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Category:Artifact Armor
Artifact Armor is the set of armor which provides each job with its classic "Final Fantasy" look. In addition, Artifact Armor increases the stats and abilities that are typically seen as definitive to that job. Each set is unique to each job, and are obtainable only through a series of job-specific quests.
The first piece of Artifact Equipment is the Artifact Weapon, which is obtainable at level 40. The remaining pieces of Artifact Equipment are armor pieces for the head, body, hands, legs and feet, and are obtainable at level 50, and equippable throughout levels 50-60.
For original Final Fantasy XI and Rise of the Zilart jobs, four of the pieces are obtained through quests, and two of the pieces are obtained though Treasure Coffers. For Treasures of Aht Urhgan and Wings of the Goddess jobs, two of the pieces are obtained through quests, and the remaining three are obtained by trading materials to specific NPCs: four of the five trade crafting items as in a normal synthesis, while Scholar "trades" key items obtained in specific zones.
Can be stored with a Porter Moogle using Storage Slip 03.
Artifact Armor Quests
Artifact Weapon
The Artifact Weapon is obtained via a quest. You must be at least level 40 in the relevant job to activate this quest. In order to obtain the quest, you must talk to the starting NPC as the relevant job. This AF piece is always a weapon (except for Scholar which has a spell Klimaform, and Puppetmaster which has the Animator). Once you have activated the quest, you may complete it as any job.
First Armor Piece
The first piece of Artifact Armor is usually level 52 and is obtained via a quest. You must be at least level 50 and have completed the AF weapon quest to activate this quest. In order to obtain the quest, you must talk to the starting NPC as the relevant job. You may complete this quest as any job. (Note that for both the Ranger and Thief jobs, the piece is actually level 54, with the hands being level 52; this has no effect on quest order, as the first armor piece quest must still be started before the hands quest.)
Artifact Hands
The Artifact Hands are obtained via a quest. You must have the first armor piece quest at least started in order to obtain this quest. You can only have one Artifact Hands quest active at one time, regardless of job, and this quest must be completed before you may activate an Artifact Hands quest for another job. In order to obtain the quest, you must talk to Guslam at the Durable Shields shop in Upper Jeuno. Unlike the other Treasure Coffer 'quests', you can complete all parts of this quest as any job, including opening the coffer for the 
Old Gauntlets.
Treasure Coffers
There are two other pieces of Artifact Armor obtainable from Treasure Coffers. These AF pieces are linked only to the activation of the first Artifact armor quest for that job. Unlike the other parts of the quest, you must be the correct job while opening the coffer in order to obtain your Artifact Armor.
Last Piece
The last piece of Artifact Armor is obtained via a quest. It is usually the level 60 piece, but in some cases it is the level 58 piece when the hands are the level 60 piece of Artifact Armor. You must be at least level 50 and have the first armor piece quest completed to activate this quest. In order to obtain the quest, you must talk to the starting NPC as the relevant job. You may complete this quest as any job; however, certain portions of some of the quests require abilities that only those jobs have, so in some cases it may be necessary to use the appropriate job. The Dragoon last armor piece quest requires the use of Call Wyvern, and the Black Mage one requires the use of Manafont.
ToAU/WotG/SoA Artifact Armor
Artifact Armor acquisition differs slightly for the three jobs added in the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion (Blue Mage, Corsair, and Puppetmaster), the two added in the Wings of the Goddess expansion (Dancer and Scholar) and the two from Seekers of Adoulin expansion (Geomancer and Rune Fencer). As with other jobs, some Artifact pieces are acquired via quests. However, instead of the rest being found in coffers, you trade materials to a specific NPC to have the piece crafted (except Scholar, which requires obtaining certain key items at Indescript Markings in the field). Also, unlike every other job, the artifact armor for Geomancer and Rune Fencer are level 99 and item level 109.
