Please do not lock Jobs to the Weapon Class that unlocks them.

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Job Specific Equipment used to help define the Job not the Weapon.

Paladin armor will increase Defense, HP, MP, and Healing.

Warrior specific armor will increase STR, Dex, Attack Power, and Accuracy.

etc.

But that doesn't really answer the question, because with the versatility you're implying, in order for that system to work jobs like Archer would suddenly switch to wearing a lovely giant set of white paladin armour?

It pretty much kills the 'classic Final Fantasy' feel theyre aiming for