Summary
- Knights in Final Fantasy games offer offensive and defensive capabilities, making battles easier for players.
- Gawain, Rain, and Basch are powerful knights in different Final Fantasy games, boasting unique abilities and characteristics.
- Characters like Ramza, Steiner, and Cecil go through transformations or have dual job capabilities as knights, adding depth to gameplay.
Those who want to enjoy the services of a Knight in the Final Fantasy games will love how well this job has been represented. This class is known for both its offensive and defensive capabilities, covering vulnerable allies and using their equipment to smash through most foes with ease.
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The best Final Fantasy games feature a knight in some capacity who can be used to make battles easier for players to manage. However, some of these knights can stand against the player, which is not ideal in the slightest.
8 Gawain
A Knight Who Hails From The Kingdom Of Burtgang
Final Fantasy Dimensions
- Released
- August 31, 2012
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- RPG
Final Fantasy Dimensions is the perfect game for those who want to check out a simple JRPG with a focus on eliciting the series' classic gameplay. One of the party members that players can control is Gawain, a knight from the kingdom of Burtgang.
He fulfills the role of a Paladin, letting him use powerful physical attacks along with some White Magic and defensive abilities. He's a powerful member to have around in the party, especially if players need to protect weaker spellcasters.
7 Rain
This Knight From The Kingdom Of Grandshelt Is Gifted With Special Visions
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
- Released
- June 30, 2016
- ESRB
- m
- Genre(s)
- RPG
Rain, along with Lasswell, is the protagonist of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. He's a knight from the kingdom of Grandshelt whose life changes after he meets a mysterious girl encased in ice. The two knights gain the power of summoning the visions of powerful warriors, letting them use this additional manpower against some tough foes.
His mastery over the Crimson Saber makes him a powerful Knight who can be invaluable in battle if players acquire better versions of this fighter and level them up as much as possible. During his adventures, he slowly uncovers the truth surrounding his father's disappearance.
6 Wiegraf Folles
A White Knight Who Leads The Corpse Brigade
Final Fantasy Tactics
- Released
- June 20, 1997
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Mild Language, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Tactical, RPG
Some Final Fantasy fans will look at the name "Wiegraf" and experience some severe PTSD. This character is single-handedly responsible for ending runs in Final Fantasy Tactics, with Ramza being locked in a duel against this foe that can be downright unsurpassable without proper preparation.
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To make things worse, the fight against this disgraced knight doesn't end after this confrontation. He is consumed by the spirit of Belial, with players being backed up by their party as they initiate a fight with one of the hardest bosses in Final Fantasy history.
5 Warrior Of Light
Represents The First Final Fantasy Game In Dissidia And Transforms Into A Knight In EX Mode
Dissidia Final Fantasy
- Released
- August 25, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
Dissidia Final Fantasy is a crossover fighting game where every game in the series is represented by a single hero and villain. For the first game, a simple Warrior of Light was chosen as a representative, who takes on the role of a close-range warrior in combat.
However, in EX Mode, he transforms into a Knight to enhance his damage considerably. It's a great way to pay homage to this upgraded job in Dissidia and makes the Warrior of Light more riveting than he has any right to be.
4 Basch Fon Ronsenburg
Framed For Murdering King Raminas, Ruining His Reputation As A Knight
Final Fantasy 12
- Released
- October 31, 2006
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
The political intrigue in Final Fantasy 12 is off the charts, featuring everything from imperial invasions to regicide. The latter puts Basch in a tough spot, with the Captain of the Knights of Dalmasca being framed for the death of King Raminas, his liege.
This puts him at odds with Judge Gabranth, the true perpetrator of the crime. Of course, given how complicated Final Fantasy 12's story is, it's easy to see why things run deeper than they seem, with Basch and his friends uncovering a conspiracy for the ages that will leave them quaking in their boots.
3 Ramza Beoulve
A Squire With The Capabilities Of A Knight
- Final Fantasy Tactics
Despite his default job being that of a Squire, Ramza exhibits the power and capabilities of a Knight. This is a nod to his esteemed heritage, with players being able to enjoy the best of both worlds.
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While players are encouraged to change Ramza's job, his capabilities as a Knight should not be ignored. Veterans of Final Fantasy Tactics can roll with this job till the very end, which is a testament to how powerful Ramza's default class is.
2 Adelbert Steiner
The Leader Of The Knights Of Pluto Is One Of FF9's Strongest Characters
Final Fantasy 9
- Released
- July 7, 2000
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Violence, Mild Language
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
Most players would find their party in Final Fantasy 9 lacking without Steiner's capabilities as a knight. Despite being rather foolhardy at times, Steiner more than makes up for it by exhibiting some impressive offensive capabilities in combat.
The fact that he can team up with Vivi to use Sword Magic makes their teamwork downright crucial to winning certain fights. Players can mix and match all they want, but they'll likely stick with Steiner for the game's hardest bosses because of how effective he is as a knight.
1 Cecil Harvey
A Dark Knight Who Transforms Into A Paladin After The Trials Of Mt. Ordeals
Final Fantasy 4
- Released
- July 19, 1991
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- e
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
Cecil is hailed by many as one of the greatest Final Fantasy protagonists of all time, and this is for good reason. This Dark Knight is conflicted about his barbaric acts, leading to him taking the first step in an epic journey where he must confront everyone, from his long-lost brother to himself.
At the top of Mt. Ordeals, Cecil faces his past and forsakes his role as a Dark Knight, blossoming into a powerful Paladin. Both classes embody the spirit of a knight, with the protagonist finally clearing his head and focusing on uncovering the dark forces threatening to tear the world apart.
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