Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII garbs

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Garbs are costumes in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and are an integral part of the Schema system. One feature allows players to change the garments' color via a color wheel in a customization menu. The garb the player has set as default is the one Lightning wears on the field (sans pre-rendered video scenes). Garbs also have certain locked abilities, auto-abilities, and stats; thus choosing a suitable garb can give the player a strategic advantage in battle.

When equipped with a costume from another Final Fantasy game, Lightning will be granted special sound effects, victory poses, and victory fanfares originating from the costume's respective game. Collecting thirty garbs earns the Expert Stylist achievement.

List of Garbs

The following is listed according to the in-game "Category" setting.

Name	Image	Characteristics
Lilitu (Kiskil-Lilla (Name in Japanese: キスキル・リラ))		A garb made for a physical attacker, which allows the wearer to use Attack to great effect.
		Locked ability: Attack Lv. 5
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50%
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Final Day Forge for 200,000 gil.
Helter Skelter		A garb made for a physical attacker. It greatly increases the wearer's Strength.
		Locked ability: Attack Lv. 4
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50% Strength +180
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Wildlands Aryas Village Outfitters for 100,000 gil. Talk with Outerworld Services non-playable character "@LRFF13" to obtain as a free Rewards Barter Shop option.
Equilibrium (Ambivalence (Name in Japanese: アンビバレンス))		A balanced garb for the savior who stands on the border between man and God.
		Locked ability: Attack Lv. 1
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100%
		Lightning's default garb.
Equilibrium+ (Ambivalence Enhanced (Name in Japanese: アンビバレンス改))		An improved version of the savior's own Equilibrium garb.
		Locked ability: Attack Lv. 4
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 100% Standby ATB Recovery+
		Received on Day 13 on the Ark.
Innocence		A garb perfectly suited for switching to other schemata. Changing out of it when ATB is low will cast Protect, increasing physical resistance.
		Locked ability: Attack Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Transform Protect (When changing a Schema with ATB at 10 or lower, Lightning is buffed with Protect.)
		Buy from the Luxerion North Plaza Outfitters from Day 8+ for 5,000 gil. Buy from Final Day Outfitters for 5,000 gil.
Nocturne		A garb made for a physical attacker. It increases the wearer's maximum HP.
		Locked ability: Attack Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Maximum HP +15% Strength +40*(From the locked Attack Lv. 2.)
		Buy from Luxerion North Station Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Dark Orchid (Fading Saturn (Name in Japanese: フェイディングサターン))		A garb that restore a small amount of EP when the wearer takes damage during battle.
		Locked ability: Attack Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 75% EP Vengeance (Restores a small amount of EP when the wearer takes damage during battle.)
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Yusnaan Augur's Quarter Outfitters for 100,000 gil.
Dark Muse		A basic garb that comes set with the Attack ability.
		Locked ability: Attack Lv. 1
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 50%
		Available by default.
Dark Muse+ (Dark Muse Enhanced (Name in Japanese: ダークミューズ改))		An improved version of the Dark Muse garb that comes set with Heavy Slash. It increases the wearer's maximum ATB.
		Locked ability: Heavy Slash Lv. 4
		Maximum ATB: 30 Default ATB: 100%
		Received on Day 13 on the Ark.
Hunter of the Wild (Wilderness Explorer (Name in Japanese: 荒野の探索者))	Hunter of the Wild	A garb made for a physical attacker. Defeating an enemy restores HP to the wearer.
		Locked ability: Heavy Slash Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Victor Drain (Restores some HP upon defeating an enemy.)
		Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Outfitters for 5,000 gil.
Dragon's Blood (Bloody Wing (Name in Japanese: ブラッディウィング))	Dragon's Blood	A garb that increases the damage dealt to enemies when the wearer's ATB is 30 or lower.
		Locked ability: Heavy Slash Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 50% Climactic (Increases damage dealt to enemies when ATB is at 30 or below.)
		Buy from Wildlands Aryas Village Outfitters for 5,000 gil.
Shadow Trooper		A garb made for a physical attacker. It increases the damage dealt to enemies who are staggered.
		Locked ability: Beat Down Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50% Stagger Booster (Raises damage dealt to staggered enemies.)
		Buy from Forge (Rare) for 15,000 gil.
Vengeance		A garb which restores a small amount of HP to the wearer whenever a foe is staggered.
		Locked ability: Beat Down Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Stagger Drain (Restores a small amount of HP when attacking a staggered foe.)
		Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Outfitters for 5,000 gil.
Candy Raver (Peaky Flapper (Name in Japanese: ピーキーフラッパー))	Candy Raver	A garb that increases the damage dealt to enemies when the wearer has 70% or more HP.
		Locked ability: Blitz Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% High Voltage (Increases the damage dealt to enemies when the wearer has 70% or more HP.)
		Buy from Yusnaan Augur's Quarter Outfitters from Day 8 and Final Day Outfitters for 5,000 gil.
