Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Like previous releases, Final Fantasy Tactics A2 (FFTA2) utilizes a turn-based tactics mechanic outlined on a grid. Based on their speed statistic, units will take turns moving and attacking from fastest to slowest. If a unit does not move or attack, their next turn will come quicker. Each unit has limitations involving their move space, attack range and  overall stat growth; most of which depends on the job and the base level. Battles take the form of quests issued at pubs located throughout the world. Examples include escort missions, item finding quests, field-clearing battles, etc. Most battles and quests usually involve depleting the enemy's HP down to zero. In addition to accepting quests, certain ones may have a time limit attached to them; plot-based quests exclude the limit.

Job System/Abilities

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Holding true to previous FFT games, FFTA2 uses a job system to supplement unit growth and abilities. With fifty-six jobs, from Warriors to Summoners, FFTA2 sports the biggest job tree in all the tactical spinoffs thus far. Mastering a job involves equipping a job-specific weapon and gaining enough ability points to learn attached abilities. When enough abilities are learned, new jobs will open up. Certain advanced jobs will require the completion of a sidequest; certain jobs are also exclusive to certain races as well.

Judge System

Like FFTA before it, FFTA2 has a judge overlooking the battle and prohibiting certain actions such as the use of a magic type or use of a weapon type. New to the FFT series, are clan privileges. These allow specific stat boosts as long as the law is upheld, if any friendly unit breaks a law, the privilege is revoked and units with zero HP cannot be revived. Instead, KO'd units are sent to a temporary jail where they'll be released as soon as the battle ends.