Want to find the Best Armors in Final Fantasy 16? Look no further than this guide for the Top 10 Belts, Vambraces, and some valuable Accessories.
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Key Takeaways
- There are a lot of unlockable Abilities, Weapons, Materials, Consumables, and Curiosities in Final Fantasy 16. However, only Belts, Vambraces, and some Accessories offer defensive stats and can be considered Armor.
- Defensive stats are considered to be Bonus HP and Bonus Defense.
- There are 18 Belts, 13 Vambraces, and 74 Accessories in Final Fantasy 16.
- The Best Belt is the Ouroboros which provides 95 Bonus Defense and 32 Bonus HP.
- The Best Vambrace is The Sons of Ouroboros, which provides 97 Bonus Defense and 32 Bonus HP.
- The 2 Armor-oriented Accessories are Adamantite Gauntlets which gives 500 Bonus HP, and the Badge of Mettle, which offers 10 Bonus Defense.
- Some Armor can be upgraded at The Black Hammer by Blackthorne, the Blacksmith.
- Most Armor can be bought from Charon’s Toll for Gils or crafted at The Black Hammer with Materials. On the other hand, the rest need to be found in chests spread throughout the map.
Here is a comparison table for the Best Armors in Final Fantasy 16:
No. Belt Bonus Defence Bonus HP
1 Ouroboros 95 32
2 Sun Bracelets 86
(+1: 89)
(+2: 92)26
(+1: 28)
(+2: 30)
3 Circle of Heaven 85
(+1: 88)
(+2: 91)
24
(+1: 27)
(+2: 30)
4 Regal Sash 84
25
5 Rune Crescents 76
(+1: 79)
(+2: 82)23
(+1: 25)
(+2: 28)
6 Rune Belt 75
(+1: 78)
(+2: 81)
20
(+1: 23)
(+2: 26)
7 Drakeslayer’s Belt 74 23
8 Mythril Belt 64 20
9 Hunter’s Waistcloth 55
(+1: 58)
(+2: 61)
13
(+1: 16)
(+2: 19)
10 Demontamer’s Sash 48 14
Best Belts
Ouroboros
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|
| 95 | 32 |
The Ouroboros is the best belt in Final Fantasy 16. It offers a bonus defense of 95 and a bonus HP of 32. Despite not being upgradeable, it is one of the Best Armors in Final Fantasy 16. It can be crafted at The Black Hammer using the following materials.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Stone Tongue | 1 |
| Comet Feather | 1 |
| Orichalcum | 1 |
Sun Bracelets
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Bracelets | 86 | 26 |
| Sun Bracelets +1 | 89 | 28 |
| Sun Bracelets +2 | 92 | 30 |
The Sun Bracelets offer a bonus defense of 86 and a bonus HP of 26. Furthermore, they can be bought from Charon’s Toll for 4700 Gil. Moreover, they can be upgraded using the following materials.
For Sun Bracelets +1 (89 Bonus Defense and 28 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Behemoth Shackle | 1 |
| Bloody Hide | 250 |
| Magicked Ash | 250 |
| Sharp Fang | 248 |
For Sun Bracelets +2 (92 Bonus Defense and 30 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sun Bracelets +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 1 |
| Bloody Hide | 256 |
| Desert Rose | 40 |
Circle of Heaven
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|---|
| Circle of Heaven | 85 | 24 |
| Circle of Heaven +1 | 88 | 27 |
| Circle of Heaven +2 | 91 | 30 |
The Circle of Heaven offers a bonus defense of 85 and a bonus HP of 24. Furthermore, it can be bought from Charon’s Toll for 4500 Gil. Moreover, it can be upgraded using the following materials.
