This is a guide to the Pugilist, a type of Job in the game Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin. Read on to learn more about how to play as a Pugilist effectively, as well as details on how to unlock the Pugilist.

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Pugilist Guide

Pugilist Info

Pugilist Info
Pugilist
Info	The Pugilist is a hand-to-hand combatant. It has good overall balance of attack and defense, however, it's selling point is the barrage of blows it lands with explosive fist.
Job Action	Explosive Fist: Deliver a weightly striking blow. Hold Ability to continue the assault, slowly increasing the number of attacks made.
Level	Basic
Usable Weapon	Knuckles
Shield?	Cannot use Shields

Pugilist Tips & How to Use

Explosive Fist

Use the ability Explosive Fist to launch a barrage of punches on an enemy. This opens a window of opportunity for the enemy to be staggered, or deplete its break gauge enough to initiate a Soul Burst.

Fly like a Butterfly

Sting like a bee! The Pugilist's ability is highly dependent on agility. This will allow you to bob and weave through enemy attacks while creating openings for your own attacks!

How to Unlock Pugilist

Equip a pair of Knuckles

The Pugilist is available at the earliest stages the game and can be unlocked by simply equipping any pair of Knuckles.

List of All Knuckle Weapons

Pugilist Affinity Bonuses

Pugilist Abilities

Passive Abilities

Skill	Description
Ability Damage +3.0%	Increases ability damage dealt.
Ability Damage +3.2%	Increases ability damage dealt.
Break Gauge Recovery Speed +3.5%	Increases break gauge recovery speed.
Break Gauge Recovery Speed +8.5%	Increases break gauge recovery speed.
Explosive Fist Mastery	Increases the attack speed of explosive fist.
Normal Attack MP Recovery +3.5%	Increases MP recovery from normal attacks.
Normal Attack MP Recovery +7.3%	Increases MP recovery from normal attacks.
Pugilist Affinity +10%	Increases pugilist job affinity.
Pugilist Affinity +15%	Increases pugilist job affinity.
Pugilist Affinity +25%	Increases pugilist job affinity.

Combo Abilities

Skill	Information
Aerial Hook	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Strike | Stat Bonus: Agility Leaps into the air to unleash two consecutive kicks that deal striking damage and knock enemies back. This Ability can only be set to: > > > >
Double Uppercut	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Strike | Stat Bonus: Agility A series of uppercuts that deal striking damage and knock enemies into the air. This Ability can only be set to: > >
Takedown	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Strike | Stat Bonus: Stamina Charge forward and slam an enemy to the ground, dealing striking damage and knocking enemies back. This Ability can only be set to: > > > > > >

Combo Effects

Skill	Description
Fists of Steel	Increase break damage dealt.
Way of the Warrior	Guarantees a critical hit.

Command Abilities

Command	Information
Counter	MP Cost: Temporarily reduces the break cost of a successful soul shield and increases MP restored.

Stranger of Paradise Related Guides

List of Jobs and How to Unlock All Jobs

Basic Jobs
Swordsman	Duelist
Swordfighter	Pugilist
Marauder	Ronin
Lancer	Mage
Advanced Jobs
Knight	Monk
Warrior	Thief
Red Mage	Berserker
Black Mage	Samurai
White Mage	Dragoon
Expert Jobs
Breaker	Ninja
Dark Knight	Assassin
Void Knight	Sage
Paladin	Tyrant
Liberator	Cyclic Warrior