Velvet Bouncer (Nightless Bouncer (Name in Japanese: 不夜城のバウンサー))	Velvet Bouncer	A garb that comes set with Blitz. It is made for a physical attacker.
		Locked ability: Blitz Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Strength +10% Strength +80*(From the locked Blitz Lv. 2.)
		Buy from Yusnaan Hawker's Row Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Bold Vanguard (Advancing Vanguard (Name in Japanese: 進撃のヴァンガード))	Bold Vanguard	A garb made for attacking any enemies within reach. It increases the wearer's resistance to status ailments.
		Locked ability: Blitz Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Status Ailment Resistance +33% ATB Recovery +10
		Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Primavera		A garb made for a physical attacker, which allows the wearer to use Area Sweep to send enemies flying.
		Locked ability: Area Sweep Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Strength +10% Strength +80
		Buy from Yusnaan Augur's Quarter Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
School's Out (Saint Damsel (Name in Japanese: セイントダムゼル))		A garb made for a magic user, which allows the wearer to cast a devastating Ruin.
		Locked ability: Ruin Lv. 5
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50%
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Wildlands Moogle Village Outfitters for 200,000 gil.
La Fouldre (The Tower (Name in Japanese: ザ・タワー))		A garb made for a magic user, it greatly increases the wearer's Magic.
		Locked ability: Ruin Lv. 4
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50% Magic + 180
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Outfitters for 100,000 gil.
Loyal Servant (Beautiful Butler (Name in Japanese: 麗しのバトラー))		A garb perfectly suited for switching to other schemata. Changing out of it when ATB is low will cast Shell, increasing magic resistance.
		Locked ability: Ruin Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Transform Shell (When changing a Schema when ATB is 10 or lower, Lightning is buffed with Shell.)
		Buy from Luxerion South Station Outfitters from Day 8+ for 5,000 gil.
Vigilance (Turbulence (Name in Japanese: タービュランス))	Vigilance	A garb that brings ruin—and Ruinga—with it. It greatly increases the wearer's Strength and Magic.
		Locked ability: Ruinga Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 30% Strength & Magic +200
		Buy from the Forge (Rare) from Day 6+ for 15,000 gil.
Ignition		A garb that harnesses the power of fire. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.
		Locked ability: Fire+ Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Magic +10% Magic +80
		Buy from Wildlands Canopus Farms Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Midnight Mauve (Crescent Moon (Name in Japanese: クレセントムーン))		A garb that harnesses the power of fire. It increases the wearer's maximum ATB.
		Locked ability: Fira Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 100%
		Complete the "The Fighting Actress" quest in Yusnaan.
Crimson Bloom (Blazing Mars (Name in Japanese: ブレイジングマーズ))		A garb that harnesses the power of fire and brings the powerful spell Firaga with it.
		Locked ability: Firaga Lv. 5
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50%
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Yusnaan Hawker's Row Outfitters for 200,000 gil.
Watery Chorus (Coral Mermaid (Name in Japanese: コーラルマーメイド))		A garb that harnesses the power of ice. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.
		Locked ability: Blizzard+ Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Magic +10% Magic +80
		Buy from Wildlands Canopus Farms Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Cold Rebellion		A garb that harnesses the power of ice. It increases the wearer's Magic and maximum HP.
		Locked ability: Blizzard Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Maximum HP +15% Magic +40
		Buy from Luxerion South Station Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Violet Twilight (Frost Mercury (Name in Japanese: フロストマーキュリー))		A garb that harnesses the power of ice and brings the powerful spell Blizzaga with it.
		Locked ability: Blizzaga Lv.5
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50%
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Yusnaan Hawker's Row Outfitters for 200,000 gil.
Electronica		A garb that harnesses the power of lightning. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.
		Locked ability: Thunder+ Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Magic +10% Magic +80
		Buy from Wildlands Canopus Farms Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
L'ange Noir		A garb that harnesses the power of lightning. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.
		Locked ability: Thunder Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Maximum HP +15% Magic +40
		Buy from Luxerion South Station Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Black Rose (Deep Uranus (Name in Japanese:))		A garb that harnesses the power of lightning and brings the powerful spell Thundaga with it.
		Locked ability: Thundaga Lv. 5
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50%
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Yusnaan Armor Alley Outfitters for 200,000 gil.
Woodland Walker (Woodland Sylph (Name in Japanese: ウッドランドシルフ))	Woodland Walker	A garb that harnesses the power of the wind. It strengthens the wearer's magic.
		Locked ability: Aero+ Lv.2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Magic +10% Magic +80
		Buy from Wildlands Canopus Farms Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Icy White (Vanishing Pluto (Name in Japanese: ヴァニシングプルートウ))		A garb that harnesses the power of wind and brings the powerful spell aeroga with it.
		Locked ability: Aeroga Lv. 5
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50%
