NINJA and ROGUE confirmed

[Reynhart]

Like above, it is still somewhat associated to the skills and therefor the jobs.

I don't recall Feint doing total crap damage when used on my Bard, even if the skill should be STR based, like you said.

[MartaDemireux]

I don't recall Feint doing total crap damage when used on my Bard, even if the skill should be STR based, like you said.

Well, test and math it out to prove it and get back to me with your findings

Cross-class attacks may have their own equations to use whatever stat your weapon uses to calculate damage. Physical attack abilities as a whole may just use Attack Power now. If that's the case then STR and DEX will affect it based on the weapon you use which means your original assessment of your job not determining your main stat is flawed. Your job is based on your class and your class is defined by the weapon it uses which is then classified by if it's a STR or a DEX weapon. DoM are exceptions to this rule (as their weapons are STR based) and are solely classified by which magic type (attack/INT or healing/MND) their skills are using which then further supports the job demanding what stats you use. If an ability uses attack power it will use whatever stat that weapon type uses to increase attack power. A CNJ using Mercy Stroke should see a much lower damage rating due to their AP being related to STR which they have little of (assuming physical attack skills only use AP).

Supporting abilities or non-damaging mechanics could still use DEX as a base and Thief's variant of twinblades could stack on the DEX while Ninja's variant could stack on the INT for their ninjutsu (classified as spells which is intriguing).

On that note, it'd be interesting to see how ninjutsu is calculated. If they use Attack Power then they'll be using STR. If they use Attack Magic Potency then they'll be using INT. Seeing as NIN is said to be using STR gear its AMP will be low which would make the Ninjutsu pretty low. If they use STR/AP and still call them spells then it goes against in-game properties just like WAR/PLD's ranged attacks which will be irksome. They also have stated that Ninjutsu will be used to enhance the player or enfeeble the enemy and didn't mention a damage mechanic associated to them so who knows at this point.

[Arkista]

I don't recall Feint doing total crap damage when used on my Bard, even if the skill should be STR based, like you said.

Talking about FFXI? I haven't played for over a year now, But when did they let other jobs use Merit Abilities? Unless you meant THF and not BRD.

[Reynhart]

Talking about FFXI? I haven't played for over a year now, But when did they let other jobs use Merit Abilities? Unless you meant THF and not BRD.

No, I'm talking about a Lancer skill cross-classed on my BRD that still do damage based on DEX, since I'm equipped with a bow.