Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age Shields and Armor Locations Guide to help you find all available shields, armor, and other accessories in the game.
Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age Shields and Armor Locations
I highly suggest equipping a shield with one-handed weapon to benefit from increased defense and other bonuses e.g. immunity against certain elements, increased evasion, status effects, etc.
However, it’s important to note that equipping a shield restricts your ability to two-hand a weapon that should deal increased damage.
Leather Shield
This shield is found in Dalmasca Westersand.
Buckler
This shield is found in Barheim Passage.
Bronze Shield
This shield is found in Rabanastre, Bhujerba.
Round Shield
This shield is found in Ogir-Yensa Sandsea, Phon Coast.
Golden Shield
This shield is found in Ogir-Yensa Sandsea.
Ice Shield
This shield is found Paramina Rift, Stilshrine of Miriam, Tomb of Raithwall.
Flame Shield
This shield is found in Henne Mines, Paramina Rift.
Diamond Shield
This shield is found in Barheim Passage, Paramina Rift.
Platinum Shield
This shield is found in Paramina Rift, Tchita Uplands.
Dragon Shield
This shield is found in Phon Coast, Dalmasca Estersands, Mosphoran Highwaste, and Tchita Uplands.
Crystal Shield
This shield is found in Phon Coast, Tchita Uplands.
Kaiser Shield
This shield is found in Necrohol of Nabudis, Feywood.
Aegis Shield
This shield is found in Giruvegan, Cerobi Steppe.
Demon Shield
This shield is found in Cerobi Steppe, Pharos – First Ascent.
Venetian Shield
This shield is found in Cerobi Steppe or by selling Ancient Turtle Shell x2, Ring Wyrm Liver x2, and Undin Halcyon x1 to Bazaar.
Shell Shield
This shield is found in Stilshrine of Miriam, Cerobi Steppe, and as a Rank II Hunt reward.
Ensanguined Shield
This shield is found in Necrohol of Nabudis.
Zodiac Escutcheon
This shield is found in Sochen Cave Palace.
Gendarme
This shield requires Diamond Armlet and appears in a rare invisible chest in Great Crystal.
Armor Locations
Light Armor
This armor offers a considerable HP boost and decent defense. I highly suggest it during the early to mid game.
Leather Cap – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre.
Leather Clothing – Body
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre.
Headgear – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Lhusu Mines, Nalbina Dungeons.
Chromed Leathers – Body
This piece of armor is found in Garamscythe Waterway.
Headguard – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Barheim Passage.
Leather Breastplate – Body
This piece of armor is found in Garamscythe Waterway.
Leather Headgear – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Lhusu Mines.
Bronze Chestplate – Body
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre, Nalbina, Bhujerba.
Horned Hat – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre, Bhujerba.
Ringmail – Body
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre, Bhujerba.
Balaclava – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Nam-Yensa Sandsea.
Windbreaker – Body
This piece of armor is found in Ogir-Yensa Sandsea.
Soldier’s Cap – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Nam-Yensa Sandsea, Ogir-Yensa Sandsea, Phon Coast, Tomb of Raithwall.
Heavy Coat – Body
This piece of armor is found in Nam-Yensa Sandsea, The Tomb of Raithwall.
Green Beret – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Giza Plains in rain, Ozmone Plain.
Survival Vest – Body
This piece of armor is found in Giza Plains in rain.
Red Cap – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Golmore Jungle, Paramina Rift.
Brigandine – Body
This piece of armor is found in Henne Mines, Paramina Rift, Tchita Uplands.
Headband – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Barheim Passage, Paramina Rift.
Jujitsu Gi – Body
This piece of armor is found in Barheim Passage, Paramina Rift.
Pirate Hat – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Mt. Bur-Omisace.
Viking Coat – Body
This piece of armor is found in Dalmasca Estersands, Phon Coast.
Goggle Mask – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Tchita Uplands.
Metal Jerkin – Body
This piece of armor is found in Mosphoran Highwaste, Tchita Uplands.
Adamant Hat – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Salikawood, Tchita Uplands, Phon Coast.
