Looking for the best healer/support Trusts in FFXI (2026)? This guide is written for returning players and solo/low-man runners who want a simple answer and the “why” behind it.
Japanese version: FF11 神フェイス完全比較ガイド（JP）
- TL;DR (Quick Picks)
- Table of Contents
- Before You Start (Trust & UC basics)
- The “Big Three” Trusts You Want ASAP
- Healer Showdown: Yoran-Oran (UC) vs Apururu (UC)
- Why Monberaux is “Unfair” (and how his donations work)
- Best Support Trusts (and when to swap)
- Party Templates (copy/paste your default lineup)
- Troubleshooting (common Trust problems)
- FAQ
- Optional: Upgrade Your Long-Session Setup (Comfort + Performance)
- Wrap-up
TL;DR (Quick Picks)
- Core Healer: Yoran-Oran (UC) for stability (safer positioning / less AoE deaths), or Apururu (UC) if you value MP support (Devotion) and don’t mind the occasional Convert risk.
- “Cheat Code” Sub-Healer: Monberaux (item-based healing, ignores Silence/Amnesia, insanely fast status cures).
- Best General Support: Koru-Moru (Haste II + Phalanx II + Dia III + dispels/utility).
- Special Insurance (Duo/Low-man): Ferreous Coffin is the only Trust that can Raise other party members (not you).
Table of Contents
- Before You Start (Trust & UC basics)
- The “Big Three” Trusts You Want ASAP
- Healer Showdown: Yoran-Oran (UC) vs Apururu (UC)
- Why Monberaux is “Unfair” (and how his donations work)
- Best Support Trusts (Koru-Moru, Arciela II, King of Hearts)
- Party Templates (Leveling / Apex / Ambuscade / Sortie / Odyssey notes)
- Troubleshooting (common Trust problems)
- FAQ
Before You Start (Trust & UC basics)
1) “Trust” = Alter Ego summons
In the English client and community, “フェイス” is usually called Trusts (Alter Egos). You unlock Trust magic via the Trust Initiative and then collect individual Trust ciphers over time.
2) “UC” Trusts (Unity Concord) are top-tier—but have a maintenance condition
Yoran-Oran (UC) and Apururu (UC) are Unity leader Trusts. They’re exceptionally strong, but there’s a catch: you must maintain the required Unity standing (Personal Evaluation).
If you want the fastest route to keeping your UC Trusts available every week, use this internal guide:
New/returning and not sure what system to touch first? Start here:
The “Big Three” Trusts You Want ASAP
Before we get into nuance, here’s the practical truth: if you’re mostly solo/low-man, you can build a ridiculous amount of stability around these three slots:
- Yoran-Oran (UC) or Apururu (UC) (main healer)
- Monberaux (item-based healer + status cleanup + emergency recovery)
- Koru-Moru (your “support backbone”)
Everything else is “match the content.” These three are “make the content possible.”
Healer Showdown: Yoran-Oran (UC) vs Apururu (UC)
Both are elite. Your choice should be based on the kind of deaths you actually experience.
| Pick | What it’s best at | Hidden downside to plan around | Recommended when… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoran-Oran (UC) | Safer positioning (less AoE splash), fast Cure reactions, reliable stability. | Less “party battery” utility. If your job guzzles MP, you may want extra MP support elsewhere. | You fight enemies with nasty AoE, you’re meleeing up close, or you value consistency over everything. |
| Apururu (UC) | Strong MP economy and can support your MP (Devotion) in practice. | Convert can create rare but real “oops” deaths if she eats AoE right after swapping HP/MP. | You play MP-hungry jobs (PLD/RUN/casters), want MP support, or you’re comfortable managing positioning/tempo. |
My rule of thumb
- If you’re dying to AoE or chaos: start with Yoran-Oran (UC).
- If you’re not dying, but constantly MP-starved: try Apururu (UC), and add a safety net (Monberaux / MP support Trust).
Keeping UC Trusts active weekly: see the internal guide here → Unity Leader Trust maintenance (Personal Evaluation)
Why Monberaux is “Unfair” (and how his donations work)
If you ask veteran players “What’s the strongest support Trust in modern FFXI?” you’ll hear the same name over and over:
Monberaux — because he heals and supports using items, not MP.
- Silence-resistant healing: no casting = Silence won’t shut him down.
- Fast status removals: he reacts instantly to common debuffs.
- Party reset power: he can stabilize messy fights that would normally spiral into wipes.
- Also ignores Amnesia for his item use (huge in certain endgame situations).
The Monberaux “subscription” mechanic (Gil donation)
Monberaux can be temporarily empowered via donations. The most practical one is the Gil donation:
- Donation amount is 10% of your current gil (min 10,000 / max 100,000).
- To keep it cheap, you can keep your wallet under 100k so it stays at the minimum.
- The effect lasts until the next Conquest tally (up to about a week), then you re-donate.
- This donation can make his item effects AoE (massive power spike for low-man).
Important: Monberaux has one “weird” weakness—effects that block item usage can reduce his value. If an enemy is known for shutting down items, you’ll want a conventional caster healer as your primary.
Full deep-dive (strengths, weaknesses, how to unlock, Deed grind, donation details):
Best Support Trusts (and when to swap)
Koru-Moru (default “support backbone”)
Koru-Moru is your “make everything feel normal” Trust: he covers the buffs and utility that keep fights from becoming a mess.
