Paladin (Final Fantasy XIV)

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Paladin
ナイト (Naito?, lit. Knight)
Base discipline
Gladiator
Classification
Type	Disciple of War
Role	Tank
Starting city	Ul'dah
Guildmaster	Mylla
Job master(s)	Jenlyns Straightblade
Abilities
Primary attribute	Vitality
Arms	Swords, Shields

Gladiators aspire to become masters of the sword, the most ubiquitous weapon in all of Eorzea. The sword is a deceptively simple weapon, which is why many take it up to achieve their goals. Wealth, power, love—all seem within reach when duly armed. A gladiator, however, understands that to live by the sword is not a decision to be taken lightly. To walk upon the bloodsands is to court death, and we must ever be prepared to enter Thal's realm. But when you stand triumphant in the Coliseum and hear the crowd chanting your name, you feel...immortal. Of course, victory goes only to those willing to work for it. A gladiator must rigorously train not only to deliver fierce attacks, but also to weather them. Indeed, learning the shield is just as important as learning the sword. These defensive skills are especially important when fighting alongside allies. In battle, a gladiator is often relied upon to draw the enemy's attention while his weaker allies seize the opportunity to attack. It is for this reason that gladiators are often considered indispensable in battle, for none are more skilled in the arts of war than we.

Mylla

The Paladin is a Job in Final Fantasy XIV, introduced as the Discipline of War Gladiator (剣術士, Kenjutsu Shi?, Sword Art Warrior) in the original release, with a guild situated in the Coliseum in Ul'dah. Players start as a Gladiator, and then may upgrade to Paladin using the Soul Crystal obtained from the quest Paladin's Pledge after Gladiator reaches level 30.

See also: Gladiator (job) or Paladin (job)

Profile

Gladiator

Gladiators specialize in the handling of all manner of one-handed blades, from daggers to longswords, be they single- or double-edged, straight or curved. Tracing their roots to the Coliseum, where the roar of the crowd reigns supreme, these melee combatants have learned to seamlessly flow between attack and defense in a dance that delights the eye.
Making use of their skill with the shield, gladiators can also draw the attention and attacks of an enemy upon themselves, thereby protecting their comrades from harm.

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Gladiators attack using a variety of styles of sword and is the only Discipline of War capable of equipping a shield. The Gladiator's primary role in a party is that of a tank, and therefore their focus is to shield their allies from enemy ire by forcing them to focus their attacks on them.

The Gladiator's skillset contains many abilities that allow them to increase enmity with enemies, as well as abilities that increases their defense. As such Gladiators tend to have the highest defense of all roles, being able to equip heavy armor. This is offset with having one of the lowest damage per second ratio of any role.

Paladin

For centuries, the elite of the Sultansworn have served as personal bodyguards to the royal family of Ul'dah. Known as paladins, these men and women marry exquisite swordplay with stalwart shield work to create a style of combat uncompromising in its defense. Clad in brilliant silver armor, they charge fearlessly into battle, ever ready to lay down their lives for their liege.

To be a paladin is to protect, and those who choose to walk this path will become the iron foundation upon which the party's defense is built.

Lodestone

Paladins further increases the defensive capabilities of its base class. Paladins gain abilities that sacrifice offense for defense and vice versa. They also make use of healing and barrier spells.

Story

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Equipment

Main article: Final Fantasy XIV weapons/Gladiator's Arm

The Gladiator class is defined by wielding a one-handed sword. Since they are also meant to use a shield, they are the only combat class without two-handed weapons. For this reason, Paladin is the only job to have two Relic/Zodiac weapons. In terms of late game armor and accessories, Gladiators and Paladins share "Fending" gear with Warriors and Dark Knights.

For relics, at level 50 a Paladin seeks out and obtains their Gallant set, a suit of silver plate armor with large pauldrons, a tabard, and a matching crown. At level 60 they receive a Creed set, another silver plate-armor set with a wing motif, a blue cape, and a winged crown. At level 70 a Paladin receives a Chivalrous set, consisting of solid-white armor, a circlet with an attached bit of black cloth, and a sewn white surcoat with a blue cape. With the Chivalrous set they also receive a Galatyn sword and an Evalach shield, the latter of which continues with the sewn-armor theme in design.

