Tenzen II — Trust Guide

Who is Tenzen II?

Tenzen is the katana-wielding hero of the Chains of Promathia storyline, one of the most beloved expansion stories in FFXI. A samurai from the Far East, Tenzen travels to the Middle Lands on a mission to prevent the awakening of Promathia. Tenzen II is his upgraded trust form, representing the full power of a warrior who has faced gods and emerged victorious. He fights with the refined technique and unwavering determination that carried him through the Promathia saga.

What They Do

Role	Melee DD
Main Job	Samurai (SAM)
Sub Job	None
Expansion	Chains of Promathia
Login Points Cost	100 points (Set 5)

Key Abilities

Hasso — the standard Samurai attack speed and accuracy buff for two-handed weapons. Tenzen II keeps this active for faster attacks and more TP generation.
Meditate — instantly grants TP so he can use weapon skills sooner and more often.
Improved AI — compared to base Tenzen, the II version makes smarter decisions about when to use abilities and weapon skills, resulting in better overall damage output.
Better damage — hits harder than the base version with improved stats and weapon skill usage.

Ability Summary

Job abilities: Meditate

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.

Tier	Unlocks
Tier I	Passive: +15 Ranged Attack, +15 Weapon Skill Damage, +10 Store TP
Tier II	Passive: +30 Ranged Attack, +30 Weapon Skill Damage, +20 Store TP
Tier III (MAX)	Passive: +45 Ranged Attack, +45 Weapon Skill Damage, +30 Store TP, +30 Ranged Accuracy

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.

Tier	Currency	Trade Item	Extra Requirement
Tier I	5 Trust Stones	1x SAM AF feet from Myochin set (item ID 14100)	None
Tier II	10 Trust Gems	1x Hizamaru Sune-ate (Ambuscade feet; item ID 25929)	None
Tier III (MAX)	5 Trust Jewels	1x Yoichinoyumi 119 (Relic Bow; item ID 21210)	None

When to Use Tenzen II

Tenzen II is a strong, straightforward Samurai DD trust. He deals solid damage through the classic Samurai formula of Hasso plus Meditate plus frequent weapon skills. If you have both Tenzen and Tenzen II, always use the II version — it is better in every regard. He is a reliable damage dealer for any content and works well alongside skillchain-focused trusts or as a standalone DD.

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