Equipment Types, Effects, and Extra Abilities [Quick Guide]

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Equipment Types, Effects, and Extra Abilities [Quick Guide]

DDFF has a really diverse system of equips in terms of abilities, stats, and effects compared to the original. This guide will go into depth about what makes every equipment unique and how you, the player, can use them to make the best out of you're characters. The purpose of this guide is to help players narrow down on what equipment they might find useful for their characters based on certain attributes (ie stats and effects). Instead of your typical charts, I have simplified this equipment guide down to the actual specifics section by section. It also contains a section on which Lores allow you to purchase specific equipment abilities so you don't have to waste 500000 on ones you might not need. Enjoy!

NOTE: This guide focuses on Lv100 equipment only.



I. Equipment Types, Effects, and General Stats

Every piece of equipment falls under one of four main categories; Weapons, Gloves, Headgear, or Body Armor. Among each category, each equipment type targets a specific area of your characters stats (ie ATK, DEF, BRV, or HP). Weapons generally focus on boosting ATK, Gloves on DEF, Headgear on BRV, and Body Armor on HP. Within each of these categories, equipment are further split up into many subcategories. Each subcategory typically focuses on a specific effect bonus (ie +10% EX Absorption, +10% Physical Defense, +20% Assist Gauge Duration, etc.) as well as their own start bonus distribution. What this means is that equipment of a certain subcategory may provide positive or negative effects on other stats that are not typically tied with the major category's focus. For example, while a Lv100 Sword has a basic stat boost of +67 ATK, a Lv100 Greatsword would instead provides a stat change of +68 ATK and -1 DEF. Both of these equipment fall under the same category (Weapons) but because of their subcategory, provide different stat bonuses.

Exclusive weapons are basically buffed up version of the many weapon subcategories. By a stat standpoint, they have +1 ATK compared to their weaker cousins.

i. Weapons

1. Stats

Weapons typically focus on ATK. There are 13 basic subcategories. The most basic weapon subcategory is the Sword as it only provides boosts to ATK (the category focus). Swords have Lv100 stats of 67 ATK. All other subcategories will be compare their stats with the Sword for this reason.

Base Stats:
ATK Base = 67
DEF Base = 0
BRV Base = 0
HP Base = 0

Stat Comparisons:

ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Swords
ATK -1 (66) | DEF +1 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Daggers
ATK +1 (68) | DEF -1 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Greatswords
ATK +0 (67) | DEF -1 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Katana
ATK +2 (69) | DEF -1 | BRV +0 | HP -328 ::: Spears
ATK +2 (69) | DEF +0 | BRV -80 | HP +0 ::: Axes
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +1 | BRV -80 | HP +327 ::: Rods
ATK -1 (66) | DEF +0 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Staves
ATK +2 (69) | DEF -1 | BRV -40 | HP +0 ::: Thrown
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +79 | HP -595 ::: Grappling
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +1 | BRV -40 | HP +0 ::: Instruments
ATK +0 (67) | DEF -1 | BRV +79 | HP -328 ::: Guns
ATK -1 (66) | DEF +0 | BRV +79 | HP -328 ::: Poles
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +79 | HP -595 ::: Machines

Exclusive Stat Comparisons:

ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: WoL (Barbarian's Sword)
ATK +3 (70) | DEF -1 | BRV +0 | HP -328 ::: Firion (Wild Rose)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Onion Knight (Onion Sword)
ATK +2 (69) | DEF -1 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Cecil (Lightbringer / Cimmerian Edge)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Bartz (Dorgann's Blade)
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Terra (Maduin's Horn)
ATK +2 (69) | DEF -1 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Cloud (Fenrir)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Squall (Lionheart)
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +1 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Zidane (Ozma's Splinter)
ATK +3 (70) | DEF -1 | BRV -40 | HP +0 ::: Tidus (World Champion)
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Shantotto (Claustrum)
ATK +2 (69) | DEF -1 | BRV +0 | HP -328 ::: Kain (Highwind)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +79 | HP -595 ::: Tifa (Seventh Heaven)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF -1 | BRV +79 | HP -328 ::: Laguna (Ragnarok Pistol)
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Yuna (Spira's Hope)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +79 | HP -595 ::: Prishe (Glanzfaust)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Vaan (Zodiac Blade)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Lightning (Zantetsuken)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Lightning (Odin Blade)
ATK +3 (70) | DEF +0 | BRV -80 | HP +0 ::: Garland (Gigant Axe)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +1 | BRV -80 | HP +327 ::: Emperor (Mateus's Malice)
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: CoD (Everdark)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +1 | BRV -80 | HP +327 ::: Golbez (Zeromus Shard)
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Exdeath (Enou's Scourge)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +1 | BRV -40 | HP +0 ::: Kefka (Dancing Mad)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF -1 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Sephiroth (One-Winged Angel)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +1 | BRV -80 | HP +327 ::: Ultimecia (Shooting Star)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +1 | BRV -80 | HP +327 ::: Kuja (Terra's Legacy)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +79 | HP -595 ::: Jecht (Sin's Fang)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Gabranth (Chaos Blade)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF -1 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Gilgamesh (Yoshiyuki)
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Feral Chaos (Endless Oblivion)

2. Effects

Every weapon subtype typically has a special effect that is common among its class. For instance, most swords carry the +x% Initial Bravery effect while most Greatswords carry the +x% Physical Damage effect. I will be covering each weapon subcategory's common effect bonus. Again, the numbers used here are based on Lv100 weapon stats, so any weapons of a lower level in the subcategory will often have the same effects just at a lower %.

Note: All set weapons such as Lufenian, Genji, and Adamant gear don't get these bonuses.

Basic Weapon Effects:

Swords ::: Initial Bravery +40%
Daggers ::: Initial EX Force +20%
Greatswords ::: Physical Damage +10%
Katana ::: EX Intake Range +3m
Spears ::: Wall Rush BRV Damage +50%
Axes ::: Wall Rush HP Damage +20%
Rods ::: Magic Damage +10%
Staves ::: EX Mode Duration +20%
Thrown ::: EX Force Absorption +10%
Grappling ::: Chase BRV Damage +10%
Instruments ::: EX Core Absorption +20%
Guns ::: Assist Gauge Duration +30%
Poles ::: Initial Assist Gauge +40%

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Exclusive Weapon Effects:

WoL(Barbarian's Sword) ::: Defense +10%; Slight Counterattack Effect
Firion(Wild Rose) ::: Extra HP to BRV; Slight Counterattack Effect
Onion Knight(Onion Sword) ::: Damage +10%; Slight Sneak Attack Effect
Cecil(Lightbringer) ::: DEF +1 when Paladin; Slight Sneak Attack Effect
Cecil(Cimmerian Edge) ::: ATK +1 when Dark Knight; Slight Counterattack Effect
Bartz(Dorgann's Blade) ::: Regen +20%; Cat Nip Effect
Terra(Maduin's Horn) ::: Physical Defense +20%; Slight Counterattack Effect
Cloud(Fenrir) ::: Wall Rush HP Damage +20%; Slight Sneak Attack Effect
Squall(Lionheart) ::: EX Core Absorption +30%; Slight Sneak Attack Effect
Zidane(Ozma's Splinter) ::: BRV Boost on Dodge +8%; Slight Sneak Attack Effect
Tidus(World Champion) ::: BRV Boost on Dodge +8%; Cat Nip Effect
Shantotto(Claustrum) ::: Initial BRV +40%; Cat Nip Effect
Kain(Highwind) ::: Assist Gauge Duration +30%; Back to the Wall Effect
Tifa(Seventh Heaven) ::: Damage +10%; Slight Sneak Attack Effect
Laguna(Ragnarok Pistol) ::: Physical Defense +20%; Slight Sneak Attack Effect
Yuna(Spira's Hope) ::: EX Intake Range +3m; Cat Nip Effect
Prishe(Glanzfaust) ::: Assist Gauge Duration +30%; Slight Counterattack Effect
Vaan(Zodiac Blade) ::: EX Core Absorption +30%; Riposte Effect
Lightning(Zantestuken) ::: Defense +10%; Riposte Effect
Lightning(Odin Blade) ::: Free Air Dash Boost; Back to the Wall Effect
Garland(Gigant Axe) ::: EX Force Absorption +10%; Slight Anti-EX Effect
Emperor(Mateus's Malice) ::: EX Intake Range +3m; Slight Anti-EX Effect
CoD(Everdark) ::: BRV Recovery +100%; Slight Anti-EX Effect
Golbez(Zeromus Shard) ::: Damage +10%; Back to the Wall Effect
Exdeath(Enou's Scourge) ::: BRV Boost on Block +10%; Riposte Effect
Kefka(Dancing Mad) ::: Initial EX Force +20%; Back to the Wall Effect
Sephiroth(One-Winged Angel) ::: Damage +10%; Slight Anti-EX Effect
Ultimecia(Shooting Star) ::: EX Force Absorption +10%; Back to the Wall Effect
Kuja(Terra's Legacy) ::: EX Force Absorption +10%; Back to the Wall Effect
Jecht(Sin's Fang) ::: Wall Rush BRV Damage +50%; Slight Sneak Attack Effect
Gabranth(Chaos Blade) ::: EX Mode Duration +20%; Slight Counterattack Effect
Gligamesh(Yoshiyuki) ::: EX Force Absorption +10%; Riposte Effect



