Off-guard

Acquired: BLU (actions)
Level: 1
Type: Spell
Number: 20
Rank: ★★
Damage Type: Magic
Aspect: None
MP Cost: 100
Casting: 1s

Recast: 60s (GCD)
Range: 25y
Radius: 0y
Targeting: Enemy
Patch: 4.5

“

Increases target's damage taken by 5%.

Duration: 15s

Recast timer cannot be affected by other spells. However, this action shares a recast timer with Peculiar Light.

— In-game description

Off-guard is an action unlocked at level 1. It is available for Blue Mage.

Flavor Text

A primitive type of curse cast by giants in the New World, this spell sunders opponents' defenses by breaking their spirits. Pairing it with strong offensive magic allows the blue mage to weaken and strike down foe after foe without cease.

Acquisition

Item

Whalaqee Off-guard Totem

Vendor	Location / Coordinates	Cost
Wayward Gaheel Ja	Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (12.5, 12.9)	1

Requirements: Learn 5 Blue Magic Spells.

Tips

Acquisition Tips

After obtaining the totem, you must use it in order to learn the Off-Guard spell.

Other Tips

Use this when following up with any physical type spells.