Vambraces
This page lists the vambraces from weakest to most powerful, which is the opposite order in which they appear once sorted in the game’s menu screen. This list excludes the updated versions of the vambraces that appear in Final Fantasy Mode. Check out the Game Mode page to switch guide versions to add in their more powerful counterparts.
Hard Leather Armlets
- In Game Description:
- “Though at first glance this modest wrist piece might appear an uncomfortable fit for those cursed with fleshy forearms, upon further inspection one would be relieved to discover the band incomplete, affording its wearer a modicum of comfort, be he swine or starveling.”
- Obtained:
- Reward for defeating Gigas in the Prologue.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Leather Armlets |
 10 |
 - |
||
Imperial Infantry Bracers
- In Game Description:
- “Having deemed shields too costly a resource to be wasting on mere Bearer assassins, the Sanbrequois imperial army now provides their frontline pawns with a pair of simple iron bangles that might stop an enemy blade…if the Bearer can raise his arms in time.”
- Obtained:
-
Equipped to Clive by default at the beginning of the game during the
A Chance Encounter Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Infantry Bracers |
15 |
- |
||
Iron Bracers
- In Game Description:
- “Though little more than a crude leather straps reinforced with even cruder iron plates, boundless tales of dexterous doers-of-derring deftly deflecting dorlachs and redirecting dints with naught but these wristlets have made the equipment a popular choice for those who dream of being a hero but currently lack the monetary means.”
- Obtained:
-
You can purchase the Iron Bracers from Charon during the Hide, Hideaway Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Bracers |
20 |
- |
Purchase: |
400  Gil
|
 Iron Bracers +1 |
23 |
- |
Craft: |
 Frozen Tear Wyrrite (x24)
|
| Reinforce: |
Iron BracersFrozen TearWyrrite (x4)
|
|||
| Iron Bracers +2 |
26 |
2 |
Reinforce: |
Iron Bracers +1 Meteorite
|
Traveler’s Bands
- In Game Description:
- “Oft gifted by a knight’s paramour on the day of their beloved’s first foray into the wild, traveler’s bands are little more than pretty shells, broken glass, and shards of depleted crystal affixed to a leather band. But it’s the thought that counts.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during the Fanning Embers Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traveler’s Band |
25 |
- |
Purchase: |
680 Gil
|
| Traveler’s Band +1 |
28 |
3 |
Craft: |
Gnarled ScalesSharp Fang (x40)
|
| Reinforce: |
Traveler’s BandGnarled ScalesSharp Fang (x6)
|
|||
| Traveler’s Bands +2 |
31 |
5 |
Reinforce: |
Traveler’s Band +1Meteorite
|
Steel Crowns
- In Game Description:
- “Unlike most protective wristwear, steel crowns actually provide a fair amount of protection to their wearer. Unfortunately, the added protection is achieved through added weight, ensuring that only the most muscular might effectively wield them.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during the Wings of Change Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Crowns |
30 |
- |
Purchase: |
950 Gil
|
| Steel Crowns +1 |
33 |
- |
Craft: |
Dragon TalonWyrrite (x57)
|
| Reinforce: |
Steel CrownsDragon TalonWyrrite (x9)
|
|||
| Steel Crowns +2 |
36 |
8 |
Reinforce: |
Steel Crowns +1MeteoriteMagicked Ash (x18)
|
Battlechains
- In Game Description:
- “When worn by a skilled combatant, the twin chains wrapped about these otherwise simple bucklers can be used to ensnare enemy blades, providing the defender with precious moments in which to deliver unhindered counterattacks.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during The Wages of Guilt Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battleschains |
35 |
- |
Purchase: |
1,350 Gil
|
| Battlechains +1 |
38 |
- |
Craft: |
Imperial LinkWyrrite (x81)
|
| Reinforce: |
BattleschainsImperial LinkWyrrite (x13)
|
|||
| Battlechains +2 |
41 |
12 |
Reinforce: |
Battleschains +1MeteoriteValley Madder (x3)
|
Metian Bonds
- In Game Description:
- “It is a longstanding ROsarian tradition for the Archduke to bestow a gift to scions of the ducal line upon their coming of age. These bracers, dyed in the red of the star Metia, were what Elwin’s father chose for him, and formed part of a set of clothes kept in Eastpool for when he and his family would summer there.”
