Pilgrims (also known as Clerics or Priests) are the primary healers and support magic-users of your party. They learn essential healing spells, status ailment cures, and some defensive buffs. While their physical attack is modest, their magical utility is indispensable for survival in challenging dungeons and boss fights.
Key Characteristics:
- Healing Spells: Heal, Midheal, Fullheal, Vivify, Revive.
- Support Spells: Antidote, Squelch, Surround, Sap, Defence.
- Decent Durability: Can equip some medium armor and shields.
- Blunt Weapons: Primarily uses staves and maces.
Recommended Equipment:
Prioritize equipment that boosts their defense and MP, or provides magical resistance.
- Weapons: Staff of Thunder, Staff of Judgment, Iron Axe (if you want more offense).
- Armor: Magic Armor, Dragon Mail, Full Plate Armor.
- Shields: Magic Shield, Dragon Shield.
- Accessories: Prayer Ring (restores MP), Starry Ring (boosts Agility).
A Pilgrim is absolutely essential for any party. Without a dedicated healer, you will struggle immensely. Ensure your Pilgrim always has enough MP and is protected, as their survival is often key to the party's success.