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# Armor

1. **What is Armor?**
   * Armor is a type of defensive equipment that provides both Physical Defense and Magic Defense.
   * The optimal Armor may vary depending on your Character’s [Job](/characters/job.md) and [Skills](/characters/skills.md).

2. **What is Shadow Armor?**
   * Shadow Armor is a type of Shadow Gear that primarily boosts defensive stats.
   * Some pieces may also alter your Character’s Skills.