Balthier/Gameplay

Final Fantasy XII
Balthier's HP growth and Strength are good though lower than Vaan's and Basch's. His Speed is the highest of the six main playable characters. His MP and Magick Power growth are low. Balthier is well-suited for close combat. Conversely, his low magick stats mean he is ill-suited for healing or using black magick.

Even though Balthier's default weapon is a gun and he has gun licenses already learned, Balthier has the slowest action time, together with Penelo, when using a gun—all the other characters' action time with a gun is faster. Thus, it is best to equip him with other weapons that make good use of his strength and speed stat such as daggers, ninja swords, bows, greatswords, and spears.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Balthier equips guns. His armor equips—sleeveless tops—all favor Defense over Magick Defense. His accessories are rings. He takes on the role of a ranged fighter. His Quickening, Element of Treachery, deals heavy damage to one foe, and is learned after defeating the Esper Shemhazai.

Boss
Balthier is fought as a boss, alongside Fran.