Dive into Final Fantasy Tactics A2! Learn about the Aegis Shield, its stats, abilities, and how to acquire it through shops or the bazaar. Get the best gear!
Alright, let's talk shields! We're diving into some of the best defensive gear you can get your hands on in Final Fantasy Tactics A2. These aren't just stat sticks; some offer unique immunities and are crucial for certain builds. We'll cover the Aegis Shield, Genji Shield, Templar Shield, and the Shield of the Four.
Aegis Shield
This shield has a bit of lore behind it, mentioning a demon trapped within, which supposedly makes it stronger. It's a solid defensive option, especially because it grants immunity to Stone, which can be a real run-ender if you're not prepared. It also provides a decent Evasion boost of 10 and 5 Resistance.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - Holy | - None | Soldier |
| Movement | - None | Warrior |
| Jump | - None | Sage |
| Evasion | 10 | Fencer |
| Speed | - None | Viking |
| Weapon Attack | - None | Raptor |
| Weapon Defense | 2 | Paladin |
| Magick Attack | - None | Defender |
| Resistance | 5 | Moogle Knight |
Cost at Shops: 1400 Gil
Sells at Shops: 700 Gil
Bazaar Recipe: Arms of the Firelord, Grade B (Fire Sigil + Cursed Coin + Great Serpent's Fang)
Genji Shield
The Genji series is always a good bet for powerful gear, and this shield is no exception. It's said to be part of a legendary armor set. It offers a good Evasion of 10 and a respectable Resistance of 7. While it doesn't grant any special immunities, its solid all-around stats make it a reliable choice.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | - None | Soldier |
| Movement | - None | Warrior |
| Jump | - None | Sage |
| Evasion | 10 | Fencer |
| Speed | - None | Viking |
| Weapon Attack | 2 | Raptor |
| Weapon Defense | 5 | Paladin |
| Magick Attack | - None | Defender |
| Resistance | 7 | Moogle Knight |
Cost at Shops: 7200 Gil
Sells at Shops: 3600 Gil
Bazaar Recipe: Exotic Armour, Grade B (Tanned Beast Hide + Ancient Turtle Shell + Wyrmtwig)
Templar Shield
This shield is described as a gift from the heavens to a mortal king, and it comes with a pretty sweet bonus: immunity to several debuffs! While the source doesn't specify *which* debuffs, any immunity is valuable. It offers 12 Evasion, which is the highest we've seen so far, along with 2 Weapon Defense and 5 Resistance.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - Holy | - None | Soldier |
| Movement | - None | Warrior |
| Jump | - None | Sage |
| Evasion | 12 | Fencer |
| Speed | - None | Viking |
| Weapon Attack | - None | Raptor |
| Weapon Defense | 2 | Paladin |
| Magick Attack | - None | Defender |
| Resistance | 5 | Moogle Knight |
Cost at Shops: 7200 Gil
Sells at Shops: 3600 Gil
Bazaar Recipe: Seal of the Templar, Grade B (Holy Stone + Mythril + Star Fragments)
Shield of the Four
Named in honor of the Four Gods, this Mythril shield is a beautiful piece of equipment. It doesn't offer any special immunities or abilities, but it provides a solid base of 10 Evasion and 5 Resistance. It's a good all-around shield if you're not looking for anything too specialized.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | - None | Soldier |
| Movement | - None | Warrior |
| Jump | - None | Sage |
| Evasion | 10 | Fencer |
| Speed | - None | Viking |
| Weapon Attack | - None | Raptor |
| Weapon Defense | - None | Paladin |
| Magick Attack | - None | Defender |
| Resistance | - None | Moogle Knight |
- The Aegis Shield's Stone immunity is fantastic for certain areas or against specific enemies that rely on that status.
- The Genji and Templar Shields are quite expensive, so prioritize them if you're struggling with evasion or debuffs respectively.
- Keep an eye on Bazaar recipes! Sometimes crafting an item can be more efficient than buying it outright, especially if you have the materials already.
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