable item to wear in combat.”
Effect:
Magic Defense: 6
Abilities:
Fire
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Dali
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)

Stolen From:
· Steiner

Treasure:
· Evil Forest
Feather Hat
Description:
“Hat that raises Spirit.”
Effect:
Raises Wind Elem-Atk.
Spirit: 1
Magic Defense: 7
Abilities:
Add Status
Bright Eyes
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Dali
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
Steepled Hat
Description:
“Hats worn by mages.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Magic Defense: 9
Abilities:
Protect
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Lindblum (Disc 1)
· Burmecia
· Summit Station
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)

Stolen From:
· Black Waltz 2
· Black Waltz 3
Magus Hat
Description:
“Hat suited for mages.”
Effect:
Raises Ice Elem-Atk.
Magic Defense: 10
Abilities:
Slow
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Burmecia
· Summit Station
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Cleyra
· Lindblum (Disc 2)

Stolen From:
· Gizamaluke

Treasure:
· Gizamaluke’s Grotto
Bandana
Description:
“Mysterious bandana that makes you light-footed.”
Effect:
Spirit: 1
Speed: 1
Evasion: 2
Magic Defense: 12
Abilities:
Insomniac
Man Eater
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Treno (Disc 2)
· Cleyra
· Lindblum (Disc 2)
· Fossil Roo
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
Mage’s Hat
Description:
“Hat that holds magic powers.”
Effect:
Raises Holy/Shadow Elem-Atk.
Magic: 1
Magic Defense: 14
Abilities:
Fira
Loudmouth
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Cleyra
· Lindblum (Disc 2)
· Fossil Roo
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
Ritual Hat
Description:
“Hat worn for ceremonies and festivals in Conde Petie.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 16
Abilities:
Bright Eyes
Counter
Undead Killer
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Conde Petie
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Madain Sari
· Treno (Disc 3 and 3)
Lamia’s Tiara
Description:
“Tiara worn by Lamia.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Wind damage halved.
Magic: 1
Spirit: 1
Magic Defense: 17
Abilities:
Clear Headed
Confuse
Float
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Freya and Quina
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Conde Petie
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
· Madain Sari
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Alexandria
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)

Treasure:
· Fossil Roo
Twist Headband
Description:
“Headband that raises Strength.”
Effect:
Raises Earth Elem-Atk.
Strength: 1
Magic Defense: 17
Abilities:
Add Status
Gamble Defense
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Alexandria
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
· Daguerreo (Disc 3)
Mantra Band
Description:
“Draws on hidden strength.”
Effect:
Magic: 1
Spirit: 1
Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 19
Abilities:
Antibody
HP+20%
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Oeilvert Mogshop
· Desert Palace Mogshop
· Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
Dark Hat
Description:
“Old hat, steeped in legend.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Ice damage nullified.
Magic Defense: 21
Abilities:
High Tide
Jelly
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Oeilvert
· Desert Palace
· Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
Green Beret
Description:
“Improves movement.”
Effect:
Speed: 1
Strength: 1
Magic Defense: 23
Abilities:
Ability Up
Clear Headed
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Oeilvert
· Desert Palace
Red Hat
Description:
“Dark-red hat.”
Effect:
Raises Fire Elem-Atk.
Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 26
Abilities:
Cover
MP Attack
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Ipsen’s Castle
· Esto Gaza (after reaching the Desert Palace)

Treasure:
· Mount Gulug
Black Hood
Description:
“Hood from a foreign land.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Fire/Thunder/Water damage halved.
Magic Defense: 27
Abilities:
Accuracy+
Death
Locomotion
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Esto Gaza (after reaching the Desert Palace)
Adaman Hat
Description:
“Extremely durable hat.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Thunder damage nullified.
Defense: 3
Magic Defense: 33
Abilities:
Gamble Defense
HP+20%
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Bran Bal
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)
Coronet
Description:
“Coronet that radiates a mysterious light.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Wind damage nullified.
Defense: 1
Magic Defense: 35
Abilities:
Man Eater
Return Magic
Equipped By:
All Characters
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo
· Bran Bal

Treasure:
· Terra
Flash Hat
Description:
“Holy hat.”
Effect:
Raises Thunder/Holy Elem-Atk.
Speed: 1
Evasion: 2
Magic Defense: 37
Abilities:
Beast Killer
Eye 4 Eye
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Bran Bal
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)
Holy Miter
Description:
“Holy hat.”
Effect:
Magic: 1
Spirit: 2
Magic Defense: 39
Abilities:
Body Temp
Insomniac
Equipped By:
Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)

