Light Armors are to Heavy Armors what Hats are to Helms–they provide lower Physical Defense, but are viable for all jobs. Just like Hats, many Light Armors provide extra incentives besides the defense boosts, such as boosts to other key stats. So don’t dismiss them straightaway after seeing their weaker defenses!
Item
P.DEF
M.DEF
Purchasing
Special Effect
Hempen Tunic
2
-
20
None
Kenpo Gi
3
1
100
5 Evade; increases Agility by 2
Linen Cuirass
4
1
80
None
Silk Robe
8
2
350
Increases Magic Attack by 2
Brigandine
9
2
600
None
Bronze Breastplate
10
2
400
None
Tabby Suit
13
3
700
Increases Magic Attack by 2; provides immunity to Poison
Mythril Plate
14
3
850
None
Rainbow Dress
14
3
1800
Increases Magic Attack by 3; provides immunity to Confuse
Floral Robe
17
4
1500
Increases Magic Attack by 3
Mirage Vest
19
5
1600
20 Evade
Black Robe
20
5
6000
Increases Magic Attack by 3 and Intelligence by 20
Power Sash
22
5
2400
Increases Strength by 5
White Robe
22
5
4000
Increases Magic Attack by 4 and Mind by 20
Viking Coat
24
6
3000
None
Gaia Gear
25
6
11000
Increases Magic Attack by 4; Earth attacks do 50% more damage
Star Corslet
26
6
-
Increases Maximum HP by 100
Adamant Vest
29
7
10000
None
Luminous Robe
29
7
-
Increases Magic Attack by 5; Light attacks do 50% more damage
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A complete breakdown of the combat and game mechanics.
How to rebuild Norende in record time (for the very best upgrades).
All of the Jobs and the craziest combinations to destroy all enemies with.
How to conquer the main story (and get the true ending).
Easy-to-follow tricks to pummel every boss into the ground with!
Every single item, weapon or piece of armor in the game.
A complete enemy bestiary (and what items you can steal from them).
Killer tricks needed to beat all of the ultra-tough Nemeses bosses.
