Ranger
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The Ranger (狩人 Kariudo lit. Hunter), also known as Hunter and Archer, is a job that appears in various games in the series.
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[edit] Profile
Rangers are mostly known for their ability to equip various ranged weapons to attack, primarily Bows. Their most consistent special ability is called Barrage or Rapid Fire. With this ability, the Ranger can attack multiple times (generally, but not always, four times) in a single turn. They also have the ability Aim, which increases their damage and ensures a successful hit. In some games, Rangers can cast some basic White Magic, and enchant their bows with elemental or status effects. As they wield Bows, Rangers are adept at fighting flying and bird-type enemies, which take additional damage from arrows and have their high evasion nullified by the Ranger's high accuracy. As the games in the series have become more modern in their technology, Rangers in the main series have been replaced by Gunners, though in the world of Ivalice the two continue to exist alongside each other.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] Final Fantasy III
- Main article: Ranger (Final Fantasy III)
The Ranger job is received from the Fire Crystal. In the NES release they cast White Magic, while in the DS release they have the ability to attack four times.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV
Rosa Joanna Farrell is officially classified as a White Mage. However, she has the Aim ability, and in the DS release of the game is the only character who can equip Bows, both attributes of a Ranger.
[edit] Final Fantasy V
- Main article: Ranger (Final Fantasy V)
The Ranger job is held by one of the shards from the Fire Crystal that are found on a Black Chocobo's back. The Ranger can call upon the abilities of animals and fire multiple shots from its bow.
[edit] Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X does not officially have a Job system. However, Wakka fights using long-ranged Blitzballs, which are effective against flying enemies, and can use his Overdrive to attack multiple enemies and imbue his attacks with status and elemental properties.
[edit] Final Fantasy XI
- Main article: Ranger (Final Fantasy XI)
The Ranger is an advanced class adept with all ranged weapons, including bows, crossbows and guns, as well as throwing weapons. They gain many bonuses to accuracy and several special abilities that power up their ranged attacks.
[edit] Final Fantasy XII International
- Main article: Archer (Final Fantasy XII)
The Sagittarius License Grid holds the Archer class. They use primarily light armor and bows, and can cast some White Magick. The Archer also has the largest number of Technicks of any Job class.
The Shikari class is based on the Ninja class and has no similarities to the Ranger, but the word "shikari" is Hindi for "hunter".
[edit] Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
- Main article: Archer (Revenant Wings)
Fran is given the Hunter class in this game, and her abilities focus on inflicting status ailments. The Archer class is exclusive to Viera, which similarly focus on debuffing and weakening enemies.
[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics
- Main article: Archer (Final Fantasy Tactics)
Archers have the Aim ability, which lets them take time to charge up a stronger attack than normal. The amount of time it takes to charge, and the strength of the attack, both increase as the Job levels up.
[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
- See also: Archer (Final Fantasy Tactics), Hunter (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance), and Sniper (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance).
The Archer class can use several special attacks to inflict status ailments on enemies. The job is available for Human and Viera, and Job growth changes depending on which species the user is: Humans may develop their skills to become Hunters, while Viera become Snipers.
The Hunter is a job that possesses many powerful long-ranged attacks. It also has the ability Capture, which is vital for using the Morpher job. The Sniper is a job exclusive to Viera. It uses several quick and deadly abilities and can even attack at an enemy's personal possessions.
[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
- See also: Hunter (Final Fantasy Tactics A2), Sniper (Final Fantasy Tactics A2), Ranger (Final Fantasy Tactics A2), and Archer (Final Fantasy Tactics A2).
The Archer is again a Job class for Humans and Viera, and has several status attacks. As in Tactics Advance, Humans may become Hunters and Viera may become Snipers by training with the Archer job.
Hunter is available for Humans once they master three Archer abilities, but Gria may become Archers without this prerequisite. The Sniper is available for Viera once they master two Archer abilities. Hunters rely on stronger offensive attacks, while Snipers rely on weakening opponents in a more subtle fashion.
The new Ranger class is a job exclusive to Seeqs. They use Knives and Bows, and specialize in setting traps for enemies.
[edit] Dissidia Final Fantasy
In the Duel Colosseum, when selected, the Ranger job card will cause enemies to hold more medals as a reward.
[edit] Gallery
 Arc as a Ranger in the DS version of Final Fantasy III |
 Main cast of Final Fantasy V as Rangers |
 Bartz from Final Fantasy V as a Ranger |
 A Mithra as Ranger in Final Fantasy XI |
 A Human as a Hunter in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance |
 A Viera as an Archer in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance |
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