Quote Originally Posted by Youjirou View Post
Also remember that Monks benefit without armor, as well. They have naturally high defense, (depending on their stamina) and equipping them may actually encumber that. But again, I think this is only near the higher levels, after their stamina has managed to stack up quite a bit. About the only thing you'll want your Monk to wear toward the end of the game is a Ribbon. (merely for the status / magic protection)
Actually, if you do that, you'll destroy the BB's natural defence. It'll get bumped down to 1, because that's all the defence that the Ribbon has. If you want the BB to wear armour, you have to either load him up completely so his defence is comparable to that of other characters, or just take everything off. It depends on his level.