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Encyclopedia > Final Fantasy character classes

In several instalments of the Final Fantasy series of role-playing games by Square Enix, classes (jobs) are roles assigned to playable characters that determine the character's proficiencies.[1] Classes can be loosely categorized into physical classes, which specialize in using weapons and techniques; magical classes, which are proficient in magic; and mixed classes, which combine elements of both classes in addition to other special abilities. This article is about the Final Fantasy franchise. ... This article is about games in which one plays the role of a character. ... SQUARE ENIX (Japanese: スクウェア・エニックス) is a Japanese producer of popular video games and manga. ... This article is about a concept in role-playing games. ...


This article summarizes the most common character classes; many games in the series have featured unique classes that have not reappeared in subsequent games. For information on those classes, see the article regarding the game in which the class appeared. Job classes in Final Fantasy XI are featured in Final Fantasy XI character classes; those in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance are featured in List of jobs in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. The gameplay of Final Fantasy XI is unlike previous titles in the series in many ways. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

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History and development

The job system in Final Fantasy V
The job system in Final Fantasy V

In Final Fantasy, the player allocates permanent class selections to the four playable characters at the beginning of the game.[2] Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy V changed the formula by allowing the player to change a character's class, as well as acquire new and advanced classes and combine class abilities.[3][4] In Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, classes are once again chosen by the player from one of the two starting jobs; however, characters must meet prerequisites before changing classes.[5][6] Character classes were re-introduced in Final Fantasy X-2 as "dresspheres"; these classes are gradually acquired and can be changed at any point, including battle mode.[7] The classes that appeared in Final Fantasy XI, the first MMORPG title in the series, have certain unique implementations that more closely follow MMORPG convention.[8] Noteably, in Final Fantasy XI a player can equip a secondary job, called a subjob, and have half the abilities of another class that way. Image File history File links Final_Fantasy_V_-_Job_System. ... Image File history File links Final_Fantasy_V_-_Job_System. ... Final Fantasy ) is a console role-playing game developed and published in Japan by Square (now Square Enix) in 1987 and published in North America by Nintendo of America in 1990, and is the inaugural game in Squares flagship Final Fantasy series. ... It has been suggested that Characters of Final Fantasy III be merged into this article or section. ... “FF5” redirects here. ... Final Fantasy Tactics ) is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the Sony PlayStation video game console. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... It has been suggested that Characters of Final Fantasy X-2 be merged into this article or section. ... Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy XI: Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series. ... An image from World of Warcraft, one of the largest commercial MMORPGs as of 2004, based on active subscriptions. ... Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy XI: Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series. ...


Other Final Fantasy installments deviate from the class system by allowing flexibility in character growth, or featuring pre-determined jobs. Characters in Final Fantasy II are molded according to their performance in battle.[9] Final Fantasy IV introduced characters already locked into a class; abilities related to the character's class are learned as the character gains experience points.[10] In Final Fantasy VI, VII, and VIII, characters begin with equipment and attack proficiencies similar to character classes, but the player can allocate magic and statistical bonuses.[11][12][13] In other words, classes are not specifically defined in these installments.[14] Final Fantasy IX have predetermined "dormant abilities" similar to IV; however, the characters in IX learn abilities by wearing equipment instead of gaining levels.[15] Final Fantasy X introduced the sphere grid; characters began at certain areas of the grid, which represent traditional character classes by their statistical bonuses and abilities. In Final Fantasy XII, the player can mold characters into anything, without restriction of traditional classes.[16][17] However, in the game's international version and sequel, the growth system is modified to have more clearly defined classes. Final Fantasy character classes have also made cameo appearances as hidden players in Mario Hoops 3-on-3 and as enemies in Kingdom Hearts II. Final Fantasy II on the SNES, see Final Fantasy IV Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure Final Fantasy II ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) in 1988 for the Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom, known internationally as the Nintendo Entertainment System) as a... Final Fantasy IV ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) in 1991 as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Final Fantasy VI ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) in 1994 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy VII ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square, and the seventh installment in the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy VIII ) is a console and computer role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... Final Fantasy IX ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix), and the ninth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series. ... Final Fantasy X ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix), and the tenth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series; it was released in 2001, and is the first numbered Final Fantasy game for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console. ... Final Fantasy XII ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console, and the twelfth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series. ... In video games, an international version is a relocalized version of a previously released title in its native territory that has gained additional features and contents in foreign releases. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The members of Organization XIII in the image are, from left to right, Xigbar, Demyx, Luxord, Saïx, Xaldin, Xemnas, Axel, Marluxia, Larxene, Lexaeus, Zexion, and Vexen. ... Kingdom Hearts II ) is an action role-playing game developed by Square Enix and published by Square Enix and Buena Vista Games (now Disney Interactive Studios) in 2005 for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console. ...


Physical classes

Physical classes fight using weapons, including their bare hands. Many of them specialize in specific techniques, although generally these attacks are not based in magic.


Warrior

See also: Warrior (character class)

The Warrior (戦士 Senshi?), formerly translated as the Fighter, is portrayed as an expert swordsman who uses some of the most powerful armors and weaponry.[2][3] As such, it is a well-rounded physical combatant with high attack and defense statistics.[7] Initially, the Knight was treated as an upgraded form of the Warrior class,[2][3] but later games in the series began to use the two terms interchangeably.[18] The Warrior has appeared in Final Fantasy,[2] Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy X-2, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance,[6] and Final Fantasy XI;[8] the Knight has appeared in Final Fantasy,[2] Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy V,[18] and Final Fantasy Tactics.[5] Final Fantasy Tactics features a Knight class and other classes similar to Fighter.[5] Paine (Final Fantasy X-2) also starts off with Warrior as her default dressphere.[7] Many games in the series feature specialized sword-wielding classes, such as Dark Knight, Paladin, or Holy Knight.[3][5] Warrior (From Middle English, from Old North French, to make war) is a character class (or job) found in many computer role-playing games, most notably in Square Enixs Final Fantasy series. ... A swordsman is one skilled in the use of swords. ... Paine ) is a fictional character from the Square-Enix role-playing video game Final Fantasy X-2. ...


