Characters belong to a job class, which influences their stats and determine what class abilities they have access to.

After improving a character’s Skill Levels (aptitudes in Sword, Lance, Axe, Authority etc.) via fighting or studying, the character can change class by taking an exam.

Unlike most titles in the series, characters can equip most weapon types in any class, although there are some restrictions (Gauntlets cannot be used while riding and magic is limited to select classes).

Furthermore, there are no definitive class paths, like Mercenary must become Hero. Characters can jump between any classes they like (barring restrictions), so long as they have the Skill Levels to pass the relevant exams.

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Notes:

• If a class has proficient weapon(s), Skill Level gain is boosted when those weapons are equipped.
• The “recommended” Skill Levels correspond to the Skill Levels suggested during the exam to change to that the class.

Unique Classes – Available at the start (or via events)

Noble

Leaders of highborn lineage, many nobles are descended from the 10 Elites, heroes of old. [This class can use some magic.]

Proficient	None
Suggested	N/A
Abilities	None

Commoner

Those of common birth, who must compensate for a lack of noble privilege with tenacity. [This class can use some magic.]

Proficient	None
Suggested	N/A
Abilities	None

Dancer (event-only)

The Dancer energizes allies with inspiring movement, allowing them to act again. This class also [wields magic].

Proficient	Sword and Authority
Suggested	N/A
Abilities	Dance

Beginner Classes – Available at Level 5

Myrmidon

Especially swift, with high avoidance, the Myrmidon deftly wields the sword.

Proficient	Sword
Suggested	Sword D
Abilities	None

Soldier

Skilled with a lance, the Soldier has a high degree of accuracy and precision.

Proficient	Lance
Suggested	Lance D
Abilities	None

Fighter

Proficient with the axe, the bow, and gauntlets, the Fighter has high strength that translates to mighty blows.

Proficient	Axe, Bow and Brawling
Suggested	Axe, Bow or Brawling D
Abilities	None

Monk

Well balanced, the Monk [uses magic] for both offense and defense.

Proficient	Reason and Faith
Suggested	Reason or Faith D
Abilities	None

Intermediate Classes – Available at Level 10

Lord (House Leaders only)

A noble and powerful leader, this class excels at wielding a sword and has a high degree of authority.

Proficient	Sword, Lance and Authority
Suggested	Sword D+ and Authority C
Abilities	Charm

Mercenary

Strong and speedy—the Mercenary gets the job done.

Proficient	Sword and Axe
Suggested	Sword C
Abilities	None

Thief

Skilled at opening locks, the Thief has excellent speed and dexterity.

Proficient	Sword and Bow
Suggested	Sword C
Abilities	Steal, Locktouch

Armored Knight

With high defense, this class holds the front lines and acts as a shield.

Proficient	Lance, Axe and Heavy Armour
Suggested	Axe C and Heavy Armour D
Abilities	None

Cavalier

A mighty opponent who battles on horseback, the Cavalier can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Sword, Lance and Riding
Suggested	Lance C and Riding D
Abilities	Canto

Brigand

Strong and hearty, the Brigand wields axes and makes an exceptional front-line combatant.

Proficient	Axe and Brawling
Suggested	Axe C
Abilities	None

Archer

The Archer is proficient with the bow and has excellent dexterity and uncanny good luck.

Proficient	Sword and Bow
Suggested	Bow C
Abilities	Bowrange +1

Brawler (male-only)

Great for up close and personal encounters, this class fights using gauntlets.

Proficient	Axe and Brawling
Suggested	Brawling C
Abilities	Unarmed Combat

Mage

Enemies with high physical defense are no match for a Mage, who can bend [black magic] to their will.

Proficient	Reason and Faith
Suggested	Reason C
Abilities	Fire

Dark Mage (male-only)

The Dark Mage shatters enemies with high physical defense using [dark magic].

Proficient	Reason and Faith
Suggested	Reason C
Abilities	Miasma △, Heartseeker

Priest

The Priest is a versatile [white-magic class] who can use magic both to heal and attack.

Proficient	Reason and Faith
Suggested	Faith C
Abilities	Heal, White Magic Heal +5

Pegasus Knight (female-only)

An airborne knight with high defense against magic but a weakness to arrows, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Sword, Lance and Flying
Suggested	Lance C and Flying D
Abilities	Canto, Avo +10 *

* Certain NPC/enemy Pegasus Knights are considered Advanced classes and have Lancefaire in addition to their usual abilities.

Advanced Classes – Available at Level 20

Hero (male-only)

A master of combat, the Hero has high strength and speed.

Proficient	Sword and Axe
Suggested	Sword B and Axe C
Abilities	Swordfaire, Vantage

Swordmaster

A master in the way of the sword, this class strikes with speed and grace.