For Circle of Heaven +1 (88 Bonus Defense and 27 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Steelsilk | 237 |
| Magicked Ash | 237 |
| Bloody Hide | 237 |
| Clutchmine | 30 |
For Circle of Heaven +2 (91 Bonus Defense and 30 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Circle of Heaven +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 6 |
| Briar Clam Shell | 40 |
| Steelsilk | 243 |
Regal Sash
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|
| 48 | 14 |
The Regal Sash offers a bonus defense of 48 and a bonus HP of 14. However, it is not upgradeable.
Rune Crescents
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|---|
| Rune Crescents | 76 | 23 |
| Rune Crescents +1 | 79 | 25 |
| Rune Crescents +2 | 82 | 28 |
The Rune Crescents offer a bonus defense of 76 and a bonus HP of 23. Furthermore, they can be bought from Charon’s Toll for 3800 Gil. Moreover, they can be upgraded using the following materials.
For Rune Crescents +1 (79 Bonus Defense and 25 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sanguine Insignia | 1 |
| Desert Rose | 20 |
| Steelsilk | 399 |
| Magicked Ash | 133 |
For Rune Crescents +2 (82 Bonus Defense and 28 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rune Crescents +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 1 |
| Dragon Talon | 1 |
| Desert Rose | 20 |
Rune Belt
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|---|
| Rune Belt | 75 | 20 |
| Rune Belt +1 | 78 | 23 |
| Rune Belt +2 | 81 | 26 |
The Rune Belt offers a bonus defense of 75 and a bonus HP of 20. Furthermore, it can be bought from Charon’s Toll for 3600 Gil. Moreover, it can be upgraded using the following materials.
For Rune Belt +1 (78 Bonus Defense and 23 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bloody Hide | 252 |
| Magicked Ash | 126 |
| Steelsilk | 126 |
For Rune Belt +2 (81 Bonus Defense and 26 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rune Belt +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 5 |
| Coeurl Whisker | 1 |
| Magicked Ash | 108 |
Drakeslayer’s Belt
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|
| 74 | 23 |
The Drakeslayer’s Belt offers a bonus defense of 74 and a bonus HP of 23. However, it is not upgradeable. Moreover, it can be crafted at The Black Hammer using the following materials.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dragon Talon | 1 |
| Electrum | 1 |
| Briar Clam Shell | 20 |
| Scarletite | 1 |
Mythril Belt
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|
| 64 | 20 |
The Mythril Belt offers a bonus defense of 64 and a bonus HP of 20. However, it is not upgradeable. Moreover, it can be found in a chest in Ceratina to the top (North) of The Velkroy Desert Obelisk in The Dhalmekian Republic.
Hunter’s Waistcloth
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter’s Waistcloth | 55 | 13 |
| Hunter’s Waistcloth | 58 | 16 |
| Hunter’s Waistcloth +1 | 61 | 19 |
The Hunter’s Waistcloth offers a bonus defense of 55 and a bonus HP of 13. Moreover, it can be bought from Charon’s Toll for 2250 Gil. Otherwise, It can be crafted at The Black Hammer using the following materials.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Steelsilk | 67 |
| Magicked Ash | 203 |
| Coeurl Whisker | 1 |
Furthermore, it can be upgraded using the following materials.
For Hunter’s Waistcloth +1 (58 Bonus Defense and 16 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Steelsilk | 67 |
| Magicked Ash | 203 |
| Coeurl Whisker | 1 |
For Hunter’s Waistcloth +2 (61 Bonus Defense and 19 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Hunter’s Waistcloth +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 3 |
| Briar Clam Shell | 12 |
| Magicked Ash | 40 |
Demontamer’s Sash
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|
| 48 | 14 |
The Demontamer’s Sash offers a bonus defense of 48 and a bonus HP of 14. However, it is not upgradeable. Moreover, it can be found in a chest in a Tower slightly to the top-left (North-East) of the Royal Meadows in The Holy Empire of Sanbreque.
