Armor in Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan is obtained by selling raw materials to the Atelier; however, instead of just unlocking them, you are simply "supplying" the shop. Once unlocked, you must supply more of the same item if you wish to buy more.
All armor sells for 40% of their buy price. Armor without any listed buy price are quest rewards or obtained from chests.
Turn Speed[]
Equipping different armors can affect a character's turn speed.
| Heavy | Light | Cloth | Shield | Helm | Gauntlet | Boots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2 | -1 | +2 | -1 | 0 | +1 | +4 |
Heavy Armor[]
| Name | Price | Description | Effect | Classes | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Mail | 390 | Armor made from small overlapping discs cut from beast shells. Sturdy, but heavy. | DEF+26 | LFI | 1x Roller Shell 1x Thin Wing |
| Lorica Squamata | 500 | An armor strengthened with small copper plates on the lining. | DEF+34 | LFI | 2x Big Shell 1x Cyanite |
| Studded Mail | 1,180 | An armor reinforced by carefully embedding metal into it. | DEF+40 | LFI | 1x Fiery Rind 1x Ebony Fur |
| Ring Mail | 2,060 | An armor made of woven metal rings. | DEF+48 | LFI | 1x Boar Tusk 1x Crane Ginseng |
| Tourney Mail | 2,410 | Heavy armor that can withstand heavy strikes with it's plating. |
DEF+53 (1 VIT) |
LFI | 1x Moa Beak |
| Fluted Armor | 4,260 | Functional armor with notched grooves in it for parrying. | DEF+62 | LFI | 1x Hard Shell 1x Soft Patagium |
| Alla Romana | 5,890 | A royal knight's armor decorated with flamboyant accoutrements. | DEF+76 | LFI | 1x Pagoda Branch 1x Poison Hypha |
| Shell Armor | 7,080 | Heavy armor that deflects attacks with its distinctive shape. | DEF+80 (2 VIT) | LFI | 1x Armor Shard |
| Composite Armor | 8,760 | Armor that has been strengthened by layering it with animal shell. | DEF+89 | LFI | 2x Barbed Shell |
| Plate Mail | 10,920 | A carefully-constructed suit of armor made of multiple layers of metal plates. | DEF+100 | LFI | 1x Evil Copal 1x Mystery Shard |
| Brigandine | 13,100 | Armor made lighter by tempering a bouncing beast's fists. | DEF+109 | LFI | 2x Bloody Fist |
| Full Plate | 15,720 | Heavy equipment that can bear even a full assault by an entire division. | DEF+118 | LFI | 1x Spear Shard 2x Thunder Tooth |
| Adama Armor | 18,870 | Hard armor crafted from monster shells that protects against death. | DEF+122 (3 Death RES) | LFI | 1x Thorny Shell |
| Plate Coat | 22,640 | Body armor using strong shells to protect it's wearer's vital areas. | DEF+128 | LFI | 1x Golden Shell 1x Sky Iron Shell |
| Field Armor | 27,170 | Impenetrable heavy cavalry armor that scoffs at superficial attacks. |
DEF+137 | LFI | 1x Red Lion Hide 1x Dark Pyroxenite |
| Demon Mail | 155,970 | Armor with impressive strength that should be worn by any true warrior. | DEF+141 (2 ATK; 2 SPD) | L | 1x Kingly Skin 1x Red Lion Hide |
| Royal Byrnie | 163,020 | A royal armor with a golden gleam that makes enemies cower in fear. | DEF+144 (2 ATK; 2 ELM) | I | 1x Colorful Tongue 3x Sky Iron Nail |
| Knight Armor | 166,800 | Armor for a true knight who never gives up, despite any disadvantage. | DEF+148 (2 HP; 2 VIT) | F | 1x Raptor Talon 2x Dark Pyroxenite |
| Heavy Armor | -- | Bulky armor that stops attacks with thick sheets of metal. | DEF+93 (Cut, Bash, Stab RES) | LFI | -- |
Light Armor[]
| Name | Price | Description | Effect | Classes | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Vest | 220 | A simple tunic made from the skins of beasts found in the forest. | DEF+22 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Roller Shell |
| Hobblegeon | 350 | Armor made lighter by raising the helm. | DEF+26 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Elastic Skin |
| Hard Plate | 1,020 | A breastplate that uses hardened rabbit tails to stop impacts. | DEF+34 | LNFSMDBI | 2x Rabbit Tail |