Job Gauge

Oath Gauge.

Job gauges were introduced in 4.0 Stormblood. The Paladin uses the Oath Gauge.

The Oath Gauge displays an icon that changes color depending on whether the Paladin is in enmity stance or not. The gauge also displays the strength of Oath, which will grow using auto-attacks. Several actions require a quantity of Oath before they can be used, and will weaken it with each use.

In PvP, Oath is used to activate Cover and the gauge will gradually deplete when Cover is in effect. Using combo actions will refill the Oath Gauge.

Abilities

Ability	Level	Type	Cast	Recast	MP Cost	Range	Radius
Fast Blade File:FFXIV Fast Blade Icon.png	1	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 200.
Fight or Flight File:FFXIV Fight or Flight Icon.png	2	Ability	Instant	60s	—	—	—
	Increases physical damage dealt by 25% Duration: 25s.
Riot Blade File:FFXIVARR Riot Blade Icon.png	4	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Fast Blade Combo Potency 300 Combo Bonus: Restores MP.
Total Eclipse File:FFXIV Total Eclipse Icon.png	6	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 120 to all nearby enemies.
Shield Bash File:FFXIV Shield Bash Icon.png	10	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 110. Additional Effect: Stun Duration: 6s.
Iron Will File:FFXIV Shield Oath Icon.png	10	Ability	Instant	10s	—	—	—
	Significantly increases enmity generation. Effect ends upon reuse.
Shield Lob File:FFXIV Shield Lob Icon.png	15 (Complete Gladiator quest "That Old Familiar Feeling")	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	15y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 120. Additional Effect: Increased enmity.
Rage of Halone File:FFXIV Rage of Halone Icon.png	26	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Riot Blade Combo Potency: 350
Spirits Within File:FFXIV Spirits Within Icon.png	30 (Complete the quest "Paladin's Pledge")	Ability	Instant	30s	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Potency increases up to 370 as own HP nears maximum. Additional Effect: Restores MP
Sheltron File:FFXIV Sheltron Icon.png	35 (Complete the quest "Honor Lost")	Ability	Instant	5s	—	—	—
	Blocks incoming attacks. Duration: 6s Oath Gauge Cost: 50.
Sentinel File:FFXIV Sentinel Icon.png	38	Ability	Instant	120s	—	—	—
	Reduces damage taken by 30%. Duration: 15s
Prominence File:FFXIV Prominence Icon.png	40 (Complete the quest "Power Struggles")	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100 to all nearby enemies. Combo Action: Total Eclipse Combo Potency: 220 Combo Bonus: Restores MP
Cover File:FFXIV Cover Icon.png	45 (Complete the quest "Parley in the Sagolii")	Ability	Instant	120s	—	10y	—
	Take all damage intended for another party member. Duration: 12s Oath Gauge Cost: 50 Can only be executed when member is closer than 10 yalms. Does not activate with certain attacks.
Circle of Scorn File:FFXIV Circle of Scorn Icon.png	50	Ability	Instant	25s	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 120 to all nearby enemies. Additional Effect: Damage over time Potency: 35 Duration: 15s
Hallowed Ground File:FFXIV Hallowed Ground Icon.png	50 (Complete the quest "Keeping the Oath")	Ability	Instant	420s	—	—	—
	Renders you impervious to most attacks. Duration: 10s
Goring Blade File:FFXIV Goring Blade Icon.png	54 (Complete the quest "Big Sollerets to Fill")	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Riot Blade Combo Potency: 390 Combo Bonus: Damage over time Potency: 85 Duration: 21s
Divine Veil File:FFXIV Divine Veil Icon.png	56 (Complete the quest "Hey Soul Crystal")	Ability	Instant	90s	—	—	—
