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Armor - Final Fantasy 5


There are 79 armor pieces in Final Fantasy 5 Pixel Remaster split across body armor, shields, helms, and accessories. FF5 folds rings, bracelets, and gloves into a single accessory slot, so every character wears exactly four pieces. Restrictions follow the job: heavy plate (Crystal, Diamond, Genji) belongs to Knights, Dragoons, and Samurai; mage robes (Black Robe, White Robe, Luminous Robe) to the casters; everyone can wear the soft cloth and most accessories.

The three armor pieces worth planning around:

  • Crystal set (Armor 20 DEF, Helm 13, Shield 8): Knight-tier endgame loadout, all three in Cleft of Dimension chests. Outclassed only by the Genji pieces (heavier) and Bone Mail (cursed).
  • Genji set (Armor 22, Helm 15, Shield 9, Gloves 12): four-piece set stolen from Gilgamesh across his recurring boss fights. Each piece grants Paralyze immunity. Use a Thief’s Steal command on Gilgamesh before he flees; you only get one shot per fight, and the gloves are missable if you forget on the Solitary Island encounter.
  • Ribbon (Helm, 12 DEF, +5 to STR/VIT/AGI/MAG): blocks KO, Silence, Berserk, and Old. Stealable from Apanda; chests in the Cleft of Dimension and Pyramid of Moore. The all-stat boost makes it the best helm for almost every job.

The Special column lists elemental effects, status immunities, and stat bonuses. FF5 splits elemental defense into four tiers: resists halves the damage, nullifies blocks it entirely, absorbs turns the hit into healing, and a small number of armor pieces (Bone Mail, Flame Ring, Coral Ring) carry an elemental weakness that opens you up to extra damage. Cross-check the weapons page for matching damage loadouts and the magic page for spells that pair well with each ring.

Body Armor

ArmorDescriptionLocationDEFM.DEFEVAJobsSpecialPrice
Leather ArmorSturdy clothing that gets sticky in the summer.Shop: Tule110%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-80
Cotton RobeA lightweight cotton robe.Shop: Carwen, Walse240%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mime-300
Copper CuirassCopper armor that turns greenish with age.Shop: Carwen320%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-350
Bronze ArmorArmor forged from bronze.Shop: Carwen420%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-400
Silk RobeA fancy silken robe.Tower of Walse 5F460%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mime-500
Kenpo GiComfortable clothes favored by martial artists.Shop: Walse520%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeSTR +1450
Iron ArmorArmor forged from iron.Shop: Walse620%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-500
Sage's SurpliceClothes that prevent silence.Shop: Crescent, Jachol680%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, MimeBlocks Silence1,000
Silver PlateSilver armor that must be polished regularly to maintain its shine.Shop: Karnak720%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-600
Gaia GearClothing that strengthens earth magic.Steal from Defeater / Quelb shop8100%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mime-2,000
Ninja SuitStylish ninja clothing imported from a faraway land.Library of the Ancients Passage920%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeAGI +13,000
Mythril ArmorArmor forged from mythril.Shop: Karnak920%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-700
Angel RobeClothing that negates poison and protects against poisoning.Castle of Bal 1F10110%Freelancer, Chemist, MimeNullifies Poison. VIT +53,000
Power SashA sash sewn with special threads.Shop: Quelb, Surgate Castle1100%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeSTR +34,500
Luminous RobeA robe that shimmers with divine radiance.Shop: Moore11120%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, MimeMAG +24,000
Golden ArmorArmor decorated with gold filigree.Ronka Ruins Level 21220%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-4,000
Diamond PlatePlate armor that is resistant to lightning.Castle of Bal shop1320%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeResists Lightning6,000
Mirage VestMagical wear that distracts enemies by creating an illusionary double.Steal from Gigas (Quelb area) / Cleft of Dimension chest1440%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-100
Black RobeA robe made for those who use black magic.Pyramid of Moore 4F14140%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, MimeMAG +58,000
White RobeA robe made for those who use white magic.Pyramid of Moore 3F14140%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, MimeVIT +3, MAG +38,000
Diamond ArmorArmor that is resistant to lightning.Castle of Bal shop1520%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, MimeResists Lightning8,000
Black GarbAn entirely black outfit imported from a faraway land.Pyramid of Moore 5F1720%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeSTR +1, AGI +19,000
Rainbow DressA gown that prevents confusion and enhances the ability to perform Sword Dance.The Rift Dungeon1830%Freelancer, DancerBlocks Confuse5,800
Crystal ArmorDazzling armor cut from crystal.Pyramid of Moore 6F2020%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-12,000
Genji ArmorArmor that prevents confusion and the toad status.Steal from Gilgamesh - Castle of Bal fight2220%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, MimeBlocks Confuse30,000
Bone MailCursed armor fit for a corpse; prevents most status ailments.Drakenvale Mountain Path3050%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeAbsorbs Poison. Resists Ice. Weak to Fire, Holy. Blocks KO, Berserk, Confuse, Old, Regen. VIT +-52

