Bushi
The Bushi, a.k.a. the Samurai, uses a Katana as their primary source of damage. A Katana’s attack power is based on both the strength stat and the Magick power stat. They do not get access to many spells or Technicks, so they are best when paired with other jobs such as a Shikari, a Knight, or a Monk.
Esper and Quickening Unlocks
Each Esper and Quickening you unlock is tied to a specific spot on the License Board, and claiming one opens up the licenses around it. The table below shows which extra licenses each Esper makes available on this board, along with the Quickening unlock, so you can decide which character should claim each one.
| Esper License Unlocks | Quickening Unlocks |
|---|---|
Adrammelech:  SouleaterBelias: LibraChaos: Brawler Cúchulainn: StampExodus: 500 HP Shemhazai: Shield Block Ultima: StampZalera:  Blood Sword, KarkataZeromus: Magick Lore (x2) Zodiark: Heavy Armor 9, Heavy Armor 10, Heavy Armor 11 |
Quickening (75 LP): 350 HP, Battle Lore Quickening (100 LP): 390 HP, Battle Lore Quickening (125 LP): 435 HP |
Weapons and Armor Overview
The Bushi (Samurai) is a hybrid attacker that wields Katanas, whose damage scales off both Strength and Magick Power, and wears Mystic Armor to push that Magick stat higher. Three Swiftness Licenses make it one of the fastest melee jobs.
| Slot | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Weapon |  Katana |
| Armor |  Mystic Armor |
| Notable Licenses | Three Swiftness Licenses (faster attack speed) |
License Board
In The Zodiac Age, the Bushi has its own License Board, shown below.
Job Pairing Recommendations
The Bushi works best when paired with a second job that covers its gaps. A few combinations worth considering:
| Combination | Why It Works |
|---|---|
Bushi /  Knight |
A top-tier combination. The Knight’s Strength and Heavy Armor complement the Bushi’s Magick-scaling Katanas, and the pair also gains greatswords, shields, and White Magick healing. |
Bushi /  Shikari |
Trades some power for utility, granting the Bushi ninja swords (and the Yagyu Darkblade) plus the Shikari’s evasion, which shines against Yiazmat. |
Bushi /  Foebreaker |
Adds the four Breaks and Heavy Armor to the Bushi’s fast Katana offense for a sturdier, debuff-heavy attacker. |
Read more in the job selection guide in the Tips and Tricks section:
Tips and Tricks
Having trouble deciding which jobs to assign to which characters? This guide walks through how to choose jobs and build effective party combinations.