Maximillian The Maximillian is a recurring piece of armor in the " Final Fantasy " series . It is usually rare and strong , and cannot be bought in shop s , instead only being obtainable through sidequest s , exploring optional dungeons , or some other means . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Maximillian appears in the " 20th Anniversary " edition and is one of the possible rewards for defeating a form of Chronodia . It gives the wearer + 10 Stamina and + 5 Strength , and has 55 Defense and 10 Weight . " Final Fantasy IV " . The Maximillian is an armor for Cid . It provides + 35 Defense , + 12 Magic Defense , - 10 Evasion , + 8 Magic Evasion , and + 10 Stamina , Intelligence , and Spirit . This armor is metallic . It appears in the " Advance " and ports , and can be found in the Lunar Ruins . Maximillian is a dummied out armor , only accessible via hacking . It would have provided 40 Defense , 12 Magic Defense , + 10 to Spirit , Stamina , and Intelligence , + 11 % Magic Evasion , and - 10 % Evasion . It would have been used by Cid and Luca . " Final Fantasy V " . The Maximillian is the strongest in the GBA and mobile and Steam remakes . It provides + 27 Defense , + 5 Magic Defense , and + 2 Stamina , and can be found in the Sealed Temple . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Maximillian is Steiner ' s second best armor . It can be found by using a Dead Pepper on the bubble where the Shimmering Island used to be while riding Choco ( disc 4 ) . It teaches HP + 20 % , and provides + 54 Defense and + 3 Spirit . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Maximillian the second - strongest heavy armor . It requires the Heavy Armor 9 license to be equipped . It can be found as a treasure in the Lhusu Mines ( Site 6 South ) , and the Great Crystal , bought in the Bazaar , or the secret shop in the Necrohol of Nabudis , given by Blok from the Hunt Club sidequest as a prize for defeating 30 Trophy Rare Game , or dropped by Elvoret . The is the best armor for Basch that provides + 100 Defense , + 50 Magick Defense , + 15 Strength , and + 10 Stamina . It is obtained by clearing the mission " Mission 74 : Dance of the Dead " on the Paramina Rift . It is resistant to Fire but weak to Water . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Maximillian is an armor found as a rare treasure on The Interstice in the Midlight ' s Deep with Treasure Hunter . It adds 200 HP . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Maximillian is a rare , red armor . It can be stolen or won as a reward . The Biskmatar Llednar Twem first appeared with one equipped , and the player may pilfer a set from the Brass Dragoons , the clan of Delia Dunes . It adds 3 to attack power , 46 to defense and 10 to resistance . The gives + 44 Defense and + 10 Resistance , and can be bought for 5600 gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Low Arcana , Dipreau Bronze , and Wyrm Carapace . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Maximillian provides 30 Defense and 7 Magic Defense . It can be equipped by Jobless , Warrior , Dragoon , Memorist , Paladin , and Dark Knight jobs . It can be found in the World of Nil . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Maximillian is one of the two strongest heavy armor and is a level 100 equipment piece that increases HP by 2 , 973 and physical defense by 20 % . It can be obtained from the shop by trading with Dragon Mail , Blood - Darkened Bone x5 , and 24 , 390 gil . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Maximillian returns as one of the strongest heavy armor . It increases HP by 3300 and Bravery by 39 but only reduces physical damage received by 10 % . It can be obtained from the shop by trading 159 , 420 gil , Platinum Armor , Grand Armor and a Sinspawn . It still requires the character to be on level 100 to equip . Non - " Final Fantasy " appearances . " Blood of Bahamut " . Maximillian is an armor that can be equipped by Ibuki , Kamo , and Ryuma .