Monk

See also: Monk (character class)

The Monk (モンク Monku?) is a master of martial arts who favors barehanded fighting,[2][18][3] sometimes supplemented with claws. In some games, they can use meditative techniques, which improve their power or heal their wounds.[5][18] They can often counterattack against physical attacks as well.[18] In early English localizations of the series, the Monk was known as the Black Belt;[19] in Final Fantasy III, the Black Belt is an upgraded form of the Monk.[3] The Monk has appeared as a class in Final Fantasy,[2] Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy IV (as Yang Fang Leiden),[10] Final Fantasy V,[18] Final Fantasy VI (as Sabin Rene Figaro),[20], Final Fantasy IX (as Amarant Coral), Final Fantasy XI,[8] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5], Final Fantasy Tactics Advance,[6] and Hataraku Chocobo. In addition, Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy VII) and Zell Dincht (Final Fantasy VIII) both fight with gloved hands (the former can also use claws) as well as having hand-to-hand limit breaks, keeping the tradition of the monk class. The Monkey is another name for andrew zearfoss ]] in a number of table-top roleplaying and computer games, notably the Dungeons & Dragons game. ... Drawn by Yoshitaka Amano Yang Fang Leiden is a fictional, playable character from the Square Co. ... Sabin Rene Figaro , Mash Rene Figaro in Japanese) is a fictional character of the Square Co. ... Hataraku Chocobo is a WonderSwan occupation simulation game developed by Square Co. ... Tifa Lockhart ), is a female protagonist from Squaresofts blockbuster RPG, Final Fantasy VII designed by Tetsuya Nomura. ... Zell Dincht ) is a main character from Squaresofts (now Square Enix) Final Fantasy VIII. Like Squall Leonhart and Seifer Almasy, Zell is a student at Balamb Garden. ...


Samurai

Samurai (侍 Samurai?) are Japanese-styled fighters who fight primarily with katana.[5] They hold their weapons with both hands for increased damage. Some abilities often associated with Samurai are Coin Toss (sometimes Gil Toss, GP Rain, or Zeninage) which uses Gil to damage enemies, Fast Draw (also referred as Fdraw, Iainuki, Zantetsu or Oblivion/Cleave) an attempt to defeat the enemy in a single attack, and Blade Catch (Shirahadori), a supplementary evasion skill.[21]. Samurai are featured as classes in Final Fantasy V,[21] Final Fantasy VI (as Cyan Garamonde), Final Fantasy X-2, Final Fantasy XI,[22] and Final Fantasy Tactics. In Final Fantasy Tactics, Samurai can unleash the "spirit" of certain katana with their Draw Out skill.[5] In Final Fantasy X, the character Auron uses the abilities that of a samurai and fighter. Samurai is also a type of enemy in Kingdom Hearts II, with similar powers and appearance. For other uses, see Katana (disambiguation). ... Though each Final Fantasy story is independent, many themes and elements of gameplay recur throughout the series. ... Cyan Garamonde is a playable character in the Square Co. ... Final Fantasy X ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix), and the tenth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series; it was released in 2001, and is the first numbered Final Fantasy game for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console. ... Auron ) is a playable character in the Squaresoft role-playing game Final Fantasy X. He is known in the world of Spira as a legendary guardian due to the belief that he was the only guardian known to have survived the process of defeating the creature named Sin. ... Fighter has a number of meanings: A fighter aircraft is a warplane designed to destroy other warplanes in combat. ...


Dragoon

The Dragoon (竜騎士 Ryūkishi?) (also known as Dragon Knight or Lancer) uses spears and their Jump ability and usually wears heavy armor.[18][3] Jump typically does double damage when the user is wielding a spear, and removes the Dragon Knight from combat for several rounds.[18][10] While jumping, Dragoons either thrust downward with their spears to skewer enemies,[5][10] or toss the weapon at the foe from above. In Final Fantasy VI, the "Jump" skill is a special ability conferred by the "Dragoon Boots" relic. The English software localization of Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance refers to Dragon Knights as Dragoons,[22] and the English localization of Final Fantasy Tactics refers to them as Lancers.[5] In addition, the characters Ricard Highwind (Final Fantasy II), Kain Highwind (Final Fantasy IV),[10] Cid Highwind (Final Fantasy VII),[23] and Freya Crescent (Final Fantasy IX) are identified as Dragoons. Alexander Highwind Tycoon (Final Fantasy V), though not specifically stated to be a Dragoon, shares the common Highwind surname and wears armor resembling the traditional Dragoon garb. Ward Zabac (Final Fantasy VIII) is similar to a Dragoon because he fights with harpoon-style weapons and features an aerial limit break ("Jump"-like attacks).[24] Kimahri Ronso (Final Fantasy X) uses spears for weapons and features an overdrive called Jump.[25] In Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, only Bangaa characters can become Dragoons. Dragoon is also a type of enemy in Kingdom Hearts II, with similar powers and appearance. Unlike their armor, the design for the Dragoons' helmets remain fairly constant from game to game. Armor or armour (see spelling differences) is protective clothing intended to defend its wearer from intentional harm in combat and military engagements, typically associated with soldiers. ... Software localization is a process of translating software user interfaces from one language to another and adapting it to suit a foreign culture. ... // This article is about characters from Final Fantasy II, the Famicom title. ... Kain Highwind , Cain Highwind in the original Japanese language version) is a fictional character in the Square Co. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Freya Crescent ) is a fictional character from the PlayStation video game Final Fantasy IX. She is Burmecian, a race of anthropomorphic rats {according to many indications in the game, and by Squaresoft} who mainly live in two cities, Burmecia and Cleyra. ... “FF5” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Harpoon (disambiguation) harpoon gun redirects here. ... Kimahri Ronso ) is a playable fictional character in the Square Enix role-playing game Final Fantasy X. // A blue-furred, lion-like humanoid, Kimahri is a Ronso. ...