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Yusnaan Armor Alley Outfitters for 200,000 gil.
Urban Outlaw (Urban Apache (Name in Japanese: アーバンアパッシュ))	Urban Outlaw	A garb that allows the wearer to restore a little ATB with each enemy defeated.
		Locked abilities: Fira Lv. 3, Blizzara Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Victor Siphon (Recovers a small amount of ATB upon defeating an enemy.)
		Buy from Wildlands Canopus Farms Outfitters from Day 8+ or Final Day Outfitters for 5,000 gil.
L'automne		A garb which restores a small amount of ATB to the user whenever a foe is staggered.
		Locked abilities: Thundara Lv. 3, Aerora Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Stagger Siphon (Restores some ATB upon staggering an enemy.)
		Buy from Wildlands Canopus Farms Outfitters from Day 8+ for 5,000 gil.
Danse Macabre		A garb that masters multiple elements. It is an effective choice for striking out at enemy weaknesses.
		Locked abilities: Flamespark Lv. 2, Icestorm Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Sweet Spot (Inflicts bonus damage if striking enemy with element they are weak to.)
		Buy from the Forge (Rare) for 10,000 gil. Buy from Yusnaan Hawker's Row Outfitters from Day 9+ for 10,000 gil. Must complete "Roadworks III" quest.
Hidden Justice (Lone Ranger (Name in Japanese: ローンレンジャー))	Hidden Justice	A garb that masters multiple elements, bearing Flamespark within its weave. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.
		Locked ability: Flamespark Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 70% Magic +250
		Buy from Forge (Rare) for 8,000 gil. Buy from Wildlands Canopus Farms Outfitters from Day 9+ for 8,000 gil. Must complete "Roadworks II" quest.
Witching Hour (Street Witch (Name in Japanese: ストリートウィッチ))	Witching Hour	A garb that masters multiple elements, bearing Icestorm within its weave. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.
		Locked ability: Icestorm Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 70% Magic +250
		Buy from Luxerion South Station Outfitters from Day 9+ for 8,000 gil. Must complete "Roadworks I" quest. Buy from the Forge (Rare) for 8,000 gil.
Mist Wizard		A basic garb that comes set with Thunder.
		Locked ability: Thunder Lv. 1
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 50%
		Treasure cube in the Ark after introductory mission in Yusnaan.
Mist Wizard+ (Misty Wizard Enhanced (Name in Japanese: ミスティウィザード改))		An improved version of the Mist Wizard garb that comes set with Thunderstorma. It increases the wearer's maximum ATB.
		Locked ability: Element Lv. 4
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 100%
		Received on Day 13 on the Ark.
Ultimatus (Ultimatum (Name in Japanese: アルティメイタム))	Ultimatus	A garb outfitted with the most powerful of magic attacks, Ultima.
		Locked ability: Ultima Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 30%
		Defeat Ereshkigal in the Ultimate Lair.
Stone and Sand (Profound Wanderer (Name in Japanese: 幽玄の放浪者))	Stone and Sand	A defensive garb that allows for powerful guarding.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50%
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Luxerion North Station Outfitters for 200,000 gil.
Duelist		A defensive garb that puts vitality above all else. It greatly increases the wearer's maximum HP.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. 4
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50% Maximum HP + 1,000
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Luxerion South Station Outfitters for 100,000 gil.
Splendid Admiral (Gorgeous Admiral (Name in Japanese: 絢爛のアドミラル))	Splendid Admiral	A garb perfectly suited for switching to other schemata. Changing out of it when ATB is low will cast Brave, strengthening physical attacks.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 70% Transform Bravery (When changing a Schema when ATB is 10 or lower, Lightning is buffed with Bravery.)
		Buy from Yusnaan Armor Alley or Hawker's Row Outfitters from Day 8+ for 5,000 gil.
Intruder (Strider (Name in Japanese: ストライダー))		A garb perfectly suited for switching to other schemata. Changing out of it when ATB is low will cast Faith, strengthening magic attacks.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 70% Transform Faith (When changing a Schema when the ATB is 10 or lowered, Lightning is buffed with Faith.)
		Buy from Yusnaan Armor Alley or Hawker's Row Outfitters from Day 8+ for 5,000 gil.
Providence		A garb built for strong defense, hard and true. It increases the wearer's maximum HP.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Maximum HP +15% Strength +40
		Buy from Luxerion South Station or North Station Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Dust and Shadow (Lone Figure in the Dust (Name in Japanese: 砂塵の孤影))	Dust and Shadow	A garb built for strong defense, hard and true. It increases the wearer's resistance to status ailments.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Resist status ailments +33% ATB Recovery +10
		Buy from Dead Dunes Station Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Rhapsody in Rose (Rosy Rhapsody (Name in Japanese: ロージィラプソディ))		A Garb that increases the damage dealt to enemies when the wearer's ATB is 70 or higher.
		Locked ability: Light Guard Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Energized (Increases damage dealt to enemies when ATB is at 70 or above.)
		Buy from Wildlands Aryas Village Outfitters for 5,000 gil.
Quiet Guardian		A garb built for strong defense, hard and true. It increases the wearer's physical and magical damage.
		Locked ability: Heavy Guard Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Physical and Magic Resistance +15% Strength +80
