Zanshin
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| 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:
 - 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 | 
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)
 
	





