"Overlapping metal plates are attached to a layer of chainmail to from this full-body armor."

—Description, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Plate Mail (プレイトメイル, Pureito Meiru^?), also known as Plate Armor, is a recurring armor in the series. It is often a low-ranked or mid-ranked armor, and merely provides mediocre Defense bonuses.

AppearancesEdit

Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsEdit

Plate Armor is a mid-ranked armor that provides 15 Defense, 2 Magic Defense, and -20% Evasion. It can be bought for 5,000 gil at several locations, and one can be found in the Agart Mines during Rydia's tale.

Final Fantasy IXEdit

"Armor that raises Spirit"

—Description

Plate Mail is a low-ranked armor for Steiner and Freya that provides 17 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, and +1 Spirit. It also teaches the abilities Locomotion and Undead Killer, and can be bought for 2,320 gil at various locations.

Final Fantasy TacticsEdit

"The unique design of this mythril armor greatly increases its protective qualities."

—Description

Plate Mail is a mid-ranked armor that provides +60 HP and can be bought for 3,000 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics AdvanceEdit

"Full-body armor made of metal plates on chainmail."

—Description

Platemail is a low-ranked armor that provides 38 Defense and 3 Magic Resistance and teaches no abilities. It can be bought at any town for 2,550 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the RiftEdit

Platemail is a low-ranked heavy armor that provides +38 Defense and +3 Resistance, and can be bought in the shop for 1400 Gil after creating it in the Bazaar by using a Dipraeu Bronze, Green Liquid, and Silk Thread. Cid also comes initially equipped with it.

Vagrant StoryEdit

Plate Mail is a high-ranked armor, providing 18 Strength, 17 Intelligence, and -2 Agility.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a KingEdit

Platemail is a low-ranked armor, usable at level 20, and provides 24 Defense. It costs 140 gil to buy.