		Buy from Yusnaan Armor Alley Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Sun and Bloom (Heat Haze of Time (Name in Japanese: 光陰の陽炎))	Sun and Bloom	A garb built for strong defence and persistence. Reviving from KO triggers regen, slowly restoring HP to the wearer.
		Locked ability: Steelguard Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 75% Regen Revival (Casts Regen after being revived from the KO.)
		Hard Mode only: Buy from Dead Dunes Station Outfitters for 100,000 gil.
Déjà Vu		A garb designed for those able to manage their health wisely. As the wearer's HP dwindles, the stronger her attacks become.
		Locked ability: Mediguard Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Strike Back (Increases dealt damage when the user has his HP at 30% or lower.)
		Buy from Dead Dunes Station Outfitters from Day 8+ for 8,000 gil.
Carnaval Crusher (Rainbow Vamp (Name in Japanese: レインボーヴァンプ))	Carnaval Crusher	A fantastic garb that resists all four magic elements. It hastens the recovery of ATB.
		Locked ability: NulAll Guard Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% ATB Recovery +20
		Buy from the Forge (Rare) from Day 9+ for 15,000 gil.
Pallas Athena		A defensive garb that brings to the wearer the great Heroic Guard ability.
		Locked ability: Heroic Guard Lv. 1
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 50%
		Rewards Barter Shop: obtain "Eternal Light" Trophy or all Achievements.
Champagne Gold (Rising Venus (Name in Japanese: ライジングビーナス))	Champagne Gold	A garb that comes partnered with the ATB charge ability. It increases the wearer's maximum HP.
		Locked ability: ATB Charge Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50% Maximum HP: +1,500
		Buy from Final Day Outfitters for 100,000 gil.
Dangerous Blossom (Danger Blossom (Name in Japanese: デンジャーブロッサム))		A garb for a battle tactician who creates weaknesses in her enemies. It also increases the wearer's resistance to debilitations and debuffs.
		Locked ability: Debrave Lv. 2, Defaith Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Status Ailment Resistance +33% ATB Recovery +5 ATB Recovery +5
		Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Divergence		A garb for a battle tactician who creates weaknesses in her enemies. Damage done to enemies that have status ailments will restore HP to the wearer.
		Locked ability: Debravega Lv. 3, Defaithga Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Saboteur Drain (Restores a small amount of HP when attacking an enemy under a status ailment.)
		Buy from the Outfitters in Ruffian in the Dead Dunes from Day 8 onwards for 5,000 gil.
Passion Rouge		A garb for a battle tactician who creates weaknesses in her enemies. It increases the wearer's resistance to status ailments.
		Locked abilities: Deprotect Lv. 2, Deshell Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Status Ailment Resistance +33% ATB Speed +5 ATB Speed +5
		Buy from Dead Dunes Station Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Sand Fox (Desert Fox (Name in Japanese: デザートフォックス))		A garb for a battle tactician who creates weaknesses in her enemies. Damage done to enemies that have status ailments will restore a little ATB to the wearer.
		Locked ability: Deprotega Lv. 3, Deshellga Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Saboteur Siphon (Recovers small amount of the ATB gauge when attacking an enemy under a status ailment.)
		Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Outfitters from Day 8+ or Final Day Outfitters for 5,000 gil.
Cyber Jumpsuit (Cyber Avatar (Name in Japanese: サイバーアバター))		A tricky set of garb, woven with Dispel to prevent enemies from giving themselves an advantage. It increases the wearer's physical and magic resistance.
		Locked ability: Dispel Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Physical & Magic Resistance +15% Strength +80
		Buy in Yusnaan Augur's Quarter Outfitters for 1,250 gil.
Black Mage		A garb imbued with the soul of the black mage. It increases the wearer's magic damage and maximum ATB.
		Locked ability: Rapid Fire Lv. 2, Quick Freeze Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 75% Soul of the Black Mage (Increases magic damage by 10% and maximum ATB by 50.)
		Demo version: Available by default. Full version: Appears in the Ark in a treasure cube at start of Day 4.
White Mage		A garb imbued with the soul of the white mage. It increases the wearer's magic damage and maximum HP.
		Locked abilities: Dispel Lv. 2, Quick Ruin Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the White Mage
		Appears in the Ark in a treasure cube at start of Day 4.
Red Mage		A garb imbued with the soul of the red mage. It increases wearer's physical damage as well as magic damage in a balanced way.
		Locked abilities: Light Slash Lv. 2, Buster Ruin Lv.2
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Red Mage (Increases physical damage by 8% and magic damage by 8%.)
		Demo version: The area around the ice pillar safe. Full version: Appears in the Ark in a treasure cube at start of Day 2.
Blue Mage		A garb imbued with the soul of the blue mage. It allows the wearer to wield the peculiar magics of nature itself, and hastens the recovery of ATB.
		Locked abilities: Lightning Lv. 3, Wind Slash Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Blue Mage (Increases magic damage by 5% and ATB recovery by 15%.)
		Complete "Free Will" quest in Yusnaan.
Amazon Warrior (Amazoness (Name in Japanese: アマゾネス))		A garb imbued with the soul of the warrior. It increases the wearer's physical damage and maximum HP.
		Locked abilities: Guard Lv. 2, Speed Slash Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Warrior (Raises maximum HP by 5% and Strength by 10%.)
