# Gear Items

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

These items can be equipped into Cutie [item slots](/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/items/equipment-slots.md) 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](/files/kN2N3ZVbs2mYM9eivZjv)

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](/files/aBfqz9u1nw7rIdTJFp39)

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Special Cuties do not change their appearance. Those special ones are [Unique Cuties](/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/cuties/cutie-types/unique-cuties.md) and [Tribute Cuties](/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/cuties/cutie-types/tribute-cuties.md). 
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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](/files/Q3wWZf54CdcW47ylQs6Q)

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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](/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/game-mechanics/seasons/season-buff.md) article


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