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Final Fantasy IV/Armor

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There are small differences between the armor parts available in the different versions. The main difference is a slightly different translation of the names. In the 3D version, all the physical evasion rates were raised by 10, so that negative values were removed. Furthermore, in some versions, a handful of parts received minor improvements.

Common armor parts

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They can be equipped by any character, except for Dark Knight Cecil (DK in th table).

  • Legend:
    • D: defense (physical)
    • M: magic defense
    • D%: evasion rate (physical attacks)
    • M%: magic evasion rate
Common armor Part Cost Special D M D% M% User Location
Cloth Body 50 - 1 0 0 0 All (not DK) Initial: Cecil (paladin)
Leather cap Head 100 - 1 1 -5 1 All (not DK) Initial: Rydia, Rosa
Prison garb Body 70 Resists sleep 1 1 0 1 All (not DK) Initial: Rosa, Cid
Bard's tunic Body 70 Resists silence 2 1 0 1 All (not DK) Initial: Edward
Ruby ring Arms 1000 Resists pig status 0 3 0 2 All Initial: Edward
Find: Mist, Troia
Buy: Troia
Leather cloth Body 200 - 2 1 0 1 All (not DK) Initial: Rydia, Tellah, Palom & Porom
Black belt gi Body 14000 Str +5, Sta +5 10 3 20 2 All (not DK) Initial: Edge
Find: Dwarven castle
Green beret Head 1000 Str +5, Sta +5 3 1 2 1 All (not DK) Initial: Edge
Find: Babil Tower
Bought set
Kenpo gi Body 4000 Str +3 5 2 10 1 All (not DK) Buy: Baron
Headband Head 450 Resists confuse; Str +5 1 1 0 1 All (not DK) Buy: Baron
Found headgear
Feathered cap Head 330 - 2 3 -4 3 All (not DK) Find: Underground waterway
Buy: Troia
Black cowl Head 2000 Resists sleep; Str +3, Agi +3, Sta +3 5 1 4 1 All (not DK) Find: Sealed cave
Resist set
Adamant armor Body 10 Resists all status ailments and elements; all attributes +15 100 20 0 12 All (not DK) Find: Adamant cave
Ribbon Head 10 Resists all status ailments 9 12 2 12 All (not DK) Find: Lunar underground, Lunar ruins
Win: Worst Malboro, Bog Witch, Dark Sage
Protect ring Arms 6000 Resists fire, ice, lightning; Sta +15 10 12 5 10 All (not DK) Find: Lunar underground
Spoils set
Power sash Body 4000 Str +15 15 0 0 0 All (not DK) Win: Behemoth, King Beheoth
Glass mask Head 30000 - 30 0 -10 0 All (not DK) Win: Deathmask, Proto Phase
Cursed ring Arms 10 Changes elemental resistance into absorption; all attributes -15 0 0 -10 0 All Win: Soul, Spirit, Belphegor, Evil Dreamer, Bone Dragon, Dinozombie, Chimerageist
Crystal ring Arms 6000 Resists sleep, paralyze, confuse, dragons 20 12 5 10 All (not DK) Win: Red Dragon, Crystal Dragon


Light Armor Parts

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Can be equipped by up to 9 of the 12 characters; typically, Cecil, Kain and Cid will wear heavy armor instead.

