"0","Skills" "1","Battle-Related Skills" &pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;&image=ng01;Skills&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; 　Each character has a variety of special techniques for 　handling weapons and magic in battle and for creating new 　items and equipment. Collectively, these techniques are referred to as "skills." Skills are broadly divided into battle-related skills, and other skills (such as craft skills or fishing skills). Whenever your skill level in a certain area increases, it will be reported in your log window. &style=spacer01;　&style; &style=Ty15_2;　*For more information about crafting skills and fishing skills, please refer to the "Other Activities" section. &style; &pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;&image=ng01;Battle-Related Skills&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; 　Battle-related skills increase as you use weapons and magic in combat. &pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;　Offensive and Defensive Skills&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; 　An increase in the level of offensive and defensive skills will increase your chances of landing hits and causing damage in battle, and in avoiding enemy attacks.

Hand-to-Hand	Your skill at hand-to-hand and physical combat
Dagger	Your skill at using daggers
Sword	Your skill at using swords
Great Sword	Your skill at using two-handed swords
Axe	Your skill at using axes
Great Axe	Your skill at using two-handed axes

Scythe	Your skill at using scythe weapons
Polearm	Your skill at using two-handed polearms
Katana	Your skill at using katana
Great Katana	Your skill at using two-handed katana
Club	Your skill at using clubs
Staff	Your skill at using staves
Archery	Your skill at using bows
Marksmanship	Your skill at using guns
Throwing	Your skill at using boomerangs and&br; other throwing weapons

Guarding	Your skill at reducing damage from physical&br; attacks
Evasion	Your skill at dodging enemy attacks
Shield	Your skill at blocking enemy attacks with&br; a shield
Parrying	Your skill at blocking enemy attacks using&br; a sword

&pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;　Magic Skills&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; 　An increase in the level of magic skills will increase the effectiveness of your magic and decrease your target's chance of resisting.

Divining&br;Magic	Your skill at using divining white magic
Healing&br;Magic	Your skill at using healing white magic
Enhancing&br;Magic	Your skill at using enhancing white or black&br; magic

Enfeebling&br;Magic	Your skill at using enfeebling white or black&br; magic
Elemental&br;Magic	Your skill at using elemental black magic
Dark&br;Magic	Your skill at using dark black magic
Ninjutsu	Your skill at using ninjutsu techniques
Summoning&br;Magic	Your skill at using summoning magic

Singing	Your skill at using songs
Stringed	Your skill at using stringed instruments
Wind	Your skill at using wind instruments
Blue Magic	Your skill at using blue magic

&pre=01;&style=Tk15w_3;　Skill Level Limits&style; &style=spacer01;　&style; 　The maximum offensive, defensive, and magic skill levels are restricted by your character's current job class and level. Normally, the level for each skill is indicated in white. When the limit is reached, however, the skill level is indicated in blue. You may be able to raise skill levels indicated in blue if your character's job level increases or if you decide to switch jobs.