Armor provides vital defense against enemy attacks, and like weapons, different characters can equip different types. Heavy Armor (Plate, Helmets, Gauntlets) offers the highest physical defense and is typically worn by Cecil, Kain, and Yang. Light Armor (Leather, Clothes) provides moderate defense and is suitable for characters like Edge. Robes and Circlets are designed for magic users like Rydia, Rosa, Porom, and Palom, offering lower physical defense but often boosting magical defense, Intellect, or Spirit. Shields can be equipped by Cecil and Kain, providing an additional layer of physical defense and sometimes elemental resistance. Always equip the best available armor for each character, prioritizing physical defense for frontline fighters and magical defense for spellcasters. Pay attention to any elemental resistances or status immunities that certain pieces of armor might provide, as these can be game-changers in specific encounters.
