Final Fantasy XI Beginner's Guide, Day 2

Ninja (NIN)
Role:
Tank, Weakening
Best Weapons: Katana
Recommended Support Jobs: Warrior

These assassins from the Far East can be powerful fighters, but are mostly used to protect other players from harm. You can do this by using Warrior as a Support Job. Ninjas can Dual Wield - eqꦦuip two weapons, that is. This makes it a popular Support Job for many damage-dealing jobs. Ninjas💦 can also use powerful Ninjutsu abilities to weaken or damage enemies, and even to avoid damage themselves. This comes at a cost. Ninjutsu consumes Ninja Tools with every use, making it the most expensive job to use.

Samurai (SAM)
Role: Physical Damage
Best Weapons: Great Katana, Bow
Recommended Support Jobs: Warrior, Thief, Ranger

Samurai are powerful fighters, and the masters of Technique Points and Skillchains, which allow party members to connect abilities in a combo. Using their Meditate ability, they can instantly ready themselves to unleash devastating weapon skills on their enemies, and♈ help the other party member create Skillchains for even more damage.⛦ Samurai also make skilled archers when using Ranger as a Support Job.