Mercen-X
06-11-2023, 04:48 AM
I'm not sure if this has been addressed in the past as it is not a question I ever thought to ask.
How does armor function in this game?
It is essentially just an armband or wrist brace and can't truly be effective defensively in combat. So how exactly does it do the job? The first armor you get has no materia slots so clearly that is not an essential aspect.
Red XIII is clearly worse off as he can't "brace" against attacks via his forelimbs. And where exactly does the ARM go on Cait Sith? Is it on the cat? Is it on the mog? Does the defense spread to multiple bodies or does it only need to protect the cat?
Final Fantasy VII is the first (and seemingly only) title to use this armor design. (Edit: except maybe PS2 games)
Is there any lore to explain how it functions or is it something the designers continue to wish we'll ignore?
How does armor function in this game?
It is essentially just an armband or wrist brace and can't truly be effective defensively in combat. So how exactly does it do the job? The first armor you get has no materia slots so clearly that is not an essential aspect.
Red XIII is clearly worse off as he can't "brace" against attacks via his forelimbs. And where exactly does the ARM go on Cait Sith? Is it on the cat? Is it on the mog? Does the defense spread to multiple bodies or does it only need to protect the cat?
Final Fantasy VII is the first (and seemingly only) title to use this armor design. (Edit: except maybe PS2 games)
Is there any lore to explain how it functions or is it something the designers continue to wish we'll ignore?