| Cloth Armor | 1,150 | An armor that helps to soften the blow of enemy strikes or tackles. | DEF+39 (2 Bash RES) | LNFSMDBI | 1x Cursed Wool |
| Half Armor | 1,540 | Sturdy armor made for infantry. | DEF+40 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Boar Skin |
| Leaf Tunic | 2,120 | Armor that has been lightened by limiting the amount of reinforcements. | DEF+48 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Corundum 1x Strong Vine |
| Cuirassair | 3,530 | Armor that casts aside defensive joints in favor of mobility. | DEF+55 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Trileaf Stalk 1x Shining Rectirx |
| Sneaking Plate | 4,510 | Special armor made from material that makes little noise when moving. | DEF+64 (2 AGI) | LNFSMDBI | 1x Giant Wing |
| Hard Leather | 5,290 | Rustic, no-frills armor that is said to have been introduced from the far east. | DEF+69 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Zapper Skin 1x Hard Shell |
| Aketon | 7,030 | Armor made thin for the purpose of increased mobility. | DEF+75 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Crimson Fur |
| Studded Leather | 7,690 | A jacket that has been strengthened by embedding metal into it. | DEF+82 (3 AGI) | LNFSMDBI | 1x Earthy Skin |
| Iron Plate | 8,350 | Armor made from molten metal threads and stone fangs. | DEF+88 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Stone Fang 1x Metallic Cord |
| Wing Plate | 9,720 | A breastplate with feathers spread across its surface that parry attacks. | DEF+95 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Red Jasper 1x Peach Feather |
| Indigo Chain | 11,660 | Indigo chain mail made from two types of conflicting materials. | DEF+100 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Magma Core 1x Glacier Core |
| Hide Armor | 14,000 | Armor shaped like a fierce beast that intimidates enemies. | DEF+109 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Ape Hide |
| General Leather | 16,700 | Leather armor said to have been worn by frontline generals. | DEF+117 (2 HP) | LNFSMDBI | 1x Giant Petal |
| Padded Armor | 20,160 | Armor made by combining chain mail and plating to negate impact. | DEF+123 (2 Bash Res) | LNFSMDBI | 1x Eryngii Cap |
| Fusskampf | 24,190 | Armor with metal plating fitted onto the joints to reduce weakness. | DEF+132 | LNFSMDBI | 1x Red Lion Hide |
| Panacea Vest | 139,060 | Armor named after a great healing spirit. | DEF+133 (2 TEC; 2 TP) | M | 1x Poison Wing 1x Staff Shard |
| Hihiirokane | 140,280 | Armor believed to be made of the legendary metal, hihiirokane. | DEF+134 (2 ATK; 2 HP) | B | 1x Dream Carapace 2x Petal Stone |
| Fairy Chain | 142,680 | Weightless armor said to have been woven by fairies. | DEF+136 (2 STR; 2 TEC) | D | 1x Effulgent Horn 2x Sky Iron Claw |
| Sylpheed | 145,110 | Spirits' garb that makes its wearer's body as light as the wind. | DEF+138 (2 CRI; 2 TP) | S | 1x Chaos Feather |
| Mirage Vest | 147,510 | Armor said to envelop its wearer with an illusion. | DEF+140 (2 ATK; 2 LUC) | N | 1x Frozen Skin |
| Pure Plate | -- | A breastplate made from shining white feathers. | DEF+30 (1 HP) | LNFSMDBI | -- |
Cloth[]
| Name | Price | Description | Effect | Classes | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed | 70 | Woolen clothing that is easy to move in, but has low defense. | DEF+8 | All | Available From Start |
| Scale Jerkin | 150 | Clothes made by lining scales on the surface of the material. | DEF+17 | All | 1x Hard Skin |
| Chemise | 220 | Clothes that cover the chest to the waist for maximum protection. | DEF+20 | All | 1x Fawn Hide 1x Thin Wing |
| Leaf Jacket | 290 | Adventuring garb dyed with forest leaves. | DEF+24 | All | 1x Writhing Bulb 1x Rainbow Skin |
| Kazak | 730 | A robe commonly worn by hunters that completely covers the body. | DEF+28 | All | 2x Muddle Hypha |
