Keen Edge

This article is about the PvE action. For the PvP action, see Keen Edge (PvP).

 

Keen Edge

Acquired

 GNB (actions)

Level

1

Type

Weaponskill

Casting

Instant

Recast

2.5s (GCD)

Range

3y

Radius

0y

Targeting

Enemy

Patch

5.0

“

Delivers an attack with potency of 300.

— In-game description

Keen Edge is an action unlocked at level 1. It is available for Gunbreaker.

Related traits

•   Melee Mastery (Lv. 84) - Increases the potency of Keen Edge to 200, Brutal Shell to 160, and Solid Barrel to 140.
•   Melee Mastery II (Lv. 94) - Increases the potency of Keen Edge to 300, Brutal Shell to 240, Solid Barrel to 240, Burst Strike to 420, Gnashing Fang to 440, Savage Claw to 500, Wicked Talon to 560, Jugular Rip to 220, Abdomen Tear to 260, Eye Gouge to 300, Blasting Zone to 800, and Hypervelocity to 180.
  

Related actions

•   Brutal Shell

Notes

• The potency of this action is 150 until   Melee Mastery is learned at Lv. 84.

Lore

“

The foundational skill of the gunbreaker. Exercising finesse over strength, the practitioner is able to execute a devastating slash by causing the blade to oscillate at the moment of impact.

— Encyclopædia Eorzea Volume III, p. 231

History

• Patch 7.0 (2024-07-02): Potency has been increased from 200 to 300 upon learning   Melee Mastery II.
• Patch 6.4 (2023-05-23): Potency has been increased from 170 to 200.
• Patch 6.0 (2021-12-07): Potency has been changed from 200 to 170.
• Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Added.