Thief

See also: Thief (character class)

The Thief (シーフ Shīfu?) is generally a nimble and agile physical combatant.[2] They usually have very high speed, accuracy, and evasion, but moderate strength and defense and known for being decent fighters.[7] Steal is their trademark ability; it allows them to transfer an item or piece of equipment held by an enemy to the player's inventory.[5][7] They can also disarm traps and detect hidden passages.[18] The Thief has appeared as a class in Final Fantasy,[2] Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy V,[18] Final Fantasy X-2, Final Fantasy XI,[8] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5], Final Fantasy Tactics Advance,[6] and Hataraku Chocobo. Locke Cole (Final Fantasy VI) and Zidane Tribal (Final Fantasy IX) were stated to be Thieves in their respective games, although Locke insists that he is a treasure hunter.[26][27] Rikku (Final Fantasy X-2) starts off with Thief as her default dressphere.[7] Zidane Tribal is a thief from Final Fantasy IX Thief, taken from the Battle for Wesnoth computer game. ... Hataraku Chocobo is a WonderSwan occupation simulation game developed by Square Co. ... Locke Cole , Lock Cole in Japan) is a fictional character of the Square Co. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Not to be confused with Riku. ...


Ninja

The Ninja is generally both fast and powerful; however, to achieve this level of dexterity, Ninja are unable to wear heavy armor. They can equip Ninja-specific weapons, such as Ninja Swords, Katanas, Knives, and Boomerangs. Ninja usually possess the Throw ability, which allows them to throw powerful, damage-dealing items like Shuriken and weapons from the inventory at the enemy.[5][18] In many games, Ninja possess the ability to hold a weapon in each hand, sometimes known as Doublehand or Two Swords.[5][18] There are various Ninjutsu effects that depending on the game appear as magic,[10] throwable items, or commands. Specific to Final Fantasy XI, Ninja shares more in common with a spellcaster than a physical job with the line of Ninjutsu spells. In the original Final Fantasy, the Ninja class is a class change of the Thief. This association between the Thief class is a constant trend in latter Final Fantasy games. Edge in Final Fantasy IV has the Steal skill as well as the Ninjutsu abilities. In Final Fantasy VI Shadow's flashback sequences show him as thief prior to becoming a Ninja. While in Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced mastering skills in the "Thief" jobclass is a prerequisite to acquiring the "Ninja" class.[2] They also appear in Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy IV (as Edward "Edge" Geraldine),[10] Final Fantasy V,[18] Final Fantasy VI (as Shadow),[20] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5] Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy XI.[22] Yuffie Kisaragi, from Final Fantasy VII, has her job given as "Ninja". The Ninja class also appears in Mario Hoops 3-on-3 as a playable character. Katana of the 16th or 17th Century, with its saya. ... For other uses, see Boomerang (disambiguation). ... Shuriken (手裏剣; lit: hand hidden blade) is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing an opponents arteries. ... Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano Edward Edge Geraldine (sometimes called Prince Edge of Eblan) is a fictional, playable character from the Square Co. ... Shadow ) is a fictional character in the Square Co. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


Hunter

See also: Ranger (character class)

The Hunter (sometimes called Archer,[5] Ranger,[22] or Gunner[7]) is a physical class specializing in ranged weapons—such as bows,crossbows and occasionally guns.[5] Aside from their bow attacks, some Hunters have buff abilities that temporarily raise their stats, such as Aim, which raises accuracy;[21] or Charge, which increases the damage that arrows inflict.[5] They can inflict status effects with specialized arrows, and sometimes can detect, capture, or hide from enemies. They have appeared as a class (in some form) in Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy V,[21] Final Fantasy XI,[22] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5] and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.[6] Some White Mages and Warriors throughout the series can use bows. Rosa from Final Fantasy IV, for example, is a White Mage with the "Aim" ability.[10] In Final Fantasy Tactics, the Engineer, Mediator, and Chemist classes have the ability to shoot long-range guns. The Sniper is an upgraded class of the Archer in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and can use more advanced moves like Doubleshot.Yuna(Final Fantasy X-2)starts off with the Gunner as her default dressphere. A ranger is a type of warrior appearing in fantasy fiction and role-playing games. ... This article is about the projectile weapon bow. ... This article is about the weapon. ... This article is about the video game. ... Look up buff in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A status effect is a temporary modification to a game character’s original set of properties that usually comes into play when special powers and abilities (such as spells) are used, often during combat. ... For other uses, see Sniper (disambiguation). ...


Berserker

See also: Berserker (character class)

The Berserker is a pure physical class focussing on high strength and agility to defeat their opponents. In most appearances a Berserker is in a permanent "Berserk"-Status and as such not able to use other commands than "Attack". They first appeared in Final Fantasy V as a Job Class after acquiring the pieces of the Water Crystal. The yeti Umaro from Final Fantasy VI can also be considered as a berserker. In Final Fantasy X-2 the Berserker class appears again with the Berserker Dressphere. Berserker are controllable this time, but can use the berserk command to increase their power for less control. Berserker is also a type of enemy in Kingdom Hearts II, with similar powers and appearance. Berserker is a character class (or job) known for being vicious, uncontrollable warriors. ... “FF5” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Yeti (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Final Fantasy VI ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) in 1994 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. ... It has been suggested that Characters of Final Fantasy X-2 be merged into this article or section. ...