| Sack Dress | 940 | Clothing made with coarse heavy fiber. |
DEF+34 (1 TP) | All | 1x Paulownia Bark 1x Pliant Vine |
| Hermit Robe* | 1,030 | Rather plain clothes made from Drake materials. | DEF+35 (3 LUC) | All | 1x Purple Wing |
| Moth Coat | 1,260 | An overcoat coated with toxic scales that lessen the chance of panic. | DEF+36 (3 Confuse RES) | All | 1x Violet Wing |
| Mist Robe | 1,700 | An overcoat worn by assassins that hide in the mist before killing. | DEF+40 | All | 1x Green Feather |
| Cotardie | 2,310 | A tight overcoat fashioned out of monster wings sewn together. | DEF+44 | All | 1x Hopper Wing |
| Mantle | 3,580 | Clothes that hide the entire body strong against both hot and cold. |
DEF+52 | All | 1x Frog Belly Skin |
| Caster's Coat | 4,250 | An overcoat enchanted with the caster's knowledge of barriers. | DEF+58 | All | 1x Zapper Skin |
| Gilet | 6,660 | Clothes with hard strings covering the front that raise defense. | DEF+64 | All | 1x Pachypodium |
| Aurora Veil | 6,930 | An overcoat made with cloth given divine protection. | DEF+72 (1 Slash, Pierce, Bash Res) | All | 1x Colorful Skin |
| Siren Tunic | 7,200 | Clothes strengthened by carving ancient letter seals into them. | DEF+77 (3 Head Bind RES) | All | 1x White Ape Skin |
| Witch Drawers | 9,240 | A robe enchanted with a spell to prevent harm to it's wearer. | DEF+84 | All | 2x Butterfly Wing |
| Spirit Cape | 13,320 | Clothes with the strength to balance one's mind and body. | DEF+90 (1 HP; 1 TP) | All | 2x Icy Rind |
| Linen Cuirass | 14,400 | Cloth armor with a special enchantment that repels attacks. | DEF+97 | All | 2x Crimson Wing |
| Great Coat | 17,280 | A powerful overcoat worn by royalty to protect themselves with. | DEF+111 | All | 1x Deathly Bud |
| Mythic Nithsdale | 102,540 | A long cape with ancient scripture embroidered on the interior lining. | DEF+123 (2 ELM; 2 TP) | R | 1x Berserker Skin 1x Writhing Wood |
| Verdant Attire | 103,680 | The ultimate attire of the Vessels, bearing the life energy of plants. | DEF+124 (2 LUC; 2 TP) | A | 1x Cursed Eye 1x Indigo Vine. |
| Red Doublet | -- | Red clothes woven from fibers with excellent flame tolerance. | DEF+50 (3 Fire RES) | All | -- |
| Element Cloak | -- | A robe that absorbs the elements and changes its affinity. | DEF+104 (Fire, Ice, Volt RES) | All | -- |
*Unreleased QR Code Armor
Shields[]
| Name | Price | Description | Effect | Classes | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckler | 90 | A small shield used to parry attacks. | DEF+6 | LF | Available From Start |
| Hide Aspis | 230 | A small wooden shield made stronger by stretching a beast hide across it. | DEF+10 | LF | 2x Rat Hide |
| Targe | 370 | A small shield hung on armor to protect the user's shoulders and joints. | DEF+14 | LF | 1x Guaiacum Wood 1x Slate |
| Fist Shield | 460 | A shield crafted from the fists of a bounding beast. | DEF+17 (1 VIT) | LF | 1x Kangaroo Fist |
| Round Shield | 1,120 | A circular shield made for soldiers on the frontline. | DEF+20 (1 HP) | LF | 1x Metallic Horn 1x Umbrella Lump |
| Feather Shield | 2,140 | A shield adorned with giant bird feathers. Easy to wield, and effective. | DEF+25 (1 VIT) | LF | 1x Green Feather 1x Corundum |
| Lantern Shield | 3,210 | Shield equipped with an accessory to turn battles in your favor. | DEF+30 (2 HP) | LF | 1x Scorch Stone 1x Frigid Stone |
| Caetra | 4,320 | A shield that can withstand impact despite its small size. | DEF+34 | LF | 1x Poison Ferrule 1x Pagoda Branch |
| Aspis | 6,670 | A durable, oval sized shield that hard shells were used on. | DEF+38 | LF | 1x Barbed Shell 1x Thujopsis Root |
| Kite Shield | 8,130 | A shield that has been vertically elongated for nearly full coverage. | DEF+44 (1 VIT) | LF | 1x Mystery Shard |
| Somastes | 9,570 | A shield that can be used for both stopping and parrying attacks. | DEF+46 (2 HP) | LF | 1x Sintered Body |