Proficient	Sword
Suggested	Sword A
Abilities	Swordfaire, Sword Crit +10

Assassin

A killer who thrives in the shadows, the Assassin has excellent speed and dexterity.

Proficient	Sword and Bow
Suggested	Sword B and Bow C
Abilities	Swordfaire, Locktouch, Stealth

Fortress Knight

Trading speed for staying power, this heavily armored unit has staggering defense.

Proficient	Lance, Axe and Heavy Armour
Suggested	Axe B and Heavy Armour B
Abilities	Axefaire, Weight -5

Paladin

An esteemed knight with a balance of high strength, defense, and resistance, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Sword, Lance and Riding
Suggested	Lance B and Riding B
Abilities	Canto, Lancefaire, Terrain Resistance

Wyvern Rider

An airborne knight with overall high stats but a weakness to bows and magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Lance, Axe and Flying
Suggested	Axe B and Flying C
Abilities	Canto, Axefaire

Warrior

The Warrior is a versatile combatant boasting high health and unmatched strength.

Proficient	Axe
Suggested	Axe A
Abilities	Axefaire, Axe Crit +10

Sniper

The Sniper is a master of the bow with high dexterity who excels at taking enemies out from afar.

Proficient	Bow
Suggested	Bow A
Abilities	Bowfaire, Bowrange +1

Grappler (male-only)

A master of hand-to-hand combat, the Grappler mows down enemies with rapid blows.

Proficient	Brawling
Suggested	Brawling A
Abilities	Fistfaire, Unarmed Combat

Warlock

A [black-magic specialist], the Warlock decimates enemies with high physical defense.

Proficient	Reason and Faith
Suggested	Reason A
Abilities	Black Tomefaire, Black Magic Uses x2

Dark Bishop (male-only)

A [dark-magic specialist], the Dark Bishop decimates enemies with high physical defense.

Proficient	Reason and Faith
Suggested	Reason A and Dark Mage certification
Abilities	Miasma △, Fiendish Blow, Heartseeker

Bishop

A [white-magic specialist], this versatile class can use magic to either heal or attack.

Proficient	Reason and Faith
Suggested	Faith A
Abilities	White Magic Uses x2, White Magic Heal +10, Terrain Resistance

Master Classes – Available at Level 30

Falcon Knight (female-only)

Riding aloft, this knight is weak to arrows with high defense against magic. This class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Sword, Lance and Flying
Suggested	Sword C, Lance A and Flying B+
Abilities	Canto, Lancefaire, Avo +10

Wyvern Lord

An experienced wyvern handler with high stats but a weakness to bows and magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Lance, Axe and Flying
Suggested	Lance C, Axe A and Flying A
Abilities	Canto, Axefaire, Avo +10

Mortal Savant

A master who casts [powerful magic] and wields a sword with confidence and poise, the Mortal Savant is a force to be reckoned with.

Proficient	Sword and Reason
Suggested	Sword A and Reason B+
Abilities	Swordfaire, Black Tomefaire

Great Knight

The heavily armored Great Knight has high defense while retaining mobility. This class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Lance, Axe and Heavy Armour
Suggested	Axe B+, Heavy Armour A and Riding B+
Abilities	Canto, Lancefaire, Axefaire

Bow Knight

A graceful archer mounted upon a mighty steed, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Lance, Bow and Riding
Suggested	Lance C, Bow A and Riding A
Abilities	Canto, Bowfaire, Bowrange +2

Dark Knight

A mysterious knight versed in [black magic], this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Lance, Reason and Riding
Suggested	Lance C, Reason B+ and Riding A
Abilities	Canto, Black Tomefaire, Dark Tomefaire

Holy Knight

A blessed knight versed in [white magic], this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Proficient	Lance, Faith and Riding
Suggested	Lance C, Faith B+ and Riding A
Abilities	Canto, White Tomefaire, Terrain Resistance

War Master (male-only)

A master of the axe and hand-to-hand combat, the War Master pulverizes enemies with massive strength.

Proficient	Axe and Brawling
Suggested	Axe A and Brawling A
Abilities	Fistfaire, Axefaire, Crit +20

Gremory (female-only)

An expert in [all forms of magic], the Gremory casts asunder any enemies with high physical defense.

Proficient	Reason and Faith
Suggested	Reason A and Faith A
Abilities	Black Magic Uses x2, Dark Magic Uses x2, White Magic Uses x2

DLC Classes

Trickster to Valkyrie are considered “Special” classes and are accessible at Level 20. Death Knight is a Unique class, accessible from the start.

Trickster

A sword user who can se some magic], the Trickster toys with their foes by employing quick movement.