Magical classes

Magical classes specialize in casting magic, including traditional white and black magic, as well as more esoteric forms of magic, such as geomancy. Edea using an Ice-based limit break, Ice Strike in Final Fantasy VIII Magic is one of the two principal forms of attack in Square Enixs (formerly Square Co. ... Not to be confused with Magic (illusion). ... Geomancer redirects here. ...


Black Mage

A Black Mage (黒魔道士 Kuromadōshi?) is a magic user specializing in attack magic, Black Magic.[2][21] They are usually depicted wearing distinctive costumes consisting of a blue or black robe and a large conical, wide-brimmed hat which obscures their face, with two yellow eyes shining from within the shadow.[2][21] The outfit of the Black Mages is similar to the typical iconic appearance of a wizard as popularized by the appearance of Gandalf, who in turn is designed after the Norse god Odin[28]. While training in magic, Odin travelled the world of the mortals wearing long baggy robes and a large steepled hat to obscure his left eye.[29] In the original NES game, the Black Wizard lacked the hat and obscured face that became the defining features of the Black Mage. This was changed in the WonderSwan remakes and Final Fantasy Origins so that he still looks like a traditional Black Mage after becoming a Black Wizard.[2] In Final Fantasy IX, the Black Mage Village is a forested hamlet where many mass-produced Black Mages have become self-aware. Final Fantasy IX is the only game that feature Black Mages as a distinct race. Edea using an Ice-based limit break, Ice Strike in Final Fantasy VIII Magic is one of the two principal forms of attack in Square Enixs (formerly Square Co. ... A dragon robe from Qing Dynasty of China A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. ... A hat is an item of clothing which is worn on the head; a kind of headgear. ... The Enchanted Garden of Messer Ansaldo by Marie Spartali Stillman: a magician makes his garden bear fruit and flowers in winter. ... For other uses, see Gandalf (disambiguation). ... This is the article about the chief god in North Germanic tradition; for other uses see Odin (disambiguation). ... Nes is: A municipality in the county of Akershus in Norway, see Nes, Akershus. ... WonderSwan is a handheld game console released in Japan by Bandai in 1999. ... Final Fantasy Origins is a game for the PlayStation from Square Co. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline for Fiction. ...


The Black Mage is available as a class in Final Fantasy.[2] Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy V,[21] Final Fantasy X-2,[7] Final Fantasy XI,[8] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5] and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.[6] In the English localization of Final Fantasy Tactics, Black Mages were called Wizards.[5] In Final Fantasy I, Black Mages can be upgraded into Black Wizards.[2] Other black mages throughout the series are Rydia (who is also a Summoner and loses the ability to cast White Magic halfway through the game) and Palom of Final Fantasy IV,[10] Vivi Orunitia from Final Fantasy IX,[30] and Lulu from Final Fantasy X.[25]In Kingdom Hearts, some of Donald Duck's rods have the figure head of a Black Mage. Statues of Black Mages are seen in various places at the magic academy in Geo in Legend of Mana. A Black Mage is a playable character in the PlayStation racing game Chocobo Racing. A Black Mage also appears in Dice de Chocobo, Chocobo Land: A Game of Dice and Mario Hoops 3-on-3, while enemy Black Mages appear in Chocobo's Dungeon 2. The Black Mages is the name of Final Fantasy music composer Nobuo Uematsu's band that plays remixes of Final Fantasy music. Rydia , sometimes referred to as Rydia of Mist or Rydia Drake[]) is a fictional, playable character from the Square Co. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Porom. ... Vivi Orunitia ) is a fictional character in the role-playing game Final Fantasy IX. He appears as a typical Black Mage of the Final Fantasy series. ... Lulu ) is a character in the Square Enix role-playing game Final Fantasy X. She is one of Yunas guardians, and treats her like a younger sister. ... This article contains information on the first Kingdom Hearts video game. ... Donald Duck is an animated cartoon and comic-book character from Walt Disney Productions. ... Legend of Mana ) is the fourth game in the Mana series. ... For other uses, see PlayStation (disambiguation). ... Many board games can be said to be racing games, such as Snakes and Ladders, Cribbage, or Formula Dé. (see race game) There are also toys made for racing, like slot cars and radio controlled cars. ... Chocobo Racing , lit. ... Dice de Chocobo is one of the three titles in the Chocobo Collection of Final Fantasy spin-off video games from Square Co. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Chocobos Mysterious Dungeon and Chocobos Dungeon II are a pair of video games made for the Sony PlayStation, vaguely linked to the Final Fantasy series of adventures. ... For their eponymous first album, see The Black Mages (album). ... Nobuo Uematsu , born March 21, 1959) is a Japanese composer of video game music, and one of the most well-known, prolific, and versatile in the field. ... A remix is an alternative version of a song, different from the original version. ...


White Mage

A White Mage (白魔道士 Shiromadōshi?) uses White Magic,[2] which emphasizes defensive spells such as replenishing party members' hit points with spells such as Cure, reviving the fallen with spells such as Raise or Life, and curing status conditions with spells such as Esuna.[21] Typically having a weak and limited repertoire of attack spells and an inability to use heavy weaponry or armor, their primary use is support for other members of a battle party. Usually their only offensive skill is the magic Holy, which deals heavy damage to a target, regardless of whether or not the target is undead. They often cast 'holy'-element spells, which are typically effective against undead or demonic enemies. Because of the limited use of the class in combat, the White Mage has occasionally been integrated with the Summoner class. The White Mage is typically depicted as wearing a white cloak or robe, which robe has long sleeves and a hood that covers the Mage's hair.[2][22][3] Another feature of the robe is the red, triangular patterns on the cuffs of the sleeves and bottoms of the robes.[2][22][3] In some games, female White Mages wear the hood over their hair, while male White Mages normally do not wear the hood at all. In Final Fantasy XI, the hood is a separate piece from the body and they can be worn independently, regardless of gender. Edea using an Ice-based limit break, Ice Strike in Final Fantasy VIII Magic is one of the two principal forms of attack in Square Enixs (formerly Square Co. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Undead (disambiguation). ... “Fiend” redirects here. ... Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy XI: Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series. ...


