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Paladin

The Paladin is a sacred knight, and a force of benevolence throughout Ivalice. Paladins can equip most armor and swords, including those which have been imbued with sacred power, or the Holy element. They can use basic White Magick spells as well and some have learned the spell Holy. A paladin's highest priority should be protecting those who cannot protect themselves.

Example occupations include soldier, freedom fighter, bodyguard and errant knight.

Fighter

They wield their fists and poles and are capable of inflicting heavy damage, both ranged and point-blank. A drawback to the Fighter is its inability to equip heavy armor due to the drop in speed the extra weight would bring.

Example occupations include pit fighter, bouncer and bodyguard.

blue mage

They have access to certain powerful spells, known as Blue Magick, but in order to learn them, they must first be hit by the particular spell and survive it. They benefit greatly from Beastmaster allies who can control monsters, reducing the chance involved in waiting for a monster to use their skill on the Blue Mage.

Example occupations include mercenary, researcher and street crazy.

red mage

Only Viera can become Red Mages. Red Mages are very versatile, as they have are blessed with both magick and strength. They are very good mages as they can use Black, White and Green Magick.

Example occupations include mercenary, bodyguard and hunter.

summoner

Summoners are generally known to have some of the lowest physical stats in the game and the highest magical stats. Their weapon arsenal varies, but most choose to wield rods, staffs, daggers, and sometimes whips. Summoners use special magick that allows them to call forth an Esper. Summoners also have the ability to cast either basic Black or White Magick as well.

Example occupations include religious figure and mercenary.

assassin

The Assassin job focuses on taking out the target as quickly and efficiently as possible, sacrificing defense for movement. They can also strike from afar with bows, in case the battle gets too busy. Their armor selection is very limited, as they can only equip lightweight armor. They are strong physically, but they also have high speed. They usually have methods of nullifying physical attacks, and a way to quickly escape from battle.

Example occupations include freedom fighter, spy and assassin.

morpher

Morphers take the forms of captured monsters that they have defeated in battle. When morphed, they can use all of the skills the monster possessed.

Only available to Nu Mou.

Example occupations include mercenary, street performer, guard and con man.

time mage

Time mages are classified by wearing traditional wizard's robes and pointy hats, usually with the shape of some type of heavenly body on it. Time mages have low physical stats and high magical stats. They usually equip daggers, rods, hoods, and mage robes. Their specialty is called Time and Space magick, and usually consists of spells that increase or decrease speed, such as Slow and Haste, and those that manipulate the forces of gravity, such as Gravity and Meteor.

Example occupations include researcher, professor and soldier.

gadgeteer

Machinists are known for their expertise with machinery and their ability to handle various devices. Each Machinist is unique in his or her own special way. Their commonality is that most gadgeteers have lost their eyebrows at least three times from working with such volatile material.

Example occupations include technician, sky pirate and inventor.

dragoon

Dragoons are special knights that wirld spears and javelins. Their stats are weighted physically, and they can equip heavy armor that is usually modified to look like a dragon. Their special ability is to Jump, which allows them to perform aerial attacks. The drawback to this attack is that it takes longer due to the Dragoon having to jump and then fall on his or her opponent. Dragoons can also leech health and spiritual power from their enemies in small increments.

Example occupations include soldier, freedom fighter and mercenary.

dancer

Dancers usually equip daggers or whips. Their skill in dancing can result in both positive and negative effects on their audience, though the drawback is Dancers cannot choose what effect will be given.

Example occupations include dancer and acrobat.

bard

Bards are characterized by their lightweight, colorful tunics and feathered hats. They usually fight with harps or other musical instruments. Their ability is to Sing, which allows them to sing songs that have various effects. Sometimes, they increase the stats of allies, and other times, they decrease the stats of opponents. Another ability which is attributed to the Bard is Hide, which allows them, due to their naturally low stats, to hide from battle. When hidden, they cannot perform any actions, but are practically invincible.

Example occupations include poet, minstrel and actor.

flintlock

Specialists of distance attacks, they can inflict massive damage to far-off enemies and adjust their cannons' range, strength, attack frequency, and accuracy in the battlefield.

Example occupations include cannoneer, sky pirate and soldier.

arcanist

The job specializes in using destructive Arcane Magic. Arcanists have a large base of spiritual power that when combined with their advanced spell portfolio make them a potent foe against any enemy. They have mediocre stamina and low evasion.

Example occupations include soldier, professor and researcher.

scholar

Experts in the theory of warfare, Scholars provide battlefield support and wear academic robes with mortar boards.

Like Red Mages, Scholars have access to White and Black Magick but with a far greater range of spells from which to choose. The trade-off is a lack of offensive ability; unlike Red Mages, Scholars may not wield swords or daggers, and instead go into battle armed with tomes or grimoires.

