They are primarily used to deal damage like a Soldier, but they can heal as well. Paladins are front-line fighters with some magical ability. Precision, used for accurate (but less powerful) support strikes They have fewer hit points than front-line fighters but tend to move quickly and strike more accurately, similar to Thieves. Their weapons feature piercing damage: damage that manages to (slightly) bypass armor and increase the chance for critical strikes. With a minor rule change, Black Mages have been nerfed: all Black Mages start battles with zero magick points, meaning they will not be able to bust out their strongest spells right off the bat.ДЄrchers are mid-line fighters that strike from a distance. White Magick, used for casting direct healing and indirect support spells, as well as reversing status ailmentsД«lack Mages are mid-line fighters that rain magical death on enemies.

They are extremely squishy and should thus be protected at all times.

White Mages are back-line fighters designed fully for healing and support. Not only does this reduce the enemies' immediate power, but you can use your new loot for new abilities Thievery, used to take items and equipment. They also can dodge well, giving them somewhat an edge against heavier classes. Thieves are front- or mid-line fighters who do less damage than other melee classes, but attack accurately and quickly. They are mainly used for support, though you probably won't be using them once the more dramatic job classes become available.ДЄrts of War, used to support allies and weaken enemy statuses Soldiers are front-line fighters who give moderate damage. Mixing and matching these will give you some rather dramatic combinations. Humes, aka humans, have a diverse set of job classes.

You must unlock them by learning a certain number of abilities for in other, lesser classes. Note that almost all the job classes (and all the fun ones) have requirements before you can activate them. This section will be packed with information on what each class does as well as a class's general strengths and weaknesses, although we'll talk more of high-level strategy and what classes mean in the grand scheme of things in the Team Dynamics section. Job classes are a staple of the Final Fantasy series, and they are doubly important in the Final Fantasy Tactics series.

Final fantasy tactics jobs guide