Upgrading Artifact Armor
Artifact Armor can be upgraded. Artifact Armor +1 can be obtained from Sagheera in Port Jeuno (J-8) near the Windurst Dock. She will offer to repair your worn Artifact Armor and make it all shiny and new. To do so, you will need to bring her your artifact armor, some Limbus materials purchaseable from Curio Vendor Moogles and a crafted material. In addition, she will charge you a fee for her services in Ancient Beastcoins.
Geomancers and Rune Fencers don't upgrade their artifact this way, they can move on directly to upgrading to Reforged Artifact Armor +1.
Reforging Artifact Armor
To Sagheera's left is Monisette, a similar NPC that further upgrades armor in exchange for Rem's Tale Chapters and two craft items. She can upgrade either a base Artifact piece or a +1 into Item Level 109 Reforged Artifact Armor, then upgrade that piece further to Item Level 119 Reforged Artifact Armor +1.
Reisenjima is the home of Coelestrox, the quartermaster for Omen rewards. Entering Omen on a job unlocks the ability to further upgrade your reforged AF to +2, and defeating any mid-boss unlocks +3 upgrades for that job.
Re-acquiring Pieces
If you need to re-acquire a piece you threw away or upgraded to Artifact Armor +1, Item Level 109, or Item Level 119, you can repeat the artifact quests by talking to Vingijard in Lower Jeuno. You do not need to discard your other AF first. You may reset the quests and start them again, even if you still have all of your original AF. But you will need to either discard your af set or store it at an Armor Depository. You must have completed all the quests and opened all the coffers for a particular job before you can reset the quests.
Artifact Armor by Job
Warrior
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | Razor Axe | Quest: The Doorman (AF1) |
|
Head |
56 | Fighter's Mask | Coffer: Crawlers' Nest Coffer Key |
|
Body |
60 | Fighter's Lorica | Quest: The Talekeeper's Gift (AF3) |
|
Hands |
54 | Fighter's Mufflers | Quest: Borghertz's Warring Hands |
|
Legs |
58 | Fighter's Cuisses | Coffer: Castle Zvahl Baileys Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
52 | Fighter's Calligae | Quest: The Talekeeper's Truth (AF2) |
Monk
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
42 | Beat Cesti | Quest: Ghosts of the Past (AF1) |
|
Head |
56 | Temple Crown | Coffer: Garlaige Citadel Coffer Key |
|
Body |
58 | Temple Cyclas | Coffer: Beadeaux Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
54 | Temple Gloves | Quest: Borghertz's Striking Hands |
|
Legs |
60 | Temple Hose | Quest: True Strength (AF3) |
|
Feet |
52 | Temple Gaiters | Quest: The First Meeting (AF2) |
White Mage
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
41 | Blessed Hammer | Quest: Messenger from Beyond (AF1) |
|
Head |
54 | Healer's Cap | Coffer: Garlaige Citadel Coffer Key |
|
Body |
58 | Healer's Bliaut | Quest: Pieuje's Decision (AF3) |
|
Hands |
60 | Healer's Mitts | Quest: Borghertz's Healing Hands |
|
Legs |
56 | Healer's Pantaloons | Coffer: Crawlers' Nest Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
52 | Healer's Duckbills | Quest: Prelude of Black and White (AF2) |
Black Mage
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
41 | Casting Wand | Quest: The Three Magi (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Wizard's Petasos | Quest: The Root of the Problem (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Wizard's Coat | Coffer: Davoi Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
54 | Wizard's Gloves | Quest: Borghertz's Sorcerous Hands |
|
Legs |
56 | Wizard's Tonban | Coffer: The Eldieme Necropolis Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
