Warrior ( job ) The Warrior , also known as the Fighter , is a job that appears in various games in the series . It is one of the core basic jobs within the job system . Profile . Warriors are characterized by equipping swords , daggers , axes , shields , and armor , and having high physical stats . The Warrior is usually one of the basic jobs in each game , and its focus is strong melee damage and survivability . In later installments , Warriors were given the ability to lower the stats of their opponents . The Knight job is generally seen as an upgrade to the Warrior , but lacks the strict offensive focus of the job , gaining supportive abilities . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . As an invaluable asset to most parties , the Warrior is often a first choice when it comes to picking a team . The Warrior ' s upgrade , the Knight , is an even greater source of physical power , and can use White Magic . This is probably one of the most important character classes one can choose . " Final Fantasy III " . The Warrior is a job ability granted at the beginning of the game by the Wind Crystal . It is a basic , straight forward fighter . In the remake , Warriors were given the exclusive Advance ability . The Knight job , received from the Fire Crystal is generally seen as an upgrade to the Warrior . It has higher stats , but has a smaller choice on equipment , being only able to handle swords , while the Warrior can wield axes and some daggers and bows . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Characters are not assigned formal classes , instead they allow for heavy customization by using Guardian Force s and the Junction system . However , Squall ' s Limit Break is based on the Warrior class , and he has the highest raw HP and Vitality of the party . " Final Fantasy IX " . Adelbert Steiner is a classic warrior , wielding heavy swords and boasting the highest strength and HP . He also has access to debilitating sword abilities and can lower his opponents ' attack and defense . " Final Fantasy X " . Tidus is a classic Warrior who uses basic swords and shields during battle , along with high strength and defense . He can be considered part Time Mage since abilities such as Haste and Slow are in his section of the Sphere Grid . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . As Paine ' s default dressphere , the Warrior class is available from the beginning of the game . The Warrior sports abilities for both elemental attacks and for assaults on an opponent ' s stats . " Final Fantasy XI " . The Warrior is one of the base classes available , with well - balanced overall stats . The Warrior mostly uses physical , offensive abilities . Sky Pirates , Warriors and aegyl Sky Warriors make use of offensive abilities that forsake defense . " Final Fantasy XIV " . The Warrior is a Soul Crystal job of Marauder class . It is a tank class using two - handed axes . Also , a miniature warrior in the style of the original " Final Fantasy " is one of three possible outcomes of summoning the " Minion of Light " ( the others being a black mage and a white mage ) . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Warrior and Soldier are bangaa and hume jobs , respectively , with small differences . Both have access to debilitating abilities , and while the Warrior has access to more melee skills and broadswords , the Soldier makes use of scouting abilities and greatswords . The Soldier is Marche ' s default job . The Fighter and Gladiator are another pair of similar hume and bangaa jobs . Both are close - range powerhouses that equip blades and use close - range melee abilities , and both are unlocked through Soldier and Warrior mastery . As the Gladiator learns elemental sword attacks , the Fighter learns powerful long and mid - range abilities . Warriors , Soldiers , Fighters , and Gladiators return , and have suffered no changes . A new Warrior - like job called Raptor for gria appears . " Final Fantasy Tactics S " . The Warrior is a job exclusive to Clavat s and male Lilties . It is a hard hitting class that uses strong offensive skills and a few defensive abilities . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . The Warrior is a starting job class available to both groups . Its keeps its pure offensive focus . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . To represent the original " Final Fantasy " , the Warrior class was chosen to be a character . He is simply named the Warrior of Light . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Warrior is a job that can be selected for a character in the player ' s party for Quick Battle , Friend Card s , or wireless matches . It grants + 3 ATK , and unlocks the Samurai , Knight , and Ninja jobs . The Warrior of Light ' s new alternate outfit is based on the original " Final Fantasy " incarnation of the warrior . " Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade " . Warrior is a basic job available at the start of the game . Warriors gain a bonus to Attack and Defense for equipped greatswords and Strength - based abilities , and , like all basic jobs , have the lowest EXP required to gain levels . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . The Warrior is a character available to the party , he uses the Attack ability during battle . He is available by default . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Warrior appears as a recruitable character . He was available as a pre - registration award . Warrior can use Combat school of Physical skillset up to rarity rank 4 . His initial Soul Break is Double Attack I which at the expense of one Soul gauge segment attacks a single target twice in quick succession . The axe Dual Tomahawk ( III ) can grant Warrior with Soul Break Double Attack II which at the expense of two Soul gauge segments attacks a single target twice in quick succession . Warrior can equip the following weapon types : axes , daggers , hammers , and swords . The axe Dual Tomahawk ( III ) allows Warrior to use Soul Break Double Attack II . He can equip the following armor types : heavy armor , bracers , hats , helms , and light armor . Warrior can equip accessories . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Warrior appears with numerous cards of different elements . " Triple Triad " . Warrior appears on Triple Triad cards in the version playable via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Non - " Final Fantasy " guest appearances . " Knights of the Crystals " . The Fighter appears on a normal card .