Thread:Shadow7615/@comment-43518064-20190823022327/@comment-2218433-20190905104209

Squall doesn't use Materia. His use of magic is from Guardian Forces, Squall naturally possesses two, Shiva and Quezacotl. And gains a third, Ifrit, the three of them make up Squall's ability to use Ice, Thunder and Fire spells respectively.

Guardian Forces are much like Summons, however there are games where Squall can use their magic without summoning them.

As for armor, Squall has none at all.