Uhlan
The Uhlan, a.k.a. the Spearman or the Dragoon, is helpful as a physical attacker or as a tank. The unfortunate downfall of the Uhlan, though, is that it relies on spears to do damage. Unlike in the original PlayStation 2 version of the game, where the 
Zodiac Spear reigned supreme, spears tend to be a terrible choice as a weapon in the Zodiac Age due to their slow speed and attack animations. It can be combined with the Bushi or the Archer to help it out, as those classes gain access to additional Licenses that can address some of the Uhlan’s weaknesses.
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: Battle Lore Chaos: Black Magick 7, Black Magick 8 Cúchulainn:  WitherFamfrit: Potion Lore 3 Hashmal: BonecrusherMateus: Magick Lore (x2) Ultima: Expose |
Quickening (100 LP): Black Magick 5, Black Magick 6 |
Weapons and Armor Overview
The Uhlan wields Spears, which can hit hard but suffer from unusually long attack animations, behind Heavy Armor, and it learns some Black Magick. It is one of the weaker damage jobs, but it remains viable with the right partner.
| Slot | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Spears |
| Armor |  Heavy Armor |
| Notable Licenses | Two Swiftness Licenses (faster attack speed) |
License Board
In The Zodiac Age, the Uhlan has its own License Board, shown below.
Job Pairing Recommendations
The Uhlan works best when paired with a second job that covers its gaps. A few combinations worth considering:
| Combination | Why It Works |
|---|---|
Uhlan /  Time Battlemage |
Offsets the Uhlan’s slow attacks with Time Magick, where Haste helps the most, and shares Heavy Armor. |
Uhlan /  Knight |
Adds the Knight’s greatswords, shields, and Strength so the character is not reliant on slow spear attacks. |
Uhlan /  Foebreaker |
Supplements spear damage with the four Breaks and extra Heavy Armor utility. |
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.