@Naoki Yoshida-> Make Samurai a Tank class!

[Katana190]

I'm from EU but pls oh pls do not let the new tank class be a Viking or something, I really want something from the far East lol. Btw if u look at the glamour, you already see a lot of sets that are samurai like. Even with some events samurai was hinted a lot, but ya I'm gonna watch the niconico stream:3

I can't see Viking fitting the theme of Stormblood tbh. Well with the little details we have on it anyways, from what we know is that its a really colourful theme and the music in the cinematic was very oriental. heavenwards had a very dark medieval look with its soundtrack and visuals so DRK and MCH fitted the bill very well. I cant see Viking fitting an oriental and colourful expansion.

[Kazrah]

I can't see Viking fitting the theme of Stormblood tbh. Well with the little details we have on it anyways, from what we know is that its a really colourful theme and the music in the cinematic was very oriental.

Not sure I'd describe it as "oriental", but yeah, definitely not something to introduce a job like Viking on.

As for a potential Stormblood tank, it would either be Samurai or Red Mage (yes, that could happen too). It would also require a unique, yet practical tanking feature, which is a lot harder to pull off on Samurai since I think most of that work went right into Dark Knight.

Again, all I can hope for Samurai is that it doesn't come with that bland, overused armored shogun look. Maybe something like the Parivir/Yojimbo from FFTA2.

[Fourbestintoner]

Mystic knight is the new tank. Ilberd will become one, you'll see.

[StarRosie]

Eh, its less we expect Viking to be released this expansion, just having idea chats about how it could be a tank and still play nice with the fact WAR took a lot of Viking's visual identity. I don't think anyone is expecting Viking for stormblood but I also don't think they would drop both SAM and RDM in the same expansion. SAM would fit much better for when we eventually head for Doma.

Also if we're wantin' SAM gear...can I have FFX Yojimbo's gear? Plz? PLZ?!

I really just want the hat. And maybe the sword too.

[Katana190]

Snip.

I don't think we'll be visiting Doma in a long time... If we even are it wont be for a while most likely, who knows though.
SAM would fit the theme of Ala Mhigo in the sense that SAM are probably Doma's elite soldiers and don't want to see Ala Mhigo perish the same way their city did. Therefore lending their aid and training to the cause, at least that's how I visualise it.

+ speculation is fun and ik why people want Viking. I was just answering a question the OP asked and input my opinion.

[FinalWolf]

[StarRosie]

The only fitting reply.

[EdwinLi]

Ya prepare to see that first hand once we face this guy....

[Shippuu]

Good, let's put to rest the idea of RDM tank now since it's now confirmed as a Ranged/Melee DPS.

SAM tank chances just went up!

[StarRosie]

Good, let's put to rest the idea of RDM tank now since it's now confirmed as a Ranged/Melee DPS.

SAM tank chances just went up!

Maybe...scratching my head over that Spider-Man shirt...thinkin' puppet master. But HOLY SHIT THAT RED MAGE!

EDIT! Someone did make the point that Spider-Man got his powers from being bit by a spider, so perhaps Blue Mage.