		Available from a treasure cube in the Ark on Day 7.
Heartstealer		A garb imbued with the soul of the thief. It allows for quick and agile attacks, and hastens the recovery of ATB.
		Locked abilities: Leaping Rush Lv. 2, Evade Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Thief (Increases ATB speed by 35 and stagger capability by 5%.)
		Demo version: Deem the room safe. Full version: Gift from Hope on Day 9 on the Ark.
Martial Monk (Fatal Monk (Name in Japanese: フェイタルモンク))		A garb imbued with the soul of the fighter. It strengthens the wearer's physical damage.
		Locked ability: Punt Lv. 2, Charged Strike Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Fighter (Raises maximum HP by 10% and physical damage by 5%.) Whirlwind Kick (Transform Punt into the powerful Whirlwind Kick.)
		Available from a treasure cube in the Ark on Day 11.
Sacred Knight		A garb inbued with the soul of the knight. It improves the effects of the guarding maneuvers Guard, Light Guard, and Heavy Guard.
		Locked ability: Defensive Strike Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Knight (Increases maximum HP by 5% and physical resistance by 10%.) Defensive Position (Increases effectiveness of Light Guard, Guard, and Heavy Guard.)
		Complete the quest "The Grail of Valhalla" in Wildlands.
Paladin		Imbued with the soul of the holy knight. Guarding for a certain length of time will unleash a magic counterattack.
		Locked ability: Heavy Guard Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Paladin (Raises magic resistance by 10% and debuff resistance by 20%.) Ruinga Guard (Deals magic damage after defending for certain amount of time.)
		Complete the quest "The Saint's Stone" in Luxerion.
Dark Knight		A garb imbued with the soul of the dark knight. It increases the wearer's physical damage and magic resistance, and allows her to use the abilities Darkness and Ashura.
		Locked abilities: Darkness Lv. 3, Ashura Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Dark Knight (Raises physical damage by 5% and magic resistance by 10%.)
		Complete the quest "To Save the Sinless" in Luxerion.
Dragoon		A garb imbued with the soul of the dragoon. It allows the wearer to use Lancet and increases her stagger capability.
		Locked ability: Lancet Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Dragoon (Increases stagger capability by 5% and physical resistance by 10%.)
		Complete the "Death Game" quest in Yusnaan.
Soldier of Peace (Jungle Hunter (Name in Japanese: 密林の狩人))	Soldier of Peace	A garb imbued with the soul of the hunter. it grants the wearer Shadowbind, which halts enemies in their tracks, and transforms any equipped Heavy Slash into the powerful ability Artemis's Arrows.
		Locked ability: Shadowbind Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 0% Soul of the Hunter (Increases physical damage by 5 and maximum ATB by 50.) Artemis's Arrows (Changed any equipped Heavy Slash into the powerful Artemis's Arrows.)
		Complete the quest "The Hunter's Challenge" in Wildlands.
Purple Lightning (Flash Shinobi (Name in Japanese: 紫電の忍))	Purple Lightning	A garb imbued with the soul of a ninja. It grants the wearer access to the dark and secret arts of ninjutsu.
		Locked ability: Flame Lv. 3, Flood Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +75 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Ninja (Increases ATB recovery by 25 and max ATB by 75.)
		Complete the side quest "A Rose by Any Other Name" in Luxerion.
Nightmare		A garb imbued with the soul of the devil. It grants the wearer power over nightmares, hastens the recovery of ATB, and increases the wearer's resistance to status ailments.
		Locked ability: Siren Strike Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 50% Soul of the Devil (Raises ATB recovery by 10 and status ailment resistance by 10%.)
		Buy from the Outfitters in Luxerion on the Final Day for 200,000 gil.
Miqo'te Dress		The attractive costume of the Miqo'te people who live in the mythical world of Eorzea.
		Locked abilities: Mediguard+ Lv. ★, Magic Slash Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 75% Esuna Guard (Casts Esuna after defending for some time.)
		After examining a Chocobo Girl poster, collect fireworks from four Chocobo Girls around Yusnaan between 5 PM and 3 AM.
Astral Lord		The ultimate garb for those specializing in magical arts. It comes equipped with the abilities Flare, Chill, Surge, and Tornado.
		Locked abilities: Tornado Lv. 3, Surge Lv. 3, Flare Lv. 3, Chill Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 0
		Buy from Forge (Rare) on Hard Mode for 500,000 gil.
Siegfried		A garb that allows the wearer to unleash consecutive attacks. It increases Strength.
		Locked ability: Relentless Assault Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Strength +10%
		Complete the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Demo and post battle score from Zaltys battle using Outerworld Services.
Guardian Corps (Guardian Corps Field Uniform (Name in Japanese: 聖府軍野戦軍装)) (Final Fantasy XIII Costume)	Guardian Corps	The field uniform of a member of the Sanctum forces. It was considered acceptable wear during times of peace.
		Locked ability: None
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 100%
		Have an existing save file from Final Fantasy XIII.
Knight of Etro (Knight of the Goddess (Name in Japanese: 女神の騎士)) (Final Fantasy XIII-2 Costume)		A suit of armor received from the goddess Etro in Valhalla.
		Locked ability: None
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 100%
		Have an existing save file from Final Fantasy XIII-2.
Spira's Summoner (Summoner of Spira (Name in Japanese: スピラの召喚士))	Spira's Summoner	The garb worn by a summoner who brought the Eternal Calm to a faraway land called Spira.
