8 Best JRPGs Where You Play As A Knight

One of the greatest things about JRPGs is that they allow players to take on several different roles depending on their preferences. While some players might like to take on a game as a powerful sorcerer, others might prefer the idea of being a skilled tactician and facing challenges with their brains over their swords.

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One of the classes players find the most fun to play a JRPG as, is the Knight, and with good reason. Knights in this genre are very powerful and brave, being able to cut through various enemies like butter. Not to mention that they almost always play an important role that defines the course of the story they're a part of. Here are some of the best JRPGs where it's possible to play as a Knight.

8 White Knight Chronicles

A Wine Boy Turns Into An All-Powerful Knight

• Leonard works in wine delivery, but his fate is much greater
• As Leonard, players can become the White Knight and fight for justice

White Knight Chronicles' story begins in Balondor, a kingdom where its Princess is celebrating her coming of age. As Leonard, players are tasked to deliver wine to the royal ceremony, but a series of unfortunate events occur, kicking off this game's wonderful and heroic story. Before long, Leonard becomes the pactmaker for the White Knight, an enormous suit of armor crafted by a mysterious race known as the Ancients.

Throughout the game, Leonard can control the armor and becomes the White Knight, allowing players to fulfill their dreams of fighting for honor in a gigantic hunk of metal.

7 Live A Live

An Immersive Story With Various Heroes Living In Different Eras

• Players can control different heroes throughout famous periods of history
• Oersted wears Heavy armor and wields Heavy swords

Live A Live is one of those JRPGs that fans of history will surely love. Similar to what non-JRPG strategy games like Age of Empires or Europa Universalis do, Live A Live guides players through various periods in history, allowing them to take control of different heroes tasked with important missions.

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During The Middle Ages: The Lord of Dark chapter, players can take control of Oersted, a knight of the Kingdom of Lucrece who embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Alethea. Wielding Heavy Swords and Armor, Oersted won't stop until his heroic quest is complete.

6 Final Fantasy 4 (Remake)

Playing As A Dark Knight Is Empowering

• Cecil starts out as a Dark Knight, but slowly moves on towards the path of righteousness
• Playing as Cecil makes for a flattering experience where players can feel powerful

The Final Fantasy franchise never disappoints, as it always knows how to give players exactly what they want. Final Fantasy 4 is clear proof of that, as it presents players with an exciting story centered around Cecil Harvey, who starts out as a Dark Knight and captain of the Red Wings of Baron.

By allowing players to take control of Cecil, Final Fantasy 4 sets the stage for any player who ever dreamed of being an intimidating commander holding a considerable position of power and respect.

5 Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon And The Blade Of Light

Draug The Knight Isn't A Powerhouse, But He's A Loyal Friend

• Marth could be considered a Knight, but he is a Prince of Altea first
• Draug is a bit weak, but quite loyal and a close friend to Marth

Taking place on the continent of Archanea, which includes nations like Altea, Talys, Aurelis, Macedon, and Dolhr, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light is an epic adventure that any JRPG lover will want to play at least once.

While the game's main character is Marth, and he has many knight-like features and ideals, he's a Prince from a usurped kingdom first and everything else second. Draug, on the other hand, is a playable character whose actual title is to be an armored knight in the service of Altea. While he's a bit weak, he is loyal, and one of Marth's closest friends.

4 Suikoden 5

Deathblow Georg Is An Absolute Unit In Combat

• The protagonist of the game is Prince Falenas, but there are other playable characters
• Georg Prime is a force to be reckoned with, and his nickname proves it

Centering around the political conflict within the Queendom of Falena, Suikoden 5 is a solid addition to the franchise's long history. Players will control the protagonist, Prince Freyjadour Falenas for most of the game; however, there are other playable characters, including Georg Prime, a famous swordsman in the Suikoden universe who, during the events of this game, serves as one of the Queen's Knights.

To put into perspective just how great Georg's reputation is, he is often referred to as "Deathblow Georg" due to his prominence in battle.

3 Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

This Title's Wide Class Variety Allows Players To Control Knights

• Players can choose the Knight class
• Knights are great at resisting damage from enemies

Thus far, every title discussed on the list has covered games where players can take control of a specific player character who happens to have the rank of Knight. However, this is not the case for Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, since, in this instance, players can actually choose the Knight class and develop its power throughout the story.

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The Knight class in this title is great at resisting damage as well as dealing it to enemies. Some of the most notable Knights in Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together are Folcurt, Voltare, and Leonar.

2 Suikoden 3

Playing As Chris Longfellow Is A Blast

• The game introduced the Trinity Sight System mechanic
• Chris Longfellow is a renowned Zexen Knight

Suikoden 3 broke the mold of its franchise in more than one way. While it still featured Dungeon Crawling, Duels, and War battles, many elements around each one (except for Duels) changed significantly. This, in addition to the Trinity Sight System, made it an all-around wonderful addition to the Suikoden universe.

During their playthrough, players can take control of various characters, including none other than the famed Chris Longfellow. As part of the Zexen Knights, she is a powerful fighter and a wise commander.

1 Final Fantasy Tactics

Serving The Kingdom Of Ivalice, One Job At A Time

• The Knight class is one of the many available in the game
• This title is considered by many players to be the best installment in the franchise

Set in the Kingdom of Ivalice, and focusing on Ramza Beoulve, the story follows important chronological elements of this franchise's universe, and is, arguably, the best installment released so far. Among other interesting elements, Final Fantasy Tactics includes battles that are often fought on maps divided into grids, allowing units to move across them.

This game features different jobs, including Chemist, Archer, Squire, Priest, Monk, Thief, Oracle, and, of course, Knight. This last job allows players to take on this role and explore the world while engaging in adrenaline-rushing battles as an armored warrior.

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