Example occupations include professor, researcher and strategist.

trickster

They fight using cards as weapons, allowing them to attack from a distance, and their skills primarily revolve around inflicting status ailments. Tricksters spin a web of deception, twisting the flow of battle to their advantage.

Example occupations include card sharp, con man and gambler.

green mage

This job protects all allies by using Green Magick. This spell portfolio consists of bestowing positive status buffs on allies and negative status ailments on foes. Green Mages wield Hammers and Maces, and are one of the most physically powerful mage classes in the game, second only to the Blue Mage.

Example occupations include soldier, mercenary, researcher and assassin.

geomancer

Geomancers use bells as weapons, and equip light tunics as armor. Their special ability allows them to use the terrain they are fighting on as a weapon. They can also walk across lava.

Example occupations include shaman and mercenary.

arithmetician

A high-level magick class, the Arithmetician can cast most magick without exhausting their spiritual power through calculations. Calculations are done by computing complex probabilities of success and failure, and rewriting the equations to slant in their favor.

Example occupations include researcher, merchant, accountant, soldier and inventor.

orator

A magick-based job, they use their voices as their main form of attack, supplemented by guns. Orators are extremely persuasive and can even temporarily talk enemies into fighting along side their own ranks for them. THEY'RE FUCKING JEDIS.

Example occupations include singer, politician and actor.

Samurai

A physically based job, the Samurai has decent stats all round. However, they can also draw spirits out of Katanas which allow them certain special abilities. Doing so is a risk; drawing out its spirit may break a Katana.

Example occupations include errant knight, mercenary and hunter.