White Mages have appeared as a class in Final Fantasy,[2] Final Fantasy III,[3], Final Fantasy V,[21] Final Fantasy X-2,[7] Final Fantasy XI,[8] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5] and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.[6] Minwu of Final Fantasy II shares many similarities with White Mages, as do Rosa Farrell and Porom of Final Fantasy IV.[10] Garnet Til Alexandros XVII and Eiko Carol (Final Fantasy IX) incorporate characteristics of the White Mage class and the Summoner class. Garnet also dons the classic White Mage garb as a disguise near the beginning of the game. Yuna's area of the sphere grid in Final Fantasy X almost exclusively contains abilities normally attributed to white mages. Some White Mage NPCs appear in various towns in Final Fantasy IV. In the English localization of Final Fantasy Tactics White Mages were referred to as Priests (but not in the introduction movie, oddly).[5] Shirma, (or Shiroma) a pink-haired female White Mage, is the partner of the main character Boco in Chocobo's Dungeon 2, a playable character in Chocobo Racing and makes another appearance in the Nintendo DS game Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales. A White Mage is also playable in Dice de Chocobo, Chocobo Land: A Game of Dice, and Mario Hoops 3-on-3. // This article is about characters from Final Fantasy II, the Famicom title. ... Rosa Farrell ) is the heroine of the Square Co. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Palom. ... Garnet Til Alexandros XVII is the main female heroine of Squaresofts (now known as Square-Enix) hit RPG: Final Fantasy IX. Garnet is the princess of Alexandria -- one of three major nations located on Gaias (the world in which Final Fantasy IX takes place) Mist Continent -- and the... Eiko Carol is a character first found in the destroyed city of Madain Sari on another continent in the world of Final Fantasy IX. She is the last of a race of summoners and is the only person in the world with a Summoners Horn. ... Yuna ) is the primary female protagonist in both Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 of the Final Fantasy role-playing video game series from Square Enix. ... Chocobos Mysterious Dungeon and Chocobos Dungeon II are a pair of video games made for the Sony PlayStation, vaguely linked to the Final Fantasy series of adventures. ... Chocobo Racing , lit. ... The Nintendo DS (sometimes abbreviated NDS or more commonly DS) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. ... Dice de Chocobo is one of the three titles in the Chocobo Collection of Final Fantasy spin-off video games from Square Co. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


As white mages are forbidden from carrying bladed weapons, their primary weapon in most games has been a hammer or a staff. The relic weapon for white mage in Final Fantasy XI is the mythical hammer Mjollnir. Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy XI: Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series. ... Mjolnir has inspired many works of art, such as this drawing. ...


Summoner

Summoners (召喚士 Shōkanshi?) use Summoning Magic, which calls on powerful entities to attack enemies, protect the party, or render other forms of aid. As a magic-using class, summoners are typically shown to be physically frail as a trade-off for high magical potency, and can traditionally equip only light armaments such as clothing and robes. Summoners often use staves or rods for their offensive means;[5] their potential in the use of melee weaponry is downplayed significantly in favor of their ability to use magic. Many summoners feature a horn on the forehead and green robes.[31][22] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses of the word staff, see staff. ... A switch is a flexible rod, typically used for corporal punishment of the birching type, called switching after it, especially when using a single branch: multiple branches are rather called a rod, a less flexible single rod is rather called a cane, an inflexible one a stick. ...


Summoners have appeared as classes in Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy IV (as Rydia),[10] Final Fantasy V,[31] Final Fantasy XI,[22] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5] and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Rydia of Final Fantasy IV, Garnet Til Alexandros XVII and Eiko Carol of Final Fantasy IX, and Yuna of Final Fantasy X are identified as summoners,[25] though there is usually also a strong White Mage element to the character. In games that lacked Summoners, various means of equipping the summon ability (Espers formed from magicite in Final Fantasy VI,[20] Summon Materia in Final Fantasy VII,[24] Guardian Forces in Final Fantasy VIII,[32] Espers in Final Fantasy XII.[33]) are provided. In Final Fantasy III, the lower-class name for a Summoner is called an "Evoker".[3] Notable recurring "Summons" include Ifrit, Shiva and Carbuncle. Rydia , sometimes referred to as Rydia of Mist or Rydia Drake[]) is a fictional, playable character from the Square Co. ... Garnet Til Alexandros XVII is the main female heroine of Squaresofts (now known as Square-Enix) hit RPG: Final Fantasy IX. Garnet is the princess of Alexandria -- one of three major nations located on Gaias (the world in which Final Fantasy IX takes place) Mist Continent -- and the... Eiko Carol is a character first found in the destroyed city of Madain Sari on another continent in the world of Final Fantasy IX. She is the last of a race of summoners and is the only person in the world with a Summoners Horn. ... Yuna ) is a playable main character in both Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 of the Final Fantasy role-playing video game series from Square Enix. ...


Time Mage

See also: Chronomancy#Fiction and games

The Time Mage (時魔道士 Tokimadōshi?) is a specialized wizard with the ability to manipulate the space-time continuum to speed up, slow down, or completely halt the passage of time; control celestial bodies; or influence the pull of gravity.[31] Although it is referred to as Time Mage in English localizations of the series, some versions call it the Time/Space Mage. Time magic is also referred to as green magic and Time Mages as Green Mages to conincide with the black/white/red/blue mage theme. In actuality, the Japanese version specifically calls these mages "Time Mages" (時魔道士, tokimadōshi). Although he mostly resembles the Fighter class, Tidus from Final Fantasy X uses a variety of Time Mage abilites to use as supportive spells for his party. [34] Time Mages have appeared as classes in Final Fantasy V,[31] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5], Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and Hataraku Chocobo, commonly depicted wearing tall, pointed wizard hats adorned with star and moon decorations.[31] Chronomancy is divination of the best time to do something, determination of lucky and unlucky days, especially popular in ancient China. ... In special relativity and general relativity, time and three-dimensional space are treated together as a single four-dimensional pseudo-Riemannian manifold called spacetime. ... Tidus ) is the protagonist in the Square-Enix role-playing video game Final Fantasy X. As the leading character, the player controls Tidus through the world based in the game, manipulating his actions through the unfolding storyline in traditional Final Fantasy style. ... Hataraku Chocobo is a WonderSwan occupation simulation game developed by Square Co. ...