Adamant Vest – Body
This piece of armor is found in Phon Coast, Tchita Uplands.
Officer’s Hat – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Tchita Uplands.
Barrel Coat – Body
This piece of armor is found in Nabreus Deadlands, Tchita Uplands.
Chakra Band – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Necrohol of Nabudis, Feywood.
Power Vest – Body
This piece of armor is found in Necrohol of Nabudis, Feywood.
Thief’s Cap – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, The Great Crystal.
Ninja Gear – Body
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, The Great Crystal.
Gigas Hat – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Ridorana Cataract.
Gigas Chestplate – Body
This piece of armor is found in Ridorana Cataract.
Chaperon – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Pharos – First Ascent.
Minerva Bustier – Body
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Pharos – Second Ascent, steal from monster Foobar.
Crown of Laurels – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, The Great Crystal.
Rubber Suit – Body
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, The Great Crystal.
Renewing Morion – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Lhusu Mines, drop from Nightwalker in the Stilshrine of Miriam.
Mirage Vest – Body
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, steal from rare Monster 73, Disma.
Dueling Mask – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Henne Mines.
Brave Suit – Body
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Henne Mines.
Heavy Armor
Heavy Armor doesn’t provide immense amount of HP like Light Armor, but it does provide increased strength and defense. While the Light Armor works great during early game, Heavy Armor works great in late game.
Leather Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre.
Leather Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre.
Bronze Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Nalbina Dungeons.
Bronze Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Barheim Passage.
Sallet – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre, Bhujerba.
Scale Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre, Bhujerba.
Iron Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Dreadnought Leviathan.
Iron Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Rabanastre, Bhujerba.
Barbut – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Ogir-Yensa Sandsea.
Linen Cuirass – Body
This piece of armor is found in Ogir-Yensa Sandsea.
Winged Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Nam-Yensa Sandsea.
Chainmail – Body
This piece of armor is found in Ogir-Yensa Sandsea, Nam-Yensa Sandsea, Zertinan Caverns, Ozmone Plain.
Golden Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Giza Plains in rains.
Golden Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Giza Plains in rains.
Burgonet – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Golmore Jungle, Paramina Rift.
Shielded Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Henne Mines, Paramina Rift.
Close Helmet – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Barheim Passage, Paramina Rift.
Demon Mail – Body
This piece of armor is found in Barheim Passage, Phon Coast.
Bone Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Dalmasca Estersands – 5900
Bone Mail – Body
This piece of armor is found in Dalmasca Estersand.
Diamond Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Dalmasca Estersands, Tchita Uplands.
Diamond Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Tchita Uplands, Mosphoran Highwaste.
Steel Mask – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Phon Coast, Tchita Uplands.
Mirror Mail – Body
This piece of armor is found in Tchita Uplands, Phon Coast.
Platinum Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Tchita Uplands.
Platinum Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Tchita Uplands.
Giant’s Helmet – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Necrohol of Nabudis, Feywood.
Carabineer Mail – Body
This piece of armor is found in Feywood, Necrohol of Nabudis.
Dragon Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Pharos – First Ascent.
Dragon Mail – Body
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Pharos – Second Ascent.
Magepower Shishak – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Lhusu Mines.
Maximillian – Body
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Lhusu Mines.
Grand Helm – Shield
This piece of armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Henne Mines.
Grand Armor – Body
This piece of armor is found in Helvinek; Henne Mines, Cerobi Steppe.
Mystic Armor
When it comes to Mystic Armor, they lack the strength/defense of Heavy Armor and HP/defense of Light Armor but make up for it by increased Magick Power.
Cotton Cap – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Dalmasca Westersand.
Cotton Shirt – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Dalmasca Westersand.
Magick Curch – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Rabanastre.
Light Woven Shirt – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Garamscythe Waterway.
Pointy Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Barheim Passage, Phon Coast.
Silken Shirt – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Garamscythe Waterway, Nalbina Dungeons.
Topkapi Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Lhusu Mines.
Kilimweave Shirt – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Rabanastre, Bhujerba.
