# Gear Items

Gear items are equipable items that players can equip on their Cuties to better their [stats](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/cuties/cutie-stats). 

These items can be equipped into Cutie [item slots](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/items/equipment-slots) and they are divided into slot-type items. 

Additionally, these items change the visual representation of a Cutie when equipped. 

![Standard Cutie before and after equiping items](https://1112974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQv8idDGOXgQHLQxvzpSB%2Fuploads%2FngEdMslgpGV729nudgK5%2FEquipment-before-after.png?alt=media\&token=72ad1301-57d4-43e2-85cd-c9f996ab40c4)

After equipping items on the Cutie its stats changed accordingly to the item values (plus set bonus where applicable) 

![Cutie stat comparison with and without equipment](https://1112974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQv8idDGOXgQHLQxvzpSB%2Fuploads%2FBCxQzEpmHYCGKijY5ZxF%2FEquipmentComparison.png?alt=media\&token=287dfd4c-cbe0-41c0-8305-f0881c16e997)

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Special Cuties do not change their appearance. Those special ones are [Unique Cuties](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/cuties/cutie-types/unique-cuties) and [Tribute Cuties](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/cuties/cutie-types/tribute-cuties). 
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Currently, there are no items that improve Cutie's element score. The only stats the items can affect are: 

* Attack
* Defense
* Evasion
* Luck
* Drop Chance
* Experience Boost
* Raid Power

In addition to the common values of the items, they can give a "set buff" when multiple items from a set are equipped. Items that grant a set bonus have "Set x#" columns in their stat sheets. The # represents the number of set items needed to be equipped on the Cutie for that bonus to be applied. 

![Set bonus colums in an item page](https://1112974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQv8idDGOXgQHLQxvzpSB%2Fuploads%2FJN4YTcs80FXmXUxCwGuf%2Fitem-set-stats.png?alt=media\&token=30b43cdd-df41-407d-90f0-1d4baaf3eeb4)

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Set bonus is not cumulative. The bonus is applied depending on the number of items equipped. 
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In addition to the set bonus, some items offer a Season Buff during Seasons and Events. \
For more information on that refer to [Season Buff](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/game-mechanics/seasons/season-buff) article