Summary
- Final Fantasy games consistently incorporate traditional Warrior classes for fans to enjoy smashing enemies.
- Sequels like Final Fantasy Tactics Advance cater to younger audiences with isekai setups, offering lighter tones.
- Characters like Paine and Tidus embody the Warrior class, showcasing strength and aggression in battle.
Final Fantasy loves adhering to traditional jobs and classes, using this system time and time again to help gameplay feel more diverse and engaging. This includes the Warrior class, which is a classic job that fans love to use for their physical power.
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As one would expect, several notable groups and personalities have personified the Warrior class in some capacity. Players love using their physical powers to smash their enemies to bits while also using their abilities as a tank to cover for other, weaker party members.
8 The Bangaa Race
The Final Fantasy Tactics Sequels Restrict The Warrior Class To A Single Race
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- September 8, 2003
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- e
- Developer(s)
- Square Product Development Division 4
- Publisher(s)
- Square, Nintendo
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer
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PHYSICAL- Genre(s)
- Tactical RPG
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- June 24, 2008
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- Everyone 10+ // Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
- Number of Players
- 1
- Genre(s)
- Tactical, RPG
While Final Fantasy Tactics was a dark and engrossing tactical JRPG with a riveting plotline, things changed with the advent of the sequels. These games focused on isekai setups and lighter tones to attract younger fans, which was an interesting direction to take for the series.
These titles let players control the bangaa race, who can take the role of a warrior in stride. Players will love using the power of this race to smash enemies to pieces in tough and rewarding tactical encounters time and time again.
7 Luneth, Arc, Refia, And/Or Angus
The Warriors Of Light In The Third Mainline Final Fantasy Entry Are Competent Warriors
Final Fantasy 3 (3D Remake)
- Released
- November 14, 2006
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Suggestive Themes
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
Final Fantasy 3's 3D remake lets players check out a relatively fleshed-out version of the original game with a focus on the story. Luneth and his allies embark on an epic quest to save the world while interacting with a fun job system.
This means that every character in Final Fantasy 3 can potentially become a strong warrior as they master this job class. While players will gain access to better classes as the game progresses, the Warrior is pretty reliable and can save a player's hide in tough encounters time and time again.
6 Wuk Lamat
An Xbr'aal Who Personifies The Intrepid Class, A Variant Of The Warrior Job
Final Fantasy 14
- Released
- August 27, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen - Language, Mild Blood, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Genre(s)
- MMORPG
While Wuk Lamat started out as an interesting character, her importance eventually dwindled until she became an unimportant part of the plot. However, that should take nothing away from her natural aptitude as a warrior.
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She embodies the powers of the unique Intrepid class, letting players enjoy her abilities whenever they enlist her as a party member. This warrior subclass can be used as a defensive tank or a DPS machine, making Wuk Lamat a fun character to bring in Final Fantasy 14's dungeon raids and missions.
5 Warrior Of Light
Players Are Recommended To Keep At Least One Warrior In The Party, Who Transforms Into A Knight Not Long After
Final Fantasy (1987)
- Released
- December 18, 1987
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- JRPG, Adventure
The Warriors of Light have no qualms about banding together to save the world from the four Elemental Fiends. This takes them on a wild adventure, and players can choose a class early on that each character can embody.
As one would expect, the Warrior is pretty powerful and becomes a physical powerhouse that fans can rely on. This character can eventually transform into a Knight, further enhancing both their offense and defense in combat.
4 Ardbert Hylfyst
The Leader Of The Warriors Of Darkness
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
- Released
- July 2, 2019
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- Genre(s)
- MMORPG
A riveting character in Final Fantasy 14 that players love to interact with, Ardbert Hylfyst initially appears as an antagonist who stands in the player's way. However, after seeing the light, he joins the heroic cause and serves as the narrator of Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers.
The leader of the Warriors of Darkness is constantly angry and reckless, but that just adds to his charm. He doesn't understand the relentless optimism of the Warriors of Light, but eventually understands his purpose during Shadowbringers.
3 Jack Garland
The Protagonist Has An Unhealthy Obsession With Chaos And Can Choose To Embody The Warrior Class
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
- Released
- March 18, 2022
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- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
While Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin alienated many fans with its poor reveal trailer, the game wormed its way into players' hearts with a unique take on the story of the first Final Fantasy game. Jack Garland and his friends can be rather edgy and annoying at times, but they also become enjoyable parts of the game in their own right.
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Throughout their journey, Jack gains access to several jobs that he can switch to on the fly to make combat more dynamic than ever. This includes the Warrior class, which serves as a straightforward damage dealer that can use powerful physical attacks to take enemies out.
2 Paine
Starts With The Warrior Dressphere As Her Default Class
Final Fantasy X-2
- Released
- November 18, 2003
WHERE TO PLAY
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- Change Jobs In The Heat Of Battle
- Enter An Exciting Mission-Based Story With Non-Linear Gameplay
- Experience Dynamic Combat
- ESRB
- t
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
When players start Final Fantasy 10-2, one of the first things they'll notice (aside from a peppy opening completely unlike the melancholic tone of the predecessor) is the addition of a new playable character. Paine is as edgy as one would expect, almost feeling like a female Auron with the way she acts and talks.
The warrior dressphere is her default class, making it clear how Square Enix wanted her to be perceived. With this dressphere, Paine can smash enemies to bits while staying true to her character.
1 Tidus
Doubles As Both A Warrior And A Time Mage
Final Fantasy 10
- Released
- December 17, 2001
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
Tidus fits the definition of a warrior in the loosest sense, but fans can't deny that the sequel uses his animations for the warrior dressphere to make these parallels more evident. While his damage pales to Auron's, Tidus makes up for this in other departments.
He has access to several unique abilities that channel Time Magic to manipulate the Conditional Turn-Based battle system. Quick Hits and Hastega can turn the tide of battle in a flash as enemies don't have any time to react to the party's relentless assault.
- Creation Year
- 1987
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Creator
- Hironobu Sakaguchi
- Latest Release
- Final Fantasy 16
- Creator(s)
- Hironobu Sakaguchi