		Locked ability: Elementa Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 70%
		Purchase Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on PS3 or Vita (JP); Amazon.com pre-order bonus (NA); First print copies of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (EU)
Sphere Hunter		The garb of a sphere hunter who journeyed Spira in search of a dream that was lost in the name of peace.
		Locked ability: Crashing Waves Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 70%
		DLC garb.
Midgar's Flower Girl (Midgar's Flower Vendor (Name in Japanese: ミッドガルの花売り))		The dress once worn by a woman who was one with the planet; even now she lives on in the heart of many.
		Locked ability: Mediguard Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50%
		Bonus that comes with the V Jump magazine strategy guide (JP), Collector's Edition (NA), DLC released on March 11, 2014.
SOLDIER 1st Class (SOLDIER 1st (Name in Japanese: ソルジャー1st))	SOLDIER First Class	A uniform which only the elite members of SOLDIER may don and which ordinary men dream of.
		Locked ability: Heavy Slash Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: +30 Default ATB: 50% Physical & Magic Resistance +10% Slayer (The Heavy Slash ability will be transformed into the powerful ability Slayer when an enemy is staggered.)
		Obtained as a downloadable preorder bonus or as Downloadable Content (released on March 11, 2014).
Tomb Raider		The garb worn by a great adventurer who has escaped death countless times.
		Locked ability: Fatal Sweep Lv. 3
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100%
		DLC released on February 11, 2014.
Shogun (All the World by Force of Arms (Japanese Name: 天下布武))		A set of armor used by an unparalleled hero who wielded military might to bring an end to troubled times.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. 2, Attack Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Critical Regen (20 secs) (Triggers Regen for 20 seconds when HP falls below a certain point.)
		Square Enix Store preorder bonus (JP), "Lightning Samurai Set" preorder bonus (EU), DLC released on March 11, 2014.
Shining Prince (Lightning Formal Armor (Name in Japanese: 雷威式正鎧))		A set of traditional armor passed down through a family of great warriors.
		Locked ability: Thunder Lv. 2, Fire Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Critical Regen (20 secs) (Triggers Regen for 20 seconds when HP falls below a certain point.)
		Included with Lightning Returns soundtrack (JP), Nordic Limited Edition (EU), DLC released on March 11, 2014.
Dark Samurai		The armor of a brave warrior, as feared as a demon, who sent evildoers straight to the underworld.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. 2, Attack Lv.2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Critical Regen (20 secs) (Triggers Regen for 20 seconds when HP falls below a certain point.)
		Geo preorder (JP), GameStop preorder bonus (NA), Nordic Limited Edition (EU), DLC released on March 11, 2014.
Sohei Savior (Vajra Bodhisattva (Name in Japanese: 金剛菩薩))	Sohei Savior	The armor of a wise leader who forged a path of virtue through a world filled with chaotic war, loving those who loved heaven.
		Locked ability: Blitz Lv. 2, Attack Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Critical Regen (20 secs) (Triggers Regen for 20 seconds when HP falls below a certain point.)
		HMV and Lawson preorder bonus (JP), "Lightning Samurai Set" preorder bonus (EU), DLC released on March 11, 2014.
Utsusemi		The armor of a warrior who is the height of courage, yet moves through the shadows for the sake of the world.
		Locked abilities: Aero Lv. 2, Blizzard Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Critical Regen (20 secs) (Triggers Regen for 20 seconds when HP falls below a certain point.)
		General preorder bonus (JP), download the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Demo (NA, PS3 version only), Nordic Limited Edition (EU), DLC released on March 11, 2014.
Art of War (Furinkazan (Name in Japanese: 風林火山))	Art of War	The armor of a rare military commander whose name was known to all under the heavens for his bravery and ingenuity.
		Locked ability: Guard Lv. 2, Attack Lv.2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Critical Regen (20 secs) (Triggers Regen for 20 seconds when HP falls below a certain point.)
		TSUTAYA preorder bonus (JP), included with Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Collector's Edition guide, DLC released on March 11, 2014.
Flower of Battle		The battle garb of a princess considered the lone bloom in troubled times, who fought as though battle was an elegant dance.
		Locked ability: Blitz Lv. 2, Attack Lv. 2
		Maximum ATB: 0 Default ATB: 100% Critical Regen (20 secs) (Triggers Regen for 20 seconds when HP falls below a certain point.)
		Amazon preorder bonus (JP), GameStop preorder bonus (NA), Lightning Samurai Set (EU), DLC released on March 11, 2014.
Cosmocrator (Cosmo Curator (Name in Japanese: コスモクラトール))	Cosmocrator	A holy garb, imbued with the life of all creation and blessed by the spirits which turn even the stars in the sky.
		Locked ability: Cosmic Arts Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: +50 Default ATB: 50%
		DLC released on February 26th, 2014
Celestial Body (Celestial (Name in Japanese: セレスティアル))	Celestial Body	The otherworldly armor of a disciple said to be beyond both good and evil.
		Locked ability: Cross Blitz Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 100%
		DLC released on February 26th, 2014
Moogle Queen		The wishes of the moogles to protect Lightning go beyond any known bounds, kupo!
		Locked ability: Magnet Lv. ★
		Maximum ATB: +20 Default ATB: 100%
		DLC released on February 26th, 2014

