Ranger The Ranger , also known as Hunter , is a job that appears in various games in the series . 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 . Because 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 . Rangers overlap somewhat with Archers , but are more physically oriented while Archers rely on status attacks . The Archer class is mostly exclusive to games set in Ivalice , while with the exception of " " , Rangers do not appear . Appearances . " Final Fantasy III " . The Ranger job is received from the Fire Crystal . In the NES release they cast White Magic , while in the 3D release they have the ability to attack four times . " Final Fantasy IV " . Rosa Joanna Farrell is officially classified as a White Mage . However , she has the Aim ability , and in the 3D release is the only character who can equip bows , both attributes of a 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 gullet . The Ranger can call upon the abilities of animals and fire multiple shots from its bow . " Final Fantasy X " . Though there is no official job system , Wakka fights using long - ranged blitzballs , which are effective against flying enemies . He can also use his Overdrive to attack multiple enemies and imbue his attacks with status and elemental properties . His section of the Sphere Grid also contains the Aim ability . " 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 . Fran is given the Hunter class , and her abilities focus on inflicting status ailments and attacking from a distance with Barrage . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Hunter is a hume job that wield greatbows and possess many powerful long - ranged attacks , with a focus on felling monsters . It also has the ability Capture , which is vital for using the Morpher job . The Hunter job is unlocked by mastering two Archer abilities . The Ranger class is a job exclusive to seeq s . They use knives and bows , and specialize in setting traps for enemies . The returning Hunter is available for humes once they master three Archer abilities , but gria may become Hunters without this prerequisite . Hunters can now equip knives , but learn no abilities from them . " Crystal Defenders " . The Ranger job enhances one ' s skill with bows . " Bravely Default " . The Ranger appears as a job and is obtained after defeating Artemia Venus . " " . The Ranger returns as a job . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . The Mysterious Old Man is a Ranger , wielding a longbow . Ranger is also a job class the Dark Warriors can use . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Ranger appears in the form of a job card in the Duel Colosseum . When selected , the Ranger job card will cause enemies to hold more medals as a reward . The Ranger job card ' s effect stacks , yielding even more medals after defeating enemies with multiple Rangers in effect . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Ranger job card reappears in the new Labyrinth mode , and again increases the amount of medals won from a battle . " Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade " . Ranger is a job obtained by defeating the boss of Area 7 of the Monastery Mountains . They specialize in Agility attacks , and can bring out more power when wielding bows and guns . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . The Ranger is a character available to the party , he uses the Sharpshot ability during battle . Unlocks at level 2 . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Ranger appears as a recruitable character . He is unlocked in North Mountain on Classic in " Final Fantasy V " storyline as the First Time Reward . Ranger can use Combat abilities up to rarity rank 3 , Support abilities up to rarity rank 3 , Celerity abilities up to rarity rank 3 , and Sharpshooter abilities up to rarity rank 4 . His initial Soul Break is Steady Shot I which at the expense of one Soul Gauge segment fires an unerring shot at a single target . The bow Killer Bow ( V ) can grant Ranger access to Steady Shot II which at the expense of one Soul Gauge segment fires an unerring shot at a single target . Ranger can equip the following weapon types : bows and daggers . The bow Killer Bow ( V ) allows Ranger access to Steady Shot II . He can equip the following armor types : bracers , hats , and light armor . He can equip accessories . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Ranger appears with numerous cards . Many cards are Wind - elemental , but two are Fire - elemental , and one is Earth - elemental . " Triple Triad " . Ranger from " Final Fantasy III " 3D remake appears on a Triple Triad card in the version playable via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Non - " Final Fantasy " guest appearances . " Puzzle & Dragons " . The Ranger appears in " Puzzle & Dragons " as part of the " Crystal Defenders " collaboration . " Knights of the Crystals " . The Hunter appears on a gold card . " Samurai Rising " . The Hunter appears as a job . The job specializes in attacking from a distance , its attacks are swift when attacking .