Post by Vig Takahoshi on Nov 30, 2011 22:45:42 GMT -5
Character Occupations
Physical Classes
Warrior: The Warrior, formerly translated as the Fighter, is portrayed as an expert of the sword and/or axe who uses some of the most powerful armors and weaponry. As such, it is a well-rounded physical combatant with high attack and defense statistics.
Monk: The Monk is a master of martial arts who favors barehanded fighting, sometimes supplemented with claws.
Samurai: The samurai are Japanese-styled fighters who fight primarily with katana. They hold their weapons with both hands for increased damage.
Thief: The Thief is generally a nimble and agile physical combatant whose main weapon includes daggers or short swords. They usually have very high speed, accuracy, and evasion but low defense due to light armor. 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. (However stealing will be very difficult on this forum.) They can also disarm traps and detect hidden passages.
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. Ninja possess the ability to hold a weapon in each hand, sometimes known as Doublewield or Two Swords. Some ninjutsu effects will be seen as magic.
Ranger: The ranger, also known as a hunter, is a physical class specializing in long-ranged weapons—such as bows, crossbows and occasionally guns. "Barrage", "Rapid Fire" or "X-Fight", are all abilities they can learn.
Mechanic: Gadgeteer, Tinker or Engineer job is focused on using mechanical devices. (such as robots or big machines.)
Freelancer: The Freelancer, also localized as Bare or Natural, is usually the default job. They can pretty much learn anything.
Gunner: The gunner, sometimes localized as Fusilier, is a class focused on the use of firearms.
Magical Classes
Black Mage: One of the most iconic classes of the Final Fantasy franchise, the Black Mage is a magic user specializing in attack magic, Black Magic. Their weapons are generally restricted to rods and daggers. 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. The outfit of the Black Mages is similar to the generic appearance of a wizard.
White Mage: A White Mage uses White Magic, which emphasizes defensive spells such as replenishing health with spells such as Cure, reviving the fallen with spells such as Raise or Life.
Summoner: Summoners use Summoning Magic, which calls on powerful entities known as call beasts, Espers, Guardian Force, or simply Summon Monsters.