Counterstance

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Job Ability

• Increases chance to counter but lowers defense.
• Obtained: Monk Level 45
• Recast Time: 5:00
• Duration: 5:00

Notes/Description Since the ability's recast time and duration are the same, this ability may technically be active at all times unless it is dispelled. Keeping this ability active will greatly increase a character's counter rate by approximately 3 times the normal counter rate. While this ability is active, the user's defense rating is calculated only using the character's VIT and any bonuses from Minne. Defense bonuses and penalties from any other source (Armor, Job Traits, Protect) will be ignored (however, "Defense down" effects from enemies will still apply). Equation for caluclating Def based on VIT after using Counterstance is VIT/2 + 1. Combining with Job abilities that reduce defense, such as Berserk, will lower your defense further. Adds an amount of enmity to user approximately equal to two thirds of a Provoke. The effect of "Enhanced Counterstance" on Melee Gaiters is not well understood, but is currently believed to be a flat enhancement of +10%, due to the results of recent tests.

Macro Syntax /ja "Counterstance" <me>

References

• Melee Gaiters testing