Side Quest:
· Chocographs

Treasure:
· Pandemonium
Golden Skullcap
Description:
“Known for providing great defense.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Earth damage halved.
Raises Water Elem-Atk.
Defense: 2
Magic Defense: 47
Abilities:
Locomotion
Power Up
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Synthesized:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)
Circlet
Description:
“Circlet protected by magic.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Earth damage nullified.
Magic Defense: 51
Abilities:
Clear Headed
Jelly
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocographs
· Knight’s House Monster Challenge

Synthesized:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)
Rubber Helm
Description:
“Helm worn by solider trainees.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Thunder damage halved.
Magic Defense: 5
Abilities:
Minus Strike
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Dali
· Summit Station

Treasure:
· Evil Forest
· Theater Ship
Bronze Helm
Description:
“Helm worn by soldier trainees.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Thunder damage halved.
Magic Defense: 6
Abilities:
Bug Killer
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Dali
Iron Helm
Description:
“Helm made of iron.”
Effect:
Spirit: 1
Magic Defense: 7
Abilities:
Bright Eyes
Level Up
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Lindblum (Disc 1)
· Summit Station

Stolen From:
· Plant Brain

Treasure:
· Dali
Mythril Helm
Description:
“Helm made of mythril.”
Effect:
Raises Holy Elem-Atk.
Spirit: 1
Magic Defense: 11
Abilities:
Antibody
Insomniac
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Cleyra
· Alexandria
· Lindblum (Disc 2)
· Esto Gaza (prior to reaching the Desert Palace)
· Fossil Roo
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
Gold Helm
Description:
“Helm made of gold.”
Effect:
Magic: 1
Magic Defense: 13
Abilities:
Clear Headed
Mental Break
Reis’s Wind
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Alexandria
· Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
· Oeilvert
· Desert Palace
· Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)

Stolen From:
· Antlion
Diamond Helm
Description:
“Helm made of diamond.”
Effect:
Spirit: 1
Magic Defense: 20
Abilities:
Accuracy+
Insomniac
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 3)
· Ipsen’s Castle
Platinum Helm
Description:
“Helm made of platinum.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Ice damage halved.
Magic Defense: 23
Abilities:
Restore HP
Stone Killer
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Bran Bal
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)
Kaiser Helm
Description:
“Helm that raises Strength and Magic.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Magic: 1
Magic Defense: 26
Abilities:
Eye 4 Eye
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo (Disc 4)
Genji Helmet
Description:
“Very famous brand of helmet.”
Effect:
Defense: 2
Magic: 2
Magic Defense: 29
Abilities:
HP+20%
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Side Quest:
· Chocobo Mountain Cracks

Stolen From:
· Kraken
Grand Helm
Description:
“The greatest helmet.”
Effect:
Speed: 1
Magic Defense: 33
Abilities:
High Tide
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Stolen From:
· Tiamat

Synthesized:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)
Headgear
Description:
“Wearing it will make you popular.”
Effect:
Elem-Def: Water damage halved.
Defense: 2
Magic Defense: 6
Abilities:
Undead Killer
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Lindblum (Disc 1 and 2)
· Burmecia
· Summit Station
· Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
Golden Hairpin
Description:
“Hairpin that holds magic powers.”
Effect:
Raises Water Elem-Atk.
Magic: 1
Magic Evasion: 2
Magic Defense: 32
Abilities:
Auto-Regen
Loudmouth
Equipped By:
Amarant, Dagger, Eiko, Quina, Vivi and Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Daguerreo
· Ipsen’s Castle

Stolen From:
· Meltigemini

Treasure:
· Mount Gulug
Barbut
Description:
“Headgear that raises Spirit.”
Effect:
Spirit: 2
Magic Defense: 9
Abilities:
Alert
Dragon Killer
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Burmecia
· Summit Station
· Treno (Disc 2)
· Alexandria (Disc 3 and 4)
Cross Helm
Description:
“Helm that raises Strength.”
Effect:
Strength: 1
Magic Defense: 16
Abilities:
Devil Killer
MP Attack
Equipped By:
Freya and Steiner
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Oeilvert
· Esto Gaza (after reaching the Desert Palace)
· Esto Gaza
· Ipsen’s Castle
Thief Hat
Description:
“Hats for thieves.”
Effect:
Speed: 2
Evasion: 3
Magic Defense: 38
Abilities:
Long Reach
Lucky Seven
Mug
Equipped By:
Zidane
Where to find it:
Purchased:
· Black Mage Village (Disc 4)