52 | Wizard's Sabots | Quest: Recollections (AF2) |
Red Mage
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
41 | Fencing Degen | Quest: The Crimson Trial (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Warlock's Chapeau | Quest: Peace for the Spirit (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Warlock's Tabard | Coffer: Castle Oztroja Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
54 | Warlock's Gloves | Quest: Borghertz's Vermillion Hands |
|
Legs |
56 | Warlock's Tights | Coffer: Garlaige Citadel Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
52 | Warlock's Boots | Quest: Enveloped in Darkness (AF2) |
Thief
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | Marauder's Knife | Quest: The Tenshodo Showdown (AF1) |
|
Head |
54 | Rogue's Bonnet | Quest: As Thick as Thieves (AF2) |
|
Body |
58 | Rogue's Vest | Coffer: Castle Zvahl Baileys Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
52 | Rogue's Armlets | Quest: Borghertz's Sneaky Hands |
|
Legs |
56 | Rogue's Culottes | Coffer: Castle Oztroja Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
60 | Rogue's Poulaines | Quest: Hitting the Marquisate (AF3) |
Paladin
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
42 | Honor Sword | Quest: Sharpening the Sword (AF1) |
|
Head |
56 | Gallant Coronet | Coffer: Garlaige Citadel Coffer Key |
|
Body |
60 | Gallant Surcoat | Quest: Under Oath (AF3) |
|
Hands |
54 | Gallant Gauntlets | Quest: Borghertz's Stalwart Hands |
|
Legs |
58 | Gallant Breeches | Coffer: Beadeaux Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
52 | Gallant Leggings | Quest: A Boy's Dream (AF2) |
Dark Knight
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
43 | Raven Scythe | Quest: Dark Legacy (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Chaos Burgeonet | Quest: Blade of Evil (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Chaos Cuirass | Coffer: Castle Oztroja Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
54 | Chaos Gauntlets | Quest: Borghertz's Shadowy Hands |
|
Legs |
56 | Chaos Flanchard | Coffer: Davoi Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
52 | Chaos Sollerets | Quest: Dark Puppet (AF2) |
Beastmaster
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | Barbaroi Axe | Quest: Wings of Gold (AF1) |
|
Head |
56 | Beast Helm | Coffer: Garlaige Citadel Coffer Key |
|
Body |
58 | Beast Jackcoat | Coffer: Beadeaux Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
54 | Beast Gloves | Quest: Borghertz's Wild Hands |
|
Legs |
60 | Beast Trousers | Quest: A New Dawn (AF3) |
|
Feet |
52 | Beast Gaiters | Quest: Scattered into Shadow (AF2) |
Bard
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | Paper Knife | Quest: Painful Memory (AF1) |
|
Head |
54 | Choral Roundlet | Coffer: Crawlers' Nest Coffer Key |
|
Body |
58 | Choral Justaucorps | Quest: The Circle of Time (AF3) |
|
Hands |
60 | Choral Cuffs | Quest: Borghertz's Harmonious Hands |
|
Legs |
56 | Choral Cannions | Coffer: Castle Oztroja Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
52 | Choral Slippers | Quest: The Requiem (AF2) |
Ranger
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
41 | Sniping Bow | Quest: Sin Hunting (AF1) |
|
Head |
54 | Hunter's Beret | Quest: Fire and Brimstone (AF2) |
|
Body |
58 | Hunter's Jerkin | Coffer: Davoi Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
52 | Hunter's Bracers | Quest: Borghertz's Chasing Hands |
|
Legs |
56 | Hunter's Braccae | Coffer: Crawlers' Nest Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
60 | Hunter's Socks | Quest: Unbridled Passion (AF3) |
Samurai
