

They learn every Magick lore, so their spells really leave a mark. This enables them to easily target an enemy’s elemental weakness, but it doesn’t stop there! They also learn a handful of helpful green magick spells like Bubble, Decoy and Oil that give them some utility. Luckily, in this game, they’re no different! For what they sacrifice in defense and physical attack, they make up for in magical damage in addition to both offensive and defensive utility.Īs their name implies, they primarily learn black magick and can learn every single black magic spell in the game. Are facing a particularly dangerous fightīoth Penelo and Ashe cast powerful black magic to deal heavy damage to a foe.īlack Mages are another staple in the Final Fantasy series, infamous for their powerful spells that can take chunks of HP off of even the most powerful monster.Similarly, pairing it with Black Mage enables White Mages to cast both offensive and defensive magic with ease. Pairing it with Machinist enables White Mages to comfortably deal damage at a safe distance without relying on strength due to guns naturally bypassing defense. It’s worth noting that White Mage is able to offset their biggest weakness-a lack of damage-by being paired with a secondary job that excels in it. In the event you come across undead monsters, White Mages can take them down by casting Holy, Cures or Raises on them as a way to bypass their low offensive output.

In addition to this, they also learn green magic, further bolstering their supportive capabilities. With every white magic spell at their disposal, there isn’t any situation too dire for them, they’re able to revive allies, remove nasty status effects, and heal any wounds that the party may suffer. While they don’t offer much in the way of offensive attacks or defense, they make up for it in their handy healing and support spells. White Mage is a prestigious staple in the Final Fantasy series, renowned for its ability to keep the party alive and well, White Mages are a rather essential job to have during your travels. Enjoy flexible but specialized damage dealersĪshe uses the Cura spell, restoring much-needed HP in the heat of battle.Like to avoid a heavy reliance on magic.Item-based support, debuffing and healing.A Shikari can take advantage of this by using remedies on enemies to give them many status ailments at once! This accessory reverses the effects of any restorative item the wearer uses. While it may be hard to say, it’s easy to use. One fantastic way a Shikari can make use of their item support is with the powerful Nihopalaoa accessory. Not only this, but they also get access to all many Item Lores which dramatically boost the effectiveness of potions and remedies alike. They get access to a small dose of white magic Protectga and Shellga, both quite essential. Their natural affinity with shields enables them to safely evade many attacks while throwing back their own. Shikari wear light armor which increases their HP considerably, making them excellent stand-in tanks when the situation calls for one. Ninja swords can deal elemental damage in addition to having high combo rates, making them extremely efficient yet specialized damage tools. While they don’t use much magic at all, they turn their focus to using items, daggers, guns and ninja swords to get the job done. The speedy Shikari is a ninja-like job capable of flashy combos and nifty support. Shikariīalthier bravely takes on the undead as a Shikari. The last thing you want is your healer to be poking away at an enemy with a spear for 1 damage while other characters in the party approach death’s door! Below is an overview of the jobs, why you should pick them, and if they fit your preferred playstyle. With so many choices and characters available, it’s very easy to become overwhelmed by choice. This can range from healing, support, damage dealing, tanking, or a mix of several at once! Unlike its earlier PlayStation 2 incarnation for the west, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age now boasts an incredibly versatile and expansive job system, allowing players to designate roles to characters of the party.