| Silver Shield | 11,480 | A beautiful circular shield made with silver. | DEF+52 (2 HP) | LF | 1x Unknown Metal |
| Hoplon | 13,780 | A shield belonging to knights whose pride and joy is to protect others. | DEF+56 | LF | 1x Odd Wall Chip |
| Body Aspis | 16,540 | A giant shield that can completely cover the entire body. | DEF+58 | LF | 1x Dark Pyroxenite |
| Singauta | 19,850 | A shield with claws attached for both offense and defense. | DEF+65 | LF | 1x Dark Pyroxenite 1x Stardust Twig |
| Pelta | -- | A lightweight shield made of an animal hide stretched across a crescent of wood. | DEF+15 (Skill: Ally Shield Lv1) | All | -- |
| Lexxy's Shield | -- | An extremely well-used shield left behind by a certain Fortress. | DEF+16 (1 VIT) | LF | -- |
| Hildebrand | -- | A shield that only knights who vowed to serve their master hold. | DEF+48 (1 VIT) | LF | -- |
| Qibo Shield | -- | A shield with foreign script along the edge that grants a high poison tolerance. | DEF+31 (4 Poison RES) | LF | -- |
Helms/Hats[]
| Name | Price | Description | Effect | Classes | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feathered Hat | 50 | Typical headgear for adventurers. | DEF+4 | All | Available From Start |
| Hairpin | 230 | A hairpin carved out of strong Teak Wood. | DEF+7 (1 TEC) | All | 1x Teak Wood |
| Barbute | 320 | A helm adjusted many times for ease of use and defensive performance. | DEF+10 (1 TP) | All | 1x Fawn Hide |
| Kettle Hat | 790 | A hat-shaped, heavy helm made from ore. | DEF+13 | All | 1x Metallic Horn 1x Mahogany |
| Chain Helm | 1,270 | A helm consisting of a chain coif riveted to a metal bowl. | DEF+16 (1 VIT) | All | 1x Boar Tusk |
| Forest Crown | 2,450 | A queenly crown that protects its wearer with mysterious powers. | DEF+18 (2 LUC; 2 TP) | All | 1x Dress Scrap |
| Bascinet | 3,370 | A helm with emphasis placed on parrying more than deterrence. | DEF+19 (2 TP) | All | 1x Shining Rectrix |
| Caresche | 3,770 | A hat made with material that is well-suited for the head. | DEF+22 | All | 1x Frog Belly Skin |
| Round Helm | 4,420 | A simple design that provides a goodly amount of defense. | DEF+25 | All | 1x Hard Bark |
| Crown Hat | 7,770 | An ancient hat worn only by those of high status. | DEF+28 | All | 1x Blue Ear |
| Circlet | 8,010 | A thin crown covered with engraved scripts for warding off evil. | DEF+30 (2 TEC) | All | 1x Stone Shell |
| Nightcap | 8,240 | A big black cap with elaborate embroidery on it. | DEF+31 (3 Sleep Res) | All | 2x Dragonfly Nest |
| Morion | 11,860 | A helm with thick plating to strengthen its ability to withstand attacks. | DEF+34 | All | 1x Beetle Shell |
| Barrel Helm | 14,230 | A cylindrical helm that covers the entire head from all directions. | DEF+36 | All | 1x Sky Iron Shell 1x Eryngii Hypha |
| Armet | 17,080 | A highly efficient helm that fits closely to the head. | DEF+40 (3 Paralysis Res) | All | 1x Writhing Wood |
| Heretic's Mask | -- | A mask with evil markings that sap the survival instincts of those who see it. | DEF+26 (Skill: Atrophic Eye Lv1) | All | -- |
Gloves/Gauntlets[]
| Name | Price | Description | Effect | Classes | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick Gages | 40 | Simple gloves made from tree bark collected nearby. | DEF+3 | All | Available From Start |
| Poofy Mittens | 110 | Gloves made of beast hides that make one's hands resemble balls of fur. | DEF+5 (1 STR) | All | 1x Baboon Skin |
| Leather Gloves | 250 | Simple gloves with effective gripping surfaces. | DEF+8 | All | 1x Rainbow Skin |
| Studded Gloves | 570 | The fingers in these gloves are combined to allow for great power. | DEF+12 | All | 1x Fiery Rind |
| Iron Gloves | 980 | Gauntlets with boar tusks incorporated into the design for even more protection. | DEF+14 (1 ATK) | All | 1x Boar Tusk 1x Mint |
