Melee DD — Monk
Maat is the legendary old man who has tested countless adventurers at level 75 with his infamous Limit Break challenges. A master of all jobs, he is one of the most iconic NPCs in all of FFXI. As a trust, he mimics your current job's fighting style and brings decades of combat experience to the field.
| Role | Melee Damage Dealer |
| Main Job | Monk (MNK) |
| Sub Job | None |
| Expansion | General |
| How to Obtain | Records of Eminence. Also has a Unity Concord (UC) version. |
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 Kick Attack Rate, +15 Counter |
| Tier II | Passive: +20 Double Attack, +20 Kick Attack Rate, +30 Counter |
| Tier III (MAX) | Passive: +30 Double Attack, +30 Kick Attack Rate, +45 Counter, +30 Weapon Skill Damage |
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 Temple Hose (MNK AF legs; item ID 14215) | Any job level 66+ |
| Tier II | 10 Trust Gems | 1x Hizamaru Hizayoroi (Ambuscade legs; item ID 25862) | None |
| Tier III (MAX) | 5 Trust Jewels | 1x Spharai 99 (Relic H2H; item ID 19746) | None |
Maat is one of the easier trusts to obtain through Records of Eminence, making him a solid early-game melee option. His Hundred Fists provides excellent burst damage windows. He is a reliable damage dealer for general content, though specialized trusts may outperform him in harder fights.