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Added by NsxdrivenArk Knight (アークナイト, Āku Naito?), also known as Arc Knight, is an enemy Job class in Final Fantasy Tactics. This Job focuses on destroying opponent's morale, either by destroying equipment, or turning units against themselves.
Both Elmdore and Zalbaag have this Job class. While their first Command abilities differ, they both have the Vampire command.
There is also a version of Delita as an Arc Knight, via Gameshark, possessing the skillset is that of the Divine Knight.
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Stats
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Elmdore
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A warrior sworn to the service of the gods, using the Sword Spirit ability to release a wave of spiritual power.
| Prerequisite | Weapons | Helmet | Armor | Equip Shields? |
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| None | Katanas | Helmets, Hats | Armor, Clothes, Robes | Yes |
| Move Rate | Jump Rate | Speed | Physical Evasion Rate | Base Attack | Base Magic | Base HP | Base MP |
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| 3 | 5 | 10 | 16% | High | High | High | High |
Innate Abilities:
- Safeguard (only in the Japanese and War of the Lions releases)
Zalbaag
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A warrior sworn to the service of the gods, using its Blade of Ruin to rend both body and soul.
| Prerequisite | Weapons | Helmet | Armor | Equip Shields? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Swords, Knight Swords | Helmets | Armor, Robes | Yes |
| Move Rate | Jump Rate | Speed | Physical Evasion Rate | Base Attack | Base Magic | Base HP | Base MP |
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| 5 | 4 | 11 | 10% (guest) 22% (enemy) | High | High | High | High |
Delita
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A warrior sworn to the service of the gods, rending enemies and their items with its Unyielding Blade.
| Prerequisite | Weapons | Helmet | Armor | Equip Shields? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Knives, Swords, Knight Swords, Flails | Helmets | Armor, Robes | Yes |
| Move Rate | Jump Rate | Speed | Physical Evasion Rate | Base Attack | Base Magic | Base HP | Base MP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 15% | High | High | High | High |
Abilities
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Elmdore
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Sword Spirit
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Ark knight job command. Releases the spirit contained within one's blade.
The formula for damage is as follows:
| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | Range | Effect | Speed | JP Needed |
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| Asura Knife | Ashura | Spirit Blade. A technique that releases the spirit in the user's katana, causing an unseen specter-sword to slash at the target. Quote: "Legendary sword that kills freely! Asura!" | 1 | 3 | Now | 100 |
| Kotetsu | Binding Darkness. A technique that releases the spirit in the user's katana, loosing a wave of howling dark spirits. Quote: "Evil souls of the dark, gather here... Koutetsu!" | 1 | 3 | Now | 180 | |
| Bizen Boat | Osafune | Verse of Oblivion. A technique that releases the spirit in the user's katana, sending the whispering dead to feed on the target's MP. Quote: "Nihilistic sky, inhale magic power... Bizen Boat!" | 1 | 3 | Now | 260 |
| Muramasa | Doomed Aspirations. A technique that releases the spirit in the user's katana. Only a living soul will quell its tumult. Effect: Confuse, Doom Quote: "No more loss of precious life... Murasame!" | 1 | 3 | Now | 580 | |
| Kikuichimoji | Kiku-ichimonji | Sanguine Blossom. A technique that releases the spirit in the user's katana, wreaking havoc with its all-consuming hatred. Quote: "Brave weapon, turn to a deadly blaze! Kikuichimoji!" | 4 | 8 | Now | 660 |
| Chirijiraden | Raging Inferno. A technique that releases the spirit in the user's katana, which pursues the living as a band of blue flame. Quote: "Flame-eating sword, swipe away the evils! Chirijiraden!" | 1 | 3 | Now | 820 | |
Zalbaag
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Destroy Sword/Blade of Ruin
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Ark knight job command. Destroys other units' attributes.
Note: Zalbaag must be equipped with a sword to use these abilities.
