Final Fantasy Character Profiles and Sample PartiesWelcome to the Final Fantasy character profiles page and sample party page. Just click on the character below to view that character's profile. Each profile contains the character's strengths and weaknesses. Below that are some sample parties along with the advantages and disadvanges of each one.
Characters
Black Belt
Black Mage
Fighter
Red Mage
Thief
White Mage
Sample Parties
Beginner's Party
Default Party
Alternate Party
Magic User's Party
Heavy Magic User's Party
Powerful Party
Black Belt
A master of martial arts. Tough both mentally and physically. This warrior can fight effectively with bare hands. This can be an advantage at the beginning of the game, because you can save his weapon money to buy other things. He might not always be able to equip the best armor, however.
Black Mage
This character is skilled with black magic- very powerful spells used to attack the enemy. He is a very weak character throughout the game, defensively. However, offensively, he can be an invaluable party member, due to his strong magic attacks. He can not be equipped with heavy armor, or big weapons, but can use bracelets.
Fighter
A professional fighter trained in the use of all weapons. The Fighter is able to wear heavy armor and is skillful with large swords. Even with the bulky equipment, quick moves are still possible. He is pretty much the best character in the game, however he is the most expensive to outfit. He should always head the party due to the fact that he can take the most hits.
Red Mage
The Red Magician has the ability to learn some of both black and white magic spells and is a fairly good fighter. He can equip very heavy armor, but not as much as the Fighter, and heavy swords. One disadvantage to him, however, is that he learns magic at a slower rate than the other two mages.
Thief
Agility and dexterity are the strong points of this character. The thief is good to have when you need to avoid an attack from the enemy. He is also able to wear moderately heavy armor and heavy swords.
White Mage
Using white magic, this character can heal wounds and cast many defensive spells. The White Magician is not a very good fighter, but can learn powerful magic. The White Mage might possibly be the best after the Fighter. She can reduce the use of potions in your party due to her healing magic. Although, like the Black Mage, she is very weak and can't use big swords or armor.
For the Beginner
This party contains a Fighter, a Black Belt, a White Mage, and a Black Mage. This combination works very well together. It is balanced and highly recommended. The battle skills of the Fighter and Black Belt combine effectively with the magic supplied by the Black and White Mages.
Default Party
This party contains a Fighter, a Thief, a Black Belt, and a Red Mage. This is the party that you will use if you do not change the selections. It is a balanced party also, and will do quite well. Although it is somewhat weak in the magic department, the fighting skills of that party will more than make up for it.
An Alternate Choice
This party contains two Black Belts, a White Mage, and a Black Mage. This combination is quite different than the previous two. While not recommended for those who are inexperienced, the veteran player should have a lot of fun with this one. The money saved by not buying expensive weapons and armor can be used for more powerful magic and potions.
Magic Users
This party contains a Fighter, a Red Mage, a White Mage, and a Black Mage. The lone Fighter's place in this party is not just that of the offensive attack. His other purpose, with the help of the White Mage's powers, will protect the Red and Black Mages and allow the destructive power of their magic to defeat enemies.
Heavy Magic Use
This party contains a Red Mage, a White Mage, and two Black Mages. You must like magic to use this party. In the beginning, many trips will be spent returning to the town for revival. If you could purchase HEAL potion by the barrel, you would do so. When this party becomes experienced, the quantity and types of magic spells that can be brought into play is formidable.
Powerful Fighting
This party contains a Fighter, a Thief, and two Black Belts. When this party goes into battle, it is strong and quite menacing. It will be quite expensive to outfit this party with weapons and armor. The the gold saved at the magic shop will be wisely used buying potions. Until this party reaches class change, it will not have the benefit of magic.
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