Fantasy Life All 12 Lives and How to Change Jobs
Compare combat, gathering and crafting licenses before choosing your next training route.
Edition covered
Original Nintendo 3DS game. Origin Island is separate expansion content; not Fantasy Life i.
Pick one combat style to learn first
Paladin, Mercenary, Hunter and Magician use different weapons and rhythms. Try a style that feels comfortable before investing heavily in its equipment, then add other licenses when you want more options.
| Life | Main equipment or activity | Useful focus |
|---|---|---|
| Paladin | Longsword and shield | Melee defense and balanced offense |
| Mercenary | Greatsword | Committed heavy attacks |
| Hunter | Bow | Ranged physical combat |
| Magician | Staff and magic | Elemental attacks and SP management |
| Miner | Pickaxe | Ore and mineral resources |
| Woodcutter | Axe | Logs and timber resources |
| Angler | Fishing rod | Fish and fishing challenges |
Add gathering to support the gear you use
Miner, Woodcutter and Angler turn field resources into useful materials. Having the appropriate learned skill and tool lets an expedition contribute to more than the next monster fight.
Use crafting to finish the supply chain
Blacksmith, Carpenter, Tailor, Cook and Alchemist transform ingredients into equipment, food and other items. Choose a craft that serves your current weapon, armor or supply needs.
| Life | Typical output | Pairs naturally with |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith | Metal weapons, armor and tools | Mining materials |
| Carpenter | Wooden weapons, tools and furniture | Woodcutting materials |
| Tailor | Fabric clothing and furnishings | Cloth and thread supplies |
| Cook | Meals | Fishing and gathered ingredients |
| Alchemist | Medicines and accessories | Herbs and other reagents |
Change Life at a Guild Office
After reaching Fledgling in your current Life, you can change outside restricted story situations. Learned skills and techniques remain useful across Lives, but a Life’s special skill is tied to actively using that Life.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Fantasy Life overview | www.nintendo.com |
| Nintendo Fantasy Life electronic manual | www.nintendo.com |