Players love JRPGs with a lot of gameplay variety, letting them try out new techniques and builds without too many problems. This is why the job mechanic is so popular in these games and compels many people to try out as many roles for their characters as possible.

While players may run out of jobs to max out in most JRPGs, some games take huge strides in ensuring that players can enjoy a wealth of unique classes to mess around with. It’s downright challenging to focus on every job in these titles, which is why some players would prefer to just stick to a few choice roles that they can rely on.

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Octopath Traveler 2

Number Of Jobs: 12

Octopath Traveler 2 is one of the best JRPG sequels of all time, addressing some issues with the story and gameplay that some fans had from the first game. With more options in combat coupled with a satisfying conclusion, players will have a great time messing around with its robust job system.

Players start with eight pre-assigned jobs and slowly find locations throughout the map where they can find multiple licenses for these roles to use with other characters. To make this choice more challenging, four additional jobs are unlocked later down the line, which is very powerful and should be prioritized by players who want to make the most of Octopath Traveler 2‘s combat system.

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Etrian Odyssey Nexus

Number Of Jobs: 20

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February 5, 2019

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Etrian Odyssey is a series known for letting its gameplay speak for itself. Every game in this franchise is tough-as-nails and forces players to try and figure out the best way to tackle a massive dungeon with numerous tricky bosses.

Out of all the Etrian Odyssey games, Nexus boasts the most number of jobs players can mess around with. It ensures that players will have to make meaningful decisions regarding their party, using the strengths of certain classes to tackle particularly challenging foes.

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Final Fantasy 5

Number Of Jobs: 22

Final Fantasy 5 is one of the few games in the series that decided to put the story on the back burner and focus more on a job system that was as complex as ever. This is why the title is perfect for players who want to mess around with a job system that is detailed and satisfying.

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It’s a shame that the Advance version of this game is harder to find since it boasts even more jobs for players to master. However, as things stand, the Pixel Remaster is competent enough for players to have a great time with as they help Bartz and the party adapt to a whole host of hostile situations.

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Bravely Default 2

Number Of Jobs: 24

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February 26, 2021

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Bravely Default 2 is one of the best video games for fans of classic JRPGs. Despite this being a numbered entry, it serves as a standalone experience that players can easily get into without worrying about the story of previous games in the series.

One of the many highlights of Bravely Default 2 is its job system, letting people customize their party on the fly and take advantage of numerous powerful abilities as and when required. Using Brave Points to unleash powerful attacks on foes never gets old and helps the job system of Bravely Default 2 stand out, especially with the variety players can enjoy.

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Golden Sun: Dark Dawn

Number Of Jobs: 24

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December 18, 2010

It’s a shame that the Golden Sun series has stagnated after the release of Dark Dawn since it’s clear that there’s a ton of potential for this franchise to evolve. The unique job system is a huge part of what makes the Golden Sun games special, with the DS entry boasting the most number of jobs players could uncover.

Gamers had to find numerous djinns and assign them to different party members to unlock powerful jobs that could decimate most enemies in style. Every job had a tier, further incentivizing players to find as many of these powerful creatures as possible to improve a party member’s class and make them positively deadly in battle.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Number Of Jobs: 27

With the hit success of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, it was clear that Infinite Wealth would serve as a notable improvement over its predecessor. Controlling Ichigan and Kiryu along with other party members in the game makes for a great time as players explore Hawaii and help both main characters get the closure they need.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth boasted a ton of polish along with an improved job system to add to the game’s wackiness. Seeing party members don ridiculous outfits and use over-the-top abilities in battle never ceases to be engaging and is a huge part of Infinite Weath‘s charm. It helps that the job selection is substantially bigger than the previous game to give players more options to mess around with.

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Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

Number Of Jobs: 35

It’s a shame that the marketing of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, didn’t do justice to the final product. Players who gave this game a go would be pleased with the hybrid of Soulslike combat and Final Fantasy elements, including a robust job system.

Jack can switch between a ridiculous number of abilities to enhance the powers he can use in battle. Players should make smart choices as their job options increase so that they can conquer most stages and bosses without hitting a brick wall.

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The Last Remnant

Number Of Jobs: 63

The Last Remnant is one of the most convoluted JRPGs players can get their hands on. It can be a bit too frustrating after a point, but players won’t mind as long as they have the patience needed to understand and master the gameplay.

One of the most complicated aspects of The Last Remnant is a job system that has a ridiculous number of roles to choose from. It’s important to understand that these classes are different from how they’re usually implemented in most games since this assumption will lead to combat being too frustrating to deal with after a point.

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