Head Gear (Hats and Helmets)
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:
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)
- 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)
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- 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:
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
- 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
- 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)
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: Stolen From:
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:
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
- 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)