Equipping your characters with the best possible gear is fundamental to increasing their combat effectiveness. Weapons directly impact a character's attack power and sometimes provide additional stats or elemental properties. Ludger, in particular, has three weapon slots to manage. Armor (body and head) provides defensive bonuses, reducing incoming damage. Accessories offer a wide range of benefits, from stat boosts to resistance against status ailments or elemental damage. Always check shops for new equipment as you progress, and prioritize upgrading your main attackers and healers. Pay attention to elemental resistances and weaknesses when equipping armor and accessories for specific boss fights. equip your linked partners as well, as their stats contribute to linked Artes and support skills.
