5 best Warriors in the Final Fantasy franchise

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When it comes to Final Fantasy character classes, few are more recognized than the Warrior class. They generally carry cool weapons, wear outstanding gear, and are often the primary physical damage of the party. They go by several names: Warrior, Fighter, Knight, and Samurai, but they all fulfill the same purpose. These characters wield powerful swords and defeat their opponents with superior strength and style.

However, not all warriors are created equal. There are certainly some Warriors that stand apart from the rest of the pack. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and combat styles, and while all Warriors are important, not all of them can be the best.

Any Warrior-style character in the Final Fantasy franchise can qualify for this list. The important factor is that they meet the basic criteria of being a Warrior. They have to be a melee range physical damage dealer and have abilities or skills that fit being a warrior.

Even if they can do other things (cast magic, use magical abilities, or heal), the base kit has to be based on a warrior or melee combatant. As long as that requirement is met, they have a potential spot on this list.

With the top fives listed, it’s important to note that this is the opinion of the writer, and a reader's opinion may vary. However, there are a few honorable mentions, with Noctis, Squall, and Cecil almost making the list‌.

While Final Fantasy XIII is often divisive, this writer thoroughly enjoyed the game. Even if it felt like one long corridor for the first 12 chapters, the game is generally quite enjoyable. Lightning was the primary protagonist of the FFXIII games, and definitely had strong Cloud Strife vibes. She was cold and aloof, but deadly in battle.

Like Cloud, she had a