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Advanced classesレンジャー · Ranger
Class requirements
Advanced LicenseGrowth rate modifiersTotal +70%
Stats
| HP | Str | Mag | Spd | Dex | Def | Res | Lck | Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Base stats | — | — | — | 13 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
Class and mastery skills
| Category | Skills | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Class skills |  Combat Arts +2 | Equippable combat arts +2 |
| Class skills |  Locktouch | Can open chests without a key |
| Class skills |  Advanced Search | Exploration is more likely to yield a perfect result when assigned to a squad |
| Mastery skill | DexCountershot | When a bow is equipped, has a 50% chance during combat to counter adjacent foes |
Mastery skill: Learned by maxing out this class's experience. Retained after changing class.
Recommended characters for this class
Dietrich
Ursula
Sirocco
PeppePlaying this class
Ranger combines combat and exploration. It uses swords and bows, opens locks, and improves the chance of Perfect exploration while in the class. Keep one unit for gathering and chests; you do not need to turn every attacker into a Ranger.
Suitable characters
Diego: switch to 
Warrior after joining for Strength, then Ranger, followed by 
Shadow Seeker in Part 3 for exploration.
Guzran: use Ranger for Speed and Dexterity when the party lacks a bow user, with Breakaway Shot and Spiral Shot covering ranged duties. A sword route is more direct otherwise.
Kiroc: detour through 
Brigand for Strength, then return to Ranger. Rising Speed and Dexterity do not help enough if attacks still deal little damage.
Training priorities
Renown 8, with either Sword B or Bow B, at the recommended level 35. Unlock it first through Dietrich's Renown 10 Dread Warrior Challenge - Oko, or Leda's tavern performance quest Elegant Drink Recipes.
Growth bonuses are Speed +15, Dexterity +15, and only Strength +5. Use swords for melee and bows against fliers. Locktouch and Advanced Search are available immediately on reclassing; gathering does not require mastery.
Countershot mastery gives a 50% chance to counter adjacent enemies while wielding a bow. Use a Mini Bow when you need reliable close-range counters instead of gambling on activation.
When to move on
For exploration, follow with Shadow Seeker and train the main Sword or Bow skill to A. If licenses are scarce, stay in Ranger; another exam just for gathering offers little value. A pure bow user can master Countershot before returning to a bow class. It is only an extra chance, so maintain safe positioning.