Bartz Klauser
A wandering young adventurer who becomes involved in the struggle surrounding the elemental crystals.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Directional Pad | Move the character or cursor |
|---|---|
X | Confirm selections and interact |
Circle | Cancel or return to the previous menu |
Triangle | Open the main menu |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Final Fantasy V play?
The game uses a top-down exploration view for towns, fields, caves, and dungeons, with a first-person battle view during turn-based encounters. The party travels between areas, speaks with characters, collects equipment, and solves environmental obstacles.
Combat is organized around the Active Time Battle system. Characters select commands such as attacking, casting magic, using items, or activating job abilities. Progression centers on gaining job points, unlocking abilities, and equipping learned abilities across different jobs.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Final Fantasy V?
Build jobs with complementary abilities rather than relying on a single fixed class. Mastering useful abilities and carrying them into other jobs can dramatically improve party flexibility.
Keep multiple elemental attacks, status protection, healing, and revival options available. Explore thoroughly for hidden passages, optional equipment, and summons, and save before major story encounters.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Lenna Charlotte Tycoon
The princess of Tycoon, determined to protect the crystals and her kingdom.
Galuf Halm Baldesion
An amnesiac warrior whose lost identity is connected to the larger threat facing the worlds.
Faris Scherwil Tycoon
A capable pirate captain whose hidden identity links her to Lenna and Tycoon.
Krile Mayer Baldesion
Galuf's granddaughter, who joins the party and inherits an important responsibility.
Exdeath
The principal antagonist, an entity formed from the world's accumulated evil and sealed power.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Change jobs regularly so characters accumulate useful job points and abilities.
- 2
Use elemental weaknesses and status effects when ordinary attacks become inefficient.
- 3
Keep more than one character capable of healing or reviving the party.
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