Explore the stats and abilities of shields in Final Fantasy Tactics A2, including the Round Shield, Platinum Shield, Ice Shield, and Flame Shield. Learn how to equip them!
Hey there! Let's dive into some of the shields you can get your hands on in Final Fantasy Tactics A2. These aren't just for blocking; some of them come with pretty neat abilities that can really change up your strategy. We'll go over a few of the common ones and what makes them tick.
First up, we have the Round Shield. It's a pretty basic shield, but it's a good starting point. It'll cost you 200 Gil at the shop and you can sell it back for 100 Gil. It doesn't have any special elemental properties, but it does give you a little boost to Evasion (+5) and Resistance (+2).
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | Sage Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Soldier |
| Movement : | Fencer Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Warrior |
| Jump : | Viking Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Sage |
| Evasion : 5 | Raptor Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Fencer |
| Speed : | Paladin Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Viking |
| Weapon Attack : | Defender Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Raptor |
| Weapon Defense : | Moogle Knight Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Paladin |
| Magick Attack : | Defender | |
| Resistance : 2 | Moogle Knight |
Next, check out the Platinum Shield. This one's a bit pricier at 1400 Gil, selling for 700 Gil. It's got a much better Evasion boost (+10) and a decent Resistance (+5). Plus, it can be equipped by a good chunk of classes, from Soldier all the way up to Moogle Knight. If you're feeling crafty, you can also craft it via the Bazaar using Platinum, Leucojum, and Silver Liquid.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | Viking Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Soldier |
| Movement : | Raptor Class - Shieldbearer - 150 AP | Warrior |
| Jump : | Sage | |
| Evasion : 10 | Fencer | |
| Speed : | Viking | |
| Weapon Attack : | Raptor | |
| Weapon Defense : 1 | Paladin | |
| Magick Attack : | Defender | |
| Resistance : 5 | Moogle Knight |
Now for some elemental shields! The Ice Shield is pretty cool, literally. It costs 1400 Gil and sells for 700 Gil. It offers a solid +10 Evasion and a hefty +8 Resistance. The best part? It absorbs Ice Magick, which can be a lifesaver against ice-wielding enemies. You can also get this one through the Bazaar with Rimebound Gear components like Ice Stone, Zodiac Ore, and Vampyr Fang.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - Ice | - None | Soldier |
| Movement : | Warrior | |
| Jump : | Sage | |
| Evasion : 10 | Fencer | |
| Speed : | Viking | |
| Weapon Attack : | Raptor | |
| Weapon Defense : | Paladin | |
| Magick Attack : | Defender | |
| Resistance : 8 | Moogle Knight |
Finally, we have the Flame Shield. This shield is the opposite of the Ice Shield, as you might guess. It also costs 1400 Gil and sells for 700 Gil, giving you +10 Evasion and +5 Resistance. Its special ability is absorbing Fire Magick, making it invaluable when facing fiery foes. Like the others, it's equippable by many classes and can be found in the Bazaar under Silver-Sheened Armour.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - Fire | - None | Soldier |
| Movement : | Warrior | |
| Jump : | Sage | |
| Evasion : 10 | Fencer | |
| Speed : | Viking | |
| Weapon Attack : | Raptor | |
| Weapon Defense : | Paladin | |
| Magick Attack : | Defender | |
| Resistance : 5 | Moogle Knight |
Remember, choosing the right shield can make a big difference in battle, especially when you know what kind of magic your enemies are packing!
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