Shikari
The Shikari, a.k.a. the Hunter, uses daggers and has access to the ninja swords to attack enemies. They get access to a few shields as well and can use the 
Telekinesis Technick to attack flying enemies. You should pair this job with the Foebreaker or the Bushi, as it gets access to the 
Genji Gloves and all three Swiftness Licenses.
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: Shades of Black Cúchulainn: White Magick 12 Exodus: StampHashmal: BonecrusherMateus: Gil TossShemhazai: Guns 5, Guns 6 Ultima: Phoenix Lore (x2) Zalera: 435 HP |
Quickening (50 LP): Ninja Swords 1 Quickening (75 LP): Ninja Swords 2 Quickening (100 LP): Ninja Swords 3 Quickening (125 LP): Yagyu Darkblade & Mesa |
Weapons and Armor Overview
The Shikari is a fast, evasive attacker that wields Daggers and Ninja Swords behind Light Armor and shields. Access to ninja swords and to high HP and evasion Licenses makes it a strong damage dealer or tank base.
| Slot | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Weapon |  Daggers |
| Weapon |  Ninja Swords |
| Armor |  Light Armor |
| Shields |  Shields |
| Notable Licenses | Two Swiftness Licenses (faster attack speed) |
License Board
In The Zodiac Age, the Shikari has its own License Board, shown below.
Job Pairing Recommendations
The Shikari works best when paired with a second job that covers its gaps. A few combinations worth considering:
| Combination | Why It Works |
|---|---|
Shikari /  Foebreaker |
The top-ranked combination in the game, pairing the Shikari’s ninja swords and Swiftness with the Foebreaker’s four Breaks and Heavy Armor. |
Shikari /  White Mage |
Builds a nearly unstoppable tank: the Shikari’s HP, shields, and evasion combine with the White Mage’s full healing kit. |
Shikari /  Bushi |
Grants the Bushi ninja swords (and the Yagyu Darkblade) for a fast, high-damage attacker, especially useful against Yiazmat. |
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.