- Obtained:
-
Automatically received when Clive and Jill travel through Eastpool during the Holding On.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metian Bonds |
45 |
12 |
|||
Demontamer’s Armguards
- In Game Description:
- “It is difficult for a demon to find a willing vessel, so while the hells are cluttered with bodiless aberrations clawing to escape, rarely do they ever succeed. However, those that do, exhibit inhuman strength and malice, and can wreak havoc on the corporeal world. Thus, efforts are made to trap and tame the fallen sould that they might not torment the living.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchased from the “Guardian Quartermaster” during the Black Light Burns Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demontamer’s Armguards |
48 |
14 |
Purchase: |
1,700 Gil
|
Platinum Cannons
- In Game Description:
- “The platinum plates which adorn these wrist guards are less for defense than they are to warn any would-be attackers that the person they are about assault has amassed enough of a fortune slaughtering enemies and claiming their gear that they no longer need to worry about frivolous things like ‘protection.’”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during After the Storm Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Cannons |
49 |
- |
Purchase: |
1,800 Gil
|
| Platinum Cannons +1 |
52 |
- |
Craft: |
Briar Clam Shells (x12)Bloody Hide (x54)Sharp Fang (x162)
|
| Reinforce: |
Platinum CannonsBriar Clam Shells (x12)Bloody Hide (x30)Sharp Fang (x96)
|
|||
| Platinum Cannons +2 |
55 |
18 |
Reinforce: |
Platinum Cannons +1Meteorite (x3)Bloody Hide (x36)
|
Hunter’s Armcloths
- In Game Description:
- “The nomadic tribes of Dhalmekia can be counted amongst some of the best hunters and trackers in the Twins. As per tradition, they claim a small, seemingly insignificant fragment of each of their prey—be it fang, bone, skin, or hair—and affix it to their gear so that the spirit of the decreased may continue the hunt alongside them.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during Bolts from the Blue Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter’s Armcloths |
56 |
- |
Purchase: |
2,450 Gil
|
| Hunter’s Armcloths +1 |
59 |
16 |
Craft: |
Earthen FuryBloody Hide (x75)Sharp Fang (x219)
|
| Reinforce: |
Hunter’s ArmclothsEarthen FuryBloody Hide (x42)Sharp Fang (x129)
|
|||
| Hunter’s Armcloths +2 |
62 |
20 |
Reinforce: |
Hunter’s Armcloths +1MeteoriteSharp Fang (x48)
|
Mythril Wristlets
- In Game Description:
- “The appearance of mythril in Valisthea is a fairly recent occurrence, its history only going back as far as the fall of the first Mothercrystal and the emergence of the deadlands. This led some of the Crystalline Orthodoxy to preach that the Blight is somehow involved in its creation, therefore making it both impure and unholy.”
- Obtained:
-
Treasure coffer at Drake’s Breath during Fire and Ice Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mythril Wristlets |
64 |
20 |
||
Diamond Armlets
- In Game Description:
- “‘A blind opponent is a dead one,’ or so the saying goes. The desert knights of old Dhalmekia took this advice to heart, making an ally of the sun by adorning themselves with rings and armlets buffed to a mirror sheen. As the rival kingdoms warred for dominance, the iron became embellished with glass, then crystal, till at last they arrived at the final, ideal form of eye-endangering accessory: diamond-encrusted armlets.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Goetz during the Fire in the Sky Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Armlets |
65 |
- |
Purchase: |
2,700 Gil
|
| Diamond Armlets +1 |
68 |
- |
Craft: |
Whitewyrm BoneSharp Fang (x81)Wyrrite (x243) |
| Reinforce: |
Diamond ArmletsWyrrite (x142)Whitewyrm BoneSharp Fang (x47)
|
|||
| Diamond Armlets +2 |
71 |
24 |
Reinforce: |
Diamond Armlets +1Meteorite (x3)Desert Rose (x10)Sharp Fang (x60)
|
Drakeslayer’s Bracelets
- In Game Description:
-
“‘Only when she saw the drake no longer stirred and his eyes were grey with oblivion did she remove belt and bracelet, casting them into the wyrm’s maw where they might rest for an eternity.’
