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{{Job Infobox
| name = Thief
| short = THF
| expansionpack = Final Fantasy XI
| unlock = Starter Job
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The masters of the covert and guile, a Thief (THF) will always look to find the perfect opportunity to attack the enemy. With the use of [[Sneak Attack]] and [[Trick Attack]], thieves can inflict massive amounts of damage while 'tricking' the enemy into thinking it was someone else. These abilities are the pefect way to direct an enemy's attention towards a party's tank, keeping the other members safe from harm. Thieves are the most proficient class in using [[:Category:Daggers|daggers]] and players starting the game will start their adventure with an [[Onion Knife]]. Additionally they make good use of [[Ranged|ranged]] attacks, which is a great way to gain the attention of enemies.

Thieves have many other skills at their disposal too. Possessing the highest [[Evasion]] rating in the game and having the ability to [[Flee]] or [[Hide]], they're more than capable to escape the most sticky of situations! Combined with other abilities such as [[Steal]], [[Mug]], [[Gilfinder]] and [[Treasure Hunter]], it makes them the perfect adventuring companion to bolster not only their own gil purses but their accomplices's too! With access to the unique ability to pick [[Treasure Chest]]s and [[Treasure Coffer]]s with their very own [[Thief's Tools|thief's tools]], you'd be hard pressed to find loot that is out of their reach.

At present, Treasure Hunter maxes out at TH4 (Level 15, Level 45, Nanaa's Lucky Charm, Assassin's Armlets).
== Horizon Changes {{changes}} ==
{{#section:Category:Horizon Changes|Thief}}
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== Job Abilities ==

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! width="25%" |Level
! width="75%" |Name
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| 01
|[[Perfect Dodge]] {{changes|Now increased accuracy and ranged accuracy by 999 for the duration of the ability.}}
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|05
|[[Steal]]
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|15
|[[Sneak Attack]]
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| 25
|[[Flee]]
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|30
|[[Trick Attack]]
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|35
|[[Mug]] {{changes}}
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|40 {{Changes|Not native to current era}}
|[[Bully]] {{changes}}
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| 45
|[[Hide]]
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|45 {{Changes|Not native to current era}}
|[[Accomplice]] {{changes}}
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|45 {{Changes|Not native to current era}}
|[[Collaborator]] {{changes}}
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== Job Traits ==
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! scope="col" style="width: 25%;" |Level
! scope="col" style="width: 75%;" |Trait
{{job trait unlock |level=05 |trait=Gilfinder }}
{{job trait unlock |level=10 |trait=Evasion Bonus }}
{{job trait unlock |level=15 |trait=Treasure Hunter }}
{{job trait unlock |level=20 |trait=Resist Gravity }}
{{job trait unlock |level=30 |trait=Evasion Bonus |tier=II }}
{{job trait unlock |level=30 |trait=Triple Attack |level note={{Changes|Obtained at level 30 instead of 55 in era.}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=40 |trait=Resist Gravity |tier=II }}
{{job trait unlock |level=45 |trait=Treasure Hunter |tier=II }}
{{job trait unlock |level=50 |trait=Evasion Bonus |tier=III }}
{{job trait unlock |level=50 |trait=Assassin |level note={{Changes|Obtained at level 50 instead of 60 in era.}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=60 |trait=Resist Gravity |tier=III }}
{{job trait unlock |level=70 |trait=Evasion Bonus |tier=IV }}
{{job trait unlock |level=75 |trait=Resist Gravity |tier=IV }}
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== Skills ==
{{job skills
| hand-to-hand = E
| dagger = A-
| sword = D
| club = E

| archery = C-
| marksmanship = C+
| throwing = D

| evasion = A+
| shield = F
| parrying = A-
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{{job skill caps}}

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== Group 1 Merits ==
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|[[Flee Recast]] 
| -10 seconds per upgrade {{Verification}}
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|[[Hide Recast]]
| -10 seconds per upgrade {{Verification}}
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|[[Sneak Attack Recast]]
| -2 seconds per upgrade {{Verification}}
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|[[Trick Attack Recast]] 
| -2 seconds per upgrade {{Verification}}
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|[[Triple Attack Rate]]
| +1% increase per upgrade {{Verification}}
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== Group 2 Merits ==
* Currently unavailable on Horizon.
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== Job Specific Equipment ==
=== Horizon Specific Equipment ===
{{ArmorTable|title1=Nanaa's Lucky Charm|cssclasses=jobs-table|tooltip=true}}

=== Artifact Weapons ===
{{WeaponsTable|title1=Marauder's Knife|cssclasses=jobs-table|tooltip=true}}

=== Artifact Armor ===
{{ArmorTable|title1=Rogue's Armlets|title2=Rogue's Bonnet|title3=Rogue's Culottes|title4=Rogue's Vest|title5=Rogue's Poulaines|cssclasses=jobs-table|tooltip=true}}

=== Artifact Armor +1 ===
{{ArmorTable|title1=Rogue's Armlets +1|title2=Rogue's Bonnet +1|title3=Rogue's Culottes +1|title4=Rogue's Vest +1|title5=Rogue's Poulaines +1|cssclasses=jobs-table|tooltip=true}}

=== Relic Armor ===
{{ArmorTable|title1=Assassin's Cape|title2=Assassin's Bonnet|title3=Assassin's Vest|title4=Assassin's Poulaines|title5=Assassin's Culottes|title6=Assassin's Armlets|cssclasses=jobs-table|tooltip=true}}

=== Relic Armor +1 ===
{{ArmorTable|title1=Assassin's Bonnet +1|title2=Assassin's Vest +1|title3=Assassin's Poulaines +1|title4=Assassin's Culottes +1|title5=Assassin's Armlets +1|cssclasses=jobs-table|tooltip=true}}

=== Relic Weapon ===
{{WeaponsTable|title1=Mandau|cssclasses=jobs-table|tooltip=true}}
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== Guides ==
* [[Thief Endgame Gear Guide]]
* [[EXP Party Guide - Thief]]
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