Zeid

Who is Zeid?

Zeid is a mysterious Galka warrior who walks a dark path in search of the Shadow Lord. A central figure in the Bastok and Zilart storylines, he wields forbidden dark magic alongside his greatsword, driven by a troubled past and an unshakable resolve. Despite his grim demeanor, Zeid fights to protect Vana'diel from the forces of darkness.

What They Do

Role	Melee DD
Main Job	Dark Knight (DRK)
Sub Job	None
Expansion	Bastok / Rise of the Zilart
Login Points Cost	100 points (Set 1)

Key Abilities

• Last Resort — a big boost to Zeid's attack power at the cost of reduced defense. This is the signature Dark Knight trade-off: you hit much harder, but you take more damage in return. Great when enemies die fast, risky on longer fights.
• Souleater — converts Zeid's own HP into extra damage on every melee swing. This means his attacks hit significantly harder, but his health slowly drains while it is active. Healers need to keep an eye on him.
• Absorb/Drain spells — dark magic that steals HP or stats from enemies, giving Zeid some self-sustain between healer cures.

Understanding Dark Knight

Dark Knight is a melee job that mixes physical attacks with dark magic. The core idea is sacrificing your own safety for more damage. Last Resort lowers your defense to raise your attack, and Souleater burns your HP to deal extra damage. This makes Dark Knights powerful but fragile — they need a healer watching them. If you are new, think of Dark Knight as the "glass cannon" melee job.

When to Use Zeid

Zeid is a solid early-game melee DD trust. He deals respectable damage and his dark magic gives him a bit of self-healing. However, his base version is outclassed by Zeid II in every way, so once you unlock the upgraded version, switch to that. Use Zeid when you need a melee damage dealer and do not yet have access to stronger alternatives.

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