# Protective Gear

<figure><img src="/files/qAOMpB7U8zvc5fu0KyrE" alt="Boxing Star X Protective Gear menu with text &#x22;Mouthguard raises HP, Groin Protector raises Defense!&#x22;"><figcaption><p>Equip your Protective Gear in Gear</p></figcaption></figure>

1. **What is Protective Gear?**
   * Protective Gear is used to protect and defend your [Character](/game-system/character.md) during fights.
   * Each piece of Protective Gear has:

     * **Main Option** (cannot be changed)
     * **Additional Options** (can be changed using [Modify](/game-system/gear/modify.md))

2. **Types of Protective Gear and Slots**
   * There are 2 types of Protective Gear.
   * There are 2 available slots:

     * 1 Mouthguard Slot
     * 1 Groin Protector Slot

3. **Types of Protective Gear**

   * **Mouthguard:** Provides additional HP.
   * **Groin Protector:** Provides added defense against certain types of Attacks (Jab, Hook, Uppercut, MegaPunch).

4. **Protective Gear Slots**
   * **Mouthguard Slot**: The slot designated for a Mouthguard. Groin Protector cannot be equipped here.
   * **Groin Protector Slot**: The slot designated for a Groin Protector. Mouthguard cannot be equipped here.


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