Calot Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Phon Coast.
Shepherd’s Bolero – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Dreadnought Leviathan.
Wizard’s Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Nam-Yensa Sandsea, Ogir-Yensa Sandsea.
Wizard’s Robes – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Ogir-Yensa Sandsea.
Lambent Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Nam-Yensa Sandsea, Ogir-Yensa Sandsea, The Tomb of Raithwall.
Chanter’s Djellaba – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Nam-Yensa Sandsea, Tomb of Raithwall, Zertinan Caverns.
Feathered Cap – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Giza Plains in rain.
Traveler’s Vestment – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Giza Plains in rain.
Mage’s Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Golmore Jungle, Paramina Rift.
Mage’s Habit – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Henne Mines, Paramina Rift.
Lamia’s Tiara – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Barheim Passage, Paramina Rift, Phon Coast.
Enchanter’s Habit – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Barheim Passage, Tchita Uplands.
Sorcerer’s Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Mosphoran Highwaste, Mt Bur-Omisace.
Sorcerer’s Habit – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Phon Coast.
Black Cowl – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Dalmasca Estersands.
Black Garb – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Mosphoran Highwaste, Tchita Uplands.
Astrakhan Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Tchita Uplands, Phon Coast.
Carmagnole – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Tchita Uplands, Phon Coast.
Gaia Hat – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Tchita Uplands.
Maduin Gear – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Nabreus Deadlands, Tchita Uplands.
Hypnocrown – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Necrohol of Nabudis, Feywood.
Jade Gown – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Feywood, Necrohol of Nabudis.
Gold Hairpin – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, The Great Crystal.
Gaia Gear – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, The Great Crystal.
Celebrant’s Miter – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Ridorana Cataract.
Cleric’s Robes – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Ridorana Cataract.
Black Mask – Shield
Cerobi Steppe, Pharos – First Ascent.
Black Robes – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Necrohol of Nabudis.
White Mask – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Necrohol of Nabudis.
White Robes – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Pharos – Third Ascent.
Golden Skullcap – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Lhusu Mines, drop from Dead Bones in the Pharos.
Glimmering Robes – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Lhusu Mines, Cerobi Steppe.
Circlet – Shield
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Henne Mines.
Lordly Robes – Body
This piece of Mystic Armor is found in Cerobi Steppe, Henne Mines.
Genji Armor
Requiring only one license, Genji Armor provides many different benefits. While you’re in Clan Centurio, you’ll be provided with an opportunity to acquire it.
Genji Shield – Shield
You can steal this shield during “Battle on the Big Bridge” clan hunt.
Genji Helm – Shield
You can steal this shield during “Battle on the Big Bridge” clan hunt.
Genji Armor – Body
You can steal this shield during “Battle on the Big Bridge” clan hunt.
Genji Gloves – Accessory
You can steal this shield during “Battle on the Big Bridge” clan hunt.
Accessories Locations
Orrachea Amulet
This accessory is found in Dalmasca Westersand, Nalbina Dungeons, given by Tomaj at the Sandsea.
Bangle
This accessory is found in Pilika’s Diary sidequest, Dalmasca Estersand, Paramina Rift, Tchita Uplands.
Firefly
This accessory is found in Dalmasca Estersand, Zertinan Caverns, Pharos – Subterra.
Argyle Armlet
This accessory is found in Dalmasca Estersand, Golmore Jungle, Tchita Uplands, Pharos – First Ascent.
Diamond Armlet
This accessory is found in Dalmasca Westersand, Zertinan Caverns, Pharos – Subterra.
Battle Harness
This accessory is found in Barheim Passage, Stilshrine of Miriam, Pharos – Subterra.
Steel Gorget
This accessory is found in Dalmasca Westersand , Lhusu Mines, Tchita Uplands.
Embroidered Tippet
This accessory is found in Nam-Yensa Sandsea, Feywood, Pharos – Subterra.
Tourmaline Ring
This accessory is found in Nalbina Dungeons, Ozmone Plain, Stilshrine of Miriam, Pharos – Second Ascent.
