Tank / Melee Damage — Paladin / Warrior
Ark Angel HM is the Hume Ark Angel from the Rise of the Zilart expansion. The Ark Angels are five powerful celestial warriors created by the Crystal Warriors to guard the Gates of Paradise. In FFXI's story, they are fearsome bosses that players must defeat to progress through Zilart missions. As a trust, AAHM fights alongside you as a Paladin/Warrior hybrid — tanking while dealing solid melee damage.
| Role | Tank / Melee Damage Dealer |
| Main Job | Paladin (PLD) |
| Sub Job | Warrior (WAR) |
| Expansion | Rise of the Zilart |
| How to Obtain | Special unlock through Zilart storyline content |
Trade Trust Stones / Gems / Jewels plus the quest item at the upgrade NPC to progress this trust through tiers. Rows show the active bonuses after lower-tier bonuses are included.
| Tier | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Tier I | Passive: +10 Double Attack, +10 Store TP |
| Tier II | Spells: Haste Passive: +20 Double Attack, +20 Store TP |
| Tier III (MAX) | Job abilities: Berserk Spells: Haste Passive: +30 Double Attack, +30 Store TP |
These are the exact items and extra gates checked by the upgrade NPC. Trust currency is stored on your character, not in inventory.
| Tier | Currency | Trade Item | Extra Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | 5 Trust Stones | 1x Hachiya Hatsuburi (NIN AF Reforged head; item ID 27675) | None |
| Tier II | 10 Trust Gems | 1x Hizamaru Somen (Ambuscade head; item ID 25663) | None |
| Tier III (MAX) | 5 Trust Jewels | 1x Usukane Haramaki (Salvage body; item ID 14554) | None |
AAHM is a hybrid tank who can hold hate while contributing meaningful damage thanks to his Warrior sub job. He is a good choice when you want a tank who does more than just stand there. The Ark Angel trusts are iconic and powerful — if you have access to them, they are worth trying. AAHM works well as your party's main tank for general and mid-tier content.