ii. Gloves

1. Stats

Gloves typically focus on increasing your DEF. There are 5 basic subcategories. The most basic Glove subcategory is the Shields as they provide only a boost to your DEF. Shields have Lv100 stats of 73 DEF. All the other gloves subcategories will compare their stats to the Shield for this simple fact.

Base Stats:
ATK Base = 0
DEF Base = 73
BRV Base = 0
HP Base = 0


Stat Comparisons (w/ Exclusives):

ATK +0 | DEF +0 (73) | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Shields
ATK +1 | DEF -1 (72) | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Parrying
ATK +0 | DEF -1 (72) | BRV +0 | HP +327 ::: Bangles
ATK +0 | DEF -1 (72) | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Gauntlets
ATK -1 | DEF +0 (73) | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Large Shields
ATK +0 | DEF +0 (73) | BRV +79 | HP -595 ::: Machines
ATK +1 | DEF -1 (72) | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Gabranth(Highway Star)
ATK +0 | DEF +0 (73) | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Feral Chaos(Eternal Despair)


2. Effects

Every Gloves subtype typically has a special effect that is common among its class. For instance, most shields carry the Wall Rush HP Defense +x% effect while most Large Shields carry the Warp Defense +x% effect. I will be covering each glove subcategory's common effect bonus. Yet again, the numbers used here are based on Lv100 gloves stats, so any gloves of a lower level in the subcategory will often have the same effects just at a lower %.

Note: All set gloves such as Lufenian, Genji, and Adamant gear don't get these bonuses.

Gloves Effects (w/ Exclusives)

Shields ::: Wall Rush HP Defense +20%
Parrying ::: BRV Boost on Block +5%
Bangle ::: Regen +20%
Gauntlets ::: Magic Counter Strength +50%
Large Shields ::: Warp Defense +60%
Gabranth(Highway Star) ::: EX Force Absorption +10%




iii. Headgear

1. Stats

Headgear typically focus on increasing your BRV. There are 5 basic subcategories. The most basic Headgear subcategory is Hats as they only provide a boost to your BRV. Hats have Lv100 stats of 330 BRV. All the other headgear subcategories will compare their stats to the Hats for this simple fact.


Base Stats:
ATK Base = 0
DEF Base = 0
BRV Base = 330
HP Base = 0


Stat Comparisons (w/ Exclusives):

ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +0 (330) | HP +0 ::: Hats
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +39 (369) | HP -328 ::: Hairpins
ATK +0 | DEF +1 | BRV -40 (290) | HP +0 ::: Helms
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV -40 (290) | HP +327 ::: Headbands
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +39 (369) | HP -328 ::: Ribbons
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +79 (409) | HP -595 ::: Machines
ATK +0 | DEF +1 | BRV -40 (290) | HP +0 ::: Feral Chaos(Phantasmal Abyss)


2. Effects

--- Please read notes below weapons and gloves for details ---

Headgear Effects

Hats ::: BRV Boost on Dodge +3%
Hairpins ::: BRV Recovery +100%
Helms ::: Chase BRV Defense +10%
Headbands ::: BRV Boost during Quickmove +3%
Ribbons ::: Accessory Breakability -30%




iv. Body Armor

1. Stats

Body Armor typically focus on increasing your HP. There are 5 basic subcategories. The most basic Body Armor subcategory is Light Armor as they only provide a boost to your HP. Light Armor have Lv100 stats of 2973 HP. All the other Body Armor subcategories will compare their stats to the Light Armors for this simple fact.


