Chemist (job)


 * For the ability in Final Fantasy IX, see: List of Final Fantasy IX Abilities

The Chemist (薬師 Yakushi lit. Healer or アイテム士 Aitemushi lit. Item User), also known as an Alchemist (錬金術士 Renkinjyustushi lit. Alchemist or 精錬術士 Seirenjyutsushi lit. Refining Technician), is a job that appears in various games in the series. Chemists are often characterized as wearing yellow robes. Their main weapons are daggers, guns, and rods. They are best known for their abilities involving various items in the game. Usually, this involves having an exclusive access to special items, doubling the potency of recovery items, and most importantly, their unique ability Mix allows them to combine two items into one. They also can heal party members for free.

Notable Chemists include Rikku from Final Fantasy X, and Meeth from Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Chemist job card will protect the player from status card effects, nullifying these and preventing them from appearing in the selection area.