Who is Tenzen?

Tenzen is a Hume Samurai from the Far East who carries the Phoenix within him, making him a figure of immense spiritual importance. He travels to the Middle Lands during the Chains of Promathia storyline to combat the threat of the Emptiness, becoming one of the player's most steadfast allies in the fight against Promathia.

What They Do

RoleMelee damage dealer
Main JobSamurai (SAM)
Sub JobNone
ExpansionChains of Promathia
How to ObtainStory mission (Chains of Promathia)

Key Abilities

Ability Summary

Scythe Tier Upgrades

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.

TierUnlocks
Tier IPassive: +15 Weapon Skill Damage, +10 Store TP, +100 Save TP
Tier IIPassive: +30 Weapon Skill Damage, +20 Store TP, +200 Save TP
Tier III (MAX)Passive: +45 Weapon Skill Damage, +30 Store TP, +300 Save TP, +10 Double Attack

Upgrade Requirements

These are the exact items and extra gates checked by the upgrade NPC. Trust currency is stored on your character, not in inventory.

TierCurrencyTrade ItemExtra Requirement
Tier I5 Trust Stones1x SAM AF hands from Myochin set (item ID 13972)None
Tier II10 Trust Gems1x Hizamaru Kote (Ambuscade hands; item ID 25804)None
Tier III (MAX)5 Trust Jewels1x Dojikiri Yasutsuna (Aeonic Katana; item ID 21025)None

When to Use Tenzen

Tenzen is a strong Samurai DD trust who generates TP quickly and uses weapon skills frequently. He is an excellent melee damage dealer for mid-game content once you have progressed through Chains of Promathia. An upgraded version, Tenzen II, is available from Login Points and provides even stronger performance at endgame.

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