Magitek armor (魔導アーマー, madō āmā?, lit. magic armor) is a recurring device in the Final Fantasy series. First appearing in Final Fantasy VI, the term broadly refers to machines empowered by magical energy, often specifically an exo-suit piloted by a human.
Appearances
Final Fantasy VI
The first appearance of magitek armor, it is the primary strength of the Gestahlian Empire that has allowed them to begin their conquest of the world. Magitek armor is produced at the Magitek Research Facility in Vector and is powered by energy drained from espers. When the Empire discovers that magicite is a far more efficient means to acquire magic, Gestahl ceases production of further suits of magitek armor.
Magitek armor enemies include the Magitek Armor, Heavy Armor, Mega Armor, Pluto Armor, and Duel Armor. Many more magitek-type machines built by the Empire are fought throughout the game.
Magitek is also usable as a command when the party is riding magitek armor. This replaces the Attack command with the Magitek command, a skillset consisting of four basic attacks. Terra has an expanded ability list when riding magitek armor.
Final Fantasy XIII
Vanille's Eidolon Hecatoncheir's Gestalt Mode was not intended as a reference to magitek armor, but the developers acknowledge that it appears similar. In Final Fantasy XIII-2, the Brain Blast quiz refers to this transformation as magitek armor.
Final Fantasy XIV
Various magitek armors feature as a primary tool of war for the Garlean Empire, most based on enemies from Final Fantasy VI. The most common variant is the magitek reaper, based on Yoshitaka Amano's original concept art. Four variants of reaper-class armours are available to the player as mounts. The basic black, with a Garlond Ironworks logo emblazoned on it, is obtained upon completion of 
The Ultimate Weapon quest. A gilded reaper-class said to be resistant to magicks obtained from the achievement "Everybody's Darling"—granted for obtaining 500 player commendations. The Red Baron and White Devil, red- and white-coloured reapers-class magitek armors originally owned by Nero tol Scaeva and Livia sas Junius, respectively, can be obtained as downloadable content available from the Mog Station's Final Fantasy XIV Online Store. Lucia goe Junius is also shown to own a her own "White Devil".
A newer magitek armor model based on the in-game sprite from Final Fantasy VI, known as the magitek predator, first appears in the 
Baelsar's Wall dungeon and is available as a mount dropped from the final boss in the Ala Mhigo dungeon.
Other magitek armor models include the juggernaut, the vanguard, the rearguard, the hexadrone, the avenger, the sky armor, and the armored weapon. The latter two are based on the Final Fantasy VI enemies of the same name.
An MA-X series armor from Final Fantasy XV appears in a FATE during the A Nocturne for Heroes crossover.
In Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, magitek armor models from Final Fantasy Type-0, the Dáinsleif and Gabriel, are found in the Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr areas as critical engagements. During the siege on Castrum Lacus Litore, a Brionac model appears as the first boss encounter in the instance. Players can also obtain a Gabriel mount as a reward. Gabriel armor models return in Endwalker, found exclusively in Garlemald.
Final Fantasy XV
Magitek armor are war machines deployed by Niflheim that appear as enemies at imperial blockades and bases and are randomly deployed from dropships. Various models exist and some are fought as bosses and optional superbosses.
Final Fantasy Type-0
The White Tiger Crystal in Milites, the nation that instigates the war in Orience, grants the power of weapon to its people, allowing the creation of magitek armor (abbreviated as MA). Various grounded and flying variants exist, some specific to their high ranking pilots, designed to withstand the Dominion of Rubrum soldiers' magic and Eidolons. Magitek armor were invented 550 years ago after Milites suffered defeat at the hands of the Lorican Alliance in the Second Lorican-Militesi War of 301, when the empire hastened its development of new weapons.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
The mage mail, available from the last boss rush mission on Normal mode, refers to the magitek armor. The description reads: "Military equipment that exists in the sixth final fantasy". The armor appears as a mechanical armor suit.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II
The magitek armor appears as an obtainable signet summon.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia
Various classes of magitek armor based upon the magitek armors from Final Fantasy XIV appeared as enemies. Though their attacks varied slightly, all are weak against thunder-based abilities. Upon BRV Break, most would short-circuit, causing a delay of 3–5 turns before they recovered.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call
The emblematic weapon of the Gestahlian Empire, this mechanical suit holds magic long lost to humanity, imbued within it by sacrificing countless espers. A giant, steel shadow lurching through the towns it burns...CollectaCard
Magitek armor is an enemy during Battle Music Sequences. They are based on their Final Fantasy VI sprite.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade
Terra appears on two different types of Magitek armor.
Final Fantasy All the Bravest
The two you're looking for aren't piloting this fusion of magic and machine.Description
A generic Imperial soldier is piloting a magitek armor, an exclusive character only available from the Premium Character Shop as a random downloadable content, he uses the Thunder Beam ability during battle.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Magitek armored soldiers appear twice as bosses: two are fought in the Record of Figaro Castle and a further three are fought in the Record of Imperial Camp.
- Target Score
- Exploit weakness to Lightning
- Abilities
- Attack
- Laser
- Metal Kick
- Strategy
The tanks of the Gestahlian Empire don't mess around; they will arrive blasting the party with all they have. Too bad for them that in both cases, they are easily fried by Thunder-based attacks and spells. A summoner with Ramuh, fighters with Thunder Strike, and black mages with Thunder or Thundara should suffice to fell the lot. Be sure to heal and protect any party member taking the brunt of their assault. Prior to February 18, 2016, Cyan could join early once the party completed the Imperial Camp Bonus Quest.
Beware the Elite versions: they like to hit five times harder than other Elite level bosses, making even a maxed-out party seem powerless. Fast execution of buffing spells and high-level Thunder attacks should be a priority. Prior to February 18, 2016, Edgar joined the player if Figaro had its Bonus Quest attached.
Final Fantasy World Wide Words
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
The common magitek armor appeared as a common enemy encountered in the early, being a machine fielded by the Zoldaad Empire. Similar to the reaper- and predator-class armors from Final Fantasy XIV, the common magitek armor was based on Yoshitaka Amano's concept art for Final Fantasy VI, while the later magitek armor A-type was based on the in-game sprite from VI. Magitek armors from Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV and Final Fantasy Type-0 could be encountered during events.
In addition to being encountered as an enemy, the character Grace, as well as Magitek Armor Terra, Biggs, and Wedge from Final Fantasy VI all pilot magitek armors into battle.
Mobius Final Fantasy
World of Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Portal App
The magitek armor from Final Fantasy VI appears as a Triple Triad card.
Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
A model of a magitek armor appears on the front desk in Booster's Tower. This is more noticeable in the Nintendo Switch remake.
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable
Kingdom Hearts series
The magitek armor appears as a wearable outfit in Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] for the player.
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Etymology
"Magitek" is a portmanteau of "magic" and "technology".