| Croc Bracers | 2,130 | Crude gauntlets made from hard crocodile skin. | DEF+16 (1 VIT) | All | 1x Dinogator Skin |
| Hard Gloves | 2,450 | Sturdy gloves that aren't scratched even by sword attacks. | DEF+17 | All | 1x Hardened Lava 1x Ice Core Shard |
| Stain Gages | 2,760 | Gloves with mottled dye patterns that make them quite comfortable. | DEF+19 (2 STR) | All | 1x Poison Hypha |
| Exorcism Gloves | 3,580 | Gloves engraved with symbols of power that expel demons. | DEF+22 (2 Curse Res) | All | 1x Crimson Fur |
| Gauntlets | 5,140 | Gauntlets that fit the wearer's hands perfectly for a good grip. | DEF+24 | All | 1x White Ape Skin |
| Rune Gages | 7,160 | Gloves with holy verses written on them, releasing energy that monsters hate. | DEF+26 (2 TEC) | All | 1x Cold Skin |
| Expel Arms | 9,280 | Golden gloves that truly shine even in the depths of darkness. | DEF+29 (2 Inst. Death Res) | All | 1x Holly Lumber |
| Beast Gauntlets | 11,140 | Cursed gauntlets that drag the wearer's heart into darkness. | DEF+31 (1 VIT) | All | 1x Sky Iron Shell |
| Brave Bracers | 13,360 | Arm guards that cover the upper arm and protect vital areas. | DEF+34 | All | 1x Red Lion Hide |
| Strength Bracers | -- | Bracers for warriors that refuse to give up in the face of any adversity. | DEF+10 (2 HP) | All | -- |
| Feather Gloves | -- | Elegant gloves decorated with large bird feathers. | DEF+14 | All | -- |
| Bracers | -- | Armor that lightens the burden on the wearer's arms in battle. | DEF+21 (2 HP) | All | -- |
| Power Gloves | -- | Gloves that rouse one's strength in preparation for the next attack. | DEF+30 (Skill: Charge Lv1) | All | -- |
Shoes/Boots[]
| Name | Price | Description | Effect | Classes | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hide Boots | 20 | Sturdy boots made of tanned leather that allow the wearer to move quickly. | DEF+2 | All | Available From Start |
| Strap Shoes | 110 | Shoes that are fixed by wrapping string around its wearer's legs. | DEF+4 (1 VIT) | All | 2x Frog Cheek Meat |
| Jackboots | 550 | Long boots with a strong surface, favored by knights. | DEF+8 (1 AGI) | All | 1x Muddle Hypha |
| Quill Boots | 890 | Boots with mystical feathers attached to them. | DEF+10 (3 AGI) | All | 1x Huge Feather |
| Chain Greaves | 1,040 | Sturdy long boots made from an alloy chain. | DEF+11 (1 VIT; 1 AGI) | All | 1x Dolomite |
| Poleyn | 1,450 | Leg armor with strengthened knee guards that catch attacks. | DEF+14 (1 Slash, Strike, Pierce RES) | All | 1x Crusher's Hide |
| Ivy Anklets | 2,020 | Equipment that envelops the wearer with mysterious power when worn. | DEF+13 (3 LUC) | All | 1x Cave Palm Bark |
| Front Cuisse | 2,860 | Leg guards for assault soldiers with plating on the front side. | DEF+15 (2 HP) | All | 1x Eclogite |
| Kilt Tassels | 3,110 | Special shoes with patterns that activate a barrier sewn into them. | DEF+17 (2 TP) | All | 1x Hard Bark |
| Night Greaves | 3,880 | Heavy leg armor colored for use in covert actions. | DEF+18 (4 AGI) | All | 1x Raptor Wing |
| War Greaves | 4,080 | Leg armor that won't break while running around a battlefield. | DEF+19 (1 AGI; 1 VIT) | All | 1x Evil Copal |
| Morbarabakets | 6,220 | Equipment that gives the wearer both high defense and mobility. | DEF+21 (1 VIT; 1 AGI) | All | 1x Mole Skin |
| Sabaton | 8,960 | Leg Armor with multiple layers of metal that repel fierce attacks. | DEF+23 (2 HP) | All | 1x Crimson Wing |
| War Boots | 10,750 | Boots preferred by veteran warriors for their reliability in battle. | DEF+26 (4 AGI) | All | 1x Tricolor Stone |
| Talaria | 12,900 | The pinnacle of footwear, worthy for adventurers who soar across the skies. | DEF+28 (2 HP; 2 LUC) | All | 1x Sky Iron Claw 1x Sky Iron Nail |
| Commander's Boots | -- | Thigh-high boots worn by leaders of men in battle. | DEF+24 (Skill: Quick Step Lv1) | All | -- |
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