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

Lancer Guide

Lancer Info

Lancer Info
Lancer
Info	The Lancer is a mid-range fighter that specializes in using lances and halberds. With its ability, the Lancer can target enemies from a distance by hurling their weapon in the direction of the enemy.
Job Action	Lance Hurl: Throw your lance at distant enemies and deal pierce damage. Hold Ability to charge your attack. The longer the charge, the more powerful the throw.
Level	Basic
Usable Weapon	Lance
Shield?	Cannot use Shields

Lancer Tips & How to Use

Flexible Fighting Styles

When playing as the Lancer, you have the option of taking advantage of the fighting space. This job uses all 3 attack types: Pierce, Strike, and Slash and because of this, you can take advantage of the physical weaknesses of your enemies. You can opt to play the distance by hurling your lance at enemies while also having the option to fight up close.

Ranged Attacks

Lance Hurl is a dependable job action that you can use to deal damage from a distance. Fully charged Lance Hurls can deal heavy Break damage which allows you to perform a Soul Burst immediately. Your hits can often take out enemies without giving them a chance to return attacks to you.

How to Unlock Lancer

Equip a Lance

The Lancer is available at the earliest stages of the game and can be unlocked by simply equipping any Lance.
List of All Lance Weapons

Lancer Affinity Bonuses

Lancer Abilities

Passive Abilities

Skill	Description
Break Gauge Recovery Speed +3.0%	Increases break gauge recovery speed.
Break Gauge Recovery Speed +9.0%	Increases break gauge recovery speed.
Enemy Weakness Physical Damage Dealt +2.9%	Increases physical damage dealt when targeting enemy weakness.
Enemy Weakness Physical Damage Dealt +4.3%	Increases physical damage dealt when targeting enemy weakness.
Lance Hurl Mastery	Increases damage dealt by lance hurl. Enemies broken or brought to 0 HP by this attack will be finished with a soul burst.
Lancer Affinity +10%	Increases lancer job affinity.
Lancer Affinity +15%	Increases lancer job affinity.
Lancer Affinity +25%	Increases lancer job affinity.
Lightbringer Duration +13.2%	Increases duration of lightbringer.
Lightbringer Duration +6.0%	Increases duration of lightbringer.

Combo Abilities

Skill	Information
Ascension	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Strike | Stat Bonus: Strength Strike foes to inflict heavy break damage and launch them into the air. This Ability can only be set to: > > > >
Cyclone	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Slash | Stat Bonus: Agility Slash out at surrounding foes with your spear. Hold Ability for successive attacks. This Ability can only be set to: > >
Piercing Blow	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Pierce | Stat Bonus: Strength Pierce enemies in an area in front of you with a thrust that knocks them back. This Ability can only be set to: > > > > > >

Combo Effects

Skill	Description
Crippling Strike	Increases break damage dealt.
Nimble Thrust	Increases attack speed.

Command Abilities

Command	Information
Swayback	MP Cost: Evade with a swift backstep. Fills break gauge on activation.

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