Support — Bard
Joachim is an Elvaan Bard from San d'Oria who uses the power of song to support his allies. He is a skilled musician who appears in the San d'Oria storyline, using his melodies to inspire and strengthen those around him in battle.
| Role | Support (buffer) |
| Main Job | Bard (BRD) |
| Sub Job | None |
| Expansion | San d'Oria (base game) |
| How to Obtain | Trust quest (San d'Oria) |
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 Song Duration, +1 Song Potency |
| Tier II | Passive: +20 Song Duration, +2 Song Potency |
| Tier III (MAX) | Spells: Sentinels Scherzo New spells unlocked: Sentinels Scherzo Passive: +30 Song Duration, +3 Song Potency, +1 Maximum Songs |
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 Aoidos Calot (BRD Empyrean head; item ID 12017) | BRD level 30+ |
| Tier II | 10 Trust Gems | 1x Inyanga Jubbah (Ambuscade body; item ID 25751) | None |
| Tier III (MAX) | 5 Trust Jewels | 1x Carnwenhan 119 (Mythic weapon; item ID 20561) | BRD level 99+ |
Joachim is an excellent support trust whose songs provide powerful party-wide buffs. Bard songs are some of the most impactful buffs in the game: March gives Haste (faster attacks), Madrigal gives Accuracy (attacks hit more often), and Minuet gives Attack (attacks hit harder). He is a top pick for any party that wants to maximize melee damage output, and pairs especially well with melee DD trusts.