Knight
The Knight can utilize swords and greatswords as weapons and equip shields. It makes them great for tanking, and it gives the characters access to some White Magick spells. The Knight does get access to the 
Telekinesis ability to attack flying enemies. Other than that singular option, you’d have to pair a Knight with different jobs, such as the Bushi or the Battlemages.
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 |
|---|---|
| Belias: Potion Lore 1 Chaos: 390 HP, Revive,  ExcalipurCúchulainn: Battle Lore Exodus: 350 HP Hashmal: White Magick 8, White Magick 9 Mateus: White Magick 6, White Magick 7 Shemhazai: Potion Lore 2 Ultima: Telekinesis, Battle LoreZodiark: 390 HP, Revive, Excalipur |
Quickening (125 LP): 390 HP, Revive, Excalipur |
Weapons and Armor Overview
The Knight is the classic Strength-based tank, wielding Greatswords and Swords behind Heavy Armor and shields. It also learns some White Magick for self-healing and can equip the Holy-elemental Excalibur.
| Slot | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Greatswords (including the Excalibur) |
| Weapon |  Swords |
| Armor |  Heavy Armor |
| Shields |  Shields |
| Notable Licenses | One Swiftness License (faster attack speed) |
License Board
In The Zodiac Age, the Knight has its own License Board, shown below.
Job Pairing Recommendations
The Knight works best when paired with a second job that covers its gaps. A few combinations worth considering:
| Combination | Why It Works |
|---|---|
Knight /  Bushi |
A premier pairing. The Knight’s Strength and Heavy Armor shore up the Bushi’s Magick-scaling Katanas, while the duo gains shields and healing. |
Knight /  Black Mage |
One of the strongest all-around builds: the Knight wields the Excalibur, devastating with White Robes, while the Black Mage half adds ranged elemental Magick. |
Knight /  Monk |
Marries Knight durability with the Monk’s high HP and Swiftness for an extremely sturdy, self-sufficient 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.