Trust System
The Trust System is a feature introduced in Shadowbringers (5.0). This system allows you to challenge dungeons from main scenario quests with a party of allied NPCs.
Parties must be composed of 1 tank, 1 healer, and 2 DPS. This feature cannot be used while in a party with other players.
Using the Trust System
Entering dungeons for the first time
After reaching the quest objective to clear a dungeon in the main scenario, several allied NPCs will be standing near the dungeon's entrance. Speak with them, and you will have the option to add them to your party and enter the dungeon.
Upon leveling all Trust avatars to 80, Scenario mode will be unlocked, allowing you to re-enter any dungeon as though it was your first time.
Revisiting dungeons
The Trust system can be used to enter dungeons you have already completed. First, select Trust under Duty in the main menu. In the window that appears, select the dungeon you wish to enter and the NPCs to accompany you.
After the Main Story Quests
After completing the main story quests the Trust system changes to allow you to level up the allied NPCs from level 71. Allied NPCs gain EXP from these Duties according to the following table.
| Duty | Level | EXP |
|---|---|---|
| Holminster Switch | 71 | 6,250,000 |
| Dohn Mheg | 73 | 7,975,000 |
| The Qitana Ravel | 75 | 9,900,000 |
| Malikah's Well | 77 | 12,025,000 |
| Mt. Gulg | 79 | 14,350,000 |
| Amaurot | 80 | 0 |
| The Grand Cosmos | 80 | 0 |
| Anamnesis Anyder | 80 | 0 |
| The Heroes' Gauntlet | 80 | 0 |
Once a Trust has reached level 80, the player is given the option of glamouring the character into one of their past appearances.
Allied NPCs
Primary Allies:
| Ally | Role | Class/Job | Notes | Story Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphinaud | Healer | Academician | Scholar, but uses a unique Moonstone Carbuncle instead of a Fairy The Carbuncle occasionally provides a Damage Up buff Prioritizes healing Alisaie over the player if she's in the party |
Holminster Switch, Dohn Mheg, Malikah's Well, Mt. Gulg, Amaurot, The Grand Cosmos, Anamnesis Anyder, The Heroes' Gauntlet |
| Alisaie | Ranged Magical DPS | Red Mage | Uses Limit Break against bosses as soon as it becomes available Uses Vercure to heal if the healer is KO'd |
Holminster Switch, Dohn Mheg, Malikah's Well, Mt. Gulg, Amaurot, The Grand Cosmos, Anamnesis Anyder, The Heroes' Gauntlet |
| Thancred | Tank | Gunbreaker | Cannot use cartridge-based abilities unless Ryne is also in the party | Dohn Mheg, Qitana Ravel, Malikah's Well, Mt. Gulg, Amaurot, Anamnesis Anyder, The Heroes' Gauntlet |
| Urianger | Healer | Astrologian | Is able to cast Death in addition to normal abilities | Dohn Mheg, Qitana Ravel, Malikah's Well, Mt. Gulg, Amaurot, Anamnesis Anyder, The Heroes' Gauntlet |
| Y'shtola | Ranged Magical DPS | Sorceress | Black Mage, but uses Water, Aero, and Stone in addition to normal abilities | Qitana Ravel, Malikah's Well, Mt. Gulg, Amaurot, The Grand Cosmos, Anamnesis Anyder, The Heroes' Gauntlet |
| Ryne | Melee Physical DPS | Oracle of Light | Rogue, but can cast Banish in addition to normal abilities Never uses Limit Break if the player is a DPS role |
Dohn Mheg, Qitana Ravel, Malikah's Well, Mt. Gulg, Amaurot, Anamnesis Anyder, The Heroes' Gauntlet |
Additional Allies:
| Ally | Role | Class/Job | Notes | Story Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Exarch | Any | All-Rounder | Can be a Paladin, Black Mage, or White Mage depending on the role needed | Holminster Switch, The Grand Cosmos |
| Lyna | Ranged Physical DPS | Captain of the Guard | Dancer, but does not use Closed Position | Holminster Switch |
Upon completing "Reflections in Crystal", the Crystal Exarch will be added to available members in Avatar mode at level 80.
Official Description
In Shadowbringers, players will have the opportunity to challenge dungeons with a party of trusted non-player characters, including various Scions of the Seventh Dawn—though the traditional party matching systems will of course remain intact.