The success rate for Blade of Ruin abilities are as follows:
| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | MP Cost | Range | Effect | Speed | JP Needed |
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| Magic Ruin | Magicksap | Drain the target's magickal essence, reducing his or her MP. Quote: "Destroy evil magic! Magic Ruin!" | 20 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Speed Ruin | Speedsap | Dull the target's reflexes, reducing his or her Speed. Quote: "Destroy all time! Speed Ruin!" | 20 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Power Ruin | Powersap | Destroy physical attack power, reducing the target's weapon attack power. Quote: "Stop with a mighty blow! Power Ruin!" | 20 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Mind Ruin | Mindsap | Drain the target's magickal essence, reducing his or her magickal attack power. Quote: "Destroy magic attack power! Mind Ruin!" | 20 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
Blood Suck/Vampire
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Ark knight job command. The demonic act of supping living blood. (Elmdore and Zombie Zalbaag)
| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | Range | Effect | Speed | JP Needed |
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| Blood Suck | Vampire | Suck the target's blood, restoring the user's HP. Effect: Vampire. | 1 | 0 | Now | 0 |
Delita
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Mighty Sword/Unyielding Blade
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Ark knight job command. Slash through the enemy's equipment.
Note: Delita must be equipped with a sword to use these abilities.
The damage inflicted by Unyielding Blade is as follows:
| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | Range | Effect | Speed | JP Needed |
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| Shellbust Stab | Crush Armor | Destroy the item equipped on the target's body. Quote: "Armor won't help the heart stay sharp... Shellbust Stab!" | 3 | 1 | Now | 200 |
| Blastar Punch | Crush Helm | Destroy the item equipped on the target's head. Quote: "Curses from all directions! Blastar Punch!" | 3 | 1 | Now | 400 |
| Hellcry Punch | Crush Weapon | Destroy the target's equipped weapon. Quote: "Demolish weapons with fury! Hellcry Punch!" | 3 | 1 | Now | 500 |
| Icewolf Bite | Crush Accessory | Destroy the target's equipped accessory. Quote: "Disaster cries out to smash all... Icewolf Bite!" | 3 | 1 | Now | 800 |
War of the Lions Changes
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Unyielding Blade skills will now damage monsters and humans without equipment, but will still fail on a unit with Safeguard.
Reaction Abilities
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Elmdore
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | Trigger | JP Needed |
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| Hamedo | First Strike | Attack preemptively before being attacked. | Physical Attack | 1200 |
| Blade Grasp | Shirahadori | Evade non-ranged physical attacks. | Physical Attack (Bow and crossbow attacks excluded.) | 700 |
Zalbaag
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | Trigger | JP Needed |
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| Counter Tackle | Counterattack with a tackle. | Physical Attack | 180 | |
| Counter | Counterattack with a physical strike. | Physical Attack | 300 | |
| Speed Save | Adrenaline Rush | Increase Speed. | HP Loss | 800 |
Delita
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | Trigger | JP Needed |
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| Counter Tackle | Counterattack with a tackle. | Physical Attack | 180 | |
Support Abilities
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Elmdore
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | JP Needed |
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| Two Hands | Doublehand | Wield a weapon with both hands, increasing its destructive power. | 900 |
| Martial Arts | Brawler | Deliver more powerful unarmed attacks, even if not a monk. | 200 |
Zalbaag
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | JP Needed |
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| Maintenance | Safeguard | Prevent equipment from being destroyed or stolen. | 250 |
| Short Charge | Swiftness | Shorten charge time. | 800 |
| Concentrate | Concentration | Make attacks unblockable. If an enemy is in the targeted tile, it will always be hit. | 400 |
| Defense UP | Defense Boost | Take less damage from physical attacks. | 400 |
Delita
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | JP Needed |
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| Equip Axes | Equip axes, regardless of Job. | 170 | |
| Monster Skill | Beastmaster | Adds an ability to all monsters in neighboring tiles with an elevation difference of 3h or less. | 200 |
| Defend | Defend oneself against an attack. Adds the Defend command. | 50 | |
| Gained JP Up | JP Boost | Increase the amount of JP earned in battle. | 250 |
Movement Abilities
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Elmdore
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | JP Needed |
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| Ignore Height | Ignore Elevation | Move to tiles of any height, regardless of Jump attribute. | 700 |
| Teleport 2 | Master Teleportation | Warp instantly to destination tiles. | 0 |
Zalbaag
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | JP Needed |
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| Move +1 | Increase Move by 1. | 200 | |
| Move-HP UP | Lifefont | Recover HP upon moving. | 300 |
Delita
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| PS1 Name | PSP Name | Description | JP Needed |
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| Move +1 | Increase Move by 1. | 200 | |
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