	Upon next HP recovery via healing magic cast by self or a party member, a protective barrier is cast on all party members within a radius of 15 yalms. Duration: 30s Barrier Effect: Prevents damage up to 10% of your maximum HP Duration: 30s. Effect ends upon additional HP recovery via healing magic.
Clemency File:FFXIV Clemency Icon.png	58 (Complete the quest "All According to Plan")	Spell	1.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Spell Speed stat, the lower the cast time will be)	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Spell Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	2000 MP	30y	—
	Restores target's HP. Cure Potency: 1200 Additional Effect: Restores to self 50% of HP restored to target if target is a party member.
Royal Authority File:FFXIV Royal Authority Icon.png	60 (Complete the quest "This Little Sword of Mine")	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Riot Blade Combo Potency: 550 Combo Bonus: Grants 3 stacks of Sword Oath Duration: 15s
Intervention File:FFXIV Intervention Icon.png	62	Ability	Instant	10s	—	30y	—
	Reduces target party member's damage taken by 10%. Duration: 6s Additional Effect: Increases damage reduction by another 50% of the effect of Rampart or Sentinel if either are active Oath Gauge Cost: 50
Holy Spirit File:FFXIV Holy Spirit Icon.png	64	Spell	1.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Spell Speed stat, the lower the cast time will be)	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Spell Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	2000 MP	25y	—
	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 350.
Requiescat File:FFXIV Requiescat Icon.png	68	Ability	Instant	60s	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. Potency increases up to 550 as MP nears maximum. Additional Effect: Increases attack magic and healing magic potency by 50% if current MP is at 80% or higher, and allows spells to be cast immediately Duration: 12s
Passage of Arms File:FFXIV Passage of Arms Icon.png	70 (Complete the quest "Raising the Sword")	Ability	Instant	120s	—	—	8y rear cone
	Increases block rate to 100% and creates a designated area in a cone behind you in which party members will only suffer 85% of all damage inflicted. Duration: 18s Effect ends upon executing another action or moving (including facing a different direction). Cancels auto-attack upon execution.
Holy Circle File:FFXIV Holy Circle Icon.png	72	Spell	1.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Spell Speed stat, the lower the cast time will be)	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Spell Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	2000 MP	—	5y circle
	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 250 to all nearby enemies.
Intervene File:FFXIV Intervene Icon.png	74	Ability	Instant	30s	—	15y	—
	Rushes target and delivers an attack with a potency of 200. Maximum Charges: 2 Cannot be executed while bound.
Atonement File:FFXIV Atonement Icon.png	76	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Rushes target and delivers an attack with a potency of 550. Additional Effect: Restores MP Can only be executed while under the effect of Sword Oath.
Confiteor File:FFXIV Atonement Icon.png	80	Spell	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Spell Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	2000 MP	25y	5y circle
	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 800 to target and all enemies nearby it. Can only be executed while under the effect of Requiescat. Effect fades upon execution.