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
42 | Magoroku | Quest: The Sacred Katana (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Myochin Kabuto | Quest: A Thief in Norg!? (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Myochin Domaru | Coffer: Temple of Uggalepih Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
56 | Myochin Kote | Quest: Borghertz's Loyal Hands |
|
Legs |
54 | Myochin Haidate | Coffer: Quicksand Caves Coffer Key |
|
Feet |
52 | Myochin Sune-Ate | Quest: Yomi Okuri (AF2) |
Ninja
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | Anju, Zushio | Quest: 20 in Pirate Years (AF1) |
|
Head |
56 | Ninja Hatsuburi | Coffer: The Boyahda Tree Coffer Key |
|
Body |
58 | Ninja Chainmail | Quest: True Will (AF3) |
|
Hands |
60 | Ninja Tekko | Quest: Borghertz's Lurking Hands |
|
Legs |
52 | Ninja Hakama | Quest: I'll Take the Big Box (AF2) |
|
Feet |
54 | Ninja Kyahan | Coffer: Sea Serpent Grotto Coffer Key |
Dragoon
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
42 | Peregrine | Quest: A Craftsman's Work (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Drachen Armet | Quest: Knight Stalker (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Drachen Mail | Coffer: Ifrit's Cauldron Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
56 | Drachen Finger Gauntlets | Quest: Borghertz's Dragon Hands |
|
Legs |
52 | Drachen Brais | Quest: Chasing Quotas (AF2) |
|
Feet |
54 | Drachen Greaves | Coffer: Quicksand Caves Coffer Key |
Summoner
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
41 | Kukulcan's Staff | Quest: The Puppet Master (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Evoker's Horn | Quest: Carbuncle Debacle (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Evoker's Doublet | Coffer: Temple of Uggalepih Coffer Key |
|
Hands |
54 | Evoker's Bracers | Quest: Borghertz's Calling Hands |
|
Legs |
52 | Evoker's Spats | Quest: Class Reunion (AF2) |
|
Feet |
56 | Evoker's Pigaches | Coffer: Toraimarai Canal Coffer Key |
Blue Mage
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | Immortal's Scimitar | Quest: Beginnings (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Magus Keffiyeh | Quest: Transformations (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Magus Jubbah | See: Magus Jubbah |
|
Hands |
56 | Magus Bazubands | See: Magus Bazubands |
|
Legs |
54 | Magus Shalwar | See: Magus Shalwar |
|
Feet |
52 | Magus Charuqs | Quest: Omens (AF2) |
Corsair
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | Trump Gun | Quest: Equipped for All Occasions (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Corsair's Tricorne | Quest: Against All Odds (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Corsair's Frac | See: Corsair's Frac |
|
Hands |
54 | Corsair's Gants | See: Corsair's Gants |
|
Legs |
52 | Corsair's Culottes | Quest: Navigating the Unfriendly Seas (AF2) |
|
Feet |
56 | Corsair's Bottes | See: Corsair's Bottes |
Puppetmaster
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | Turbo Animator | Quest: The Wayward Automaton (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Puppetry Taj | Quest: Puppetmaster Blues (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Puppetry Tobe | See: Puppetry Tobe |
|
Hands |
56 | Puppetry Dastanas | See: Puppetry Dastanas |
|
Legs |
52 | Puppetry Churidars | Quest: Operation Teatime (AF2) |
|
Feet |
54 | Puppetry Babouches | See: Puppetry Babouches |
Dancer
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
40 | War Hoop | Quest: The Unfinished Waltz (AF1) |
|
Head |
54 | Dancer's Tiara | See: Dancer's Tiara |
|
Body |
60 | Dancer's Casaque | Quest: Comeback Queen (AF3) |
|
Hands |
