Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Garb List (Part 1)

Garb List (Part 1)











Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII introduces a new Schema system, in which players create different sets of weapons, skills, and garbs in order to establish versatility in combat. Garbs in particular play a huge role, as they can change Lightning's stats, abilities, and other important attributes that give an edge in battle.





There are quite a few outfits in Lightning Returns; some can be found below, while the others are detailed in part two of the guide.





Amazon Warrior

• Location: The Ark (Day 7)
• Description: A garb imbued with the soul of the warrior. It increases the wearer's physical damage and maximum HP.

• Location: Forge (Hard Mode only)
• Description: The ultimate garb for those specializing in magical arts. It comes equipped with the abilities Flare, Chill, Surge, and Tornado.

• Location: The Ark (Day 4)
• Description: A garb imbued with the soul of the black mage. It increases the wearer's magic damage and maximum ATB.

• Location: Yusnaan (Hard Mode only)
• Description: A garb that harnesses the power of lightning and brings the powerful spell Thundaga with it.

• Location: Yusnaan ("Free Will" sidequest reward)
• Description: A garb imbued with the soul of the blue mage. It allows the wearer to wield the peculiar magics of nature itself, and hastens the recovery of ATB.

• Location: Dead Dunes
• Description: A garb made for attacking any enemies within reach. It increases the wearer's resistance to status ailments.

• Location: Yusnaan
• Description: A garb that increases the damage dealt to enemies when the wearer has 70% or more HP.

• Location: Forge
• Description: A fantastic garb that resists all four magic elements. It hastens the recovery of ATB.

• Location: Luxerion
• Description: A garb that comes partnered with the ATB charge ability. It increases the wearer's maximum HP.

• Location: Luxerion
• Description: A garb that harnesses the power of ice. It increases the wearer's Magic and maximum HP.

• Location: Yusnaan (Hard Mode only)
• Description: A garb that harnesses the power of fire and brings the powerful spell Firaga with it.

• Location: Yusnaan
• Description: A tricky set of garb, woven with Dispel to prevent enemies from giving themselves an advantage. It increases the wearer's physical and magic resistance.

• Location: Dead Dunes
• Description: A garb for a battle tactician who creates weaknesses in her enemies. It also increases the wearer's resistance to debilitations and debuffs.

• Location: Forge
• Description: A garb that masters multiple elements. It is an effective choice for striking out at enemy weaknesses.

• Location: Luxerion ("To Save the Sinless" sidequest reward)
• Description: A garb imbued with the soul of the dark knight. It increases the wearer's physical damage and magic resistance, and allows her to use the abilities Darkness and Ashura.

• Location: The Ark (Default)
• Description: A basic garb that comes set with the Attack ability.

• Location: Yusnaan (Hard Mode only)
• Description: A garb that restore a small amount of EP when the wearer takes damage during battle.

• Location: Dead Dunes
• Description: A garb designed for those able to manage their health wisely. As the wearer's HP dwindles, the stronger her attacks become.

• Location: Dead Dunes
• Description: A garb for a battle tactician who creates weaknesses in her enemies. Damage done to enemies that have status ailments will restore HP to the wearer.

• Location: Wildlands
• Description: A garb that increases the damage dealt to enemies when the wearer's ATB is 30 or lower.

• Location: Yusnaan ("Death Game" sidequest reward)
• Description: A garb imbued with the soul of the dragoon. It allows the wearer to use Lancet and increases her stagger capability.

• Location: Luxerion (Hard Mode only)
• Description: A defensive garb that puts vitality above all else. It greatly increases the wearer's maximum HP.

• Location: Dead Dunes
• Description: A garb built for strong defense, hard and true. It increases the wearer's resistance to status ailments.

• Location: Wildlands
• Description: A garb that harnesses the power of lightning. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.

• Location: The Ark (Default)
• Description: A balanced garb for the savior who stands on the border between man and God.

• Location: The Ark (requires FFXIII save file)
• Description: The field uniform of a member of the Sanctum forces. It was considered acceptable wear during times of peace.

• Location: The Ark (Day 9)
• Description: A garb imbued with the soul of the thief. It allows for quick and agile attacks, and hastens the recovery of ATB.

• Location: Wildlands (Hard Mode only)
• Description: A garb made for a physical attacker. It greatly increases the wearer's Strength.

• Location: Forge
• Description: A garb that masters multiple elements, bearing Flamespark within its weave. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.

• Location: Wildlands
• Description: A garb made for a physical attacker. Defeating an enemy restores HP to the wearer.

• Location: Yusnaan (Hard Mode only)
• Description: A garb that harnesses the power of wind and brings the powerful spell aeroga with it.

• Location: Wildlands
• Description: A garb that harnesses the power of fire. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.

• Location: Luxerion
• Description: A garb perfectly suited for switching to other schemata. Changing out of it when ATB is low will cast Protect, increasing physical resistance.

• Location: Yusnaan
• Description: A garb perfectly suited for switching to other schemata. Changing out of it when ATB is low will cast Faith, strengthening magic attacks.

• Location: The Ark (requires FFXIII-2 save file)
• Description: A suit of armor received from the goddess Etro in Valhalla.

• Location: Luxerion
• Description: A garb that harnesses the power of lightning. It strengthens the wearer's Magic.