Summary
- In Final Fantasy, the Warrior class is a physical powerhouse vital for party balance.
- Unique classes like the Bangaa in the spinoffs add depth to combat strategies.
- Warriors like Paine and Jack Garland excel in combat, making them essential party members.
In Final Fantasy, the Warrior is an iconic class and a physical powerhouse in combat. These characters wield hard-hitting weapons and overwhelm opponents with their physical might.
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The strongest warriors in the Final Fantasy series prove their mettle in their respective games time and time again. While magic is certainly a key component of the combat system, any party will be incomplete without a physical hitter like the warrior.
7 The Bangaa
The Only Race That Can Become A Warrior In The GBA Tactics Spinoffs
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
- Released
- September 8, 2003
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- e
- Developer(s)
- Square Product Development Division 4
- Genre(s)
- Tactical RPG
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Game Boy Advance
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and A2: Grimoire of the Rift are perfect games for fans of the legendary tactical spinoff that birthed this series. However, they should be aware that these games are notably less mature and are geared towards a younger audience.
However, the combat depth is as riveting as ever, with players being encouraged to recruit members of the bangaa race to strengthen their squad. This race can assume the role of a warrior and bring some much-needed physical power to a player's team.
6 Sky Warrior Aegyl
These Winged Humanoids Use Axes To Great Effect In Combat
Final Fantasy 12: Revenant Wings
- Released
- November 20, 2007
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
- Genre(s)
- Tactical, JRPG
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo DS
The fact that the sequel to Final Fantasy 12 turned out to be an RTS title on the Nintendo DS puzzled many fans. However, this should take nothing away from the sheer enjoyment of playing Revenant Wings, especially given how chaotic combat can become after a point.
One of the many races that can aid a party in battle is the winged aegyl, with some of them taking on the role of Sky Warriors. They wield axes in combat and are pretty sturdy, making them excellent front-line fighters.
5 Paine
Starts With The Warrior Dressphere, Making It Clear That She Is Effective At This Role
Final Fantasy X-2
- Released
- November 18, 2003
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Developer(s)
- Square Product Development Division 1
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
Yuna and Rikku may be familiar faces, but Final Fantasy 10-2 decided to spice things up by adding an original character to the mix. Paine is as edgy as they come, and the fact that the warrior dressphere is her default class speaks volumes.
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She's meant to be the hard-hitting member of the group who masters most of the combat jobs. This isn't a necessity, but the promotional material should make it clear that Paine just feels natural as a warrior who obliterates enemies with hard-hitting physical attacks.
4 Jack Garland
Can Use The Warrior Job To Great Effect
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
- Released
- March 18, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Team Ninja
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
Jack Garland is one of the most fascinating protagonists in Final Fantasy history. His aptitude in combat is off the charts and allows him to take on any job he sets his mind to.
This includes the powerful warrior, who can directly engage enemies in combat and smash them to bits. Given how brutal and rough Jack is, it's easy to see why fans will love to use the Warrior job with him in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.
3 Warrior Of Light
Grows In Power Before Transforming Into A Knight
Final Fantasy (1987)
- Released
- December 18, 1987
WHERE TO PLAY
The four "Light Warriors" must fulfill a 2000 year old prophecy, traversing the land in order to restore light to the four elemental orbs and defeat an ancient evil to save their world.
- ESRB
- e
- Developer(s)
- Square
- Genre(s)
- JRPG, Adventure
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Entertainment System, PC, PS1, PS4, PSP, WonderSwan, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Android, iOS
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
At the start of the game, players are allowed to name and choose the starting class for the Warriors of Light. Fittingly enough, one of the classes that most people would consider a must-have in the party is a warrior.
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Not only does this character reliably hit enemies for high damage in combat without expending MP, but they can also transform into a Knight later on when Bahamut upgrades the player's jobs. It's a must-have job to have in the party, especially if a player is checking out Final Fantasy for the first time.
2 Luneth, Arc, Refia, And/Or Ingus
These Powerful Warriors Of Light Can Effectively Use This Job
Final Fantasy III
- Released
- April 27, 1990
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix, Tose
- Genre(s)
- Adventure
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo DS, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Wii U
- OpenCritic Rating
- Weak
The orphans in Final Fantasy 3 grow very strong over the course of the series, gaining access to several jobs in the process. This includes the Warrior, a powerful job that can be carried all the way to the endgame if players wish.
It's one of the less complicated jobs to use in Final Fantasy 3 and does a great job of aiding the player against both regular encounters and tough enemies. Final Fantasy 3 has its issues, but fans who invest a ton of time in this game will love how strong their party feels after mastering several jobs and reaping their benefits.
1 Amazon Warrior Lightning
A Stupidly Revealing Garb But One That Augments The Skill Of A Woman Who Can Solo A God
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13
- Released
- November 21, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- OpenCritic Rating
- Weak
There are many garbs that Lightning can wear in combat to enhance her abilities in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13, including that of the Amazon Warrior. The shameless fanservice of this outfit can make it hard to don, but players who move past its questionable design will appreciate it for its gameplay benefits.
Speed Slash and Guard make this job a must-have in battles against physically dominant foes. The embarrassment of wearing this garb may never go away, but Lightning's abilities in combat as an Amazon Warrior make up for this cringeworthy design.
- Creation Year
- 1987
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Creator
- Hironobu Sakaguchi
- Latest Release
- Final Fantasy 16
- Creator(s)
- Hironobu Sakaguchi