Best Belts Comparison Table
| No. | Belt | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ouroboros | 95 | 32 |
| 2 | Sun Bracelets | 86 (+1: 89) (+2: 92) |
26 (+1: 28) (+2: 30) |
| 3 | Circle of Heaven | 85 (+1: 88) (+2: 91) |
24 (+1: 27) (+2: 30) |
| 4 | Regal Sash | 84 | 25 |
| 5 | Rune Crescents | 76 (+1: 79) (+2: 82) |
23 (+1: 25) (+2: 28) |
| 6 | Rune Belt | 75 (+1: 78) (+2: 81) |
20 (+1: 23) (+2: 26) |
| 7 | Drakeslayer’s Belt | 74 | 23 |
| 8 | Mythril Belt | 64 | 20 |
| 9 | Drakeslayer’s Belt | 55 (+1: 58) (+2: 61) |
13 (+1: 16) (+2: 19) |
| 10 | Hunter’s Waistcloth | 48 | 14 |
Best Vambraces
The Sons of Ouroboros
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| 97 | 32 |
The Sons of Ouroboros are the best vambrace in Final Fantasy 16. They offer a bonus defense of 97 and a bonus HP of 32. Despite not being upgradeable, it is still one of the Best Armors in Final Fantasy 16. Moreover, they can be crafted at The Black Hammer using the following materials.
| Material | Quantity |
| Orichalcum | 1 |
| Stained Loincloth | 1 |
| Morbol Flower | 1 |
The Founder’s Grasp
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| 94 | 50 |
The Founder’s Grasp offers a bonus defense of 94 and a bonus HP of 50. However, it is not upgradeable. Moreover, it can be rewarded upon completing Joshua’s ” Where There’s A Will ” quest.
Drakeslayer’s Bracelets
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| 74 | 23 |
The Drakeslayer’s Bracelets offer a bonus defense of 74 and a bonus HP of 23. However, they are not upgradeable. They can be crafted at The Black Hammer using the following materials.
| Material | Quantity |
| Dragon Talon | 1 |
| Gelatinous Mass | 1 |
| Briar Clam Shell | 20 |
| Scarletite | 1 |
Mythril Wristlets
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| 64 | 20 |
The Mythril Wristlets grant a bonus defense of 64 and a bonus HP of 20. However, they cannot be upgraded. They can be obtained by looting a Chest in Drake’s Breath, an area characterized by rocks and fire, next to a Red Mousse.
Diamond Armlets
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| Diamond Armlets | 60 | 0 |
| Diamond Armlets +1 | 68 | 0 |
| Diamond Armlets +2 | 71 | 24 |
On the other hand, the Diamond Armlets provide a bonus defense of 60 without any bonus HP. They can be purchased from Charon’s Toll for 2700 Gil. Additionally, they have the capability of being upgraded using the following materials.
For Diamond Armlets +1 (68 Bonus Defense and no Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
| Wyrrite | 243 |
| Whitewyrm Bone | 1 |
| Sharp Fang | 81 |
For Diamond Armlets +2 (71 Bonus Defense and 24 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
| Diamond Armlets +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 3 |
| Desert Rose | 10 |
| Sharp Fang | 61 |
Hunter’s Armcloths
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| Hunter’s Armcloths | 56 | 0 |
| Hunter’s Armcloths | 59 | 16 |
| Hunter’s Armcloths +1 | 62 | 20 |
The Hunter’s Armcloths offer a bonus defense of 56 and No bonus HP. Furthermore, they can be bought from Charon’s Toll for 2450 Gil. Moreover, they can be upgraded using the following materials.
For Hunter’s Armcloths +1 (59 Bonus Defense and 16 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
| Earthen Fury | 1 |
| Sharp Fang | 219 |
| Bloody Hide | 75 |
For Hunter’s Armcloths +2 (62 Bonus Defense and 20 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
| Hunter’s Armcloths +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 3 |
| Sharp Fang | 48 |
Platinum Cannons
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| 49 | 0 |
The Platinum Cannons provide a bonus defense of 49 and do not offer any bonus HP. Additionally, players can purchase them from Charon’s Toll for 1800 Gil. However, they cannot be upgraded.
