Summary
Final Fantasy’s job system is a huge part of what makes this series so iconic. Fans love the idea of changing their playable characters' abilities on the fly, allowing them to show off a litany of impressive skills that will aid players against tough enemies and tricky bosses.
Not allFinal Fantasygames let playerschange their party members' jobs, which is why the ones that do are all the more notable. Fans love these characters for either showing the grit to switch their combat ideologies or letting players experiment with robust job systems as they assign various roles to optimize their party.
Spoiler Warning: The entries below delve into some major story spoilers for their respective Final Fantasy games.
Final Fantasy 3is the first game in the series to introducea malleable Job System, which naturally means that the integration was a bit rough around the edges. However, fans can still appreciate how this game lets players switch Jobs on the fly.
The main characters are nameless in the original version of the game, but the 3D remake gives them names and personalities. Luneth, Arc, Refia, and Ingus may not be the most iconic protagonists in the series, but watching these heroes overcome major odds to save the world with their specialized Job abilities never ceases to be engaging.
The Warriors of Light fromFinal Fantasyare four iconic protagonists who made a lasting impression on players even though they never say a single word. Instead, their actions speak for themselves as they embark on a no-nonsense journey to save the world.
Playerschoose the jobs of their heroesat the start of the game, which are upgraded after meeting Bahamut. This gives players access to powerful late-game skills that will prove to make the difference against the many hard enemies and bosses that stand in their way.
Lightning is a protagonist who has received a ton of screen time in theFinal Fantasyseries. After taking a break following her duties as the protagonist in the first, she comes back with a bang in the final title of this trilogy as the chosen warrior of a mysterious god whose motivations are far from noble.
Much likeFinal Fantasy 10-2,Lightning Returnslets players access a bunch of unique techniques based on the garb that the eponymous protagonist wears. This mechanic must be used strategically to deal with the many foes standing in her way.
Final Fantasy 5boasts a colorful cast of characters, and most people have a soft spot for Faris courtesy of her interesting personality. She’s a pirate who has no recollection of her past, only for it to be revealed that she is Lenna’s sister, who was lost at sea and presumed to be dead.
She, like the other playable characters ofFinal Fantasy 5,can change her Jobsand master them by gaining AP. She can become a powerhouse by the end of the game based on how players build her up.
An old amnesiac with a penchant for being goofy, Galuf had no business being one of the most important party members inFinal Fantasy 5. It’s not until players travel to a different world that they understand just how important this character is.
Galuf was a member of the previous Warriors of Light who stopped Exdeath in his realm and became the King of Bal. However, during their adventures in Galuf’s world, the party is ambushed by the villain. This leads to a heartbreaking sequence of events that ends with Galuf sacrificing his life to ensure her granddaughter’s safety, passing the responsibility of his task to her.
Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Agelets playersassign two jobs to their charactersover the course of the game. Balthier is no exception here, and fans will love to give him the Jobs that are perfect for his personality.
This suave sky pirate boasts enough charisma to make up for Vaan’s ineffectiveness as a protagonist. His charming personality makes him the best character inFinal Fantasy 12that fans will love to keep in their party against numerous challenging boss fights.
Cecil starts asa Dark Knightwho has second thoughts about the brutality of the orders he’s carrying out. Questioning the king who adopted him leads to him being punished as he’s tricked into destroying the town of Mist by unleashing bombs upon it.
He’s unable to fulfill his duty as a hero without some deep introspection, causing him to head to the very top of Mt. Ordeals to reach this moment of clarity. This culminates in an iconic moment where he sheds his old skin as a Dark Knight to become a righteous Paladin who will save his friends at all costs.
After saving Spira from its cycle of destruction, Yuna took part in another light-hearted adventure to uncover the details of a man who looked like her lost love, Tidus. She teamed up with Paine and Rikku in a sequel that is brimming with charm.
Dresspheres are an integral part ofFinal Fantasy 10-2’s combat, with players having to switch them out on the fly to change the abilities Yuna and her friends have access to. Given how likable this character is inFinal Fantasy 10, it’s easy to see why fans will sympathize with her goal as they help her master various dresspheres and become extremely strong in the process.
