Final Fantasy IV / Characters

Final Fantasy IV: Characters, jobs and party roles

Compare Cecil, Kain, Rosa, Rydia, Edge and the temporary party members.

Edition covered

Guides cover Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster’s 2D campaign. They do not cover the DS/PC 3D remake’s Augments or the additional GBA/PSP dungeons and party systems. Pictures show the Pixel Remaster release.

11 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Core character specialties

Dark Knight, later Paladin

Cecil

Physical durability and protection.

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Dragoon

Kain

Spear attacks and Jump.

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White Mage

Rosa

Healing, revival and defensive magic.

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Summoner and Black Mage

Rydia

Elemental spells and summons.

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Ninja

Edge

Dual wielding, Throw and Ninjutsu.

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Other companions to recognize

Sage

Tellah

Flexible spellcasting during his story chapters.

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Bard

Edward

Support tools during the early journey.

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Monk

Yang

Strong physical attacks and Kick.

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Black Mage

Palom

Offensive magic around Mysidia and Mount Ordeals.

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White Mage

Porom

Healing support alongside Palom.

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Engineer

Cid

A sturdy physical companion and airship connection.

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Quick notes

Understand the fixed character roles. Final Fantasy IV assigns jobs through its cast.
Compare recurring and temporary allies. The eventual familiar frontline and caster roles develop over many chapters.
Set rows around the weapon and role. Most vulnerable casters benefit from the back row.
Do not import the 3D remake’s Augment advice. The DS and later 3D remake use Augments and different encounter balance.

Useful tip

Equipment and rows should follow the current party, not only the final roster.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Square Enix: Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster	store.steampowered.com
RPG Site: FFIV route and missable locations	www.rpgsite.net
Square Enix: Pixel Remaster updates	www.square-enix-games.com