Role Actions

Action	Level	Type	Cast	Recast	Range	Radius	Role Affinity
Rampart File:FFXIV Rampart Icon.png	8	Ability	Instant	90s	—	—
	Reduces damage taken by 20%. Duration: 20s
Low Blow File:FFXIV Low Blow Icon.png	12	Ability	Instant	25s	3y	—
	Stuns target. Duration: 5s
Provoke File:FFXIV Provoke Icon.png	15	Ability	Instant	30s	25y	—
	Gesture threateningly, placing yourself at the top of a target's enmity list while gaining additional enmity.
Interject File:FFXIV Interject Icon.png	18	Ability	Instant	30s	3y	—
	Interrupts the use of a target's action.
Reprisal File:FFXIV Reprisal Icon.png	22	Ability	Instant	60s	—	5y circle
	Reduces damage dealt by nearby enemies by 10%. Duration: 10s
Arm's Length File:FFXIV Arms Length Icon.png	32	Ability	Instant	120s	–	–
	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects. Duration: 6s Additional Effect: Slow +20% when barrier is struck Duration: 15s
Shirk File:FFXIV Shirk Icon.png	48	Ability	Instant	120s	25y	—
	Diverts 25% of enmity to target party member.

Traits

Name	Level	Description
Tank Mastery File:FFXIV Tank Mastery Icon.png	1	Reduces damage taken by 20%. Furthermore, grants a bonus to maximum HP based on your vitality attribute, and a bonus to damage dealt based on your strength attribute.
Oath Mastery File:FFXIV Oath Mastery Icon.png	35	Increases Oath Gauge by 5 each time an auto attack lands.
Chivalry File:FFXIV Chivalry Icon.png	58	Restores MP when using Riot Blade or Spirits Within.
Rage of Halone Mastery File:FFXIV Rage of Halone Mastery Icon.png	60 (Complete the quest "This Little Sword of Mine")	Upgrades Rage of Halone to Royal Authority.
Divine Magic Mastery File:FFXIV Divine Magic Mastery Icon.png	64	Halves MP cost for all spells while preventing casting interruptions via damage taken.
Enhanced Prominence File:FFXIV Enhanced Prominence Icon.png	66	Restores MP when using Prominence.
Enhanced Sheltron File:FFXIV Enhanced Sheltron Icon.png	74	Extends the duration of Sheltron to 6 seconds.
Sword Oath File:FFXIV Sword Oath Trait Icon.png	76	Grants three stacks of Sword Oath after successfully completing a combo with Royal Authority.
Enhanced Requiescat File:FFXIV Enhanced Requiescat Icon.png	78	Spells require no cast time while under the effect of Requiescat.

PvP Actions

Ability	Type	Cast	Recast	MP Cost	Range	Radius
Fast Blade File:FFXIV Fast Blade PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,000. Additional Effect: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Riot Blade File:FFXIV Riot Blade PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Fast Blade Combo Potency: 1,200 Combo Bonus: Restores 500 MP Combo Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Royal Authority File:FFXIV Royal Authority PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Riot Blade Combo Potency: 1,400 Combo Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Total Eclipse File:FFXIV Total Eclipse PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 600 to all nearby enemies. Additional Effect: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Prominence File:FFXIV Prominence PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack to all nearby enemies. Combo Action: Total Eclipse Combo Potency: 800 Combo Bonus: Restores 250 MP for each enemy hit Combo Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Shield Lob File:FFXIV Shield Lob PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	15y	—
	Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 800. Combo Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 5
Holy Spirit File:FFXIV Holy Spirit PVP Icon.png	Spell	1.5s	2.4s	5000 MP	25y	—
	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 1,800. Additional Effect: Absorbs 100% of damage dealt as HP Additional Effect: Increases Oath Gauge by 10
Holy Circle File:FFXIV Holy Circle PVP Icon.png	Spell	1.5s	2.4s	5000 MP	—	5y circle
	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 1,000 to all nearby enemies. Additional Effect: Absorbs 100% of damage dealt as HP Additional Effect: Increases Oath Gauge by 10
Confiteor File:FFXIV Confiteor PVP Icon.png	Spell	Instant	2.4s	—	25y	5y circle
	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 2,000 to target and all enemies nearby it. Additional Effect: Lowers target's damage dealt and healing potenct by 10% Duration: 10s Oath Gauge Cost: 50
Intervene File:FFXIV Intervene PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	—	15y	—
	Rushes target and delivers an attack with a potency of 600. Additional Effect: Grants 3 stacks of Sword Oath Duration: 10s Cannot be executed while bound.
Requiescat File:FFXIV Requiescat PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,000. Potency increases up to 200% as MP decreases. Additional Effect: Reduces MP cost of all spells to 0 and allows spells to be cast immediately Duration: 6s
Hallowed Ground File:FFXIV Hallowed Ground PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	60s	—	—	—
	Erects a magicked barrier rendering you impervious to most attacks. Duration: 5s
Intervention File:FFXIV Intervention PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	15s	—	30y	—
	Reduces target party member's damage taken by 20%. Duration: 6s Additional Effect: Increases target's damage reduction to 30% when executed while under the effect of Rampart
Testudo File:FFXIV Testudo PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	45s	—	—	15y circle
	Creates a barrier around self and all party members near you that absorbs damage equivalent to a heal of 3,000 potency. Duration: 10s
Atonement File:FFXIV Atonement PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 2,000. Additional Effect: Restores 500 MP Additional Effect: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 Can only be executed while under the effect of Sword Oath. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Glory Slash File:FFXIV Glory Slash PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	6y	6y cone
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,200 to all enemies in a cone before you. Additional Effect: Restores 250 MP for each enemy hit Additional Effect: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 Can only be executed while under the effect of Sword Oath. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.

Common Actions

Common Actions have no cost.

