Final Fantasy 16 Best Armors [Belts & Vambraces]

Here's a list of the top 10 best armors you can equip in Final Fantasy 16.

Final Fantasy 16 Best Armors

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.

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.BeltBonus DefenceBonus HP
1Ouroboros9532
2Sun Bracelets86
(+1: 89)
(+2: 92)
26
(+1: 28)
(+2: 30)
3Circle of Heaven85
(+1: 88)
(+2: 91)

24
(+1: 27)
(+2: 30)

4Regal Sash84

25
5Rune Crescents76
(+1: 79)
(+2: 82)
23
(+1: 25)
(+2: 28)

6Rune Belt75
(+1: 78)
(+2: 81)

20
(+1: 23)
(+2: 26)

7Drakeslayer’s Belt7423
8Mythril Belt6420
9Hunter’s Waistcloth55
(+1: 58)
(+2: 61)

13
(+1: 16)
(+2: 19)
10Demontamer’s Sash4814

Best Belts

Best Belts (Captured by us)

Ouroboros

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
9532

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.

MaterialQuantity
Stone Tongue1
Comet Feather1
Orichalcum1

Sun Bracelets

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Sun Bracelets8626
Sun Bracelets +18928
Sun Bracelets +29230

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)

MaterialQuantity
Behemoth Shackle1
Bloody Hide250
Magicked Ash250
Sharp Fang248

For Sun Bracelets +2 (92 Bonus Defense and 30 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Sun Bracelets +11
Meteorite1
Bloody Hide256
Desert Rose40

Circle of Heaven

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Circle of Heaven8524
Circle of Heaven +18827
Circle of Heaven +29130

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)

MaterialQuantity
Steelsilk237
Magicked Ash237
Bloody Hide237
Clutchmine30

For Circle of Heaven +2 (91 Bonus Defense and 30 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Circle of Heaven +11
Meteorite6
Briar Clam Shell40
Steelsilk243

Regal Sash

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
4814

The Regal Sash offers a bonus defense of 48 and a bonus HP of 14. However, it is not upgradeable.

Rune Crescents

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Rune Crescents7623
Rune Crescents +17925
Rune Crescents +28228

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)

MaterialQuantity
Sanguine Insignia1
Desert Rose20
Steelsilk399
Magicked Ash133

For Rune Crescents +2 (82 Bonus Defense and 28 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Rune Crescents +11
Meteorite1
Dragon Talon1
Desert Rose20

Rune Belt

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Rune Belt7520
Rune Belt +17823
Rune Belt +28126

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)

MaterialQuantity
Bloody Hide252
Magicked Ash126
Steelsilk126

For Rune Belt +2 (81 Bonus Defense and 26 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Rune Belt +11
Meteorite5
Coeurl Whisker1
Magicked Ash108

Drakeslayer’s Belt

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
7423

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.

MaterialQuantity
Dragon Talon1
Electrum1
Briar Clam Shell20
Scarletite1

Mythril Belt

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
6420

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

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Hunter’s Waistcloth5513
Hunter’s Waistcloth5816
Hunter’s Waistcloth +16119

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.

MaterialQuantity
Steelsilk67
Magicked Ash203
Coeurl Whisker1

Furthermore, it can be upgraded using the following materials.

For Hunter’s Waistcloth +1 (58 Bonus Defense and 16 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Steelsilk67
Magicked Ash203
Coeurl Whisker1

For Hunter’s Waistcloth +2 (61 Bonus Defense and 19 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Hunter’s Waistcloth +11
Meteorite3
Briar Clam Shell12
Magicked Ash40

Demontamer’s Sash

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
4814

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.BeltBonus DefenseBonus HP
1Ouroboros9532
2Sun Bracelets86
(+1: 89)
(+2: 92)
26
(+1: 28)
(+2: 30)
3Circle of Heaven85
(+1: 88)
(+2: 91)
24
(+1: 27)
(+2: 30)
4Regal Sash8425
5Rune Crescents76
(+1: 79)
(+2: 82)
23
(+1: 25)
(+2: 28)
6Rune Belt75
(+1: 78)
(+2: 81)
20
(+1: 23)
(+2: 26)
7Drakeslayer’s Belt7423
8Mythril Belt6420
9Drakeslayer’s Belt55
(+1: 58)
(+2: 61)
13
(+1: 16)
(+2: 19)
10Hunter’s Waistcloth4814

Best Vambraces

Best Vambraces (Captured by us)

The Sons of Ouroboros

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
9732

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.

MaterialQuantity
Orichalcum1
Stained Loincloth1
Morbol Flower1

The Founder’s Grasp

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
9450

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 DefenseBonus HP
7423

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.

MaterialQuantity
Dragon Talon1
Gelatinous Mass1
Briar Clam Shell20
Scarletite1

Mythril Wristlets

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
6420

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

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Diamond Armlets600
Diamond Armlets +1680
Diamond Armlets +27124

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)

MaterialQuantity
Wyrrite243
Whitewyrm Bone1
Sharp Fang81

For Diamond Armlets +2 (71 Bonus Defense and 24 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Diamond Armlets +11
Meteorite3
Desert Rose10
Sharp Fang61

Hunter’s Armcloths

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Hunter’s Armcloths560
Hunter’s Armcloths5916
Hunter’s Armcloths +16220

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)

MaterialQuantity
Earthen Fury1
Sharp Fang219
Bloody Hide75

For Hunter’s Armcloths +2 (62 Bonus Defense and 20 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Hunter’s Armcloths +11
Meteorite3
Sharp Fang48

Platinum Cannons

Bonus DefenseBonus HP
490

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 DefenseBonus HP
4512

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

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Battlechains350
Battlechains +1380
Battlechains +24112

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)

MaterialQuantity
Imperial Link1
Wyrrite81

For Battlechains +2 (41 Bonus Defense and 12 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Battlechains +11
Meteorite2
Valley Madder3

Steel Crowns

VersionBonus DefenseBonus HP
Steel Crowns300
Steel Crowns +1330
Steel Crowns +2368

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)

MaterialQuantity
Wyrrite57
Dragon Talon1

For Steel Crowns +2 (36 Bonus Defense and 8 Bonus HP)

MaterialQuantity
Steel Crowns +11
Meteorite1
Magicked Ash18

Best Vambraces Comparison Table

No.BeltBonus DefenseBonus HP
1The Sons of Ouroboros9732
2The Founder’s Grasp9450
3The Founder’s Grasp7423
4Mythril Wristlets6420
5Diamond Armlets65
(+1: 68)
(+2: 41)
0
(+1: 0)
(+2: 24)
6Drakeslayer’s Bracelets56
(+1: 59)
(+2: 62)
0
(+1: 16)
(+2: 20)
7Platinum Cannons490
8Metian Bonds4512
9Battlechains35
(+1: 38)
(+2: 41)
0
(+1: 0)
(+2: 12)
10Steel Crowns30
(+1: 33)
(+2: 36)
0
(+1: 0)
(+2: 8)

Best Accessories

Best Accessories (Captured by us)

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 our 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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