Light armor Part Cost Special D M D% M% Users Location
Gaia gear Body 500 Resists grad.petrify 3 3 0 3 7: Rydia, Tellah, Rosa, Palom, Porom, Cecil, Fusoya Initial: Tellah, Palom & Porom
Sage's miter Head 2000 Spi +5 5 7 -2 7 7: Rydia, Tellah, Rosa, Palom, Porom, Cecil, Fusoya Initial: Fusoya
Buy: Dwarven castle
Diamond armlet Arms 4000 Resists lightning 6 8 0 6 9: Rydia, Tellah, Edward, Rosa, Yang, Palom, Porom, Edge, Fusoya Initial: Fusoya
Buy: Tomra
Intermediate parts
Sage's surplice Body 1200 Spi +5 5 5 0 5 7: Rydia, Tellah, Rosa, Palom, Porom, Cecil, Fusoya Find: Zot Tower
Buy: Dwarven castle
Black robe Body 10000 Int +5 8 7 0 7 4: Rydia, Tellah, Palom, Fusoya Buy: Eblan cave
Wizard's hat Head 700 Spi +3, Int +3 3 5 -3 5 7: Rydia, Tellah, Rosa, Palom, Porom, Cecil, Fusoya Buy: Mysidia
Rune armlet Arms 2000 Resists silence, mages; Int +3, Spi +3 5 8 0 8 9: Rydia, Tellah, Edward, Rosa, Yang, Palom, Porom, Edge, Fusoya Buy: Dwarven castle
Metallic parts
Iron armlet Arms 100 Metallic 2 2 0 1 9: Rydia, Tellah, Edward, Rosa, Yang, Palom, Porom, Edge, Fusoya Initial: Rosa, Rydia, Palom & Porom
Find: Underground waterway
Buy: Kaipo, Agart
Power armlet Arms 760 Str +5; metallic 2 2 0 2 6: Kain, Cecil, Cid, Rydia, Yang, Edge Find: Dwarven castle
Silver armlet Arms 650 Resists ghouls; metallic 4 4 0 4 9: Rydia, Tellah, Edward, Rosa, Yang, Palom, Porom, Edge, Fusoya Find: Troia
Buy: Mysidia, Baron
Gold hairpin Head 20000 Resists lightning, dragons; Int +10; metallic 7 10 0 9 3: Rydia, Rosa, Porom Find: Mist, Lunar ruins
Buy: Tomra
Lunar parts
Luminous robe Body 30000 Resists lightning, undead; Int +5, Spi +5 12 9 0 9 7: Rydia, Tellah, Rosa, Palom, Porom, Cecil, Fusoya Find: Lunar underground
White robe Body 10 Resists blind, ghoul, undead; Spi +15 18 10 0 6 4: Rosa, Tellah, Cecil, Fusoya Find: Lunar underground
Minerva buster Body 40000 Resists paralysis; Str +15, Sta +15, Agi +15; Int -15, Spi -15 20 5 30 5 3: Rydia, Rosa, Porom Find: Lunar underground
Black garb Body 64000 Agi +3 24 15 60 8 1: Edge Find: Lunar underground

Heavy Armor

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Can be equipped by Cecil, Kain and Cid.

