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Zeke: The Final Fantasy I item originally said the Fighter was easiest. That might be what you'd think at first, since Fighter is by far the best class to have somewhere in your party. But in the context of a solo run, the Red Mage comes out on top because he alone has access to every element of gameplay. He's a strong physical fighter, he can heal himself, and he has black magic for large parties and boss fights. The Fighter is almost as easy to solo with in the remakes (which are easier all-round and include spell-casting items), but in the NES original, there's no contest.