Action	Type	Cast	Recast	Range	Radius
Low Blow File:FFXIV Low Blow PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 600. Additional Effect: Stun Duration: 2s
Bolt File:FFXIV Bolt PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	—	—
	Movement speed is increased. Duration: 10s
Medical Kit File:FFXIV Medical Kit PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	15s	—	—
	Restores own HP. Cure Potency: 3,000 Potency increases up to 6,000 as HP decreases. Maximum Charges: 3

Additional PvP Actions

Players are restricted to equipping two Additional PvP Actions at once. These actions have no cost.

Action	Type	Cast	Recast	Range	Radius
Full Swing File:FFXIV Full Swing PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,200. Additional Effect: 15-yalm knockback
Weapon Throw File:FFXIV Weapon Throw PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	15y	—
	Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 400. Additional Effect: 10-yalm draw-in
Reprisal File:FFXIV Reprisal PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	45s	—	5y circle
	Reduces damage dealt by nearby enemies by 20%. Duration: 10s
Rampart File:FFXIV Rampart PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	45s	—	—
	Reduces damage taken by 20%. Duration: 10s
Retaliation File:FFXIV Retaliation PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	60s	—	—
	Counters all incoming attacks. Counter Potency: 800 Duration: 10s

Limit Break

Main article: Limit Break (Final Fantasy XIV)

Gladiators' and Paladins' Limit Breaks focus on drastically raising the defense and magic defense of the entire party for a short period of time. They both have the same Level 1 and Level 2 limit breaks as other Tanks.

Ability	Level	Description	Image
Shield Wall	1	Reduces damage taken by all party members by 10% for a period of 10 seconds.
Mighty Guard	2	Reduces damage taken by all party members by 20% for a period of 15 seconds.
Last Bastion	3	Reduces damage taken by all party members by 50% for a period of 12 seconds.	File:Last Bastion.jpg

Other appearances

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Circle of Scorn.

Divine Veil.

Goring Blade.

Royal Authority.

Shield Swipe.

Spirits Within.

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Fast Blade.

Rage of Halone (3★).

Rage of Halone (4★).

Rage of Halone (5★).

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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

Paladin and Gladiator appear with Thunder-elemental cards.

Trading card of a Paladin.

Trading card of a Gladiator.

Gallery

Gladiators.

Gladiator render for the original Final Fantasy XIV.

Paladin render for the original Final Fantasy XIV.

Gladiator render for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

Paladin render for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

PLD Soul Crystal.png

Paladin Soul Crystal.

A paladin in the "End of an Era" video.

The Gladiator's weapon of light.

Paladin sprite.

Paladin's victory pose.

Arms and Gear sets

A sword.

A shield.

The Malevolent Mogblade.

Weapons.

Paladin Artifact equipment concept art.

Paladin Artifact equipment concept art.

Lionsmane PVP Set.

Artifact equipment from Stormblood.

Artifact equipment from Shadowbringers.

Abilities

Fast Blade.

Fight or Flight.

Riot Blade.

Total Eclipse.

Iron Will.

Spirits Within.

Sheltron.

Prominence.

Circle of Scorn.

Goring Blade.

Clemency.

Intervention.

Holy Spirit.

Requiescat.

Passage of Arms.

Holy Circle.

Intervene.

Atonement.

Confiteor.

Role Actions

Rampart.

Convalescence.

Removed Actions

Savage Blade.

Flash.

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Etymology

[view · edit · purge]A gladiator (Latin: gladiator, "swordsman", from gladius, "sword") was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers but most were slaves schooled under harsh conditions. Gladiators were celebrated in art, and it became a feature of politics and social life in the Roman world.

Trivia

• After patch 1.20, gladiators received many of the abilities from the scrapped Sentinel discipline, and lost a bit of attack power in exchange for better defense and tanking abilities.
• Gladiator animations are used by any Disciple of the Hand or Land that enters combat with their tools. This includes the class/job-specific Victory Pose (/vpose) and Battle Stance (/bstance) emotes.
• Gladiator and Paladin's battle stance is similar to Tidus's from Final Fantasy X.
• Gladiator upgrading into Paladin is a change for the western localization; in Japan, the class is Knight, and the adventurer's status as a knight unsworn to the Ul'dahn Sultana fits the general description of a knight-errant.