Patch 11.0.5 Now Live
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
In role-playing games (RPGs), both tabletop (like Dungeons & Dragons) and video games (like Final Fantasy or World of Warcraft), "jobs" or "classes" define a character's abilities, skills, and role in a party. Heres a breakdown of common RPG jobs/classes and their typical roles: Tank (Defender) - Role: Absorb damage, protect allies, and control enemy aggro. - Examples: - Tabletop: Fighter, Paladin, Barbarian. - Video Games: Warrior (FF), Guardian (WoW), Tank (Overwatch). Healer (Support) - Role: Restore HP, remove debuffs, and buff allies. - Examples: - Tabletop: Cleric, Druid, Bard. - Video Games: White Mage (FF), Priest (WoW), Mercy (Overwatch). Damage Dealer (DPS) - Role: Deal high damage to enemies. - Subtypes: - Melee DPS: Close-range fighters (e.g., Rogue, Monk). - Ranged DPS: Attack from a distance (e.g., Archer, Wizard). - Burst DPS: High damage in short bursts (e.g., Assassin). - Sustained DPS: Consistent damage over time (e.g., Warlock). - Examples: - Tabletop: Rogue, Ranger, Sorcerer. - Video Games: Black Mage (FF), Hunter (WoW), Reaper (FFXIV). Hybrid (Flexible Roles) - Role: Mix of damage, healing, or tanking. - Examples: - Tabletop: Paladin (tank/healer), Bard (support/DPS). - Video Games: Red Mage (FF), Death Knight (WoW). Utility/Controller - Role: Crowd control (CC), debuffs, and battlefield manipulation. - Examples: - Tabletop: Wizard (AoE spells), Bard (buff/debuff). - Video Games: Time Mage (FF), Mesmer (Guild Wars 2). Pet/Summoner - Role: Use minions or summons to fight. - Examples: - Tabletop: Necromancer, Beastmaster. - Video Games: Summoner (FFXIV), Demonology Warlock (WoW). Stealth/Scout - Role: Sneak, ambush, and gather intel. - Examples: - Tabletop: Rogue, Shadow Monk. - Video Games: Thief (FF), Nightblade (Elder Scrolls). Crafting/Gathering (Non-Combat) - Role: Create items, gather resources. - Examples: - Tabletop: Artificer, Alchemist. - Video Games: Blacksmith (WoW), Botanist (FFXIV). Popular RPG Job Systems: Final Fantasy: Jobs like Dragoon, Dark Knight, Blue Mage. World of Warcraft: Classes like Shaman, Demon Hunter, Evoker. D&D 5E: Classes like Warlock, Artificer, Blood Hunter (homebrew). Elder Scrolls: Flexible skill-based roles (e.g., Spellsword, Nightblade). Would you like recommendations for a specific game or party composition?
In role-playing games (RPGs), both tabletop (like Dungeons & Dragons) and video games (like Final Fantasy or World of Wa...
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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