Xenosaga Episode I Reference

Character Equipment

Equipment is both gear and a source of permanent Skills. Use the quick decisions first, then the complete tables when you need to match a weapon, cartridge, armor piece, or accessory to its actual job.

The equipment loop

No.	Action
1	Equip a new accessory when its immediate effect solves the next fight.
2	Check the Skills menu before selling or passing it on. Spend S.Pts to extract any useful Skill.
3	Use Set after extraction. Learning a Skill does not automatically make it active.
4	Pass one-off equipment through the party. Each character must extract that Skill separately.
5	Sell only after the characters who need the Skill have learned it and the equipment itself is no longer useful.

See Skills for the complete extracted ability list and Shops for current stock and restock windows.

Fast equipment decisions

Need	Start here
Enemy HP and details	Extract Search Eyes from Scope, Set it, then pass the Scope to the next character.
More actions	Commander's Crest adds 1 AP each turn. Double Buster lets a 6 AP string execute two Fast-slot Tech Attacks.
Cheaper Ether	Angel Ring halves EP costs. Life Stone doubles HP and EP recovery effects.
More battle points	Craft Apron raises S.Pts, Star Hat raises E.Pts, and Swimsuit raises T.Pts earned by 25%.
Better item results	Thief Ring improves the chance of receiving the better enemy item. MOMO's transformed Magic Caster still handles rare-item theft directly.
A specific boss status	Use the matching Guard accessory or extract its Skill. Shield Armor provides broad protection, but a focused Guard often arrives earlier.
Elemental or attack resistance	Match the Coat to the incoming damage family. Raw Physical Defense does not replace the correct resistance.

Who can wear the armor

KOS-MOS uses the D Unit V series, while Ziggy uses the VOLG series. The other four characters use the ordinary suit and armor progression. Accessories have their own user restrictions, so check the Equip menu before planning to pass a particular piece through the whole party.

Weapons

Shion keeps the M.W.S. and changes its Shock Blade result with BXS cartridges. KOS-MOS and Ziggy use limited-use subweapons, while Jr.'s guns pair with specific ammunition families. MOMO's rods and chaos' gloves are the straightforward Physical Attack progressions.

Shion weapons

Name	Use and effect
M.W.S.	Shion’s only weapon; its BXS cartridges change the status effect of Shock Blade.

KOS-MOS subweapons

Name	Use and effect
F-BSHOT	User: KOS-MOS; Dragon Skull; one enemy; Line; Beam; Ether Attack 120%.
F-GSHOT	User: KOS-MOS; Triple Gatling Gun; one enemy; Line; Pierce.
F-MSHOT	User: KOS-MOS; Arm Missile Pod; all enemies; Air; Hit.
F-RSHOT	User: KOS-MOS; Short Rail Cannon; one enemy; Line; Pierce.
F-SCYTHE	User: KOS-MOS; all enemies on one line; Ether Attack 300%.

Ziggy subweapons

Name	Use and effect
BMP55SX	Ziggy subweapon: all enemies on one line; Beam; Ether Attack 135%; costs 4 EP; two uses per battle.
MSP89SX	Ziggy subweapon: all enemies on one line; Hit; two uses per battle; uses MSS ammunition.

MOMO weapons

Name	Use and effect
Battle Rod	MOMO weapon: Physical Attack +3.
Dragon Rod	MOMO endgame weapon: Physical Attack +20; found on Proto Merkabah Floor 44.
Metal Rod	MOMO weapon: Physical Attack +5.
Mithril Rod	MOMO weapon: Physical Attack +9.
Penguin Rod	MOMO weapon: Physical Attack +7; can Slow Biological and Gnosis enemies.
Platinum Rod	MOMO weapon: Physical Attack +7.
Saint Rod	MOMO weapon: Physical Attack +12.
W Hammer Rod	MOMO weapon: Physical Attack +10; can Confuse Biological and Gnosis enemies.

chaos weapons

Name	Use and effect
Holey Gloves	chaos weapon: Physical Attack +16; obtain by defeating Delphyne with MOMO’s Dark Scepter.
Navy Gloves	chaos weapon: Physical Attack +5.
Rider Gloves	chaos weapon: Physical Attack +7.
Space Gloves	chaos weapon: Physical Attack +3.
Work Gloves	chaos weapon: Physical Attack +9.

