Chain Armor

Absorb 15
Type Armor
Evade Penalty −15%
Value 40 G

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Sold In Pravoka, Coneria (80 G)
Chain Armor is the best starting Armor for both the FIGHTER and RedMAGE. With 15 Absorb, it will all but negate most Monsters' attacks early in the game. It is effective enough to keep your RedMAGE safe even if you put him in the second slot of the party.
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Find information in Castle Coneria and equip your characters in Coneria in preparation for your first quest.

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Chain Mail

Description Mail made with steel rings.
Type Armor
Absorb 15
Evade Penalty −15%
Price 80 gil (65 gil on Easy)
Value 40 gil (32 gil on Easy)
Sold In Pravoca, Cornelia

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Chain Mail is the best starting Armor for both the Warrior and Red Mage. With 15 defense, it will all but negate most Monsters' attacks early in the game. It's so good that your Red Mage can act as a backup tank for the first few levels. Don't leave Cornelia without it!