Octopath Traveler 2 offers eight different jobs, and as you progress through the game you will unlock more jobs. Here is a list of the jobs that you can unlock and what they offer:
The Defender job is the most basic of all jobs, and it is unlocked at the beginning of the game. Defenders have a variety of defensive abilities that allow them to protect other party members. They have high HP and can act as a tank to absorb damage from enemies.
The Apothecary job is unlocked after completing Chapter 3. Apothecaries specialize in using items to heal and support the party. Their skills allow them to mix a variety of items together to create powerful mixtures.
The Spellsword job is unlocked after completing Chapter 5. Spellswords are unique in that they can wield both magical and physical attacks. Their skills combine both magic and physical attacks to create powerful combos.
The Merchant job is unlocked after completing Chapter 7. Merchants specialize in buying and selling items. They also have access to exclusive abilities that let them haggle better prices and reduce enemy incentive to attack them.
The Thief job is unlocked after completing Chapter 9. Thieves are agile and cunning, with the ability to pick locks and open chests. They also have powerful offensive abilities that make them a force to be reckoned with.
The Dancer job is unlocked after completing Chapter 11. Dancers specialize in using songs and dances to both support and damage enemies. They can also use songs to heal party members, as well as curse enemies.
The Hunter job is unlocked after completing Chapter 13. Hunters specialize in using ranged weapons to damage enemies from a distance. They also have access to powerful traps that can immobilize enemies.
The Scholar job is unlocked after completing Chapter 15. Scholars study all aspects of magic and knowledge. Their abilities allow them to use powerful spells to both support and damage enemies.
Octopath Traveler 2 offers a variety of different jobs that players can unlock as they progress through the game. These jobs offer unique abilities that can be used to customize your party and create powerful combinations.