Platinum equipment Platinum equipment is a rare but recurring set of equipment in the series . There is normally only one or two cases where Platinum equipment appears in a game , usually as a weapon or armor , and varies drastically on terms of power and abilities . On occasion is it known as Opal instead of Platinum . Appearances . " Final Fantasy III " . Platinum Hammer is a mid - ranked hammer that is affiliated with the Lightning element . It is found as a treasure in Lake Dohr and in Falgabard . It has an Attack of 115 and provides + 2 Vitality . " Final Fantasy VII " . Platinum Fist is a mid - ranked weapon for Tifa , and provides 30 Attack , 108 Attack % , + 7 Magic , and Double AP growth , with four single materia slots . It can be found in Nibelheim before disc 2 , and can be bought in disc 2 onwards for 2 , 700 gil . There also exists a Platinum Bangle which is a mid - ranked armor that provides Double AP growth with two single materia slots . It is bought in Costa del Sol and Junon , and stolen from Death Claws . It also provides + 22 Defense and + 12 Magic Defense . The Plus Barrette , which was a mistranslation of Platinum Barrette , is a double AP weapon for Red XIII . " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . Platinum Bangle is an accessory that boosts Max HP by + 50 % , and when two are used in Materia Fusion , it grants Max HP + 10 % . " Final Fantasy IX " . Platinum Helm is a high - ranked helmet for Steiner and Freya . It provides + 23 Defense , halves Ice - elemental damage , and teaches the abilities Restore HP and Stone Killer . The description of Platina Armor stats that it ' s made of platinum , an armor equippable by Steiner and Freya . It provides + 36 Defense , nullifies Ice - elemental damage , and teaches the ability Beast Killer . " Final Fantasy X " . The Platinum moniker can be acquired on any character ' s armor if the dominant ability on the armor is any three " Defense + % " abilities . The Platinum equipment includes Platinum Shield , Bracer , Armguard , Bangle , Ring , and Armlet . " Final Fantasy XI " . Platinum is a basic Goldsmithing material , used in the creation of many types of equipment . It is the next step up from Gold . " Final Fantasy XII " . Platinum Sword is a mid - ranked sword that requires 40 LP to use , costs 9 , 000 gil to buy , and has an Attack of 70 . It is sold at the Phon Coast Hunter ' s Camp and the weapons shop in Archades . In the " International Zodiac Job System " , only the Knight class may equip the Platinum Sword . It requires the " Swords 6 " license for 60 LP . Platinum Dagger is a high - ranked dagger that requires 40 LP to use , provides 66 Attack and 5 Evade , and has a 10 % chance to inflict Immobilize upon contact . It can be bought in Archades for 11 , 500 gil . In the " International Zodiac Job System " , only the White Mage may equip this dagger . It requires the " Daggers 5 " license for 60 LP . Platinum Shield is a mid - ranked shield that requires 20 LP to use , costs 5 , 300 gil to buy , and provides + 20 Evade . It is sold in the Mosphoran Highwaste , Phon Coast , and Archades . In the " International Zodiac Job System " , the Breaker , Shikari , Red Mage , and Knight classes may equip the Platinum Shield . It requires the Shields 4 license for 30 LP . Platinum Helm is a high - ranked helmet that requires 50 LP to use , costs 9 , 300 gil to buy , and provides + 31 Magic Resistance and + 8 Strength . It is sold in Archades . In the " International Zodiac Job System " , classes which may equip the Platinum Helm are Time Mage , Breaker , Black Mage , Uhlan , Red Mage , and Knight . It requires the " Heavy Armor 8 " license for 65 LP . Platinum Armor is a high - ranked armor that requires 50 LP to use , costs 9 , 300 gil to buy , and provides + 47 Defense and + 7 Strength . It is sold in Archades and Balfonheim Port . In the " International Zodiac Job System " , the Time Mage , Breaker , Black Mage , Uhlan , Red Mage , and Knight are able to equip this armor . It requires the Heavy Armor 8 license for 65 LP . " Final Fantasy XIII " . Platinum Bangle is an accessory that increases HP by 400 to 600 , depending on its level , and is gotten through upgrading the Mythril Bangle . It can be upgraded to the Diamond Bangle by using the Scarletite item . The Platinum Bangle can also be bought from Sanctum Labs in the Retail Network for 48 , 000 gil . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Platinum Dagger is a mid - ranked dagger while Platinum Sword is a high - ranked sword . Armory includes Platinum Helm and Platinum Shield . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Known as Opal in this title , the Opal Helm , Opal Armor , and Opal Shield makes an appearance . Platinum equipment only includes Platinum Helm , Platinum Armor , and Platinum Shield . " Final Fantasy Adventure " . The Opal Helmet , Opal Armor , and Opal Shield all appear . They are the mid - ranked armor , with the exception of Opal Helmet being the second strongest helmet . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Platinum Mail , a high - ranked armor that provides 64 Defense , costing 1 , 749 gil , and is only usable at level 60 , is the only representative of Platinum equipment . Platinum Edge is a high - ranked sword that provides 104 attack and takes 1 slot . The Platinum Ladle is a high - ranked mace that provides 119 attack , 5 Defense , + 50 to Stun , and takes 1 slot . Platinum Paddle is a high - ranked paddle that provides 110 attack and takes 1 slot . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Platinum Helm is a level 71 helmet that provides + 184 Bravery and + 1 Defense . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Aside from the return of the Platinum Helm , the Platinum Armor and Platinum Vest also makes an appearance . The helm and armor are level 60 equipment , while the vest is a level 90 Light Armor .