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 ==Paladin==
-The Paladin is a sacred knight, and acts as a counterbalance to the Dark Knight. Paladins can equip most swords and armor, and use special swords that have been imbued with sacred power, or the Holy element. They generally can use basic White Magic spells as well and some are able to use the holy spell, and have the ability to protect allies whose HP are low.
+The Paladin is a sacred knight, and a force of benevolence throughout Ivalice. Paladins can equip most armor and swords, including those which have been imbued with sacred power, or the Holy element. They can use basic White Magick spells as well and some have learned the spell Holy. A paladin's highest priority should be protecting those who cannot protect themselves.
 Example occupations include soldier, freedom fighter, bodyguard and errant knight.
 ==Fighter==
-They wield their fists and poles and are capable of inflicting heavy damage, as all of their abilities revolve around inflicting damage, both ranged and point-blank. A drawback to the Fighter is its inability to equip heavy armor.
+They wield their fists and poles and are capable of inflicting heavy damage, both ranged and point-blank. A drawback to the Fighter is its inability to equip heavy armor due to the drop in speed the extra weight would bring.
 Example occupations include pit fighter, bouncer and bodyguard.
 ==blue mage==
-They have access to certain powerful spells, known as Blue Magic, but in order to learn them, they must first be hit by the particular spell and survive it. They benefit greatly from the ability to Control monsters, reducing the chance involved in waiting for a monster to use their skill on the Blue Mage, and is necessary to learn support skills that monsters wouldn't typically use on their foes.
+They have access to certain powerful spells, known as Blue Magick, but in order to learn them, they must first be hit by the particular spell and survive it. They benefit greatly from Beastmaster allies who can control monsters, reducing the chance involved in waiting for a monster to use their skill on the Blue Mage.
 Example occupations include mercenary, researcher and street crazy.
 ==red mage==
-Only Viera can become Red Mages. Red Mages are very versatile, as they have good Magic and Strength. They are very good mages as they can use Black, White and Green Magic as well as the ability Doublecast, that can be used not only on Red Magic, but on any other magics as long as you have them as the secondary A-ability. Another advantage of Doublecast is that you can pierce laws. If the law forbids the use of fire and you Doublecast fire, it won't count as two fire spells, but as doublecast, meaning you won't violate the law. They can also be great physical hitters too, so one needs not worry much if someone casts Silence on them.
+Only Viera can become Red Mages. Red Mages are very versatile, as they have are blessed with both magick and strength. They are very good mages as they can use Black, White and Green Magick.
 Example occupations include mercenary, bodyguard and hunter.
 =summoner=
-Summoners are generally known to have some of the lowest physical stats in the game and the highest magical stats. Their weapon arsenal varies by game, but most games show them equipping rods, staffs, daggers, and sometimes whips. They usually wear robes of green and white. However, the most prominent feature of a Summoner is a large horn growing out of his or her forehead. The significance of this horn is never explained, but it could possibly be what links Summoners to the monsters they call. Summoners use special magic that allows them to call forth Summons. The Summons go by various names in each game. Most games simply call them Summons; however, they have also been called Summoned Monsters, Avatars, Espers, Guardian Forces, Eidolons, and Aeons. Summons usually cost more MP than the average spell, but are usually much more powerful. In some games, Summoners also have the ability to cast either Black Magic or White Magic as well as Summon, thus giving them other purposes besides Summoning.
+Summoners are generally known to have some of the lowest physical stats in the game and the highest magical stats. Their weapon arsenal varies, but most choose to wield rods, staffs, daggers, and sometimes whips. Summoners use special magick that allows them to call forth an Esper. Summoners also have the ability to cast either basic Black or White Magick as well.
 Example occupations include religious figure and mercenary.
 =assassin=
-The Assassin job focuses on taking out the target as quickly and efficiently as possible, sacrificing defense for movement. They can also strike from afar with bows, in case the battle gets too busy. Their armor selection is very limited, as they can only equip lightweight armor. They are strong physically, but they also have high speed. However, their HP and defense tends to be lower than other physical jobs. They usually also have methods of nullifying physical attacks, and a way to quickly escape from battle. They are also very useful in being able to equip two weapons at once.
+The Assassin job focuses on taking out the target as quickly and efficiently as possible, sacrificing defense for movement. They can also strike from afar with bows, in case the battle gets too busy. Their armor selection is very limited, as they can only equip lightweight armor. They are strong physically, but they also have high speed. They usually have methods of nullifying physical attacks, and a way to quickly escape from battle.
 Example occupations include freedom fighter, spy and assassin.
 =morpher=
-Morphers take the forms of captured monsters in the Monster Bank. When morphed, they can use all of the skills the monster has in battle. The effectiveness of the Morpher will depend on the stats of the monsters in the bank.
+Morphers take the forms of captured monsters that they have defeated in battle. When morphed, they can use all of the skills the monster possessed.
 Only available to [[Nu Mou]].
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 =time mage=
-Time mages are classified by wearing traditional wizard's robes and pointy hats, usually with the shape of some type of heavenly body on it. Time mages have low physical stats and high magic stats. They usually equip daggers, rods, hoods, and mage robes. Their specialty magic is called Time and Space magic, and usually consists of spells that increase or decrease speed, such as Slow and Haste, and those that manipulate the forces of gravity, such as Gravity and Meteor.
+Time mages are classified by wearing traditional wizard's robes and pointy hats, usually with the shape of some type of heavenly body on it. Time mages have low physical stats and high magical stats. They usually equip daggers, rods, hoods, and mage robes. Their specialty is called Time and Space magick, and usually consists of spells that increase or decrease speed, such as Slow and Haste, and those that manipulate the forces of gravity, such as Gravity and Meteor.
 Example occupations include researcher, professor and soldier.
 =gadgeteer=
-Machinists are known for their expertise with machinery and their ability to handle various devices. Each Machinist is unique in his or her own special way, and sometimes is associated with one or two additional classes. The Machinist class is usually a physical class.
+Machinists are known for their expertise with machinery and their ability to handle various devices. Each Machinist is unique in his or her own special way. Their commonality is that most gadgeteers have lost their eyebrows at least three times from working with such volatile material.
 Example occupations include technician, sky pirate and inventor.
 =dragoon=