Geomancer

See also: Geomancer#Trivia

Geomancers (風水士 Fūsuishi?) channel the powers of the surrounding environment;[3] therefore, their abilities differ depending on their location. If in a forest, they will attack with vines and forest animals, if in a cave with rockslides, if in a desert with quicksand, and so on. Geomancers are featured either as a class or in loose association with a characters powers. They first appear in Final Fantasy III,[3] and they reappear in Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy Tactics.[35][5] In the two first games, the Geomancers are depicted wearing green or blue fur-lined clothes and a fur-lined cap.[21] In the Japanese versions, Geomancers are "風水士 (fūsuishi)," which specifically refers to Chinese geomancy or feng shui. The signature attack for a Geomancer has been called "Gaia" or "Earth" (Final Fantasy V),[35] "Terrain" (Final Fantasy III),[3] and "Elemental" (Final Fantasy Tactics).[5] In Final Fantasy VI a moogle character called Mog can use dances that have the same effect as the Geomancer. Geomancy (from the Latin geo, Earth, mancy prophecy) is a method of divination to interpret markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when you toss them. ... Fēng Shuǐ (風水 – literally, wind and water pronounced fung shuway), which may be more than 3000 years old, is the ancient practice of placement to achieve harmony with the environment. ...


Scholar

Scholars are a magic-based class introduced in Final Fantasy III. They are more powerful than the preliminary Black and White Mages but less so than White Wizards and Warlocks. They are capable of using both black and white magic. They use 'books', physical weapons with element-based damage and which are equally powerful from the front or back rows. In Final Fantasy III, scholars have the ability to see the enemy's health and weaknesses, render their positive statuses to zero, and they can double the effects of any item. Also, scholars were added as a job in the fourth expansion to Final Fantasy XI. In Final Fantasy XI, Scholars have access to both the Curative White Mage spells and the elementally powerful Black Mage spells, but do not have access to most of the enfeebling or enhancing spells from either job's spell line (though many of these can be acquired depending on the sub-job selected). They have spells that influence the weather effect that a character is under, and can cast powerful elementally based Damage Over Time (DOT) spells that inflict small amounts of damage over regular intervals for a period of time. They also build up "charges" that are used to power effects that can cause spells to be cast more efficiently or more powerfully. While books cannot be equipped in Final Fantasy XI, the book theme from Final Fantasy III is retained as a book appears floating before the Scholar whenever a charge is used. It has been suggested that Characters of Final Fantasy III be merged into this article or section. ... Three expansions have been released for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI (developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows on the PC, and the Xbox 360. ... Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy XI: Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series. ...


Mixed classes

These classes can use both adequate physical attacks and magic or magic-related attacks.


Red Mage

Red Mages (赤魔道士 Akamadōshi?) use the abilities of Black Mages and White Mages and have the combat abilities of a Fighter, are not as good at any one ability as are any of the other classes. In general, they can only cast a handful of lower-level spells.[3] In their later appearances, they were associated with the ability to cast two spells in one combat round (often called Dualcast or Doublecast).[31] In Final Fantasy XI, Red Mages use additional special skills like the MP-restoring "Refresh" and the special ability Chainspell, which can be used every two hours, allowing the Red Mage for a limited time to Instant cast, and Recast instantly. Red Mages are often distinguishable from other classes for wearing a distinct red hat with a white feather.[22] Other articles of clothing vary, though a red cape is common. Red Mages have appeared in Final Fantasy,[2] Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy V,[31] Final Fantasy IX (as NPCs), Final Fantasy XI,[8], Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (as a Viera job class), and Hataraku Chocobo. Red mages did not appear in Final Fantasy X, but the Doublecast ability is available. Confusingly Freya Crescent from Final Fantasy IX wears clothes very similar to a Red Mage but is in actual fact a dragoon. An NPC from the video game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. ... Spoiler warning: Bangaa Bangaa are the lizard-like warrior race of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance & Final Fantasy XII. They are separated by four sub-branches: Bangaa Ruga with yellow-brown skin, Bangaa Faas with bronze skin and shorter ears, Banga Bista with red-brown skin, and Bangaa Sanga with ash... Hataraku Chocobo is a WonderSwan occupation simulation game developed by Square Co. ...


This can be an idea of what magic red mages can do. In Final Fantasy 5, red mages are able to cast Lv3 White and Lv 3 Black being able to cast wide varieties of spells from {Scan} to {Bolt2} ({Libra} and {Thundara} in GBA version). As well as from {Cure2} to {Fire}. Red Mages are also available to use wide varieties of weapons and armor.


