The Best Classes In Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven

Key Takeaways

• Choose classes wisely in
  Romancing SaGa 2
  to create the best retinue for battles.
• Unlockable abilities like Ruiner and Corruptor can enhance combat strategies.
• Building the right retinue guarantees victory by understanding class attributes and abilities.

In Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, players will ultimately have the opportunity to unlock a total of 30 unique classes. They’ll need to choose wisely to create the best retinue for every situation. Much like the original game, this remake offers a generational timeline that sees characters within each class come and go, whether through death or retirement.

With so many classes to choose from, it can take a lot of trial and error for players to get their retinues just right. Understanding which classes offer the best attributes and abilities can go a long way toward smashing through difficult battles, and building the right retinue will ensure Avalon’s enduring victory.

9 The Ranger

A Sharpshooting Expert

• Weapon Proficiency: Bow (M/F), Shortsword (F), Spear (M)
• Magic Proficiency: Pyro (M), Hydro/Terro (F)

As one of the starting classes, the Ranger still proves useful for the long haul. This class’s abilities and proficiencies will depend on whether players select the male or female character available to them.

The unlockable abilities for this class are Ruiner (M) and Corruptor (F). Ruiner is an ability players will want to have if they’re regularly debuffing opponents, as it increases the duration of status ailments by two turns. Corruptor is also quite handy, as it increases the chance for players to inflict debuffs and status ailments by 50%.

8 The Corsair

A Gentleman Of The Sea

• Weapon Proficiency: Axe, Sword, Spear
• Magic Proficiency: Hydro

The Corsair is a class highly-skilled in sea travel, as they’re the equivalent of pirates. When players first come across this class, they’re not exactly the most reputable members of society. By traveling to Nuono, they can refuse to pay all tolls and unlock the Corsair without a fight.

This class will be essential for a later quest line in which players will need a sea-faring Emperor to traverse the dangerous high seas. The ability this class unlocks is Overdrive Gauge+, which increases the amount gained on the Overdrive Gauge by 50% when making an attack.

7 The Saigo Clansman

Heavy Melee Weapon Specialist

• Weapon Proficiency: Club, Martial Arts
• Magic Proficiency: None

While the Saigo Clansman will spark Martial Arts, this class is much better suited to heavy melee weapons. It offers the best opportunity to take advantage of maces. Despite the powerful physical traits, this class lacks any magical proficiency.

Players can unlock the Saigo Clansman by clearing out Southern Subterrane and making their way to Mu Habitat to talk to the leader. This class’s unlockable ability is Survivor. Provided the character has at least 30% health, he will survive with 1 HP after taking severe damage.

6 The Crusader

A Truly Versatile Class

• Weapon Proficiency: Sword (M), Club (F), Spear (F)
• Magic Proficiency: Cosmo (M/F), Hydro (F)

The Crusader is highly versatile, delivering both physical and magical prowess depending on which character players select. The male character is a physical powerhouse with exceptional strength, decent stamina, and decent magic. The female character excels at magic, often outranking actual mages in her ability to cast.

This class is unlocked by completing all Cumberland events and defeating Cyfreet. The class’ unlockable abilities are Damage Converter (M) and Healing Potency (F). Damage Converter is a must-have as it boosts the Overdrive Gauge by 5% each time the retinue is attacked. Healing Potency improves HP recovery from spells by 20%.

5 The Imperial Guard

The Weapons Master

• Weapon Proficiency: Spear (M/F), Axe (M), Great Sword (M/F), Sword (F)
• Magic Proficiency: Cosmo (M/F)

For players looking for a well-rounded weapons expert, they can’t go wrong with the Imperial Guard. Both the male and female variants are proficient in almost every weapon category. The male leans more toward being a tank while the female has more magical prowess.

This class can be unlocked once players have annexed five territories. They can interact with the throne and purchase the class for 300,000 crowns. The unlockable abilities for the Imperial Guard are Critical Striker (M) and Tough Hide (F). Critical Striker grants the Imperial Guard a 20% chance of dealing a critical hit, while Tough Hide allows for a 20% chance to nullify an attack.

4 The Strategist

An Expert In The Art Of Magic

• Weapon Proficiency: Great Sword, Bow
• Magic Proficiency: Aero, Hydro, Pyro, Cosmo, Terro

The Strategist comes with high levels of Speed and Magic, making him an ideal caster. In addition, this class is proficient in all magic types, making it an easy choice for heading into the unknown.

Players can unlock the Strategist by building a University in Avalon. Once it’s built, they’ll need to take a test for the first time and successfully pass it. Next, they’ll complete a quest to get the Strategist to join the ranks. This class’ unlockable ability is Spell Damage+, which increases spell damage by 10%.

3 The Dancer

A Proficient Archer

• Weapon Proficiency: Bow, Shortsword
• Magic Proficiency: Hydro

The Dancer is noted for its high Dexterity, Magic, and Speed, making it an exceptional choice for archers and casters. For players also looking to use the short sword, the Dancer also pairs that weapon well with their AoE spells.

To unlock this class, players must complete the Mermaid quest. In a later generation, they must return to Atlanticus to have a conversation with her and get her to join the retinue. Her unlockable ability is Penny Pincher, which can be a game-changer during boss fights. This ability recovers 25% of the Overdrive Gauge when the unit makes a successful United Attack.

2 The Ninja

A Martial Arts Wonder

• Weapon Proficiency: Martial Arts
• Magic Proficiency: Hydro

While the Ninja has a high level of Dexterity, it’s not her primary perk. Instead, she’s often chosen for her exceptional martial arts abilities, which are leagues ahead of the other classes.

This class is unlocked during the Fight for Chonto Castle. Players may get a bit of a chuckle as they move through the humorous cutscenes leading up to the battle that makes this class available. Once the Ninja joins the ranks, her unlockable ability is Analysis, which increases damage by 15% when hitting an enemy’s weakness.

1 The Final Emperor

The Leader Of The Empire

• Weapon Proficiency: Depends on inheritance
• Magic Proficiency: Depends on inheritance

The Final Emperor or Empress class is exactly what it sounds like: The final generation of leaders in the game. Depending on players’ choices, this class will come with different skill levels for each weapon and magic category.

While each previous generation offered players a selection of different classes for their Emperor/Empress, this final version will be the class chosen at the start of the game. It’s a very powerful class due to the inheritance magic passed down with every generation, making it the rightful leader to take into the final battle.