Armor

"Cornerstone techniques are meant for the profound, yet it is these techniques that will do away with them. My battle garb will lend its power only to those who understand this axiom." - Some leader.

The official attire of a since-disbanded combat brigade who devoted themselves selflessly to protecting Aincrad. These stalwart warriors faced monsters, guardians, and gods alike.

Leg equipment worn by the elven royal guard. Blessed by a Wind Spirit, the sense of weightlessness these gaskins provide allow the wearer to move effortlessly through the air.

These work leggings are crafted from strong silk fibers. The elaborate woven pattern covering them represents an Elvish incantation, granting the wearer the blessing of the wind.

Ceremonial gear inherited from the overworld, imbued with an ancient enchantment that shields the wearer from harm. Though originally intended as ritual attire, it's durable enough for combat.

The official gear of a secret intelligence agency founded by a certain district's governing authority. Long dismissed as rumor, their existence was proven when this gear was found in an old ruin.

Worn by renowned gladiators of antiquity. The more the wearer trained, the more there was at stake. Continued battle bestows strength upon these gauntlets—a power fueled by one's martial desires.

The masterwork of a dwarven royal blacksmith, crafted for a royal knight escort. Preserves the wearer's strength during duty despite their weight, while maintaining mobility and defensive function.

The blacksmith, in his desire to draw out the heroic essence that dwelt within the metal, hammered at this masterpiece, even from his sickbed. To strike with this gauntlet is to enact justice.

Designed for fierce close-quarters combat, these gloves are sturdy enough to counter a blade in place of a shield. Favored by swordsmen who prefer a more rugged, old-fashioned look.

Equipment passed down in the eastern lands of the world. They say anyone who causes the armor's bell to ring after a strike has mastered the art of battle. One strike, one chime—that's all it takes.

Full plate armor crafted from an alloy of copper and nickel. Even master smiths often fail in forging it correctly, making it quite rare. Its defense against corrosion makes up for this scarcity.

Leg equipment crafted from a special alloy made from iron and chrome steel that is lightweight, durable, and rust-resistant. These metallurgic techniques were originally introduced by overworlders.

Gauntlets imbued with various spirits—a feat conducted by a distinguished shaman. If one earns the love of those that reside within, they will be joined by new companions, eager to lend their strength.

Thin leather gauntlets that cover the elbow. An obvious must-have when exploring deep forests. For adventurers, a sting from a small insect or a scratch from a leaf can be life-threatening.

Striking the perfect balance between weight and defense, these boots allow for easy dodging and the ability to strike back while the iron's hot. A natural choice for those specializing in the sword.

A shield that distinguishes those who guard the Town of Beginnings—a city located on Aincrad's 1st Floor. Surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle despite its bulky appearance.

Gear from the eastern hinterlands of the surface world, and named after that region's wind god. A design deftly factoring in human anatomy allows the wearer to move quickly, without muscle strain.

A shield said to anticipate where an enemy will strike before they make a move. In truth, this is just a masterful skill learned by reading one's foe in the brief windows between blocked blows.

Gauntlets of the Moon Bunny Bandits, a group who terrorized Aincrad. They're enchanted with a spell, supposedly of fallen elf origin, that improves physical abilities when receiving certain blessings.

A shield imbued with a reflective enchantment. It's said a vengeful noble ventured into uncharted lands to commission this shield from a fallen elf conjurer. He was never seen again.

Covert attire favored by the legendary recon unit "Dark Night." It features a smoke-generating device in the heel that, once activated, blinds enemies and allows the wearer to vanish into thin air.

Leather pants made from the hide of a beast, tanned with a special agent and aged over several months. Strong and rugged, yet so soft you hardly feel them against your skin.