Equipment List & Data
Equipping the right gear is fundamental to overcoming the challenges of Tales of Vesperia. From potent weapons that amplify your attack power to protective armor and accessories that grant crucial resistances and stat boosts, every piece of equipment is essential in your party's success. This section provides a comprehensive overview of all equipment types, their stats, and where to find them.
The game features a wide array of equipment, including Main Weapons, Sub Weapons, Head Armor, Body Armor, and Accessories. Each character can equip specific types of gear, and understanding their stats and effects is crucial for optimizing your party's combat effectiveness. This guide will detail the properties of each equipment category, list notable items, and indicate their locations, whether through purchase in shops, synthesis, treasure chests, or as rewards for completing quests. By meticulously managing your equipment, you can significantly enhance your party's survivability and offensive capabilities, making even the most formidable foes manageable.
Main Weapons
These are the primary weapons used by each character, significantly impacting their attack power and the Artes they can learn.
- Yuri: Primarily uses Swords.
- Repede: Uses Knives and Collars.
- Estelle: Uses Scepters.
- Karol: Uses Hammers and Claws.
- Rita: Uses Wands.
- Raven: Uses Bows.
- Judith: Uses Spears.
- Patty: Uses Daggers and Pistols.
- Flynn: Uses Swords and Lances.
Sub Weapons
Sub weapons offer additional offensive capabilities or unique properties, often complementing the main weapon.
- Yuri: Can equip Daggers.
- Repede: Can equip Swords.
- Estelle: Can equip Rings.
- Karol: Can equip Shields.
- Rita: Can equip Books.
- Raven: Can equip Shields.
- Judith: Can equip Shields.
- Patty: Can equip Shields.
- Flynn: Can equip Shields.
Head Armor
Head armor provides defensive bonuses to the head slot, often increasing physical or magical defense.
- Includes items like Caps, Helmets, and Tiaras.
- Stats typically include Defense and sometimes Magic Defense.
Body Armor
Body armor offers the most significant defensive boosts, protecting the torso and limbs.
- Includes items like Tunics, Armors, and Robes.
- Stats typically include Defense, Magic Defense, and sometimes elemental resistances.
Accessories
Accessories provide many passive bonuses, from stat increases to elemental resistances and unique effects. They are crucial for fine-tuning your party's build.
- Includes items like Rings, Bracelets, Amulets, and Belts.
- Effects can range from +HP, +TP, increased Strength, increased Agility, resistance to specific elements (Fire, Ice, etc.), or even status ailment immunities.
Where to Find Equipment
Equipment can be acquired through several methods:
- Shops: Most towns and cities have shops selling several weapons and armor.
- Treasure Chests: Many valuable items are found in chests scattered throughout dungeons and the overworld.
- Synthesis: Materials can be gathered to synthesize new and improved equipment.
- Quest Rewards: Some side quests and story events offer unique equipment as rewards.
- Enemy Drops: Certain enemies may drop specific equipment upon defeat.