Character Classes

Here is a list of all of the character classes in the game complete with weapon, armor, magic, and other stats, pros and cons about each character class, and how they level up through the game.

 

Fighter/Knight This class can use the most powerful weapons and armor in the game. Every party you send through the game should have at least one of these. They usually have the best HPs. Fighter Weapons Swords, Axes, Knives, Staffs Best Weapon Sun Sword Armor Gauntlets, Shields, Helmets Best Armor Steel Armor Magic None Pros A lot of hit points, and strong power. Cons Can be very expensive. Knight Weapons Swords, Axes, Knives, Staffs Best Weapon Xcalber Armor All Best Armor Opal Armor, Dragon Armor Magic White (lv. 1-4) Pros Very high HP, exclusive access to many weapons and armor. Cons Not strong on White magic ability.

 

Thief/Ninja Thieves aren't as strong as fighters and can't use as many weapons, but they are useful in getting your party out of sticky situations. They have the best agility ratings, and moderate attacks. Thief Weapons Small Swords, Knives Best Weapon Coral Sword Armor Light Armor, Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic None Pros High stamina, inexpensive. Cons Low offense, no magic. Ninja Weapons Small Swords, Knives Best Weapon Katana Armor Light armor, Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic Black (lv. 1-4) Pros Medium HP, high agility, high offensive power, best at escaping battles. Cons Can't use all armor, not strong on Black Magic ability.

 

Black Belt/Master The Black Belt is the fighter with the best attacks *unarmed*. Arming him actually weakens him somewhat, especially later on. They have HP ratings second only to the Fighter (usually). Black Belt Weapons Nunchucks, Fists Best Weapon Iron Nunchuck Armor Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic None Pros Medium hit points, inexpensive. Cons No magic, low defense. Master Weapons Nunchucks, Fists Best Weapon Fists Armor Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic None Pros High HP, High offensive power. Cons No magic.

 

Red Mage/Red Wizard Red Mages can learn both White and Black Magic spells, and can even fight fairly well. However, a Red Mage cannot learn some of the most powerful spells. Red Mage Weapons Swords, Knives, Staffs Best Weapon Ice Sword Armor Light Armor, Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic Black (lv. 1-5), White (lv. 1-5) Pros Can use both white and black magic. Cons Limited magic, low defense. Red Wizard Weapons Swords, Knives, Staffs Best Weapon Sun Sword Armor Light Armor, Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic Black (lv. 1-7), White (lv. 1-7) Pros Well-rounded, uses both types of magic & some good armor and weapons. Cons Limited magic selection, less offensive/defensive power than pure fighter characters, slow at magic learning.

 

White Mage/White Wizard Can use any white magic spells, but a poor fighter. Click here to see the FF1 magic list. White Mage Weapons Hammers Best Weapon Silver Hammer Armor Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic White (lv. 1-7) Pros Can help keep your party alive. Cons Very low defense power. White Wizard Weapons Hammers Best Weapon Thor's Hammer Armor Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic White (lv. 1-8) Pros White Magic on all levels. Cons Somewhat low offensive and defensive power (but not as low as Black Wizard).

 

Black Mage/Black Wizard Can use any black magic spells, but an absolutely horrible fighter. Click here to see the FF1 magic list. Black Mage Weapons Knives, Staffs Best Weapon Mage Staff Armor Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic Black (lv. 1-7) Pros Strong magic power. Cons Low HP and defense. Black Wizard Weapons Knives, Staffs Best Weapon Mage Staff Armor Bracelets Best Armor Opal Bracelet Magic Black (lv. 1-8) Pros Black Magic on all levels. Cons Lowest in physical stats and HP.