Job class

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In many role-playing games (either Live action role-playing, table-top or in RPG video games), job class refers to a character's job or what abilities they know or can learn. It is sometimes called a Character class.

Several games that feature job classes include Final Fantasy, Everquest, Dungeons and Dragons and many others.

The vast majority of RPGs, like Dungeons and Dragons, World of Warcraft, and many others, have non-changeable job classes.

Some games like Final Fantasy X-2 feature changeable job classes

Games like Fire Emblem and many Final Fantasy games have upgradeable job classes.

In addition, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance has upgradeable and changeable job classes.

[edit] Types of Job Class

Many list job classes in 4 types:

Combat Fighter- Any character who can only do close-quarters combat. A Few examples are knights, monks, and warriors.
Ranged Fighter- Any character who can only do ranged attacks. Examples are archers and snipers
Magician- Any character who can only fight using magic. Examples are: mages, alchemists, wizards, witches, etc.
Magical Fighter- Any magician who can also fight in close quarters. This job is different in every game but the most common is the paladin.
- There are also many other types, but these are the most common main categories.

[edit] Character Class Verses Job Class

Character Class refers to any Job that is available only to that race. A perfect example is Champions of Norrath. A Job Class is available to many races or factions, but are not Limited to just one type of character.

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