In general, there is a fourfold classification of adventurers based on the disciplinary paths to which they devote themselves. Battle classes are either a Disciple of War, masters of arms who live for the call of combat, or a Disciple of Magic, erudite researchers of all things esoteric. Non-combat classes can be either a Disciple of the Land, gatherers of material resources and students of the natural order, or a Disciple of the Hand, crafters who invest their creative ingenuity in synthesis and industry. By making use of what is called the Armoury system, players may opt to specialize in one discipline, excelling in a single skill, or they may take a more general approach, "Every soul must needs have a code, a purpose, to guide them. Else chaos would consume us all." - The Determination of Being, Guillaurmand de Padellaint

Combat Roles

The 5 Roles
Historically, combat classes would be classified as either a Disciples of War or a Disciples of Magic. With the introduction of Stormblood, each job/class is more accurately assigned one of 5 roles: tank, healer, melee DPS, physical ranged DPS, magic ranged DPS.

Characters can take on a number of different professions, or classes. Changing classes or jobs is as simple as switching the weapon or tool equipped in the character's main hand. Classes all start at level 1 and have connected to them associated jobs which can be unlocked at level 30 and which confer additional skills and abilities.

Jobs are either (i) unlocked at level 30 via classes; (ii) unlocked with an expansion pack and at varying starting levels. Jobs are more advanced than their affiliated classes (where applicable), and give characters access to additional and exclusive skills and actions.

Role	Job	Acquisition	Starting Level
Tank High in HP and trained in defense, a tank serves as the party's shield. Skilled at keeping a foe's attention and bearing the brunt of enemy attacks.	Paladin	Gladiator	Level 30
	Warrior	Marauder	Level 30
	Dark Knight	Heavensward	Level 30
	Gunbreaker	Shadowbringers	Level 60
Healer Healers use restorative arts to mend wounded companions. They can also help to mitigate damage, remove detrimental effects, and even bring fallen allies back to life.	White Mage	Conjurer	Level 30
	Scholar	Arcanist	Level 30
	Astrologian	Heavensward	Level 30
	Sage	Endwalker	Level 70
Melee DPS Melee DPS are close-range attackers. Focused on combos and careful positioning to inflict the maximum amount of damage.	Monk	Pugilist	Level 30
	Dragoon	Lancer	Level 30
	Ninja	Rogue	Level 30
	Samurai	Stormblood	Level 50
	Reaper	Endwalker	Level 70
	Viper	Dawntrail	Level 80
Physical Ranged DPS Physical ranged DPS attack foes from a distance. They excel at inflicting sustained damage, and also provide support for companions.	Bard	Archer	Level 30
	Machinist	Heavensward	Level 30
	Dancer	Shadowbringers	Level 60
Magic Ranged DPS Magical ranged DPS attack foes using a variety of arcane arts. Movement is restricted by casting times, but they excel at inflicting high burst damage.	Black Mage	Thaumaturge	Level 30
	Summoner	Arcanist	Level 30
	Red Mage	Stormblood	Level 50
	Pictomancer	Dawntrail	Level 80

Limited Jobs

Blue mage is known as a limited job. There are several key points that distinguish it from other jobs.

• Blue mage functions independently of other classes and jobs, starting at level 1 with a maximum level of 80 as of Patch 6.45.
• When playing as a blue mage, it is possible to participate in duties with other players in preformed or undersized parties. However, the following duties will remain inaccessible:

Duty Roulettes

The Forbidden Land, Eureka

Squadron Missions

Deep Dungeons

PvP, including duels

Stone, Sky, Sea

Hall of the Novice

Ultimate Raids

• Blue mages gain greater experience from battling enemies in the open world than other jobs do.
• Blue mage cannot be used to progress through the main scenario.
• Retainers cannot be assigned the blue mage job.

Job	Acquisition	Starting Level
Blue Mage	Released in Patch 4.5. No expansion needed.	Level 1

Disciples of the Hand

For crafters, the art of synthesis is at the very core of their way of life, driving their industry. They employ a veritable arsenal of tools in working everything from the most delicate cloth to the most resilient metal. Through their labors, the traditions of Eorzea are kept alive, and her culture preserved.

Classes

Alchemist

Armorer

Blacksmith

Carpenter

Culinarian

Goldsmith

Leatherworker

Weaver

Disciples of the Land

These harvesters of nature's bounty utilize an array of tools in their work with all forms of plants and minerals. Their trade encompasses knowledge of all of Hydaelyn's natural resources, be it in a cultivated garden or the great outdoors. As a cornerstone of Eorzea's economy, their impact on her inhabitants can hardly be overstated.

Classes

Botanist

Fisher

Miner