Diamondback

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{{Action infobox
| name = Diamondback
| icon = Diamondback.png
| description = Reduces damage taken by 90% and nullifies most knockback and draw-in effects.<br/>Unable to move or take action for the duration of this effect.
| facts = {{Action fact|duration|10}}{{Action fact|If used when ``[[Waxing Nocturne]]`` is active, its effect will transition immediately to ``[[Waning Nocturne]]``.}}{{Action fact|The effect of this action cannot be ended manually.}}
| acquired = blue mage
| level = 1
| type = spell
| number = 29
| rank = 4
| damage-type =
| aspect =
| mp-cost = 3000
| casting = 2
| recast = 2.5
| range = 0
| radius = 0
| traits =
| actions =
| req-quest =
| targeting = Self
| movement = true
| pvp = n
| patch = 4.5
| release = stormblood
}}
__NOTOC__
==Flavor Text==
Diamondback weaves earth-aspected aether into a hard mineral shield, mimicking what many describe as the “maddening” effect of shelled dragons' carapaces. Alas, though its defensive properties are superlative, its weight makes it impossible for the caster to move while under its aegis.

==[[Blue Mage Spells Learning Guide|Acquisition]]==
===Duties===
*[[Cuca Fera]] from level 50 [[Dungeon]] [[The Stone Vigil (Hard)]]

==Tips==
===Acquisition Tips===
*[[Cuca Fera]] actually CAN be damaged heavily without use of the cannons. Use {{action icon|Missile}} to half his HP over and over till he's low enough to where you can kill him with standard skills. Alternatively, {{action icon|Level 5 Death}} can be used to finish the battle off instantly; just ensure Cuca Fera has used Diamondback first.
*Another option, {{action icon|Doom}} ([[The Masked Carnivale]] stage 20 [[Miss Typhon]] could give some trouble, yet still possible) or {{action icon|Tail Screw}} (Soloing [[Crag Claw]], you can do it once you've learned 2-3 crowd control spells and have [[Item Level|ilvl]] around 130), can both be used to cause instant death.
*Another option, {{action icon|Phantom Flurry}} ([[Hells' Kier]]) allows you to bypass Cuca Fera's resistances and finish the boss off with a single cast (If you're running this unsync with Level 70/80 gear).

===Other Tips===
* In raid situations such as [[The Final Coil of Bahamut - Turn 4]], this spell can chew through MP easily. [[Blood Drain]] and [[Lucid Dreaming]] must be used effectively to restore MP.

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