- Haste II (attack speed is life for most melee farming)
- Phalanx II (noticeable damage smoothing, especially on tank Trusts)
- Dia III + dispel/enfeeble utility
- Convert for MP sustain (generally safer than you’d expect, but still a thing)
Arciela II (support + emergency AoE heal button)
Arciela II can function as a “support that occasionally saves the run,” thanks to her AoE recovery move Illustrious Aid. She’s especially nice when your healer is stable but your party takes sporadic AoE spikes.
King of Hearts (more aggressive RDM-style support)
If you want your support slot to contribute more offensively (and even participate), King of Hearts is a strong alternative. Think of him as “support with teeth.”
If you want the nerdy details of support Trust behavior patterns, here’s an internal article that goes deeper:
Party Templates (copy/paste your default lineup)
Assuming you can summon a full set of Trusts, here are “good enough to live in” lineups. Swap DPS slots based on your job and the monster family.
1) Leveling / general farming (fast kills)
- Tank: Valaineral (AoE enmity style)
- Main healer: Yoran-Oran (UC)
- Support: Koru-Moru (Haste II)
- Support (songs): Ulmia (Marches)
- DPS slot: Shantotto II (MB pressure) or Iroha II (general value)
2) Tough targets (Apex / Ambuscade entry / “I don’t want to die”)
- Tank: Ark Angel EV or August
- Main healer: Yoran-Oran (UC)
- Sub-healer / status cleanup: Monberaux
- Support: Koru-Moru (Haste II + utility)
- Flex support: Joachim (songs + healing) or Selh’teus (MP sustain / recovery support)
3) Sortie (solo/low-man “safe default” notes)
Sortie allows Trusts. Your maximum Trust count depends on how many party slots are open when you enter (splitting inside won’t increase it), so enter clean and planned.
- Tank: August / ArkEV (pick whichever survives better for your route)
- Healer: Yoran-Oran (UC)
- Sub-healer: Monberaux
- Support: Koru-Moru
- Flex: Ulmia (Marches) or Joachim/Selh’teus depending on whether you need speed or stability
Reality check: If your Trust tank is getting shredded in Sortie, that’s not “you being bad”—it’s common for endgame scaling to outpace Trust durability. In those cases, switch to a player-tank approach, kite strategies, or optimize your own mitigation and tempo.
4) Odyssey (practical low-man note)
Odyssey strategy varies wildly by objective and job. One simple rule that matters in the hardest fights: if a Trust dies, you may not be able to bring that same Trust back during the same battle—so prioritize survival and avoid “risky” Trust AI when the penalty is high.
Troubleshooting (common Trust problems)
“My healer keeps dying to AoE.”
- Use Yoran-Oran (UC) first—his positioning tends to be safer in AoE-heavy fights.
- Bring a sturdier tank (August/ArkEV) and reduce “scatter” by pulling to safer terrain.
- Add Monberaux as a sub-healer so status/HP spikes don’t snowball.
“Apururu (UC) used Convert and instantly died.”
- This can happen. If the content has unavoidable AoE spikes, switch to Yoran-Oran (UC).
- If you want to stay with Apururu, run a stability shell: Apururu (UC) + Monberaux + a reliable tank.
“Silence/Amnesia is ruining my run.”
- Monberaux is the best answer because he’s item-based and can keep working through many “caster shutdown” moments.
“My buffs feel incomplete (no Protect/Shell, etc.).”
- Some Trusts don’t cover full buff suites consistently. If you feel squishy, add a Trust that reliably maintains defensive buffs—or cover gaps with your own spells/gear swaps.
FAQ
Which Unity should I join first: Yoran-Oran (UC) or Apururu (UC)?
If you want the safest, lowest-drama healer for solo/low-man, pick Yoran-Oran (UC). If your job constantly runs dry on MP and you want the extra MP support angle, pick Apururu (UC). Either way, they’re both top-tier.
Is Monberaux worth the grind?
Yes—because he solves the two problems that wipe most solo runs: status effects and healer shutdown. Just note that his unlock is time-gated (Deeds) and his strongest mode is “maintained” via donation mechanics.
Can Ferreous Coffin Raise me if I die?
No. Trusts vanish when you are KO’d, so he can’t Raise his summoner. His Raise value is for duo/low-man situations where another player goes down and you need insurance.
What about the Trust “Bond” campaign?
When Trusts are empowered by campaign bonuses, a lot of “almost good” Trusts become genuinely viable and some risky lineups become stable. If you’re planning difficult solo progression, it’s one of the best times to push content.
Optional: Upgrade Your Long-Session Setup (Comfort + Performance)
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Preservation / Capture note (legal-only)
If you also archive retro gameplay footage, use hardware you own and follow local laws. Avoid downloads or distribution of copyrighted ROMs/ISOs. For lag-sensitive upscaling/capture setups, enthusiasts often use devices like RetroTINK for clean HDMI output on legacy consoles:
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- HDMI capture card: Search capture cards
Wrap-up
If you change nothing else, do this:
- Lock in Yoran-Oran (UC) or Apururu (UC).
- Work toward Monberaux.
- Make Koru-Moru your default support unless the content demands a swap.
That trio alone can make leveling, farming, and a surprising amount of “entry endgame” content feel like a different game.
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