Bartz is the protagonist and a well-rounded character with slightly higher base Strength than Lenna or Faris. This makes him an excellent candidate for physical attacker jobs, but his versatility allows him to excel in almost any role.
Recommended Builds for Bartz:
- Physical Powerhouse:
- Job: Freelancer (after mastering Knight, Monk, Samurai, Ranger)
- Abilities: Rapid Fire, Two-Handed, Equip Swords/Axes (if needed), Counter
- Equipment: Strongest sword/axe, heavy armor.
- Strategy: Unleash devastating multi-hit attacks. Rapid Fire combined with a powerful weapon is one of the highest damage outputs in the game.
- Spellblade Master:
- Job: Mystic Knight (early game), Freelancer (late game)
- Abilities: Spellblade, Dual Wield (from Ninja), Rapid Fire (optional)
- Equipment: Two strong swords.
- Strategy: Infuse weapons with elemental weaknesses, then attack twice for massive damage. Excellent against bosses with elemental vulnerabilities.
- Dragoon Jumper:
- Job: Dragoon
- Abilities: Jump, Two-Handed (optional for more damage), Equip Lances
- Equipment: Strongest lance, heavy armor.
- Strategy: Jump to avoid damage and deal high-flying attacks. Useful for avoiding specific boss attacks.
Bartz's balanced stats make him a prime candidate for mastering a wide array of jobs, allowing him to fill any gap in your party's composition.