Would A Rifle Job Ever Be Possible?

[ThirdChild_ZKI]

I ask this knowing that MCH weapons are effectively longarm pistols/carbines/muskets, and having seen many rifles just lying around in game.

Granted, I would expect a new tank/healer job before another dps, but it's clear rifles exist in the world of XIV. Musketeer/Magitek Marksman someday perhaps?

[Laerune]

Maybe, but since the next few Jobs will probably ( I hope) be a healer and tank, I can not see them carrying a rifle. Who knows maybe we might get a Ranger job who has a rifle.

[Lambdafish]

but since the next few Jobs will probably ( I hope) be a healer and tank, I can not see them carrying a rifle. Who knows maybe we might get a Ranger job who has a rifle.

Chemist

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[Laerune]

Chemist

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I wonder how they will Chemist to the game, since Alchemist is basicly Chemist without the combat.

[Lambdafish]

I wonder how they will Chemist to the game, since Alchemist is basicly Chemist without the combat.

Not to turn this into a discussion about chemist, but quite easily, call it "salve maker" and have the story tie in with the Alchemist guild, an offshoot art that focuses on combat (and could even use the alchemist guild to teach you some of the alchemy in your potions)

[Welsper59]

I wonder how they will Chemist to the game, since Alchemist is basicly Chemist without the combat.

Given how the devs are not very shy about creating a new job to the series (e.g. AST), it is possible for them to create a field medic or doctor of sorts. Utilizing Allag or possibly Garlean tech to heal and treat wounds, sort of thing. Lasers aren't exactly unknown to Eorzea and the concept of a healing beam/mist/whatever shouldn't be farfetched. It's not exactly the same as mixing chemicals and herbs together to create potions, but it could essentially be akin to the idea. Applying science to heal damage.

[ThirdChild_ZKI]

Oh no I didn't mean a rifle-using tank or healer. I figured it'd be a DPS, but I'm not against the idea either. If Overwatch can successfully pull off a sniper-healer/support, anything's possible, lol.

I fully expect a new healer or tank job next because we're definitely not lacking for DPS jobs.

I wonder how they will Chemist to the game, since Alchemist is basicly Chemist without the combat.

Technically, if not for the firearms usage, Machinists would be crafters.

[Alacran]

What about two guns?





Recall Sazh guns could merge in to rifles.



Of course never rule out good old Barrett.

[ThirdChild_ZKI]

I get this feeling dual wielding might be in future MCH plans. Possibly a stance or set skills that produce a second weapon. Would be awesome if they made use of the unused off-hand slot, but as they've never done that with Monk or Ninja, I highly doubt they'd do it for Machinist.

That aside, I would seriously love to see a rifle job down the line

[KisaiTenshi]

Until Limsa Lominsa gets renovated, I would not rule out a gunner/twin-gunner type of job.