Color Customization

Customizing color of the Equilibrium garb.

Players can change colors of garb to their preferences. The parts that can be customized depend on the garb. The player can either select all parts of a garb at once, or individual parts, and choose a new color from the menu. Colors can also be customized and added to the garb.

Customizing a garb's color for the first time earns the Novice Artist achievement.

Development

Player reaction to the downloadable costumes in Final Fantasy XIII-2 was mixed, as some players felt the effect should be more than cosmetic. With the previous games in the trilogy there was always a request from the development team to be able to change the look of the characters when their paradigm roles switched, and with new system memory resources opening up with a single playable character this became possible with Lightning Returns. However, the concept of changing outfits didn't come first but naturally found its way into the game based on the compatibility between how the game mechanics were set up.

Rejected garb designs.

The developers wished to try and match the look of a garb with what proficiencies it would grant in battle, and strove for different looks for more offensive, defensive and magical-oriented garbs. For different garbs, the team only pitched for outfits they felt would definitely work, and thus there was little need to cut any of them out. Once getting down the last few, the decisions were made democratically as a team of what went in and what was left out. As the player has only one playable character in the game, it was decided she could change between jobs, and thus many garbs were built with the look and feel of traditional Final Fantasy jobs. Although players can freely assign abilities to go with different outfits, the distinctive look of the garbs was designed to give visual clues on what kind of "job" it could be made into.