- Legend of the Drake
Translation by Moss the Chronicler”
- Obtained:
-
You first need to obtain the
Drakeslayer Gear Design Draft from the 
Blacksmith’s Blues Optional Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drakeslayer’s Bracelets |
74 |
23 |
Craft: |
Dragon Talon Gelatinous MassBriar Clam Shell (x20) Scarletite
|
Rune Crescents
- In Game Description:
- “These armguards are not only thought to be enhanced by the myriad tiny runes engraved about the white gold ribbing, but also by the crescent shape which in itself serves as a protective ‘ward of conservation.’”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during the A Song of Hope Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rune Crescents |
76 |
23 |
Purchase: |
3,800 Gil
|
| Rune Crescents +1 |
79 |
25 |
Craft: |
Sanguine InsigniaDesert Rose (x20)Magicked Ash (x133)Steelsilk (x399)
|
| Reinforce: |
Rune CrescentsSanguine InsigniaMagicked Ash (x87)Steelsilk (x255)
|
|||
| Rune Crescents +2 |
82 |
28 |
Reinforce: |
Rune Crescents +1Dragon TalonMeteorite (x5)Desert Rose (x20)
|
Regal Armguards
- In Game Description:
- “One amongst the old kingdoms that now make up the Republic of Dhalmekia took the mural crown Or as its emblem. Though romantics choose to believe the symbol reflects a lost golden age of wealth and prosperity, historical scholars are of a different opinion: that it is naught but the representation of a stony desert citadel—of strength in collection struggle against the unforgiving elements.”
- Obtained:
-
Treasure coffer in Skaithfarr during the Footfalls in Ash Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Armguards |
84 |
25 |
||
Sun Bracelets
- In Game Description:
- “Amongst celestial bodies, the sun is known as the ‘Exile’ for it is said that he was banished to the realm of day by the moon and stars for shining too brightly. While his strength is unmatched, he is fated to fight alone for all eternity.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Goetz during the Streets of Madness Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bracelets |
86 |
26 |
Purchase: |
4,700 Gil
|
| Sun Bracelets +1 |
89 |
28 |
Craft: |
Behemoth ShackleSharp Fang (x248)Magicked Ash (x250)Bloody Hide (x250)
|
| Reinforce: |
Sun BraceletsBehemoth ShackleBloody Hide (x256)Magicked Ash (x257)
|
|||
| Sun Bracelets +2 |
92 |
30 |
Reinforce: |
Sun Bracelets +1Meteorite (x6)Bloody Hide (x256)Desert Rose (x40)
|
The Bonds of Opportunity
- In Game Description:
-
“Something feels oddly different about these vambraces, despite their appearance being nigh indistinguishable from Elwin Rosfield’s Metian Bonds.
‘And only when man turned his back on fate, was he truly free.’
- Unknown”
- Obtained:
- Automatically equipped to Clive by default during the Kairos Gate Side Quest and it cannot be swapped with other equipment.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bonds of Opportunity |
86 |
26 |
||
The Founder’s Grasp
- In Game Description:
- “Fashioned after those pictured adorning the wrists of the mythical Founder in ancient engravings, Archduke Elwin intended to gift these bands to his beloved sons upon their coming of age, that they might serve to remind them of the unbreakable bonds they share as proud scions of the ducal line, and the unwavering devotion that would be required to see their duty done.”
- Obtained:
-
Reward for completing
Laid to Rest Optional Quest.
Where There’s a Will| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Founder’s Grasp |
94 |
50 |
||
The Sons of Ouroboros
- In Game Description:
-
“‘Two sons did the Devourer beget, and like their father would they look ever forward to the past.’
Upon placing the smooth leather cuffs upon your wrists, they cinch tight to your skin in an oddly warm embrace. Removing them requires more effort than it should.”
- Obtained:
-
You first need to obtain the Ouroboros Design Draft from the Blacksmith’s Blues III Optional Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sons of Ouroboros |
97 |
32 |
Craft: |
 Orichalcum Stained LoinclothMorbol Flower
|
Reinforced Sons of OuroborosFallen Bracelets
- In Game Description:
-
“Fifteen centuries removed from their creation, these unassuming accessories are inexplicably warm to the touch, and when equipped, are compelled by some unseen force to cinch tightly about the wearer’s flesh like a mother gripping the arm of a misbehaved child.
