Armor and shields are vital for protecting your party members from enemy attacks. Like weapons, each vocation has restrictions on what they can equip. Prioritize equipment that offers the highest Defense, but also consider special properties like elemental resistance or status effect immunity.
Notable Armor:
- Hero:
- Hero's Armor: Very high defense, often found late game.
- Dragon Mail: High defense, resists fire attacks.
- Magic Armor: Good defense, reduces magic damage.
- Warrior/Fighter:
- Full Plate Armor: High defense, standard heavy armor.
- Magic Armor: Good defense, reduces magic damage.
- Pilgrim/Sage:
- Magic Armor: Good defense, reduces magic damage.
- Dragon Mail: High defense, resists fire attacks.
- Wizard/Thief/Jester:
- Magic Robe: Good defense, reduces magic damage.
- Wizard's Robe: Basic robe for magic-users.
Notable Shields:
- Hero:
- Hero's Shield: Very high defense, often found late game.
- Dragon Shield: High defense, resists fire attacks.
- Magic Shield: Good defense, reduces magic damage.
- Warrior/Pilgrim/Sage:
- Dragon Shield: High defense, resists fire attacks.
- Magic Shield: Good defense, reduces magic damage.
- Iron Shield: Basic heavy shield.
Investing in good armor and shields is just as important as having strong weapons. A well-protected party can withstand more damage, allowing your healers to focus on recovery rather than constant revival. Pay attention to elemental resistances, especially when facing bosses with strong elemental attacks.