52 | Dancer's Bangles | See: Dancer's Bangles |
|
Legs |
58 | Dancer's Tights | Quest: The Road to Divadom (AF2) |
|
Feet |
56 | Dancer's Shoes | See: Dancer's Shoes |
Scholar
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Spell |
46 | Klimaform | Quest: On Sabbatical (AF1) |
|
Head |
60 | Scholar's Mortarboard | Quest: Seeing Blood-red (AF3) |
|
Body |
58 | Scholar's Gown | See: Scholar's Gown |
|
Hands |
52 | Scholar's Bracers | Quest: Downward Helix (AF2) |
|
Legs |
56 | Scholar's Pants | See: Scholar's Pants |
|
Feet |
54 | Scholar's Loafers | See: Scholar's Loafers |
Geomancer
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
99 | Dowser's Wand | Quest: For Whom the Bell Tolls |
|
Head |
99 | Geomancy Galero | See: Geomancy Galero |
|
Body |
99 | Geomancy Tunic | See: Geomancy Tunic |
|
Hands |
99 | Geomancy Mitaines | Quest: The Bloodline of Zacariah |
|
Legs |
99 | Geomancy Pants | Quest: The Communion |
|
Feet |
99 | Geomancy Sandals | See: Geomancy Sandals |
|
Equipment |
99 | Filiae Bell | Quest: For Whom the Bell Tolls |
Rune Fencer
Details
Item Slot
| Level | Artifact | How to Obtain | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weapon |
99 | Beorc Sword | Quest: Forging New Bonds |
|
Head |
99 | Runeist Bandeau | See: Runeist Bandeau |
|
Body |
99 | Runeist Coat | Quest: Destiny's Device |
|
Hands |
99 | Runeist Mitons | See: Runeist Mitons |
|
Legs |
99 | Runeist Trousers | Quest: Legacies Lost and Found |
|
Feet |
99 | Runeist Bottes | See: Runeist Bottes |
Pages in this category (113)
- AF
- Armor Sets/Artifact Armor
- Beast Gaiters
- Beast Gloves
- Beast Helm
- Beast Jackcoat
- Beast Trousers
- Blue Mage Artifact/Relic Sets Comparison
- Chaos Burgeonet
- Chaos Cuirass
- Chaos Flanchard
- Chaos Gauntlets
- Chaos Sollerets
- Choral Cannions
- Choral Cuffs
- Choral Justaucorps
- Choral Roundlet
- Choral Slippers
- Corsair's Bottes
- Corsair's Culottes
- Corsair's Frac
- Corsair's Gants
- Corsair's Tricorne
- Dancer's Bangles
- Dancer's Casaque
- Dancer's Tiara
- Dancer's Tights
- Dancer's Toe Shoes
- Drachen Armet
- Drachen Brais
- Drachen Finger Gauntlets
- Drachen Greaves
- Drachen Mail
- Evoker's Bracers
- Evoker's Doublet
- Evoker's Horn
- Evoker's Pigaches
- Evoker's Spats
- Fighter's Calligae
- Fighter's Cuisses
- Fighter's Lorica
- Fighter's Mask
- Fighter's Mufflers
- Gallant Breeches
- Gallant Coronet
- Gallant Gauntlets
- Gallant Leggings
- Gallant Surcoat
- Geomancy Galero
- Geomancy Mitaines
- Geomancy Pants
- Geomancy Sandals
- Geomancy Tunic
- Healer's Bliaut
- Healer's Cap
- Healer's Duckbills
- Healer's Mitts
- Healer's Pantaloons
- Hunter's Beret
- Hunter's Braccae
- Hunter's Bracers
- Hunter's Jerkin
- Hunter's Socks
- Magus Bazubands
- Magus Charuqs
- Magus Jubbah
- Magus Keffiyeh
- Magus Shalwar
- Myochin Domaru
- Myochin Haidate
- Myochin Kabuto
- Myochin Kote
- Myochin Sune-Ate
- Ninja Chainmail
- Ninja Hakama
- Ninja Hatsuburi
- Ninja Kyahan
- Ninja Tekko
- Puppetry Babouches
- Puppetry Churidars
- Puppetry Dastanas
- Puppetry Taj
- Puppetry Tobe
- Rogue's Armlets
- Rogue's Bonnet
- Rogue's Culottes
- Rogue's Poulaines
- Rogue's Vest
- Runeist Bandeau
- Runeist Bottes
- Runeist Coat
- Runeist Mitons
- Runeist Trousers
- Scholar's Bracers
- Scholar's Gown
- Scholar's Loafers
- Scholar's Mortarboard
- Scholar's Pants
- Temple Crown
- Temple Cyclas
- Temple Gaiters
- Temple Gloves
- Temple Hose
- Warlock's Boots
- Warlock's Chapeau
- Warlock's Gloves
- Warlock's Tabard
- Warlock's Tights
- Wizard's Coat
- Wizard's Gloves
- Wizard's Petasos
- Wizard's Sabots
- Wizard's Tonban
Source entry: Category:Artifact Armor. Cached on this server on 4 November 2026.