‘And upon their wrists would the people wear bangles of opal and onyx that they might foresee the shifting of the very heavens.’
The Sins of Dzemekys”
- Obtained:
-
Treasure coffer in the Sagespire during the
Echoes of the Fallen DLC Expansion.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Bracelets |
100 |
30 |
||
| Fallen Bracelets +1 |
103 |
35 |
Reinforce: |
Fallen BraceletsLiving TissueWyrrite (x125)Magicked Ash (x125)
|
| Fallen Bracelets +2 |
106 |
40 |
Reinforce: |
Fallen Bracelets +1Aqueous HumoursMeteorite
|
Minwu Arm Ring
- In Game Description:
-
“Upon their sixteenth nameday, every Mote of Water is fitted with a hand-carved wooden torque that they will keep for the rest of their lives. A vestige of their tribe’s long years of wandering following the fall of Drake’s Horn in which the loss of members was commonplace, the ring represents a singular bond between the Motes that transcends both physical and spiritual distance.
‘Know that even should you walk Abyss, our hands will guide you home.’
- Mote of Water Adage”
- Obtained:
-
Purchased from the Haven Store during
The Rising Tide DLC Expansion.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minwu Arm Ring |
110 |
45 |
Purchase: |
8,000 Gil
|
| Minwu Arm Ring +1 |
113 |
50 |
Reinforce: |
Minwu Arm RingBilious ScalesSharp Fang (x75)Magicked Ash (x75)
|
| Minwu Arm Ring +2 |
116 |
55 |
Reinforce: |
Minwu Arm Ring +1Timeless GardbraceMeteorite
|
Eludium Wristlets
- In Game Description:
- “Blacksmiths can prove overly proud creatures. Tell one there exists a sword keener than any he has created and he will work the grindstone day and night until his blades are as thin as a faerie’s wing. Tell one there exists no metal harder than adamantite, and he will tear apart an entire mountain with his own bare hands to prove you wrong.”
- Obtained:
-
Crafted at
The Black Hammer using materials earned during the Kairos Gate Side Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eludium Wristlets |
125 |
70 |
Craft: |
 Aqueous MembraneBilious ScalesWater ShardEludium (x2)
|
Flawless MembraneBattlechains
- In Game Description:
- “When worn by a skilled combatant, the twin chains wrapped about these otherwise simple bucklers can be used to ensnare enemy blades, providing the defender with precious moments in which to deliver unhindered counterattacks.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during The Wages of Guilt Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battleschains |
35 |
- |
Purchase: |
1,350 Gil
|
| Battlechains +1 |
38 |
- |
Craft: |
Imperial LinkWyrrite (x81)
|
| Reinforce: |
BattleschainsImperial LinkWyrrite (x13)
|
|||
| Battlechains +2 |
41 |
12 |
Reinforce: |
Battleschains +1MeteoriteValley Madder (x3)
|
The Bonds of Opportunity
- In Game Description:
-
“Something feels oddly different about these vambraces, despite their appearance being nigh indistinguishable from Elwin Rosfield’s Metian Bonds.
‘And only when man turned his back on fate, was he truly free.’
- Unknown”
- Obtained:
- Automatically equipped to Clive by default during the Kairos Gate Side Quest and it cannot be swapped with other equipment.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bonds of Opportunity |
86 |
26 |
||
Demontamer’s Armguards
- In Game Description:
- “It is difficult for a demon to find a willing vessel, so while the hells are cluttered with bodiless aberrations clawing to escape, rarely do they ever succeed. However, those that do, exhibit inhuman strength and malice, and can wreak havoc on the corporeal world. Thus, efforts are made to trap and tame the fallen sould that they might not torment the living.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchased from the “Guardian Quartermaster” during the Black Light Burns Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demontamer’s Armguards |
48 |
14 |
Purchase: |
1,700 Gil
|
Diamond Armlets
- In Game Description:
- “‘A blind opponent is a dead one,’ or so the saying goes. The desert knights of old Dhalmekia took this advice to heart, making an ally of the sun by adorning themselves with rings and armlets buffed to a mirror sheen. As the rival kingdoms warred for dominance, the iron became embellished with glass, then crystal, till at last they arrived at the final, ideal form of eye-endangering accessory: diamond-encrusted armlets.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Goetz during the Fire in the Sky Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Armlets |
65 |
- |
Purchase: |
2,700 Gil
|
| Diamond Armlets +1 |
68 |
- |
Craft: |
Whitewyrm BoneSharp Fang (x81)Wyrrite (x243) |
| Reinforce: |
Diamond ArmletsWyrrite (x142)Whitewyrm BoneSharp Fang (x47)
|
|||
| Diamond Armlets +2 |
71 |
24 |
Reinforce: |
Diamond Armlets +1Meteorite (x3)Desert Rose (x10)Sharp Fang (x60)
|
Drakeslayer’s Bracelets
- In Game Description:
-
“‘Only when she saw the drake no longer stirred and his eyes were grey with oblivion did she remove belt and bracelet, casting them into the wyrm’s maw where they might rest for an eternity.’
