Basic Jobs
From Dynasts End
Basic jobs are available to people of all skill levels. An archer could be a hopeless novice or an unparalleled hunter. The only thing that separates the two are talent, will, some chance and a lot of practice.
All Job descriptions come with a link to one of the Ivalice video games' official skill trees. This is just for your own personal reference about the capabilities of the Job and not something you must follow to a T.
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[edit] Archer
Archers are mostly known for their ability to equip bows and arrows to attack. Archers have the ability to charge up their shots, allowing them to do more damage. However, this usually leaves an archer much more vulnerable. Some may also be able to use low level Black or White magick.
Example occupations include hunter, sniper and combat archers.
[edit] Beastmaster
Beastmasters have been known to use anything from daggers to axes to whips as weapons. Their stats are usually physical in nature. They are able to catch monsters and release them on their opponents, and control minor actions of their opponents, usually to lure them away from a fight.
Example occupations include performer, pit fighter, hunter and guide.
[edit] Black Mage
The basic offensive magical job class, Black Mages aren't as common as White Mages. Their magic does heavy damage, and can easily take out many units at once. However, the spells they cast don't differentiate between friend and foe, so Black Mages must have very precise aim.
Example occupations include combat sorcerer, professor, researcher and mercenary.
[edit] Chemist
Their main weapons are daggers, guns, and rods. They are best known for their abilities involving various chemical substances. They can use special equipment to double the effects of medicines, and most importantly, their talent for brewing allows them to combine two or more volatile ingredients into one.
Example occupations include apothecary, researcher and doctor.
[edit] Fencer
Viera only.
The Fencers are the standard wielders of rapiers in combat, but they also have an array of tricks up their sleeve. From status ailments to magical damage, Fencers' attacks have the widest range of effects. One should be careful in combat against their ilk.
Example occupations include swordsman, guard and instructor.
[edit] Freelancer
Having no specialty, the freelancer job technically isn't a job, but it does sometimes have hidden potential. One advantage a freelancer has is their ability to wield a variety of weapons. They have no real prowess in any arena, but are extremely versatile in their mediocrity.
Example occupations include ANYTHING.
[edit] Gunner
Gunners are the wielders of powerful guns and can inflict damage from halfway across the battlefield. With training, they can master the art of inflicting status ailments with their shots.
Example occupations include sky pirate, soldier and sniper.
[edit] Knight
Essentially the job of the Human with few special talents, the knight is the tank of the human race, with great vitality but little agility. Knights can alter the stats of a rival in battle using breaks and inflict one status ailment.
Example occupations include soldier, bodyguard and mercenary.
[edit] Monk
They fight without weapons, using their hands and feet to battle, with the exception of claws, gloves and knuckles. They are characterized by their strength and stamina in battle. They also are known for their ability to counter physical attacks. Some monks have even taught themselves basic White Magick spells.
Example occupations includes beggar and acolyte of Kiltias.
[edit] Squire
This job serves as the foundation for many others, forming the first step on the road to becoming a mighty warrior. Some squires work in the employment of a knight and some simply practice their martial skills until they are eligible to become a knight themselves.
Example occupations include student and squire.
[edit] 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.
To become a Summoner, one must journey to the shrine of an Esper and hold a vigil in its name. Should the Esper find a Summoner worthy, they will give them their glyph and become their life-long servant. At this time, the Summoner will sprout a single horn as evidence of their power. An Esper may only be in the employ of one Summoner at a time, and a Summoner may only ever summon one Esper.
Example occupations include religious figure and mercenary.
[edit] Thief
Most often, their primary weapon is a Dagger, but some Thieves have been known to equip short swords or boomerangs. Their armor options are limited to lightweight armor and vests. They are known for having moderate physical stats, low defenses and magical power, but incredibly high speed and evasion.
The most prominent ability of a Thief is to steal items and money from their opponents.
Example occupations include hustler, thief and whores.
[edit] White Mage
Their equipment includes staves, rods and maces. Their armor, like most mages, is limited to lightweight vests and mage robes. Their physical stats are usually higher than those of a Black Mage (because they cannot defend themselves), but are not as high as most other classes. Their magical stats, of course, are high.
The most prominent ability of a White Mage is to cast White Magick, which usually includes healing and support magick, but may also include status spells.
White Mages' traditional dress is white robes with red triangular lining. Male White Mages generally do not wear hoods; however, female ones do.
Example occupations include healer, doctor, midwife and acolyte of Kiltias.
