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Cannoneers support the front line with fire from their hand-cannons.

Description

The Cannoneer is a bangaa-exclusive job in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.

Profile[]

Specialists of distance attacks, they can inflict massive damage to far-off enemies and adjust the range, strength, attack frequency, and accuracy of their cannons in the battlefield. Their Ether Shell is invaluable for any Spellcasting unit, restoring 60 MP from a distance, enough to cast almost any spell (including the potent Ultima abilities), even if the unit is using Turbo MP.

The Cannoneer is the only non-moogle gunner class. It mirrors the moogle Flintlock class, only special skills (barring shell moves) modify the bangaa's regular attack, and they do not need to use Prime to use their skills. Its stats leave much to be desired, as most are average or below.

Abilities[]

Cannonry[]

CANNONEERS possess an array of abilities useful in almost any battle.

Description

Cannonry abilities require a hand-cannon. Cannoneers' Prime, Foresight, Buckshot and Scope abilities only apply to one attack.

Skill Equipment Range AP
Prime Diklum Self 150
Specially prepare shells to deal increased damage. Raises ATTACK bonus of next basic attack. Requires: Hand-cannon
Foresight Supernal Ray Self 150
Organize shells for quick reloading. Raises number of shots fired in next basic attack. Requires: Hand-cannon
Buckshot Omnis Cannon Self 150
Load cannon with fragmentation shells. Increases damage radius of next basic attack. Requires: Hand-cannon
Scope Ligatur Self 150
Attach a scope to the cannon. Increases ACCURACY of next basic attack. Requires: Hand-cannon
Mortar Massive Bazooka 4 200
Plant the cannon firmly on the ground before firing. Deals heavy damage, but unit cannot move next turn. Requires: Hand-cannon
Target Dromaeo 4 200
Take careful aim of the target. Deals heavy damage on the next turn. Requires: Hand-cannon
Potion Shell Hand Cannon Weapon range 300
Fire a potion-infused shell at the target. Restores HP. Requires: Hand-cannon
Ether Shell Brevis Weapon range 500
Fire a ether-infused shell at the target. Restores MP. Requires: Hand-cannon

Reaction[]

Skill Equipment Effect AP
Blur Fortune Ring Avoid hand-cannon and gun-based basic attacks. 150

Other appearances[]

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]

Cannoneer appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game as Lightning-elemental Backup cards.

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Etymology[]

Cannoneer is a term for an artillery gunner, first recorded in the 16th century. Current title is "cannon crewmember," shortened to "cannoneer." Modern cannoneers support infantry units in training and in battlefield are an integral part of combat operations ranging from urban to jungle terrains.

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