Several new job-specific weapons, shields, and instruments to be implemented in the April version update to Final Fantasy XI! Including new great swords for Rune Fencer and geomancy Bells for Geomancer, these weapons will be obtained through contact with the character Oboro in Port Jeuno.

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From the official Final Fantasy XI forums:

[dev1195] New Job-Specific Equipment Will Be Introduced

In the April version update, new job-specific weapons, shields, and instruments will be introduced.

Acquiring these new items

Players may ask Oboro in Port Jeuno to craft job-specific equipment for them.