Melee DD — Thief-like
Lion is the shadowy Mithran tracker and one of the main heroines of the Rise of the Zilart storyline. A skilled operative who works for the Tenshodo underground guild, she is resourceful, independent, and fiercely protective of Vana'diel. Her real identity and connections run deeper than most realize, making her one of the most important characters in FFXI's original story.
| Role | Melee DD |
| Main Job | Thief-like (THF) |
| Sub Job | None |
| Expansion | Rise of the Zilart |
| Login Points Cost | 100 points (Set 1) |
Lion is a tier-upgradeable trust. Her upgrades stack more multi-attack and weapon skill damage onto the base Grapeshot interrupt kit, with Treasure Hunter unlocked at max tier.
| Tier | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Base | Grapeshot interrupts enemy TP moves, monster skills, job abilities, and magic casts. Uses weapon skills as soon as TP is available. |
| Tier I | +10 Double Attack, +5 Triple Attack, +15 Weapon Skill Damage. |
| Tier II | +20 Double Attack total, +10 Triple Attack total, +30 Weapon Skill Damage total. |
| Tier III (MAX) | +30 Double Attack total, +15 Triple Attack total, +45 Weapon Skill Damage total, Treasure Hunter +2. |
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 Rogue's Vest (THF AF body; item ID 12643) | None |
| Tier II | 10 Trust Gems | 1x Meghanada Cuirie (Ambuscade body; item ID 25747) | None |
| Tier III (MAX) | 5 Trust Jewels | 1x Mandau 119 (Relic Dagger; item ID 20555) | THF level 99+ |
Lion is a decent early-game melee DD with some utility from her stun weapon skill. She is more survivable than pure damage trusts thanks to her evasion. However, her upgraded version Lion II is strictly better, so switch once you have it. Use Lion when you want a melee trust that can take care of herself and occasionally interrupt enemies.