There are many valuable items available in the shops of Alefgard, and others that can be found hidden in dungeons or Treasure Chests. Some items have magical properties, but they can be used only once, unlike spells. In many towns you will find weapons and armor to strengthen you.
Wanted: One used Sword. Once you have purchased an item you may keep it and use it, or you may sell it back to a shopkeeper. Keep in mind, however, that if you sell an item, you will receive only a portion of what you paid for it new.
There are three slots for equippable items. No action is needed to equip a piece of equipment once it's been purchased; you may only carry one piece of each type and it is automatically used by your character. Weapon strength adds directly to your base strength (power) to determine attack power; armor and shield defense are added to half your agility (response speed) to determine your final defense power.
Heavier than the Half Plate, this armor is far more durable.
Magic Armor
+24
7700G
Rimuldar, Cantlin
An enchanted suit to ward off attacks by the enemies you are sure to meet and restores one hit point for every four steps you take. This reduces damage from HURT and HURTMORE by 1/3.
Erdrick's Armor
+28
Priceless
Haukness
You can't buy this ancient armor. You must find it. But the reward is well worth the effort - it restores a lost hit point for every step you take and prevents damage from walking on damaging tiles. This reduces damage from HURT AND HURTMORE by 1/3, prevents Stopspell from working against you. It also reduces damage from flame breath attacks by 1/3 as well.
Not all treasure is good. This belt will squeeze you like a vise. Don't put it on; just take it and sell it. If you wear it anyway, you cannot enter Catle Tantegel (or get expelled immediately if revived) and sometimes miss turns during combat. To remove the curse, speak with the old man in Brecconary Town to remove the items.
Death Necklace
1200G
Buried and difficult to find, the evil necklace will bring a good price at a tool shop.
Due to misprogramming, the ring does nothing. It's otherwise claimed to increase your fighting ability (most common claims being +2 attack or increasing critical hit chance.)