Head Gear (Hats and Helmets)
A complete list of the Head Gear, including Hats and Helmets, that you can find in Final Fantasy IX. You can find more information about the other equipment types in the Armor / Equipment list section.
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)
