NINJA...New Pet Class!

[Duelle]

I've mentioned the Ninja+Dog idea in the past, but only to spite and counter the people that were begging for dragoon to be shackled--I mean, given a wyvern like they were in FFXI.

I like the idea being a throwback to FFVI, provided there's synergy between the NIN and their dog as well as combination attacks. Not that dissimilar to how I envision beastmaster working if it were to be put in this game.

Something I could suggest for NIN weapon skills is that the Dog being alive adds a damage bonus, to encourage the NIN and the healers in the group to help keep the Dog alive. Maybe NIN has Blade: Retsu, which on its own could be treated as a two-hit weapon skill, but with the dog active Retsu becomes a 3-hit weapon skill (two from the NIN, one from the dog). So that the NIN can use their attacks if the dog is dead/inactive, but you are rewarded for keeping your loyal hound alive.