Armor provides defensive bonuses, reducing incoming damage from physical and magical attacks. Like weapons, armor is acquired from Sophia's Shop, chests, and Request rewards.
Key Armor Stats:
- Defense: Reduces physical damage taken.
- Magic Defense: Reduces magical damage taken.
- Stat Bonuses: Some armor pieces offer boosts to HP, SP, or other character stats.
- Elemental Resistances: Rare armor might provide resistance or even nullification to specific elemental damage types, which can be incredibly useful in boss fights.
When selecting armor, prioritize pieces with the highest overall Defense and Magic Defense. If a character has a particular elemental weakness (e.g., Ann to Ice), look for armor that mitigates that weakness. Keeping your party's armor up-to-date is crucial for surviving tougher encounters, especially in later Jails. Don't hesitate to spend Yen on better protection.