Yuji Abe has singled out Primavera as a "classic thief outfit" from the Final Fantasy series, based on a redesign and rearrangement of the outfit worn by Locke in Final Fantasy VI, and said that there are numerous garbs in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII that are re-imaginations of his original outfit.

The White and Black Mage outfits available as DLC in Final Fantasy XIII-2 were well-received and there was demand from the fans to bring back past Final Fantasy titles. To respond to that demand, garbs reminiscent of previous Final Fantasy heroes were added to Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII: the Splendid Admiral and Heartstealer garb are based on Yoshitaka Amano's depictions of Faris Scherwiz from Final Fantasy V and Locke Cole from Final Fantasy VI, respectively. With regard to the Miqo'te outfit from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, the leaders of each project came together to make it happen since the release dates for both games were fairly close to each other.

Garbs based on Yuna's summoner and gunnerattires from Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 respectively were included mainly because of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, which was released on PlayStation 3 after Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Yuna's default Staff and Ring along with Tidus's Brotherhood and Buckler are equippable too.

Cloud's SOLDIER 1st Class-based garb was included because of the demand of a French fansite (ffdream.com), who gave to the producers, Kitase and Toriyama, two drawings of "Lightning Strife".. An Aerith Gainsborough-based costume was shortly available as part of the downloadable content between December 17th and 20th, 2013, but was taken down as it was meant to be acquired through redeeming a code obtained from purchasing a guide book or the Collector's Edition. In February 2014, Aerith's costume was reintroduced as a DLC.

The original victory pose to Mist Wizard.

Lightning's Mist Wizard garb originally had a victory pose many considered "out of character", in which she raised her arms and crossed her weapons behind her head. After its debut in the game's E3 2013 demo Square Enix changed it to a pose similar to that of L'ange Noir, in which she puts hand on her waist. Guardian Corps also got change in victory pose based on a battle stance Lightning often took in Final Fantasy XIII, as weapons don't fold like gunblades did. Knight of Etro's victory pose is also changed.

Other Appearances

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

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Etymology

In the Japanese release, Lightning's default garb is called Ambivalence. Ambivalence is the state of feeling simultaneously positive and negative emotions about the same thing, generally considered to be a psychologically confused state of mind with constantly fluctuating opinions. This could allude to Lightning's drained emotions, uncertainty of who or what she is anymore, or the morally gray area being Bhunivelze's savior puts her in. In the English release the standard garb is named Equilibrium, which carries a more positive connotation of being composed, tranquil and balanced, referring to Lightning's equal boosts to strength and magic.

Dust and Shadow is a Sherlock Holmes pastiche novel by Lyndsay Faye.

L'ange Noir is French for "black angel". L'automne means 'autumn' in the same language.

Vajra means 'thunder' in Sanskrit, "Bodhisattva" is the highest rank of Buddhist in Buddhism religion, who will becomes a new Buddha in the future.

Shogun, which literally means military general, was one of the hereditary military governors of Japan from 1192 to 1867.

Fūrinkazan (風林火山, Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain?), was the battle standard used by the Sengoku period daimyo Takeda Shingen.

Lilitu is the Babylonian translation of the mythical figure "Lilith". Its Japanese name, Kiskil-lilla, is a straight transliteration of the Lilith figure described in Tablet XII of the Epic of Gilgamesh, ki-sikil-lil-la-ke.

Pallas Athena is named after the classical Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare after which the city of Athens is named. In Olympian myth, Athena is protected by her Aegis, a formidable protective barrier identified as either a decorated animal skin or a shield and it afforded her near invincibility, much like the Heroic Guard ability attached to the garb.

Trivia

• Aside from the Mist Wizard garb, the Midnight Mauve garb is the only one required to complete the game due to its importance in the play "Legend of the Savior".
• Lightning wears her Duelist garb in the promotional images for Final Fantasy XIII: Reminiscence -tracer of memories-. Writer Daisuke Watanabe meant for the characters' outfits to be left for readers' imaginations.
• The Equilibrium was described by Isamu Kamikokuryo as his favorite out of all all the garbs.
• The locked ability "Relentless Assault" of the Siegfried garb refers to the paradigm (COM/RAV/RAV) from the previous games in Final Fantasy XIII series. The Relentless Assault ability combines physical attacks with elemental magic.
• All garbs that end in "ence" or "ance" share parts from the savior's Equilibrium garb, known as Ambivalence in Japan. They also have the savior's symbol and share the same victory pose.
• Mist Wizard+ mistakenly says the garb comes with Thunderstorma, an ability that doesn't appear in the game, when its locked ability is actually Element.
• Martial Monk's pattern and color scheme is highly reminiscent of Bruce Lee's iconic yellow and black tracksuit from "Game of Death".

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