Quote Originally Posted by Vyrerus View Post
it doesn't really seem like there's a reason outside of the script calling for it. A gil for your thoughts?
it has to do with the original CGI trailer, i think.

The main protag for FFXIV in the CGI has had a long journey of trials and error but ultimately they've never really properly worn a shield to protect themselves. In the original trailer where they are a Archer they still try to face tank things and steal enmity. which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RicOcDSSjGU

from then on they've been playing tank jobs, mostly. He leveled up a few other jobs like Dragoon, Monk, and Samurai but he's been a Marauder main for years. So they then decided to try and branch out to a new tank job like Dark Knight but that didn't last because they most likely only picked it due to the Light being the enemy that time around an based on what we've seen of them in the cgi's DKs "dark and brooding" thing just doesn't vibe with them. so they most likely went with Paladin afterwards since it's basically the opposite to DKs, which personally to me makes sense since if you watch the 2.0 CGIs in order it fits this narrative quite well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWQ0uNafWyA

if you ask me what his next job is most likely going to be, i'll say a Gunbreaker since it's the next logical step imo.