Bard (Final Fantasy)
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The is a character class (or job) featured on Square Enix's Final Fantasy series.
Bards in the Final Fantasy series use songs to cause effects, often strengthening the party or weakening the opposition through temporary stat reduction. They generally equip harps as weapons, which vary in strength from game to game. Many Bards have summoning abilities, as well. Moreover, some Bard incarnations, including Edward from Final Fantasy IV, have the ability to hide from the enemy. This command is mainly inserted due to the Bard's low physical abilities. The attempted insult "You spoony bard!" from Final Fantasy IV is often parodied in Internet Culture, particularly among Final Fantasy fans. A variation of the class, the Dancer uses special dances to cause status effects or damage to all enemies on a battle field. Unlike songs, the result of a dance is usually random. Other variations include types of Moogles, Songstresses, and various members of royalty.
Bards are the most desirable class for experience parties in Final Fantasy XI because of their MP regeneration songs as well as their stat boosting songs.
Appearances
The Bard has appeared in the following Final Fantasy games:- Final Fantasy III
- Final Fantasy IV (Edward Chris von Muir, a bard)
- Final Fantasy V (Plus Dancer)
- Final Fantasy VI (Mog, a dancer)
- Final Fantasy XI
- Final Fantasy Tactics (Bard/Dancer)
- Final Fantasy X-2 (Songstress)
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Chemist
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