Proficient	Sword, Reason and Faith
Suggested	Sword B, Faith B and Thief certification
Abilities	Locktouch, Stealth, Lucky Seven

War Monk/Cleric

This powerful warrior wields axes or fists while upholding devout faith. This unit can also use [some magic.]

Proficient	Axe, Brawling and Faith
Suggested	Brawling B+ and Faith C+
Abilities	Fistfaire, Unarmed Combat, Heal

Dark Flier (female-only)

The Dark Flier rides an ebony pegasus into battle and wields [magic] effortlessly. This unit can move again after attacking.

Proficient	Sword, Reason and Flying
Suggested	Reason B+ and Flying C
Abilities	Fistfaire, Unarmed Combat, Heal

Valkyrie (female-only)

This knight excels in the art of [black magic] and can move again after combat.

Proficient	Reason, Faith and Riding
Suggested	Reason B and Riding B
Abilities	Canto, Black Magic Range +1, White Magic Range +1

Death Knight

This knight in dark armor is able to [use magic] and can move again after attacking.

Proficient	Lance, Reason and Riding
Suggested	N/A
Abilities	Canto, Lancefaire

NPC/Enemy Classes

Archbishop

Head of the Church of Seiros, she strikes down those she deems evil with a sword said to have once been wielded by the prophet Seiros.

Proficient	Sword, Faith and Authority
Abilities	Charm, Commander, Terrain Resistance

Flame Emperor

Implacable as a flame, this masked figure is clad in heavy armor.

Proficient	Axe, Authority and Heavy Armour
Abilities	Charm, Axefaire

Agastya

A high-ranking guru among those who slither in the dark, this class ields magic].

Proficient	Reason and Authority
Abilities	Seal Strength, Seal Magic

Demonic Beasts

Black Beast

This beast is the transformed state of the wielder of the Hero’s Relic, the Lance of Ruin.

Abilities	None

Wandering Beast

This mysterious Demonic Beast may be connected to the Crest of the Beast somehow…

Abilities	Renewal, Heartseeker, Magic Bind

Wild Demonic Beast

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This wild Demonic Beast has lost all sense of reason. It is infused with a powerful poison.

Abilities	Poison, Poison Strike

Demonic Beast

This Demonic Beast has been twisted into this form by the Imperial army. It bears a concealed Crest Stone on its forehead.

Abilities	Renewal, Seal Strength

Exp. Demonic Beast

With a Crest stone embedded in its forehead, this creature is an experimental, more resilient variation of a Demonic Beast.

Abilities	Seal Strength

Altered Demonic Beast

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This armored Demonic Beast rends its foes with beastly strength. Magic is ineffective while its armor is intact.

Abilities	Renewal, Heartseeker, Seal Strength

Giant Demonic Beast

A mammoth, bipedal Demonic Beast, this creature is robust, with powerful physical strength.

Abilities	Defiant Str, Defiant Def, Renewal

Flying Demonic Beast

An airborne Demonic Beast with enormous wings, this creature is swift and will often dodge attacks.

Abilities	Renewal

Golem

A mysterious weapon that appears to be connected to the Church of Seiros. This creature attacks using magic.

Abilities	Terrain Resistance, Lance Prowess Lv 2

Altered Golem

An armored golem that strikes fear into the hearts of its foes. While its armor is intact, magic is rendered useless.

Abilities	Terrain Resistance, Lance Prowess Lv 2

Titanus

A weapon made with forgotten knowledge, it protects itself with a formidable shield.

Abilities	Sword Prowess Lv 3

Lord of the Desert

With wings that control the very wind, the Wind Caller possesses vast intelligence and exalted strength.

Abilities	Ancient Dragonskin, Avo +10, Counterattack

Lord of the Lake

Also known as the Immovable, this creature possesses untold wisdom, fearsome strength, and a sturdy protective carapace.

Abilities	Ancient Dragonskin, Armored Blow, Counterattack

Giant Bird

This massive bird has grown to an unnatural size through the absorption of magic.

Abilities	Avo +10, Defiant Spd

Giant Crawler

This massive worm has grown to an unnatural size through the absorption of magic.

Abilities	Seal Speed, Seal Defense

Giant Wolf

This massive wolf has grown to an unnatural size through the absorption of magic.

Abilities	Pass, Defiant Crit

King of Beasts

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King of demonic beasts. Among the feral beasts who have lost their reason, this one has particularly strong magic power.

Abilities	None

King of Fangs

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King of wolves. Among the wolves who have grown to unnatural size by absorbing magic, this one has particularly strong magic power.

Abilities	None

King of Wings

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King of birds. Among the birds who have grown to unnatural size by absorbing magic, this one has particularly strong magic power.

Abilities	None

Guardian Golem

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This mysterious creation uses specialized armor and overwhelming force to protect the chalice from any who would claim it.

Abilities	Commander, Lance Prowess Lv 5, Renewal