- Legend of the Drake
Translation by Moss the Chronicler”
- Obtained:
-
You first need to obtain the Drakeslayer Gear Design Draft from the Blacksmith’s Blues Optional Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drakeslayer’s Bracelets |
74 |
23 |
Craft: |
Dragon TalonGelatinous MassBriar Clam Shell (x20)Scarletite
|
Eludium Wristlets
- In Game Description:
- “Blacksmiths can prove overly proud creatures. Tell one there exists a sword keener than any he has created and he will work the grindstone day and night until his blades are as thin as a faerie’s wing. Tell one there exists no metal harder than adamantite, and he will tear apart an entire mountain with his own bare hands to prove you wrong.”
- Obtained:
-
Crafted at The Black Hammer using materials earned during the Kairos Gate Side Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eludium Wristlets |
125 |
70 |
Craft: |
Aqueous MembraneBilious ScalesWater ShardEludium (x2)
|
Fallen Bracelets
- In Game Description:
-
“Fifteen centuries removed from their creation, these unassuming accessories are inexplicably warm to the touch, and when equipped, are compelled by some unseen force to cinch tightly about the wearer’s flesh like a mother gripping the arm of a misbehaved child.
‘And upon their wrists would the people wear bangles of opal and onyx that they might foresee the shifting of the very heavens.’
The Sins of Dzemekys”
- Obtained:
-
Treasure coffer in the Sagespire during the Echoes of the Fallen DLC Expansion.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Bracelets |
100 |
30 |
||
| Fallen Bracelets +1 |
103 |
35 |
Reinforce: |
Fallen BraceletsLiving TissueWyrrite (x125)Magicked Ash (x125)
|
| Fallen Bracelets +2 |
106 |
40 |
Reinforce: |
Fallen Bracelets +1Aqueous HumoursMeteorite
|
The Founder’s Grasp
- In Game Description:
- “Fashioned after those pictured adorning the wrists of the mythical Founder in ancient engravings, Archduke Elwin intended to gift these bands to his beloved sons upon their coming of age, that they might serve to remind them of the unbreakable bonds they share as proud scions of the ducal line, and the unwavering devotion that would be required to see their duty done.”
- Obtained:
-
Reward for completing Laid to Rest Optional Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Founder’s Grasp |
94 |
50 |
||
Hard Leather Armlets
- In Game Description:
- “Though at first glance this modest wrist piece might appear an uncomfortable fit for those cursed with fleshy forearms, upon further inspection one would be relieved to discover the band incomplete, affording its wearer a modicum of comfort, be he swine or starveling.”
- Obtained:
- Reward for defeating Gigas in the Prologue.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Leather Armlets |
10 |
- |
||
Hunter’s Armcloths
- In Game Description:
- “The nomadic tribes of Dhalmekia can be counted amongst some of the best hunters and trackers in the Twins. As per tradition, they claim a small, seemingly insignificant fragment of each of their prey—be it fang, bone, skin, or hair—and affix it to their gear so that the spirit of the decreased may continue the hunt alongside them.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during Bolts from the Blue Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter’s Armcloths |
56 |
- |
Purchase: |
2,450 Gil
|
| Hunter’s Armcloths +1 |
59 |
16 |
Craft: |
Earthen FuryBloody Hide (x75)Sharp Fang (x219)
|
| Reinforce: |
Hunter’s ArmclothsEarthen FuryBloody Hide (x42)Sharp Fang (x129)
|
|||
| Hunter’s Armcloths +2 |
62 |
20 |
Reinforce: |
Hunter’s Armcloths +1MeteoriteSharp Fang (x48)
|
Imperial Infantry Bracers
- In Game Description:
- “Having deemed shields too costly a resource to be wasting on mere Bearer assassins, the Sanbrequois imperial army now provides their frontline pawns with a pair of simple iron bangles that might stop an enemy blade…if the Bearer can raise his arms in time.”