Shields

ShieldDescriptionLocationDEFM.DEFEVAJobsSpecialPrice
Leather ShieldA shield sewn from leather.Shop: Tule0010%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Mime-90
Bronze ShieldA lightweight bronze shield.Shop: Carwen1015%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Mime-290
Iron ShieldA simple shield forged from iron.Shop: Walse2020%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Mime-390
Mythril ShieldA shield forged from mythril.Shop: Karnak3025%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Mime-590
Golden ShieldA shield decorated with gold filigree.Ronka Ruins Level 34030%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Mime-3,000
Aegis ShieldA shield that prevents petrification and sometimes negates magic spells.Forest of Moore
Istory Falls B5
5033%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, MimeMAG +14,500
Diamond ShieldA shield that is resistant to lightning.Castle Exdeath 2F6035%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, MimeResists Lightning6,000
Flame ShieldA shield that absorbs fire attacks.Pyramid of Moore 3F7540%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, MimeAbsorbs Fire40,000
Ice ShieldA shield that absorbs ice attacks.Castle Exdeath 4F
Pyramid of Moore B1
7540%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, MimeAbsorbs Ice40,000
Crystal ShieldA dazzling shield cut from crystal.Cleft of Dimension chest8045%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Mime-9,000
Genji ShieldA shield that prevents paralysis and the mini status.Steal from Gilgamesh - Big Bridge fight9150%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, MimeBlocks Paralyze20,000

Helms

HelmDescriptionLocationDEFM.DEFEVAJobsSpecialPrice
Gold HairpinA hair ornament that halves MP use.Barrier Tower
Pyramid of Moore 8F
020%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mime-30,000
Leather CapHeadgear made from 100% cow leather.Cave 2F
Wind Shrine 3F
110%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-50
Bronze HelmA lightweight bronze helmet.Shop: Carwen220%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-250
Plumed HatA light cap sewn from silk.Shop: Crescent, Karnak220%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-350
Green BeretA jaunty green cap.Fire-Powered Ship Engine Room320%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Ninja, Ranger, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Beastmaster, MimeSTR +1, AGI +12,500
Lamia's TiaraA tiara that prevents confusion and enhances the ability to perform Sword Dance.Steal from Lamia370%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, MimeBlocks Confuse. MAG +32,500
Iron HelmA helmet that requires the wearer beware of magnets.Shop: Walse420%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-350
Wizard's HatA cap sewn with a special thread.Shop: Castle of Bal, Quelb, Regole, Surgate Castle420%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, MimeMAG +11,500
Hypno CrownA crown that increases the success rate of manipulating enemies.Drakenvale Cave540%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeMAG +175,000
HeadbandA piece of cloth often worn by martial artists.Shop: Quelb, Surgate Castle600%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Ninja, Ranger, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Beastmaster, MimeSTR +33,500
Mythril HelmA helmet forged from mythril.Shop: Karnak620%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-550
Sage's MiterA cap sewn from a sacred cloth.Shop: Moore620%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, MimeMAG +23,000
Golden HelmA helmet decorated with gold filigree.Shop: Castle of Bal, Quelb, Regole, Surgate Castle820%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-3,500
Tiger MaskA mask that resembles a fearsome tiger!Cleft of Dimension chest920%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Ninja, Ranger, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Beastmaster, Mime-5,000
Diamond HelmA helmet that is resistant to lightning.Castle of Bal shop1020%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, MimeResists Lightning7,000
CircletA cap infused with magical power.Island Shrine 7F1020%Freelancer, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, MimeMAG +34,500
Black CowlA jet-black hood imported from a faraway land.Castle of Bal shop1220%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, Ninja, Ranger, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Beastmaster, MimeAGI +26,500
RibbonA ribbon that prevents most status ailments.Interdimensional Rift
Karnak Castle B3
Pyramid of Moore 8F
1220%Freelancer, DancerBlocks KO, Silence, Berserk, Old. STR +5, VIT +5, AGI +5, MAG +52
Crystal HelmA dazzling helm cut from crystal.Island Shrine 2F1320%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-10,500
Genji HelmA helm that prevents confusion and the mini status.Steal from Gilgamesh - Exdeath's Castle fight1520%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, MimeBlocks Confuse25,000
ThornletA cursed crown that gradually decreases the wearer's HP, but prevents the sleep status.Pyramid of Moore 4F2050%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, MimeBlocks Sleep. MAG +-52

