Armor (Light Body / Heavy Body)
A complete list of the Armor (Body), which includes Light Armor, Heavy Armor, and Robes available in Final Fantasy IX. You can find the other armor and equipment types in the Armor / Equipment section.
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:
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)
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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:
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)
- 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
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
- Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
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:
Synthesized:
- Black Mage Village (Disc 2 and 3)
- Alexandria
- Treno (Disc 3 and 4)
- Lindblum (Disc 3 and 4)
- Daguerreo
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Oeilvert
Demons 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
- 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)
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)
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)
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:
Stolen From:
Synthesized:
- Black Mage Village (Disc 4)
Gluttons 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:
Synthesized:
- Daguerreo
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:
Stolen From:
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:
Stolen From:
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: Stolen From: Synthesized:
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.
- 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
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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- Pandemonium
Dragon Mai
- 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)
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: Stolen From:
Maximillian
- Description:
- “Armor worn exclusively by knights.”
- Effect:
-
Spirit: 3
Defense: 54
- Abilities:
-
HP+20%
- Equipped By:
- Steiner
- Where to find it:
- Side Quest:
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:
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:
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)