- Obtained:
-
Equipped to Clive by default at the beginning of the game during the A Chance Encounter Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Infantry Bracers |
15 |
- |
||
Iron Bracers
- In Game Description:
- “Though little more than a crude leather straps reinforced with even cruder iron plates, boundless tales of dexterous doers-of-derring deftly deflecting dorlachs and redirecting dints with naught but these wristlets have made the equipment a popular choice for those who dream of being a hero but currently lack the monetary means.”
- Obtained:
-
You can purchase the Iron Bracers from Charon during the Hide, Hideaway Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Bracers |
20 |
- |
Purchase: |
400 Gil
|
| Iron Bracers +1 |
23 |
- |
Craft: |
Frozen TearWyrrite (x24)
|
| Reinforce: |
Iron BracersFrozen TearWyrrite (x4)
|
|||
| Iron Bracers +2 |
26 |
2 |
Reinforce: |
Iron Bracers +1Meteorite
|
Metian Bonds
- In Game Description:
- “It is a longstanding ROsarian tradition for the Archduke to bestow a gift to scions of the ducal line upon their coming of age. These bracers, dyed in the red of the star Metia, were what Elwin’s father chose for him, and formed part of a set of clothes kept in Eastpool for when he and his family would summer there.”
- Obtained:
-
Automatically received when Clive and Jill travel through Eastpool during the Holding On.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metian Bonds |
45 |
12 |
|||
Minwu Arm Ring
- In Game Description:
-
“Upon their sixteenth nameday, every Mote of Water is fitted with a hand-carved wooden torque that they will keep for the rest of their lives. A vestige of their tribe’s long years of wandering following the fall of Drake’s Horn in which the loss of members was commonplace, the ring represents a singular bond between the Motes that transcends both physical and spiritual distance.
‘Know that even should you walk Abyss, our hands will guide you home.’
- Mote of Water Adage”
- Obtained:
-
Purchased from the Haven Store during The Rising Tide DLC Expansion.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minwu Arm Ring |
110 |
45 |
Purchase: |
8,000 Gil
|
| Minwu Arm Ring +1 |
113 |
50 |
Reinforce: |
Minwu Arm RingBilious ScalesSharp Fang (x75)Magicked Ash (x75)
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| Minwu Arm Ring +2 |
116 |
55 |
Reinforce: |
Minwu Arm Ring +1Timeless GardbraceMeteorite
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Mythril Wristlets
- In Game Description:
- “The appearance of mythril in Valisthea is a fairly recent occurrence, its history only going back as far as the fall of the first Mothercrystal and the emergence of the deadlands. This led some of the Crystalline Orthodoxy to preach that the Blight is somehow involved in its creation, therefore making it both impure and unholy.”
- Obtained:
-
Treasure coffer at Drake’s Breath during Fire and Ice Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mythril Wristlets |
64 |
20 |
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Platinum Cannons
- In Game Description:
- “The platinum plates which adorn these wrist guards are less for defense than they are to warn any would-be attackers that the person they are about assault has amassed enough of a fortune slaughtering enemies and claiming their gear that they no longer need to worry about frivolous things like ‘protection.’”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during After the Storm Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Cannons |
49 |
- |
Purchase: |
1,800 Gil
|
| Platinum Cannons +1 |
52 |
- |
Craft: |
Briar Clam Shells (x12)Bloody Hide (x54)Sharp Fang (x162)
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| Reinforce: |
Platinum CannonsBriar Clam Shells (x12)Bloody Hide (x30)Sharp Fang (x96)
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| Platinum Cannons +2 |
55 |
18 |
Reinforce: |
Platinum Cannons +1Meteorite (x3)Bloody Hide (x36)
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Regal Armguards
- In Game Description:
- “One amongst the old kingdoms that now make up the Republic of Dhalmekia took the mural crown Or as its emblem. Though romantics choose to believe the symbol reflects a lost golden age of wealth and prosperity, historical scholars are of a different opinion: that it is naught but the representation of a stony desert citadel—of strength in collection struggle against the unforgiving elements.”