Base Stats:
ATK Base = 0
DEF Base = 0
BRV Base = 0
HP Base = 2973


Stat Comparisons (w/ Exclusives):

ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 (2973) ::: Light Armor
ATK +0 | DEF -1 | BRV +39 | HP +0 (2973) ::: Clothing
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +39 | HP -328 (2645) ::: Robes
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +39 | HP +327 (3300) ::: Heavy Armor
ATK +0 | DEF -1 | BRV +79 | HP -328 (2645) | Chestplates
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +79 | HP -595 (2378) ::: Machines
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 (2973) ::: Feral Chaos(Cycle's End)


2. Effects

--- Please read notes below weapons and gloves for details ---

Body Armor Effects

Light Armor ::: Wall Rush BRV Defense +50%
Clothing ::: Stage Defense +75%
Robes ::: Magic Defense +10%
Heavy Armor ::: Physical Defense +10%
Chestplates ::: BRV Boost on Stage Destruction +5%

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II. Equipment Extra Abilities

Just like in the original, your characters have the potential to use whatever kind of equipment they want (excluding exclusives) by simply buying the abilities at the shop with Lores. In DDFF, these abilities have gotten considerably better in that the equip abilities now allow you to equip more than just one new type of weapon. In addition, by mastering these "equip" extra abilities, you also gain access to corresponding "Mastery Abilities" that boost your stats as long as you are using the specified equipment type. The best part is that you can equip these mastery abilities even if you don't use the "equip" abilities. So teaching a character to use equipment types he or she can already use isn't completely ridiculous. On the other hand, you can equip only one Mastery Ability at a time, regardless of what category it is from.

Unfortunately, each Lore item costs 500000 gil, which is quite a hefty price. Since the game doesn't tell you what abilities you can buy with a certain lore until you have actually gotten it, this section will save you some money by telling you what you can do with each lore in terms of equipment.

CP needed for Abilities:
Equip Abilities: 20 (10 Mastered)
Mastery Abilities: 50 (35 Mastered)


i. Lores

What abilities and equipment can you equip by purchasing a certain lore? Here is a list of each lore and what you can do with them.

Knight Lore
Abilities that can be bought:

• Peltast's Gear: Enables Sword, Dagger, Greatsword, and Katana use.
• Knight's Gear: Enables Shield and Large Shield use.

Marksman Lore
Abilities that can be bought:

• Hopelite's Gear: Enables Spear, Axe, and Grappling Weapon use.
• Cavalier's Gear: Enables Light Armor, Heavy Armor, and Chestplate use.

Sage Lore
Abilities that can be bought:

• Mage's Gear: Enables Rod, Staff, and Pole use.
• Evoker's Gear: Enables Clothing and Robe use.

Gunner Lore
Abilities that can be bought:

• Ranger's Gear: Enables Thrown Weapon, Instrument, and Gun use.
• Bard's Gear: Enables Hairpin and Headband use.

Samurai Lore
Abilities that can be bought:

• Thief's Gear: Enables Bangle, Gauntlet, and Parrying Weapon use.
• Infantry Gear: Enables Helm and Hat use.

Dancer Lore
Abilities that can be bought:

• Dance's Garb: Enables Ribbon use.

Chemist Lore
Abilities that can be bought:

• Use Machines

ii. Mastery Abilities

Mastery Abilities can be put into four groups, one for each equipment category. While there are many Mastery Abilities, a lot of them do the exact same thing.

