Square Reveals Two New FF XIV Character Classes

Square Enix updated the Final Fantasy XIV website today, this time providing details on two new character classes – the Gladiator and Pugilist. You can find the descriptions of both classes below.

Gladiators: The Best Defense
Gladiators are expert swordsmen, known for their battle prowess with blades of all designs: short and long, single and double-edged, straight and curved. They favor combat at close range where they masterfully execute a deadly array of hacks and slashes. The skill and pride of a gladiator instill such a confidence that they are said to never shun a fight.

For ages, gladiatorial techniques have evolved and proliferated to a staggering degree, adapting to fit any combat style. Dauntless gladiators will often ready sturdy shields in their off-hands, eager to defend comrades-in-arms. Others opt to forego such encumbrance, focusing all effort instead on their sword arm and pure offense. In addition, gladiators are also known to be formidable with throwing knives and are master battle tacticians.

Pugilist: Fisticuffs of Fury
Pugilists are renowned for being rugged combatants tempered by ceaseless training and rigorous self-discipline. Though formidable even when bare-fisted, through the use of hand-to-hand weaponry their destructive capabilities are compounded with the strength of metal, leather, and bone. They strive to close the distance between their opponents and themselves, as they outmatch nearly any adversary in close-quarters combat. Some have become so adept at this maneuvering that they are able to negate the reach advantages of even the longest blade or spear. Many are also known to be proficient with throwing implements such as the chakram. Hurling them with massive force, the pugilist then deftly negotiates the distance to his foe to deal his devastating strikes.

If you want a refresher on the two previously revealed character classes – the Archer and Lancer – hit up the official FF XIV website. Details about the fifth character class – the Marauder – should be coming soon. Check out the gallery below for images of the in-game weapons used by Gladiators and Pugilists.