- Obtained:
-
Treasure coffer in Skaithfarr during the Footfalls in Ash Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Armguards |
84 |
25 |
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Rune Crescents
- In Game Description:
- “These armguards are not only thought to be enhanced by the myriad tiny runes engraved about the white gold ribbing, but also by the crescent shape which in itself serves as a protective ‘ward of conservation.’”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during the A Song of Hope Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rune Crescents |
76 |
23 |
Purchase: |
3,800 Gil
|
| Rune Crescents +1 |
79 |
25 |
Craft: |
Sanguine InsigniaDesert Rose (x20)Magicked Ash (x133)Steelsilk (x399)
|
| Reinforce: |
Rune CrescentsSanguine InsigniaMagicked Ash (x87)Steelsilk (x255)
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| Rune Crescents +2 |
82 |
28 |
Reinforce: |
Rune Crescents +1Dragon TalonMeteorite (x5)Desert Rose (x20)
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The Sons of Ouroboros
- In Game Description:
-
“‘Two sons did the Devourer beget, and like their father would they look ever forward to the past.’
Upon placing the smooth leather cuffs upon your wrists, they cinch tight to your skin in an oddly warm embrace. Removing them requires more effort than it should.”
- Obtained:
-
You first need to obtain the Ouroboros Design Draft from the Blacksmith’s Blues III Optional Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sons of Ouroboros |
97 |
32 |
Craft: |
OrichalcumStained LoinclothMorbol Flower
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Steel Crowns
- In Game Description:
- “Unlike most protective wristwear, steel crowns actually provide a fair amount of protection to their wearer. Unfortunately, the added protection is achieved through added weight, ensuring that only the most muscular might effectively wield them.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during the Wings of Change Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Crowns |
30 |
- |
Purchase: |
950 Gil
|
| Steel Crowns +1 |
33 |
- |
Craft: |
Dragon TalonWyrrite (x57)
|
| Reinforce: |
Steel CrownsDragon TalonWyrrite (x9)
|
|||
| Steel Crowns +2 |
36 |
8 |
Reinforce: |
Steel Crowns +1MeteoriteMagicked Ash (x18)
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Sun Bracelets
- In Game Description:
- “Amongst celestial bodies, the sun is known as the ‘Exile’ for it is said that he was banished to the realm of day by the moon and stars for shining too brightly. While his strength is unmatched, he is fated to fight alone for all eternity.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Goetz during the Streets of Madness Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bracelets |
86 |
26 |
Purchase: |
4,700 Gil
|
| Sun Bracelets +1 |
89 |
28 |
Craft: |
Behemoth ShackleSharp Fang (x248)Magicked Ash (x250)Bloody Hide (x250)
|
| Reinforce: |
Sun BraceletsBehemoth ShackleBloody Hide (x256)Magicked Ash (x257)
|
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| Sun Bracelets +2 |
92 |
30 |
Reinforce: |
Sun Bracelets +1Meteorite (x6)Bloody Hide (x256)Desert Rose (x40)
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Traveler’s Bands
- In Game Description:
- “Oft gifted by a knight’s paramour on the day of their beloved’s first foray into the wild, traveler’s bands are little more than pretty shells, broken glass, and shards of depleted crystal affixed to a leather band. But it’s the thought that counts.”
- Obtained:
-
Purchasable from Charon at the Hideaway during the Fanning Embers Main Scenario Quest.
| Version | Defense | HP | Materials required to… | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traveler’s Band |
25 |
- |
Purchase: |
680 Gil
|
| Traveler’s Band +1 |
28 |
3 |
Craft: |
Gnarled ScalesSharp Fang (x40)
|
| Reinforce: |
Traveler’s BandGnarled ScalesSharp Fang (x6)
|
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| Traveler’s Bands +2 |
31 |
5 |
Reinforce: |
Traveler’s Band +1Meteorite
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