Weapon Mastery Abilities:
Effect: Damage +5%

• Master Swordsman <-- (master Peltast's Gear)
• Master Fighter <-- (master Hoplite's Gear)
• Master Sorcerer <-- (master Mage's Gear)
• Master Sniper <-- (master Ranger's Gear)

Gloves Mastery Abilities:
Effect: Defense +5%

• Master Attacker <-- (master Thief's Gear)
• Master Defender <-- (master Knight's Gear)

Headgear Mastery Abilities:
Effect: BRV +100

• Master Protector <-- (master Infantry Gear)
• Best Dresser <-- (master Bard's Gear)
• Master Dancer <-- (master Dancer's Garb)
• Machinery <-- (master Equip Machine's)

Body Armor Mastery Abilities:
Effect: HP +1000

• Master Guardsman <-- (master Cavalier's Gear)
• Master Mage <-- (master Evoker's Gear)

Note: Feel free to post any comments or questions below.

[TWOxACROSS]

Oooooh~ Very nice, man. Very nice :3

Great use of color, too n.n Having made so many, I totally know how crazy it is to work with so much BB code >.<

You get +100 Kupo Points

[Vamper62]

Oooooh~ Very nice, man. Very nice :3

Great use of color, too n.n Having made so many, I totally know how crazy it is to work with so much BB code >.<

You get +100 Kupo Points

I'm a computer science major, so I'm used to programming a lot. So I short cut most of these little BB codes as I design the layout.

[Myth3842]

So got a tl;dr for this?

Spoiler:

But anyways nice chart, might prove useful.

[Parallaxal]

Great work compiling all this info. Just tiny little one minor correction: you have Prishe's Gantzfaust listed as ATK+0, when it's suppose to be ATK+1 (68 base ATK, as you have correctly written). You've got the color right, though.

[ujhbn]

Yes! very nice work! Infact this have been in my to-do list since Prologus! but the character info stuff is taking me so much time, and busy work do not help
Now you do that for me, thanks!

some minor typo(?):

ATK +0 (66) | DEF -1 | BRV +39 | HP +0 ::: Katana
ATK +0 | DEF +0 | BRV -40 (290) | HP +327 ::: Headbands

Katana's ATK should be 67?
and Headbands HP+ should be Blue in colour?

Exclusive weapons, in short, is a ATK+1 version of any generic type, eg. WoL and OK's are sword, Exdeath's is a staff. Therefore F.Chaos exclusive is actually inferior to others since it doesn't have the ATK+1 XD.

And on Lightning's 2 exclusives
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Lightning (Zantetsuken)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Lightning (Odin Blade)
Is Zantetsuken really 67ATK in the NA/EU versions? because I'm pretty sure both of them are of the same ATK in the JP version. I'm at work now so I can't check atm.


At last, I think it's worth mention that unlike in the previous game, which you can equip 1 Adept ability for each category (weapon, gloves, head, body), now you can equip only 1 Master ability. Just one.

[Vamper62]

Yes! very nice work! Infact this have been in my to-do list since Prologus! but the character info stuff is taking me so much time, and busy work do not help
Now you do that for me, thanks!

some minor typo(?):

Katana's ATK should be 67?
and Headbands HP+ should be Blue in colour?

Exclusive weapons, in short, is a ATK+1 version of any generic type, eg. WoL and OK's are sword, Exdeath's is a staff. Therefore F.Chaos exclusive is actually inferior to others since it doesn't have the ATK+1 XD.

And on Lightning's 2 exclusives
ATK +0 (67) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Lightning (Zantetsuken)
ATK +1 (68) | DEF +0 | BRV +0 | HP +0 ::: Lightning (Odin Blade)
Is Zantetsuken really 67ATK in the NA/EU versions? because I'm pretty sure both of them are of the same ATK in the JP version. I'm at work now so I can't check atm.


At last, I think it's worth mention that unlike in the previous game, which you can equip 1 Adept ability for each category (weapon, gloves, head, body), now you can equip only 1. Just one.

Thanks for the input. I made a mistake on the Zantestuken. I just typed it wrong.

I think the reason they increased the strength of the Exclusive weapons in this game is because in the original, most of the exclusives were inferior in strength because they couldnt be paired with the Weapon Adept abilities.

[Parallaxal]

I can confirm that in the NA version, Zantetsuken does indeed have 68 ATK, not 67.