While the base stats for a weapon or armor piece primarily depend on whether it’s of normal or high quality in Final Fantasy 14, Materia can further enhance an item’s capacity. Materia are magical orbs varying in color and strength that can enchant player equipment, boosting its initial stats. In addition, players can attach and detach Materia to integrated gear sockets and even meld Materia beyond an item’s available slot count with overmelding.