All status points and skill points are removed, allowing the character to be entirely redeveloped. However, it is not possible to change class progression.
When going back to 1/1 Novice, the character starts with 100 Stat points, instead of the regular 48 points.
A permanent 25% HP/SP bonus is given instantly upon transcendence.
Job level limit at transcendent second classes is raised to 70, giving 20 extra skill points.
Access to new skills by the new transcendent second class.
Access to new gears marked as "Transcendent Only".
Access to the upper levels of Thanatos Tower.