-Dragoons are special knights that equip spears to attack. Their stats are weighted physically, and they can equip heavy armor that is modified to look like a dragon. Their special ability is to Jump, which allows them to do an aerial attack which does more damage than a normal attack. The drawback to this attack is that it takes longer due to the Dragoon having to Jump and then fall on his or her opponent. The advantage to this, however, is that Dragoons do not take damage while airborne. Another ability, called Lancet, sometimes called Lance or DragonSword, allows Dragoons to absorb HP and MP from their opponents.
+Dragoons are special knights that wirld spears and javelins. Their stats are weighted physically, and they can equip heavy armor that is usually modified to look like a dragon. Their special ability is to Jump, which allows them to perform aerial attacks. The drawback to this attack is that it takes longer due to the Dragoon having to jump and then fall on his or her opponent. Dragoons can also leech health and spiritual power from their enemies in small increments.
 Example occupations include soldier, freedom fighter and mercenary.
 =dancer=
-Dancers usually equip daggers, and one dagger of note is called the Dancing dagger, which is usually associated with the Dancer class. Their ability, Dance, performs one of several actions chosen at random, and their stats are some of the lowest of all classes.
+Dancers usually equip daggers or whips. Their skill in dancing can result in both positive and negative effects on their audience, though the drawback is Dancers cannot choose what effect will be given.
 Example occupations include dancer and acrobat.
 =bard=
-Bards are characterized as wearing lightweight tunics and feathered hats. They usually fight with harps. Their ability is to Sing, which allows them to sing songs that have various effects. Sometimes, they increase the stats of allies, and other times, they have effects on opponents. Another ability which is attributed to the Bard is Hide, which allows them, due to their stats (usually the lowest of all classes except the Dancer), to hide from the battle. When hidden, they cannot perform any actions, but they are invincible.
+Bards are characterized by their lightweight, colorful tunics and feathered hats. They usually fight with harps or other musical instruments. Their ability is to Sing, which allows them to sing songs that have various effects. Sometimes, they increase the stats of allies, and other times, they decrease the stats of opponents. Another ability which is attributed to the Bard is Hide, which allows them, due to their naturally low stats, to hide from battle. When hidden, they cannot perform any actions, but are practically invincible.
 Example occupations include poet, minstrel and actor.
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 Specialists of distance attacks, they can inflict massive damage to far-off enemies and adjust their cannons' range, strength, attack frequency, and accuracy in the battlefield.
-Example occupations include canoneer, sky pirate and soldier.
+Example occupations include cannoneer, sky pirate and soldier.
 =arcanist=
-The job specializes in using destructive Arcane Magic. Arcanists have a large base MP pool that when combined with their advance spell portfolios make them a potent foe against an enemy in an extended battle. They have mediocre HP and low evasion. They learn their abilities from rods.
+The job specializes in using destructive Arcane Magic. Arcanists have a large base of spiritual power that when combined with their advanced spell portfolio make them a potent foe against any enemy. They have mediocre stamina and low evasion.
 Example occupations include soldier, professor and researcher.
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 Experts in the theory of warfare, Scholars provide battlefield support and wear academic robes with mortar boards.
-Like Red Mages, Scholars have access to White and Black Magic but with a far greater range of spells from which to choose - and often automatic access to sensory magic. The trade-off is a lack of offensive ability; unlike Red Mages, Scholars may not wield swords or daggers, and instead go into battle armed with tomes or grimoires.
+Like Red Mages, Scholars have access to White and Black Magick but with a far greater range of spells from which to choose. The trade-off is a lack of offensive ability; unlike Red Mages, Scholars may not wield swords or daggers, and instead go into battle armed with tomes or grimoires.
 Example occupations include professor, researcher and strategist.
 =trickster=
-They fight using cards as weapons, allowing them to attack from a range, and their skills primarily revolve around inflicting statuses. Tricksters spin a web of deception, twisting the flow of battle to their advantage.
+They fight using cards as weapons, allowing them to attack from a distance, and their skills primarily revolve around inflicting status ailments. Tricksters spin a web of deception, twisting the flow of battle to their advantage.
 Example occupations include card sharp, con man and gambler.
 =green mage=
-This job protects all allies by using Green Magick. This spellset consists of bestowing positive status buffs on allies and negative status ailments on foes. Green Mages wield Hammers and Maces, and are one of the most physically powerful mage classes in the game, second only to the Blue Mage.
+This job protects all allies by using Green Magick. This spell portfolio consists of bestowing positive status buffs on allies and negative status ailments on foes. Green Mages wield Hammers and Maces, and are one of the most physically powerful mage classes in the game, second only to the Blue Mage.
 Example occupations include soldier, mercenary, researcher and assassin.
 =geomancer=
-Geomancers use bells as weapons, and equip light tunics as armor. Their special ability allows them to use the terrain they are fighting on as an attack. They can also walk across lava.
+Geomancers use bells as weapons, and equip light tunics as armor. Their special ability allows them to use the terrain they are fighting on as a weapon. They can also walk across '''lava'''.
 Example occupations include shaman and mercenary.
 =arithmetician=
-A high-level magic class, the Arithmetician can cast most magic for free, assuming they already know the spell and they can do the right calculations for it. Calculations are done by choosing a condition, like Level, then choosing a number, like 5. As such, Arithmeticians are able to cast the classic level-based spells.
+A high-level magick class, the Arithmetician can cast most magick without exhausting their spiritual power through calculations. Calculations are done by computing complex probabilities of success and failure, and rewriting the equations to slant in their favor.
 Example occupations include researcher, merchant, accountant, soldier and inventor.
 =orator=
-A magical based job, they use their voices as their main form of attack, along with guns. It is through the Orator that the player can recruit monsters into their party.
+A magick-based job, they use their voices as their main form of attack, supplemented by guns. Orators are extremely persuasive and can even temporarily talk enemies into fighting along side their own ranks for them. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff">THEY'RE FUCKING JEDIS.</span>
 Example occupations include singer, politician and actor.
 =Samurai=
-A physical based job, the Samurai has decent stats all round, making it a solid job. However, it also has the ability to draw spirits out of Katanas to do various things. Doing so may break the Katana. It should be noted that you only need the katana in your inventory, not equipped, to use the ability. All abilities are Katana specific as well.
+A physically based job, the Samurai has decent stats all round. However, they can also draw spirits out of Katanas which allow them certain special abilities. Doing so is a risk; drawing out its spirit may break a Katana.
 Example occupations include errant knight, mercenary and hunter.

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