Jr. weapons

Name	Use and effect
Cross	An accessory that reduces damage by 10%, and also the name of one of Jr.'s weapons. Check the equipment context before acting on it.
BLOOD9	User: Jr.; endgame gun from Segment Address 17; uses BD900 ammunition.
Makarov	Jr. gun; uses Makarov Bullets.
ROOK505	Jr. gun; uses RK ammunition.
SAIFAR45	Jr. gun; uses SR500 ammunition.

Ammunition and cartridges

Match ammunition to the weapon named in its description. The status cartridges can be more useful than a small Physical Attack increase when the enemy classification is compatible.

Shion M.W.S. cartridges

Name	Compatible weapon and effect
BXS001V	Shion M.W.S. cartridge: Shock Blade can Slow Mechanical enemies.
BXS002V	Shion M.W.S. cartridge: Shock Blade can inflict Power Loss on Mechanical enemies.
BXS003V	Shion M.W.S. cartridge: Shock Blade can inflict Armor Failure on Mechanical enemies.
BXS004V	Shion M.W.S. cartridge: Shock Blade can lower Physical Attack for Biological and Gnosis enemies.
BXS005V	Shion M.W.S. cartridge: Shock Blade can lower Physical Defense for Biological and Gnosis enemies.

KOS-MOS ammunition

Name	Compatible weapon and effect
KGS10V	KOS-MOS F-GSHOT ammunition: Physical Attack +12.
KRS50V	KOS-MOS F-RSHOT ammunition: Physical Attack +20.

Ziggy ammunition

Name	Compatible weapon and effect
MSS500	Ziggy MSP89SX ammunition: Physical Attack +4.
MSS540	Ziggy MSP89SX ammunition: Physical Attack +12; found in the Durandal Armory.

Jr. ammunition

Name	Compatible weapon and effect
BD900	User: Jr.; Physical Attack +16; ammunition for BLOOD9.
CS700	Jr. Cross ammunition: Physical Attack +10.
CS700DFD	Jr. Cross ammunition: can lower Physical Defense for Biological and Gnosis enemies.
CS700PWD	Jr. Cross ammunition: can lower Physical Attack for Biological and Gnosis enemies.
CS700SLW	Jr. Cross ammunition: can Slow Biological and Gnosis enemies.
CS700UVL	Jr. Cross ammunition: can lower Ether Attack for Biological and Gnosis enemies.
Makarov Bullets	Jr. Makarov ammunition: Physical Attack +5.
RK200	Jr. ROOK505 ammunition: Physical Attack +4.
RK280	Jr. ROOK505 ammunition: Physical Attack +6.
SR500	Jr. SAIFAR45 ammunition: Physical Attack +8.

Build-shaping and reward accessories

Name	Equipped effect or extracted Skill
Angel Ring	EP Half (1/2 EP Usage)
Boost Pack	Battle BC+1 (Boost +1 at start of battle)
Bravesoul	Physical damage rises as the wearer's HP falls; HP Strong can be extracted from it.
Commander's Crest	AP +1 (Extra 1 AP/turn)
Craft Apron	Skill P+25 (+25% S.Pts)
Double Buster	W Special: with 6 AP, Square, Circle, Circle or Triangle, Circle, Circle executes two Fast-slot Tech Attacks.
Gemini Clock	ST Double (2x effect duration)
Golden Dice	Damage fluctuates with the wearer's HP; Damage UD can be extracted from it.
Master's Pendant	EXP + 25%
Revenge Power	Auto-Boost when attacked; requires counter +10
Samurai Heart	Counter +10 (Increase counter rate by 10%)
Scope	Search Eyes (Display Enemy information)
Silver Crown	Increase Max EP by 15%
Speed Shoes	Speed +25%
Star Hat	Earn 25% more E.Pts
Swimsuit	Earn 25% more T.Pts
Thief Ring	Rare +10 (+10% earn better items in battle)
Battle Mask	Raises the critical-hit rate of the Tech Attack set in the Hi slot; extracted Skill: Tech Attack AC.
Hunter Goggle	Critical-hit rate +5%; first-clear reward for Driller Mission 3.
Life Stone	Doubles HP and EP recovery effects; extracted Skill: Recovery Double.
Yamato Belt	Maximum HP +25%; first-clear reward for Driller Mission 2.