Accessories

AccessoryDescriptionLocationDEFM.DEFEVAJobsSpecialPrice
Reflect RingA ring that automatically casts Reflect on the wearer.Istory Falls B3000%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-20,000
Kornago GourdA magic receptacle that increases the success rate of catching enemies.Crescent shop (after the Kornago sidequest)000%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-10,000
Hermes' SandalsShoes that automatically cast Haste on the wearer; prevents the paralysis, sleep, stop, and slow statuses.The Rift030%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeBlocks Paralyze, Sleep, Slow, Stop50,000
Elven MantleA cloak that sometimes evades physical attacks.Castle Walse B1
Karnak Castle B1
030%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeAGI +1, MAG +14,000
Leather ShoesFootwear that is both fashionable and comfy!Tule
Tule 2F
110%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-70
Silver SpecsGlasses that prevent darkness.Walse110%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-250
Silver ArmletArm protection that is both shiny and effective!Tower of Walse 9F230%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Beastmaster, Mime-500
Mythril GlovesGloves forged from mythril.Fire-Powered Ship300%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-600
Power ArmletA wristband that increases strength.Ronka Ruins Level 4300%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Beastmaster, MimeSTR +32,500
Thief's GlovesSoft gloves that increase the success of stealing.Fire-Powered Ship Engine Room400%Freelancer, Thief, MimeAGI +13,000
Diamond ArmletArm protection that is as durable as it is expensive.Shop: Moore450%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Bard, Summoner, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Beastmaster, Mime-4,000
Flame RingA ring that absorbs the power of fire and negates ice magic.Great Sea Trench B4550%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeAbsorbs Fire. Nullifies Ice. Weak to Water50,000
Coral RingA ring that absorbs the power of water and negates fire magic.Interdimensional Rift Cave550%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeAbsorbs Water. Nullifies Fire. Weak to Lightning50,000
Angel RingA ring that resists aging and zombification.Interdimensional Rift Cave5100%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeBlocks Zombie, Old50,000
GauntletsArmored gloves preferred by knights.Shop: Castle of Bal, Quelb, Surgate Castle610%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, Mime-3,000
Kaiser KnucklesGloves that increase the power of barehanded attacks.Great Sea Trench B8800%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeSTR +515,000
Titan's GlovesGloves that prevent the mini status.Cleft of Dimension chest / steal from Stoneshell910%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, MimeSTR +5, VIT +5, AGI +-5, MAG +-55,000
Protect RingA ring that automatically casts Regen on the wearer.Island Shrine 2F
Istory Falls B2
Pyramid of Moore 8F
10100%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, MimeVIT +530,000
Red SlippersShoes that prevent confusion and enhance the ability to perform Sword Dance.The Rift Dungeon1120%Freelancer, DancerBlocks Confuse9,800
Genji GlovesGloves that prevent paralysis and the toad status.Steal from Gilgamesh - Solitary Island fight1210%Freelancer, Knight, Dragoon, Berserker, Samurai, Mystic Knight, MimeBlocks Paralyze15,000
Cursed RingA cursed ring that casts Doom on the wearer!Pyramid of Moore 1F2550%Freelancer, Thief, Monk, Red Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Knight, Ninja, Ranger, Geomancer, Dragoon, Bard, Summoner, Berserker, Samurai, Time Mage, Chemist, Dancer, Blue Mage, Mystic Knight, Beastmaster, Mime-2