Golden Amulet
This accessory is found in Rabanastre Lowtown, Mt Bur-Omisace.
Leather Gorget
This accessory is found in Giza Plains (Rains), Ogir-Yensa Sandsea, Phon Coast, Tchita Uplands, Pharos – First Ascent.
Rose Corsage
This accessory is found in Giza Plains (Rains), Salikawood, Tchita Uplands, Pharos – Second Ascent.
Turtleshell Choker
Nam-Yensa Sandsea, Mosphoran Highwaste, Pharos – Subterra —
Gauntlets
This accessory is found in Dalmasca Westersand.
Thief’s Cuffs
This accessory is found in Zertinan Caverns, Mosphoran Highwaste, Pharos – Subterra.
Amber Armlet
This accessory is found in Golmore Jungle, Giruvegan, Pharos – Subterra.
Black Belt
This accessory is found in Golmore Jungle, Tchita Uplands, Pharos – Second Ascent.
Jade Collar
This accessory is found in Pilika’s Diary sidequest, Garamscythe Waterway, Necrohol of Nabudis, Pharos – Subterra.
Nishijin Belt
This accessory is found in Phon Coast, Tchita Uplands, Pharos – Third Ascent.
Blazer Gloves
This accessory is found in Phon Coast, Tchita Uplands, Pharos – Third Ascent.
Pheasant Netsuke
This accessory is found in Jahara, Ridorana Cataract, Pharos – Subterra.
Gillie Boots
This accessory is found in Mosphoran Highwaste, Ridorana Cataract, Pharos – Subterra.
Steel Poleyns
This accessory is found in Rabanastre.
Berserker Bracers
This accessory is found in Dalmasca Estersand, Pharos – First Ascent, Pharos – Subterra.
Magick Gloves
This accessory is found in Phon Coast, Tchita Uplands, Pharos – First Ascent.
Agate Ring
This accessory is found in Barheim Passage, Tchita Uplands, Pharos – Second Ascent.
Sage’s Ring
This accessory is found in Henne Mines, Stilshrine of Miriam, Pharos – Subterra.
Bowline Sash
This accessory is found in Barheim Passage, Phon Coast, Tchita Uplands, Nabreus Deadlands, Pharos – Second Ascent.
Ruby Ring
This accessory is found in Stilshrine of Miriam, Pharos – First Ascent, Pharos – Subterra.
Cameo Belt
This accessory is found in Barheim Passage, Pharos – Subterra.
Cat-Ear Hood
This accessory is found in Rabanastre Muthru Bazaar.
Indigo Pendant
This accessory is found in Lhusu Mines, Pharos – Subterra.
Bubble Belt
This accessory is found in Henne Mines, Feywood, Pharos – Subterra.
Fuzzy Miter
This accessory is found in Barheim Passage, Tchita Uplands, Nabreus Deadlands, Pharos – Second Ascent.
Power Armlet
This accessory is found in Barheim Passage, Henne Mines, Tchita Uplands, Feywood, Pharos – First Ascent.
Sash
This accessory is found in Giruvegan, Pharos – Second Ascent, Pharos – Subterra.
Winged Boots
This accessory is found in Rabanastre.
Hermes Sandals
This accessory is found in Necrohol of Nabudis, Pharos – First Ascent, Pharos – Subterra.
Opal Ring
This accessory is found in Nabreus Deadlands, Pharos – Second Ascent, Pharos – Subterra.
Nihopalaoa
This accessory is found in Rabanastre Muthru Bazaar, Henne Mines, Pharos – Subterra.
Quasimodo Boots
This accessory is found in Lhusu Mines, Pharos – Second Ascent, Pharos – Subterra.
Germinas Boots
This accessory is found in Lhusu Mines, Henne Mines, Pharos – Subterra.
Ring of Renewal
This accessory is found in The Great Crystal, Pharos – Subterra.
Ribbon
This accessory is found in Henne Mines, Pharos Subterra.
Genji Gloves
Available during “Battle on the Big Bridge” Clan Hunt.