Blue Mage

The Blue Mage (青魔道士 Aomadōshi?) is a practitioner of Blue Magic, which replicates the special attacks of monsters through learning or observation.[31] Originally, Blue Mages wore blue domino masks;[31] throughout the series, however, they have not retained any distinct image like that of the White Mage and Black Mage. Blue Mages have appeared as classes in Final Fantasy V,[31] Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Final Fantasy X-2 (as Gun Mages who use the Blue Bullet ability), and the Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion pack. In Final Fantasy V, Blue Mages may "Scan" an enemy for its statistical information.[31] Strago Magus of Final Fantasy VI uses Lore, another name for Blue Magic.[20] In Final Fantasy VII, the Enemy Skill materia allows a character to cast Blue Magic. Quistis Trepe (Final Fantasy VIII),[36] Quina Quen (Final Fantasy IX), and Kimahri Ronso (Final Fantasy X) are other famous Blue Mages in the series. Quistis learns enemy skills by obtaining items, Quina devours enemies that use Blue Magic, and Kimahri draws the skills with his Lancet ability.[25] Blue Magic in Final Fantasy XI is learned when a monster uses a said ability, and Blue Magic in FFXII is learned through the License Board. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Strago Magus , Stragus Magus in Japanese) is a fictional character of the Square Co. ... Materia ) are small spheres of crystallized spiritual energy used in the magic system of Square Enixs role-playing game Final Fantasy VII. These spheres allow their users to cast various magic and use special abilities. ... Quistis Trepe ) is a playable character in Squaresofts RPG Final Fantasy VIII. At eighteen years old, she is a young instructor at Balamb Garden, where Squall Leonhart, Zell Dincht, and Seifer Almasy are students. ... Quina Quen ) is a fictional character from the PlayStation video game Final Fantasy IX. Quinas actual gender is debatable and the character is consistently referred throughout the game as s/he or him. It is a Qu whose master, Quale, wants it to travel the world so that it... Kimahri Ronso ) is a playable fictional character in the Square Enix role-playing game Final Fantasy X. // A blue-furred, lion-like humanoid, Kimahri is a Ronso. ...


Bard

Bards (吟遊詩人 Gin'yūshijin?) (also known as Songstress) use songs or dances to cause effects, often strengthening the party or weakening the opposition through temporary stat reduction via the Sing command.[35][7][3] They generally equip harps as weapons,[35]. Some Bard incarnations, including Edward Chris von Muir from Final Fantasy IV, have the ability to Hide from the enemy.[10] This command is mainly inserted due to the Bard's low physical abilities. A variation of the class, the Dancer, uses special Dances to cause status effects or damage to enemies on a battle field.[5][7] Unlike songs, the result of a dance is usually random. Other variations include Moogles, Songstresses,[7] and members of royalty. Bards in Final Fantasy XI have MP regeneration songs and stat boosting songs. The Bard class is seen in Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy IV,[10] Final Fantasy V,[35] Final Fantasy XI,[8] and Final Fantasy X-2 as the Songstress.[7] In Final Fantasy Tactics, Bard and Dancer are the only male and female (respectively) unique classes held by generic units.[5] In Final Fantasy V Bard and Dancer are separate classes. The Dancer class also appears in Hataraku Chocobo. Dancer is included in the latest expansion of Final Fantasy XI entitled Wings of the Goddess it uses TP points to carry out dances which have varying effects it can be played as a front line healer because of its healing dances. Edward Chris Von Muir , Gilbart Chris Von Muir in the original Japanese language version) is a fictional, playable character from the Square Co. ... Hataraku Chocobo is a WonderSwan occupation simulation game developed by Square Co. ...


Beast Master

Beast Master (also known as Tamer or Trainer) can control or even capture and train monsters.[35] In Final Fantasy Tactics, the ability is adjusted for the job Mediator as learning an ability to communicate with and manipulate monsters.[5] The class (or a variation thereof) has also appeared in Final Fantasy V,[35] Final Fantasy X-2, Final Fantasy XI,[8] and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (restricted to the Nu Mou race). [6]


Dark Knight

Dark Knights are the embodiment of sorrow, regret, and mourning; they wield dark magic dedicated to stealing the health of an enemy. Their special attacks usually involve draining their own health — or, in some cases, sacrificing themselves — to inflict heavy damage on the enemy.[10] Some of the most notable dark knights in the series include Leonhart (Final Fantasy II), Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy IV),[10] and Gaff Gafgarion (Final Fantasy Tactics). Dark Knights are also found in Final Fantasy III,[3] Final Fantasy X-2, and Final Fantasy XI. In Final Fantasy XI, they are a damage dealing class with the highest base attack in the game but have relatively weak black magic spells other than their dark magic.[22] They do not appear in Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy IX, but their trademark Darkside ability is learnable. In Final Fantasy XII, the Soul Eater ability and the Arcana class of magic are learnable off the License Grid. Also, In Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, Characters can now choose the Dark knight class. [37] // This article is about characters from Final Fantasy II, the Famicom title. ... Cecil Harvey ) is the protagonist of the Square Co. ... This is a list of characters in the game Final Fantasy Tactics. ...


Paladin

See also: Paladin (character class)

Paladins, the opposite of Dark Knights, are virtuous knights devoted to the good of the people; these "knights in shining armor" wield low-level white magic to aid the people. The Paladin can use Cover to temporarily redirect damage from an ally to itself. Notable Paladins in the series include Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy IV), Beatrix (Final Fantasy IX), Agrias Oakes, and Delita Hyral (both of which are called Holy Knights in Final Fantasy Tactics). In Final Fantasy XI, they rely on curative magic and high defense bonuses to aid their parties in battle, they also have the highest sword and shield skills.[22] Paladins also appear in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.
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Sorcerer

Sorcerers, Magic Knights or Mystic Knight are warriors that can cast magic on their swords to perform attacks with the power of the spell for several rounds. They have also been called Mageknights or Biskmatars. In the pre-Game Boy Advance English localizations of Final Fantasy V, they are called Sorcerers.[21] In Final Fantasy V, the magic knight can use any magic previously learned on their sword.[21] In Final Fantasy Tactics Advance it is a Bangaa-exclusive class called Gladiator. The skill itself is called Magic Sword and Spellblade (Final Fantasy V Advance). Although their magic power is weaker than the mages', Mystic Knights use less MP (and generally pierce Reflect, which can stop certain mages from attacking). In Final Fantasy XI, Red Mages have "En-" spells, which imbue their weapons with elements. The Mystic Knight's ability appears in Final Fantasy IX in the form of the combo between Steiner and Vivi, where Vivi casts a spell on Steiner's sword, who attacks the enemy at the same time. In Final Fantasy VII, the Added Effect materia could be used in a combo slot with a Magic materia such as Bio or Transform or the Elemental Materia with other magic Materia such as Ice or Fire for the same results. Likewise, the same effect can be obtained in Final Fantasy VIII through the use of the Junction system, adding elemental or status-inflicting spells to their respective attack junctions.