Heavy armor Part Cost Special D M D% M% Users Location
Iron armor Body 600 Metallic 4 1 -10 0 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Initial: Kain
Buy: Agart
Iron helm Head 150 Metallic 3 0 -10 0 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Initial: Kain
Buy: Agart
Iron gloves Arms 130 Metallic 2 0 -10 0 4: Cecil, Kain, Cid, Edge Initial: Kain
Buy: Agart
Iron shield Shield 100 Metallic 1 0 20 0 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Initial: Kain
Buy: Agart
Dark knight set
Dark armor Body 1100 Metallic 5 1 -10 0 1: Dark-Cecil Initial: Cecil
Dark helm Head 360 Metallic 4 0 -10 0 1: Dark-Cecil Initial: Cecil
Dark gloves Arms 260 Metallic 2 0 -10 0 1: Dark-Cecil Initial: Cecil
Dark shield Shield 200 Metallic 1 0 22 1 1: Dark-Cecil Initial: Cecil
Hades set
Hades armor Body 2000 Metallic 7 2 -10 0 1: Dark-Cecil Find: Underground waterway
Hades helm Head 360 Metallic 5 1 -10 0 1: Dark-Cecil Find: Underground waterway
Hades gloves Arms 520 Metallic 3 0 -10 0 1: Dark-Cecil Find: Underground waterway
Demon set
Demon armor Body 3000 Metallic 9 3 -10 0 1: Dark-Cecil Buy: Fabul
Demon helm Head 980 Metallic 6 1 -10 1 1: Dark-Cecil Buy: Fabul
Demon gloves Arms 800 Metallic 4 0 -10 1 1: Dark-Cecil Buy: Fabul
Demon shield Shield 700 Metallic 2 0 24 1 1: Dark-Cecil Find: Fabul
Paladin set
Knight's armor Body 8000 Resists undead; Spi +3; metallic 11 3 -10 1 1: Cecil Buy: Mysidia
Lustrous helm Head 4000 Resists undead; Spi +3; metallic 7 2 -10 1 1: Cecil Buy: Mysidia
Gauntlets Arms 3000 Resists undead; metallic 5 1 -10 1 1: Cecil Buy: Mysidia
Lustrous shield Shield 700 Resists undead; Spi +3; metallic 2 1 24 1 1: Cecil Buy: Mysidia
Mithril set
Mithril armor Body 17000 Resists ghouls; metallic 13 4 -10 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Buy: Mithril
Win: Mithril Golem
Mithril helm Head 3000 Resists ghouls; metallic 8 2 -10 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Buy: Mithril
Mithril gloves Arms 2000 Resists ghouls; metallic 6 2 -10 2 4: Cecil, Kain, Cid, Edge Buy: Mithril
Initial: Edge
Mithril shield Shield 1000 Resists ghouls; metallic 3 2 26 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Buy: Mithril
Elemental sub-sets
Flame mail Body 30000 Resists ice, weak vs. fire; metallic 15 4 -10 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Zot Tower
Buy: Dwarven castle
Flame shield Shield 1250 Resists ice, weak vs. fire; metallic 3 2 30 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Babil Tower
Buy: Dwarven castle
Ice armor Body 35000 Resists fire, weak vs. ice; metallic 17 4 -10 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Babil Tower
Buy: Eblan cave
Ice shield Shield 10000 Resists fire, weak vs. ice; metallic 3 2 30 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Babil Tower
Buy: Eblan cave
Diamond set
Diamond armor Body 40000 Resists lightning 19 4 -10 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Buy: Tomra
Diamond helm Head 10000 Resists lightning 9 2 -10 2 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Buy: Tomra
Diamond gloves Arms 5000 Resists lightning 7 3 -10 3 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Buy: Tomra
Diamond shield Shield 15000 Resists lightning 4 2 32 3 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Buy: Tomra
Genji set
Genji armor Body 10 - 21 7 -10 4 4: Cecil, Kain, Cid, Edge Find: Father's lair
Genji helm Head 10 - 10 6 -10 3 4: Cecil, Kain, Cid, Edge Find: Father's lair
Initial: Kain(*)
Genji gloves Arms 10 - 8 5 -10 3 4: Cecil, Kain, Cid, Edge Find: Father's lair
Initial: Kain(*)
Genji shield Shield 10 Metallic 5 3 36 4 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Father's lair
Initial: Kain(*)
Partial sub-set
Aegis shield Shield 20000 Resists petrify, grad.petrify, mages; Int +3; metallic 4 5 34 4 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Lunar ruins
Buy: Feymarch
Giant's gloves Arms 10 Resists mini and giants; Str +10, Sta +10 10 0 -10 0 5: Cecil, Kain, Cid, Edge, Yang Win: Ogre, Mad Ogre, Steel Golem
Dragon set
Dragon mail Body 10 Resists fire, ice, lightning, dragons 23 8 -10 5 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Lunar underground
Dragon helm Head 10 Resists fire, ice, lightning, dragons 11 7 -10 4 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Lunar underground
Dragon gloves Arms 10 Resists fire, ice, lightning, dragons 9 6 -10 3 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Lunar underground
Dragon shield Shield 10 Resists fire, ice, lightning, dragons 6 3 38 5 3: Cecil, Kain, Cid Find: Lunar underground
Crystal set
Crystal mail Body 10 Resists all status ailments; Spi +3 25 10 -10 6 1: Cecil Find: Lunar underground
Crystal helm Head 10 Resists fire, ice, lightning; Spi +3 12 8 -10 5 1: Cecil Find: Lunar underground
Crystal gloves Arms 10 Resists undead; Spi +3 10 7 -10 4 1: Cecil Find: Lunar underground
Crystal shield Shield 10 Resists undead; Spi +3 7 4 40 6 1: Cecil Find: Lunar underground

Armor parts introduced in the remakes

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A series of equipment parts was introduced in the remakes.

Advance & PSP version

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Two bonus dungeons were added in this version. They are full of equipment parts specific for one character each.

