Twist Headband The Twist Headband , also known simply as the Headband , is a recurring piece of equipment in the " Final Fantasy " series . It could be considered a counterpart to the Circlet , as it usually gives stat boosts to physical strength and defense . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Twist Headband is a high - rank hat that boosts physical stats . It is found in Hellfire Chasm and provides + 10 Strength , + 2 Stamina , + 1 Agility . It is equipped by Thief and Monk and their upgrades . " Final Fantasy II " . The Twist Headband boosts the wearer ' s physical stats . It is found at Leviathan and dropped by Malboro Menace and Dark Behemoth . It provides + 5 Attack , + 10 % Accuracy , + 10 Strength and Resist Mind . " Final Fantasy IV " . The Headband is one of the weakest hats , and it protects the user against Confuse and gives + 5 Strength to the wearer . It can be bought in Baron or dropped from Ogre , Mad Ogre , Behemoth . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Headband returns in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " . It can be equipped by every character and is initially equipped by Yang , Monk A , and Monk B . It can be found on Mt . Hobs , and dropped by Ogre in the Upper Section of the Tower of Babil . It has a Defense of 1 , Magic Defense of 1 , Magic Evasion of 1 , and grants protection to Confuse . The is a mediocre helmet that provides 2 Defense , 3 Magic Defense , 1 % Magic Evasion , 5 Strength , and prevents Confuse . It can be bought in Adamant Isles and dropped by Ogre , Mad Ogre , and Behemoth and found in Impact Crater ( Yang ) and Dwarven Mine Path ( Edge ) . " Final Fantasy V " . The Twist Headband grants + 6 Defense and + 3 to Strength . It can be can be bought for 3 , 500 gil in Castle Surgate and Quelb and stolen from Steel Fist . " Final Fantasy VI " . The Twist Headband boosts the wearers physical stats with + 1 Speed , + 2 Stamina , + 3 Strength , 16 Defense and 10 Magic Defense . It can be purchased for 1 , 600 gil at Kohlingen , Jidoor , Albrook , Vector , stolen from Iron Fist and dropped from Dadaluma . It can be equipped by Locke , Sabin , Shadow , Cyan , Gau , Mog . " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . The Twisted Headband keeps a constant Endure status . Twisted Headband can be bought from Mythril Mine Trading for 10 , 000 gil . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Twist Headband increases any Earth - elemental damage dealt by the wearer and slightly boosts the wearer ' s Strength . It teaches Add Status and Gamble Defense . It can be bought for 1 , 200 gil in Alexandria , Treno ( disc 3 / 4 ) , Lindblum ( disc 3 / 4 ) and Daguerreo ( disc 3 ) and can be equipped by Zidane , Vivi , Dagger , Quina , Eiko and Amarant . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The Twist Headband is an accessory which grants immunity to the Sleep status . It can be bought from Barkeep ' s shop on the " Celsius " for 3 , 000 gil ( all chapters ) . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Headband is a mid - ranking hat that can only be equipped after obtaining the Light Armor 6 License . It provides + 170 HP , + 20 Magick Resist , and + 2 Strength . It can be purchased from Rabanastre and Mt Bur - Omisace . In the " International Zodiac Job System " version , Headband can be equipped by the Machinist , Monk , Archer and Shikari . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Headband ( Twist Headband in the PlayStation version ) grants a small bonus to physical attack and HP . It can be bought from the outfitter s in Chapter 3 for 5 , 000 gil and is also found with the Treasure Hunter ability in he Monastery Vaults third level . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Headband grants + 5 Attack , + 6 Defense , and + 2 Magic Resistance . It can be bought for 3000 gil . The is a low - ranked hat that provides + 2 Attack , + 8 Defense , and + 3 Resistance , as well as teaching Counter to Raptors and Berserkers . It can be bought for 480 gil , after trading a Trusty Frying Pan , Rabbit Tail , and Power Fruit at the Bazaar . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . Twisted Headband is a Strength - raising artifact that increases Strength by 2 . " Bravely Default " . The Headband is a hat that provides + 6 P . Def and + 1 M . Def as well as a + 10 bonus to the wearer ' s P . Atk stat . It can be bought from the traveling merchant outside Starkfort for 1800 pg . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Headband is level 57 headgear obtained by trading 8 , 900 gil , Beret , Fallen Angel Feather , and Demon Feather x2 . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Twisted Headband returns as a level 1 headband that provides + 231 HP and + 102 Bravery . It can be obtained by trading 6 , 680 gil . Etymology . A ( 鉢巻 , " helmet - scarf " ) is a stylized headband ( bandana ) in Japanese culture , usually made of red or white cloth , worn as a symbol of perseverance , effort , and / or courage by the wearer . When worn as a twisted headband , it is called a Nejigi - Hachimaki . More practically , it also prevents sweat from flowing off the forehead into the eyes .