Metian Bonds
| Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| 45 | 12 |
The Metian Bonds grant a bonus defense of 45 and increase HP by 12. However, players cannot upgrade them. Furthermore, players can obtain the Metian Bonds as a reward upon completing the main story quest, Holding On.
Battlechains
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| Battlechains | 35 | 0 |
| Battlechains +1 | 38 | 0 |
| Battlechains +2 | 41 | 12 |
The Battlechains provide a bonus defense of 35 and do not offer any bonus HP. Additionally, players can purchase them from Charon’s Toll for 1350 Gil. Furthermore, players can upgrade the Battlechains using the following materials.
For Battlechains +1 (38 Bonus Defense and No Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
| Imperial Link | 1 |
| Wyrrite | 81 |
For Battlechains +2 (41 Bonus Defense and 12 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
| Battlechains +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 2 |
| Valley Madder | 3 |
Steel Crowns
| Version | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
| Steel Crowns | 30 | 0 |
| Steel Crowns +1 | 33 | 0 |
| Steel Crowns +2 | 36 | 8 |
The Steel Crowns offer a bonus defense of 30 and No bonus HP. Furthermore, buy it from Charon’s Toll for 950 Gil and upgrade it using the following materials.
For Steel Crowns +1 (33 Bonus Defense and No Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
| Wyrrite | 57 |
| Dragon Talon | 1 |
For Steel Crowns +2 (36 Bonus Defense and 8 Bonus HP)
| Material | Quantity |
| Steel Crowns +1 | 1 |
| Meteorite | 1 |
| Magicked Ash | 18 |
Best Vambraces Comparison Table
| No. | Belt | Bonus Defense | Bonus HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sons of Ouroboros | 97 | 32 |
| 2 | The Founder’s Grasp | 94 | 50 |
| 3 | The Founder’s Grasp | 74 | 23 |
| 4 | Mythril Wristlets | 64 | 20 |
| 5 | Diamond Armlets | 65 (+1: 68) (+2: 41) |
0 (+1: 0) (+2: 24) |
| 6 | Drakeslayer’s Bracelets | 56 (+1: 59) (+2: 62) |
0 (+1: 16) (+2: 20) |
| 7 | Platinum Cannons | 49 | 0 |
| 8 | Metian Bonds | 45 | 12 |
| 9 | Battlechains | 35 (+1: 38) (+2: 41) |
0 (+1: 0) (+2: 12) |
| 10 | Steel Crowns | 30 (+1: 33) (+2: 36) |
0 (+1: 0) (+2: 8) |
Best Accessories
There are 74 accessories in Final Fantasy 16 which is a lot to collect and cover. Moreover, there are a lot of accessories you can mix and match with your Abilities, Weapons, and Consumables to make the ideal build. However, only 2 accessories have armor-related buffs, so let’s talk about them since this is a list of the Best Armors in Final Fantasy 16.
Adamantite Gauntlets
| Bonus HP |
|---|
| 500 |
The Adamantite Gauntlets give you a bonus HP of 500, a considerable amount. Especially considering they’re more than double that of the Ouroboros Belt and The Sons of Ouroboros Vambrace combined. Moreover, the treasure chest is in a cave towards the upper left (North-West) of the Edge of Infinity Obelisk.
Badge of Mettle
| Bonus Defense |
|---|
| 10 |
The Badge of Mettle gives you a Bonus Defense of 10, which isn’t a lot. However, you can get it relatively early in the game after completing Kenneth, the Kitchen Head’s quest called Food for Thought.
Closing Thoughts
That wraps up my list of the Best Armors in Final Fantasy 16. However, stats don’t mean everything, and you could waste a lot of hours focusing on that when the game is already so long. Consider exploring new Abilities, Weapons, Consumables, and other Accessories, to find something that works better for you despite its worse stats. If you liked this guide, consider reading some of our other articles.
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