Advance armor Part Cost Special D M D% M% User Location
Hero's shield Shield Changes elemental resistance into absorption; all attributes +15; metallic 20 20 55 15 (all) Win: Lunar ruins boss
Cecil
Caesar's plate Body Resists darkness and holy; Spi +10; metallic 32 14 -10 9 Cecil Find: Lunar ruins
Kain
Dragoon gloves Arms Upgrades "jump" to "double-jump" 15 8 -10 8 Kain Find: Lunar ruins
Dragoon plate Body Sta +10 31 15 -10 10 Kain Find: Lunar ruins
Cid
Grand helm Head Resists lightning; Agi +5, Spi +5; metallic 14 10 -10 7 Cid Find: Trials cave
Grand armor Body Resists lightning; Sta +15, Spi +15; metallic 28 10 -10 8 Cid Find: Trials cave
Maximilian Body Resists petrify, grad.petrify, machines; Int +10, Spi +10, Sta +10; metallic 35 12 -10 8 Cid Find: Lunar ruins
Yang
White tiger mask Head Resists paralysis; Str +5 8 3 6 3 Yang Find: Trials cave
Martial armlet Arms Upgrades "focus" to "deadly" 15 15 6 10 Yang Find: Lunar ruins
Brave suit Body Resists curse; Str +10, Sta +10, Agi +10 22 8 55 2 Yang Find: Trials cave
Battle gear Body Resists curse, toad, pig; Str +10, Sta +10 29 12 30 5 Yang Find: Lunar ruins
Edge
Hanzo's gloves Arms Upgrades "steal" to "mug" 15 8 -10 6 Edge Find: Lunar ruins
Assassin's vest Body Resists poison, paralysis, petrify; Str +5, Agi +5 29 20 80 12 Edge Find: Lunar ruins
Edward
Red cap Head Resists fire; Sta +10 10 12 10 12 Edward Find: Trials cave
Red jacket Body Resists fire; Str +15, Agi +15 21 12 20 4 Edward Find: Trials cave
Harmony ring Arms Upgrades "sing" to "chant" 15 20 10 12 Edward Find: Lunar ruins
Vishnu vest Body Resists fire, ice, lightning, darkness, holy; Str +10, Sta +10, Agi +10; metallic 30 15 40 6 Edward Find: Lunar ruins
Rydia
Mist ring Arms Upgrades Mist Dragon and Lunar Dragon 15 18 8 15 Rydia Find: Lunar ruins
Rainbow robe Body Resists fire, ice, lightning, holy; Int +10 25 15 25 10 Rydia Find: Lunar ruins
Rosa
White ring Arms Upgrades "pray" to "miracle" 15 20 8 15 Rosa Find: Lunar ruins
White dress Body Resists ghouls, undead, silence, berserk; Spi +10 26 20 23 18 Rosa Find: Lunar ruins
Palom & Porom
Hypnocrown Head Resists pig, toad, mini; Int +5 7 16 8 18 Palom Find: Trials cave
Sage's robe Body Resists silence, mages; Int +10, Agi +10 19 15 5 18 Palom Find: Trials cave
Chocobo suit Body Resists poison; Agi +15 28 30 25 15 Palom Find: Lunar ruins
Twin stars Arms Upgrades "Twincast" enabling "Twin Meteor" 15 20 10 12 Palom & Porom Find: Lunar ruins
Cat-ear hood Head Resists ice; Agi +5 7 18 8 16 Porom Find: Trials cave
Robe of lords Body Resists fire, ice, lightning; Spi +10, Sta +10 19 18 5 15 Porom Find: Trials cave
Tabby suit Body Resists poison; Sta +10, Agi +10 28 30 30 15 Porom Find: Lunar ruins

3D version

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A full set of onion armor parts was added in this version. These armor parts grow stronger according to the level (Lv) of the wearer.

Name Part Cost Special D M D% M% User Location
Onion armor Body Int +Lv/3 Lv Lv 0 0 Cecil, Kain, Edge, Rydia, Rosa Trade a tail with collector
Onion helm Head Spd +Lv/3 Lv/10 LV/10 0 0 Cecil, Kain, Edge, Rydia, Rosa Trade a tail with collector
Onion gloves Arms Spi +Lv/3 Lv/5 Lv/5 0 0 Cecil, Kain, Edge, Rydia, Rosa Trade a tail with collector
Onion shield Shield Sta +Lv/3; prevents status ailments Lv/10 0 0 0 Cecil, Kain Trade a tail with collector

Japanese mobile version

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Some extra sub-quest were added, and their prizes are armor parts.

Mobile armor Part Cost Special D M D% M% User Location
Chocobo shield Shield All (except DK) Trade lunar whale with Fat Chocobo
Rabbit-ear hood Head All Collect seven trading cards
Triple-trial headgear
Augustine tiara Head Rosa Clear trial 3 times
Caesar helm Head Cecil Clear trial 3 times
Demon hat Head Palom Clear trial 3 times
Demon helm Head Edge Clear trial 3 times
Dragoon helm Head Kain Clear trial 3 times
Duel mask Head Yang Clear trial 3 times
Philosopher's hat Head Porom Clear trial 3 times
Royal crown Head Edward Clear trial 3 times
Safety met Head Cid Clear trial 3 times
Star of kami kazari Head Rydia Clear trial 3 times
Tail collector trades
Gil band Arms Doubles earned Gils Trade a tail with collector
Level band Arms Raises earned experience by 50% Trade a tail with collector
Provocation ring Arms All enemies attack wearer Trade a tail with collector
Rapid ring Arms Doubles command speed of wearer. Trade a tail with collector
Rare band Arms Increases chance of winning rare items from enemies Trade a tail with collector
Rear ring Arms Ignores back row penalty on attacks Trade a tail with collector
Sage ring Arms Halves MP consumption in battle Trade a tail with collector
Treasure band Arms Increases chance of winning items from enemies Trade a tail with collector