Zanshin

Job Trait Information
Description	May attack again immediately after missing a target.
Type	Level
Tier	Level Obtained		Value
I	SAM20, BLU83*		15%
II	SAM35, BLU99**		25%
III	SAM50, BLU99**		35%
IV	SAM75		45%
V	SAM95		50%
Blue Mage Notes	* Requires the setting of appropriate spells to receive the trait. ** Requires the 100 or 1,200 Blue Mage job gift.
Group	1	Ranks Available	5
Effect of each Rank	Each merit increases the possibility Zanshin triggers on a missed melee attack by 1%.
Category	Zanshin Effect	Ranks Available	20
Effect of each Rank	Increases physical attack of Zanshin attacks by 2.

Notes

• Zanshin will be able to activate on single-swing attack rounds for 1-handed (including "unarmed") and 2-handed weapons under any of the following conditions:
  • Missed melee attack.
  • Evaded melee attack via shadows (Blink, Utsusemi, Third Eye) or Guard.
  • Attack Countered.
• Normal Zanshin triggered by the above proc conditions cannot proc on Weapon Skills.
• Zanshin hits receive a 34 Accuracy bonus.
• Zanshin does not work with hand-to-hand or dual wield, but works with single wield.
• Zanshin on equipment or other bonuses functions without the needing the trait.

Hasso/Seigan and Zanshin-SAM Main Job Only:

• With Hasso, Zanshin appears to proc at 125% of the normal rate (can be modified by gear).
• Hasso allows Zanshin to proc as an additional attack, even when the first hit lands.
  • Ikishoten works on the Double Attacks caused by Zanshin.
  • Unkai Armor Set +2/Kasuga Armor Sets set bonus can proc on Hasso Zanshins.
  • Hasso Zanshins cannot proc on Weapon Skills.
  • Max rate is 25% with Zanshin +100.
    • (total normal Zanshin Rate)÷4
• Zanshin attacks check for Zanshin: Double Attack first, followed by Zanshin: OAT only if Z:DA check fails.
• With Seigan up, Zanshin procs as Counter at approximately 125% of the normal Zanshin rate (can be modified by gear).
  • These counters are subject to Accuracy checks and do not reward TP.

Blue Mage Job Trait Information
Minimum Set Points Needed			3
Trait Points Needed per Tier			8
Level	Spell	Set Points	Trait Points
81	Final Sting	1	4
83	Whirl of Rage	2	4

 

Equipment Modifying Ability
Equipment	Lvl.	Slot	Modifier
Bushido Cape	60	Back	Zanshin rate +%.
Katana Strap	60	Grip	Zanshin rate +3%.
Kumokirimaru	70	Weapon	Zanshin rate +%.
Amir Korazin	72	Body	Zanshin rate +5%.
Nanatsusaya	72	Weapon	Zanshin rate +100%.
Myn. Sune-Ate +1	74	Feet	Zanshin rate +%.
Hachiryu Haramaki	75	Body	Zanshin rate +5%.
Hachiryu Kote	75	Hands	Zanshin rate +5%.
Hachiryu Haidate	75	Legs	Zanshin rate +5%.
Hachiryu Sune-Ate	75	Feet	Zanshin rate +5%.
Unkai Sugemino	84	Back	Zanshin rate +5%.
Unkai Domaru +1	89	Body	Zanshin rate +5%.
Unkai Domaru +2	89	Body	Zanshin rate +10%.
Unkai Mimikazari	90	Ear	Zanshin rate +2~3%.
Jing. Greatsword	87	Weapon	Zanshin rate +%.
Ace's Mufflers	88	Hands	Zanshin rate +3%.
Mujin Necklace	88	Neck	Zanshin rate +5%.
Jingang Hose	89	Legs	Zanshin rate +2%.
Nikko-ichimonji	99	Weapon	Zanshin rate +~4%.
Antias Mitts	97	Hands	Zanshin rate +1%.
Hrafn Gauntlets	99	Hands	Zanshin rate +%.
Huginn Gauntlets	99	Hands	Zanshin rate +%.
Omodaka Haramaki	99	Body	Zanshin rate +11%.
Kikugosaku	89	Weapon	Allows Zanshin to occasionally Double Attack.
Wakido Sune-Ate	99	Feet	Zanshin rate +%.
Waki. Sune-Ate +1	99	Feet	Zanshin rate +3%.
Wakido Sune. +2	99	Feet	Zanshin rate +4%.
Wakido Sune. +3	99	Feet	Zanshin rate +5%.
Kasuga Domaru	99	Body	Zanshin rate +10%.
Kasuga Domaru +1	99	Body	Zanshin rate +12%.
Kasuga Domaru +2	99	Body	Zanshin rate +14%.
Kasuga Domaru +3	99	Body	Zanshin rate +16%.
Unkai Armor Set +2	89	Set	Zanshin attacks occasionally do double damage. (2~5%)
Kasuga Armor Set	99	Set	Zanshin attacks occasionally do double damage. (2~5%)
Kasuga Armor Set +1	99	Set	Zanshin attacks occasionally do double damage. (2~5%)
Kasuga Armor Set +2	99	Set	Zanshin attacks occasionally do double damage. (2~5%)
Kasuga Armor Set +3	99	Set	Zanshin attacks occasionally do double damage. (2~5%)
Atma of the Solitary OneFile:Key Item description.png	-	-	Zanshin rate +30%.
Atma of Hell's GuardianFile:Key Item description.png	-	-	Zanshin rate +100%.

References

• Original Zanshin Thread Conclusions (Motenten, BG)
• Zanshin Testing (Ryozen and Hiko, Official Forums)
• Hasso/Seigan and Zanshin (Bahamut.Kazius and Sylph.Zenairis, FFXIAH)
• Zanshin Gear and Hasso (Zzsark, BG)
• Hasso/Zanshin base DA rate and WS rate (Nyosan, BG)
• Zanshin Rate Cap (Kirschy, BG)
• Zanshin Counter Rate relationship (Nerji, BG)