Chemist

Highly proficient in the use of items, Chemists are generally support units, who use special abilities such as Mix to cure party members and relieve status ailments.[35] The Mix command allows the Chemist to combine two items from the player's inventory to produce a special effect.[35] The Chemist has appeared as a class in Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy V,[35] Final Fantasy Tactics,[5] Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy X-2 (as Alchemist in the latter two). Final Fantasy IX offers the ability Chemist which doubles the potency of items. In Final Fantasy Tactics, Chemists do not have the Mix ability; however, they are the only job that can use items, and throw them more than one space, without equipping a special ability.[5] In Final Fantasy X, Rikku uses the ability Mix when her overdrive is activated. In Final Fantasy XI, Chemists are not present as jobs but alchemy exists as a craft among many.


Gambler

The Gambler (ギャンブラー Gyanburā?) uses a Slots system in battle. When the player selects the slots command, three slots like those of a slot machine are presented on screen. Each slot is then stopped by the press of a button. Certain combinations produce beneficial effects such as healing the party or dealing great damage, or even death, to the enemies. However, this is usually balanced with combinations that have disadvantageous effects, such as reducing the party's health, or instant game over. The first gambler was Setzer Gabbiani (Final Fantasy VI).[20] In Final Fantasy VII, Cait Sith's limit break attack featured a slot machine or dice. In addition, Tifa Lockhart's limit break used a slot system to determine which techniques in a string of powerful moves hit or missed. Selphie from Final Fantasy VIII uses Slot as her limit break;[36] in Final Fantasy X, Wakka's Overdrive uses slots as well.[25] The gambler class has also appeared as in Final Fantasy X-2 as the Lady Luck dress sphere, using different Dice and Slots attacks. An evolution to the Gambler class has appeared in Final Fantasy XI, which has been dubbed Corsair. The Corsair class uses a card based game similar to Blackjack (or Twenty-One) to enhance party members' proficiency in battle. Gambler is also a type of enemy in Kingdom Hearts II, with similar powers and appearance. Slot machines in the Trump Taj Mahal A slot machine (American English), fruit machine (British English), or poker machine (Australian English) is a certain type of casino game. ... For other uses, see Game Over (disambiguation). ... Setzer Gabbiani ) is a fictional character of the Square Co. ... Cait Sith ) is a playable character in the Squaresoft role playing game Final Fantasy VII, and is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. ... Tifa Lockhart ), is a female protagonist from Squaresofts blockbuster RPG, Final Fantasy VII designed by Tetsuya Nomura. ... Wakka ) is a playable character in the Square-Enix video game Final Fantasy X. He is voiced by John DiMaggio (who also voices Kimahri) in the English version and Kazuya Nakai in the Japanese version. ... Look up corsair in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


Mime

Mimes can replicate the previous action of another party member with the Mimic command.[35] In Final Fantasy V, Mimes can equip most weapons and be given other previously learned abilities and commands.[35] In addition to replacing their Fight command with the Mimic command, they also sacrifice their Item command for an extra custom ability slot, both commands can be added back just like others. In Final Fantasy VI, Gogo can be given up to three special commands that the other characters have.[20] In Final Fantasy VII, the characters equipped with the "Mime" Materia can mimic the most recent action performed by another party member. In Final Fantasy Tactics, the Mime is the final unlockable class, available to a character once they unlock most other jobs and achieve certain levels in those other jobs. These Mimes are complimented by immense strength of their own, however, they cannot equip armor or weapons, and suffer from extreme vulnerability. Although the class does not appear in Final Fantasy X, players can learn a miming move called "Copycat".
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Reception

In a review of the Final Fantasy Anthology compilation, IGN praised Final Fantasy V's "incredibly engrossing" job system.[38] The gameplay of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was lauded for retaining elements from Tactics Ogre while offering freedom to players to develop characters as they wish;[39] however, some reviewers thought the character jobs in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance are too many and overlaps one another, and have reached a point where certain abilities are redundant.[40] Final Fantasy Anthology is a compilation of two Final Fantasy console role-playing games by Square for the Sony PlayStation. ... IGN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... “FF5” redirects here. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...


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Final Fantasy character classes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (4544 words)
The character Umaro from Final Fantasy VI (whose class is given as Sasquatch in the Japanese language version and as Yeti in the North American version) is analogous to the Berserker class.
Yuna of Final Fantasy X, Garnet Til Alexandros XVII and Eiko Carol of Final Fantasy IX are all a mix of a white mage and summoner.
Rydia of Final Fantasy IV, Garnet Til Alexandros XVII and Eiko Carol of Final Fantasy IX, and Yuna of Final Fantasy X are identified as summoners.
Final Fantasy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (5117 words)
Two of them, Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy XII, have yet to be officially released outside of Japan; however, both are scheduled to appear in North America (the former for the Nintendo DS, and the latter for the PlayStation 2) by the end of the year.
In Final Fantasy IX, each character reflected a job in previous Final Fantasies, such as Zidane Tribal who was a thief, and Freya Crescent, whose appearance is similar to that of a red mage while her talents were clearly derived from Dragoons.
Final Fantasy XII was released on March 16, 2006 in Japan for the PlayStation 2.
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