Other accessories and armor

The remaining lists keep status protection and direct defense equipment visible for quick comparison.

Status and damage protection

Name	Protection
Blade Soul	Confusion Guard (Prevents Confusion)
Blue Topaz	Veil support effect
Clock Shield	Slow Guard (Prevents Slow)
Chakra Shield	Prevents EP damage; EP Guard can be extracted from it.
Coat-Beam	Beam -20 (Reduce beam dmg by 20%)
Coat-Fire	Fire -20 (Reduce fire dmg by 20%)
Coat-Ice	Ice -20 (Reduce ice dmg by 20%)
Coat-Lightning	Lightning -20 (Reduce lightning dmg by 20%)
Coat-Sword	Sword -20 (Reduce slash dmg by 20%)
Defibrillator Vest	KO Guard (Prevents INSTANT KO)
Field Ring	Stop Guard (Prevents Stop)
Guard Pendant	PDEF Guard (prevents physical defense down)
Magical Hat	Lost Guard (Prevents Lost)
Nightwalker	Sleep Guard (Prevents Sleep)
Power Brace	PATK Guard (Prevents physical attack down)
Red Topaz	Anti-Veil support effect
Rune Crystal	EP Double guard (Prevents EP overconsumption)
Shield Armor	All Guard (Prevents all status effects; Physical Defense +36) - get from Rianon Se
Snake Hunter	Poison Guard (Prevents Poison)
Sniper Goggles	DEX Guard (Prevent's Dex Down)
Soldier's Honor	Special Guard (Prevents attack disable)
Spirit Pendant	EATK Guard (prevents ether attack down)
Venom Block	A-Poison Guard (Prevents Attack Poison)
Wooden Idol	Bind Guard (Prevents Bind)
Trauma Plate	Prevents enemies from landing critical hits.

Character Accessory

Name	Defense or stat effect
Battle Gear	Physical Defense +24
Blue Ring	Dex +2
Cowboy Hat	Physical Defense +2
D Unit V1	Physical Defense +4
D Unit V2	Physical Defense +14
D Unit V3	Physical Defense +20
D Unit V4	Physical Defense +30
D Unit V5	Physical Defense +38
D Unit V6	Physical Defense +48
Fiber Suit	Physical Defense +12
Green Ring	PDEF +2 (physical defense +2)
Kobold Ring	EVA +2
Metal Helmet	Physical Defense +2
Metal Wear	Physical Defense +8
Neo Armor Alpha	PDEF +4 (Physical Defense +20)
Neo Armor Beta	EDEF +4 (Ether Defense +30)
Orange Ring	EDEF +2 (Ether Defense +2)
Protector	Physical Defense +2
Purple Ring	EATK +2 (Ether Attack +2)
Red Ring	PATK +2 (Physical Attack +2)
Ruby Helmet	Physical Defense +6
Ruby Suit	Physical Defense +30
Soul	Lonely PDUP (Raise Pdef when allies KO'd; physical def + 20)
Space Helmet	Physical Defense +4
Spirit	Lonely EDUP (raise Edef when allies KO'd; ether defense +20
Stylish Armor	Physical Defense +18
Survival Wear	Physical Defense +12
Techtron Clothes	Physical Defense +38
Techtron Helmet	Physical Defense +8
Uniform	Physical Defense +3
VOLG10	Physical Defense +3
VOLG20	Physical Defense +16
VOLG30	Physical Defense +28
VOLG40	Physical Defense +36
VOLG50	Physical Defense +44
White Ring	AGL +1 (Raise Agility +1)