FFXI has 22 jobs. Your main job and support job are separate selections, and equipment swapping is part of an actual build. The featured setup uses Dragoon with Samurai support and names the item-level-119 progression pieces rather than treating level 99 as a complete loadout.
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Dragoon / Samurai Ambuscade polearm progression build
A named DRG/SAM item-level-119 setup with Kaja Lance, Duplus Grip, Ambuscade armour, wyvern management and Jump-to-weapon-skill play.
Open configuration →The 22 jobs and their equipment roles
Warrior
Physical weaponsBroad weapon selection and offensive job abilities.
Monk
Hand-to-handHand-to-hand damage and martial resource choices.
White Mage
HealingDedicated recovery and status removal.
Black Mage
Offensive magicElemental spells and magic burst planning.
Red Mage
Enhancing / enfeeblingBuffs, debuffs and flexible spell access.
Thief
Physical damage and utilityPositional attacks and Treasure Hunter utility.
Party job-function comparison
A comparison of functions and trade-offs, without a numerical performance ranking.
Dragoon / Samurai
Polearm damageThe featured setup depends on weapon attacks, TP and a living wyvern.
- Strengths
- Jump tools and polearm specialisation
- Considerations
- Pet survival and target access matter
White Mage
RecoveryBuilt around cures and status removal, not this TP equipment list.
- Strengths
- Dedicated group recovery
- Considerations
- Spell and support equipment require separate planning
Bard / Corsair / Geomancer
Party supportSongs, rolls and geomancy supply different support functions.
- Strengths
- Distinct party enhancement systems
- Considerations
- They are not three interchangeable copies of one buff job
Learning and progression guides
FFXI beginner guide: Trust, Records of Eminence and job progression
Start or return to FINAL FANTASY XI with Trust companions, Records of Eminence, job preparation and a practical route through Vana’diel.
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