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409:(might-based) and the initiate (magic-based). At various points throughout the game, the player will have the opportunity to complete certain tasks to gain a job promotion. Each character can be promoted up to two times, and there are two possible promotion paths for each class at each level. For example, a fighter can be promoted into either the mercenary class or the crusader class. A crusader can then be promoted into either the ranger class or the paladin class. Consult the chart at left for a complete listing of all possible promotion paths and classes.
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are proficient in strength, but lacking in speed. The final race, human, has no natural affinity for any particular attribute, but similarly suffers from no penalties in any category. In addition to the six primary statistics, there are a number of secondary statistics which cannot be adjusted
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Gladiator class can only attain the expert level of the
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1892:I: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum
1678:"'Might and Magic IX' (PC) Review"
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1173:"Interview of: Might and Magic IX"
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1063:Vox Clamant (December 31, 2004).
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1022:"3DO SHIPS MIGHT AND MAGIC® IX"
1452:Todd, Brett (April 12, 2002).
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2072:The Shadow of Death
1920:V: Darkside of Xeen
1906:III: Isles of Terra
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