Ranger



The Ranger (狩人 Kariudo lit. Hunter), also known as Hunter, is a Job that appears in various games in the series.

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Rangers are mostly known for their ability to equip various ranged weapons to attack, primarily Bows. Their most consistent special ability is called Barrage or Rapid Fire. With this ability, the Ranger can attack multiple times (generally, but not always, four times) in a single turn. They also have the ability Aim, which increases their damage and ensures a successful hit. In some games Rangers can cast some basic White Magic. Because they wield Bows, Rangers are adept at fighting flying and bird-type enemies, which take additional damage from arrows and have their high evasion nullified by the Ranger's high Accuracy. Rangers overlap somewhat with Archers, but are more physically oriented while Archers rely on status and elemental attacks. The Archer class is mostly exclusive to games set in Ivalice, while with the exception of Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, Rangers do not appear.

Final Fantasy III
The Ranger Job is received from the Fire Crystal. In the NES release they cast White Magic, while in the DS release they have the ability to attack four times.

Final Fantasy IV
Rosa Joanna Farrell is officially classified as a White Mage. However, she has the Aim ability, and in the DS release of the game is the only character who can equip Bows, both attributes of a Ranger.

Final Fantasy V
The Ranger Job is held by one of the shards from the Fire Crystal that are found on a Black Chocobo's back. The Ranger can call upon the abilities of animals and fire multiple shots from its bow.

Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X does not officially have a Job system. However, Wakka fights using long-ranged Blitzballs, which are effective against flying enemies, and can use his Overdrive to attack multiple enemies and imbue his attacks with status and elemental properties. His section of the Sphere Grid also contains the Aim ability.

Final Fantasy XI
The Ranger is an advanced class adept with all ranged weapons, including bows, crossbows, and guns, as well as throwing weapons. They gain many bonuses to Accuracy and several special abilities that power up their ranged attacks.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
The Ranger class is a Job exclusive to Seeqs. They use Knives and Bows, and specialize in setting traps for enemies.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
In the Duel Colosseum, when selected, the Ranger Job card will cause enemies to hold more medals as a reward.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
The Ranger job card reappears in the new Labyrinth mode, and again increases the amount of medals won from a battle.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
The Ranger Crown job enhances one's skill with Bows.

Final Fantasy Legends: Hikari to Yami no Senshi
The Mysterious Old Man is a Ranger, wielding a Longbow.