Part 101

Discover the best gear in Part 101 of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. Learn about Cleric Robes, Monarch Vest, Hardwired, Life Vest, Jet Vest, Metal Vest, Scanner Vest, and Daruma Vest.

Alright, let's dive into Part 101 of our Strange Journey Redux guide! This section is all about gearing up with some solid defensive options. We've got a mix of armor pieces that offer different resistances and stat boosts, plus a look at some materials you might need to craft them. Pay attention to the weaknesses and resistances, as they can make a huge difference in tough fights!

Gear Breakdown:

• Cleric Robes: Offers 60 Defense and resists Electric attacks, but is weak to Curse. You can get this as a reward for the EX Mission "Before the holy battle III." It only sells for 1 Macca, so don't expect to make bank off it.
• Monarch Vest: This one has 110 Defense and resists Gun attacks, while being weak to Expel. Like the Cleric Robes, it's a reward for an EX Mission, "The ever-steeper trial III," and also sells for a measly 1 Macca.
• Hardwired: With 72 Defense, this armor resists Ice but is weak to Electric. You can buy it for 11800 Macca or sell it for 5900 Macca. To craft it, you'll need 2 DF Forite (found via Forma Search B in Fornax), 2 Femme Spools (dropped by Femme Clotho in Fornax), and 1 Raptor Ulna (dropped by Raptor Gurr in Fornax).
• Life Vest: This provides 68 Defense and resists both Wind and Curse, but it's weak to Ice. It costs 12500 Macca to buy and sells for 6250 Macca. Crafting requires 2 DF Forite (Forma Search B - Fornax), 1 Jaki Hide (dropped by Jaki Grendel in Fornax), and 1 Night Mustache (dropped by Night Kaiwan in Fornax).
• Jet Vest: This vest gives you +5 Agility and +10 MP, along with 63 Defense. It's a good all-around choice. Buy it for 12600 Macca, sell for 6300 Macca. For crafting, you'll need 2 DF Bootite III (Forma Search B - Bootes), 5 Jaki Hammers (dropped by Jaki Ippon-Datara in Bootes), and 6 Enigma Himorogi (dropped by Enigma Futotama in Delphinus).
• Metal Vest: This armor offers 76 Defense and resists Physical attacks, but is weak to Electric. It'll set you back 13900 Macca to buy, or you can sell it for 6950 Macca. Crafting materials include 2 DF Forite II (Forma Search B - Fornax), 1 Vile Wool (dropped by Vile Taotie in Fornax), and 1 Divine Wheel (dropped by Divine Throne in Fornax).
• Scanner Vest: Provides 80 Defense and resists Fire. You'll need to shell out 14500 Macca for it, or get 7250 Macca if you sell it. Crafting requires 2 DF Grusite (Forma Search B - Grus), 1 Vile Goggles (dropped by Vile Pachacamac in Grus), and 1 Beast Scales (dropped by Beast Ammut in Grus).
• Daruma Vest: This one gives +11 HP and +5 Vitality, plus 76 Defense. It's a solid choice for survivability.

Enemy Drops Mentioned:

• Vile Mishaguji - Eridanus
• Tyrant King Frost - Eridanus
• Femme Clotho - Fornax
• Raptor Gurr - Fornax
• Jaki Grendel - Fornax
• Night Kaiwan - Fornax
• Jaki Ippon-Datara - Bootes
• Enigma Futotama - Delphinus
• Vile Taotie - Fornax
• Divine Throne - Fornax
• Vile Pachacamac - Grus
• Beast Ammut - Grus