Ranger/Theif or Theif/Ranger?

[FFXITsukasa]

My brother wants to start a theif but he wants to use a bow when he can get an advanced job. Would he have to then sub Theif and use Ranger as his main. Or could he keep main Theif and sub Ranger?

[Kelven]

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I'd also like to know the answer to this... I was considering doing the same thing.

[Huing]

You can use either Thf/Rng or Rng/Thf and still use the bow.

Since Thf does have the ability to use a bow. And subbin Rng will allow you to use the bow's Weapon Skills.

However, you'll be better off using Rng/Thf if you want to specialize in bow. Because Rng makes much better long range fighters than a Thf.

But dont forget to check out the Rng forum, people over there say Rng/Thf aint that great of a combo.

[Hao]

The biggest problem with Ranger/Thief is that the abilities on Thief don't compliment Ranger very well. However, the advangtages are having more money (which is a big plus for Ranger), and a small stat bonus. Ranger's have a B rating in Daggers, so I could maybe see Decieving Blow (or whatever its called) as a means to shift hate in a party, however, that won't be until later in the game, and a B rating in weapons supposedly doesn't score many hits at that time.
If you were intent on using a Bow as your main weapon, I would probably stick to Ranger as your Main job, Thief is better off with daggers and Sneak Attack/Triple Attack/Decieving Blow(?). Most importantly though, is what YOU (or your brother) want to play as. If you really want it in game and can make it work, go for it, I know I am!

[FFXITsukasa]

Great. Well he wants to specialize in bows so I figured the same. I think it would be sweet having a Theif because of all the item and gil bonuses they receive.