Royal Guard
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Royal Guard
“Significantly increases enmity generation.
Effect ends upon reuse.
— In-game description
Royal Guard is an action unlocked at level 10. It is available for Gunbreaker.
Related actions
Notes
- This action is Gunbreaker's "tank stance" which should be active at all times in dungeons.
- In a multiple tank scenario, such as 8 and 24-player content, the role actions
Provoke and 
Shirk should be used to manage enmity.
- In a multiple tank scenario, such as 8 and 24-player content, the role actions
- While active, the ability changes into
Release Royal Guard.
Lore
“Bravely stepping into the line of fire, the gunbreaker draws the attention of enemies to protect their allies. Those in search of gunbreaker history need look no further than this technique, as there is no surer legacy of Gunnhildr's Blades.
— Encyclopædia Eorzea Volume III, p. 231
Gallery
History
Patch 6.3 (2023-01-10):
- Recast time has been reduced from 3 to 2 seconds.
- Now becomes Release Royal Guard when used.
- Patch 6.1 (2022-04-12): Recast time has been reduced from 10 to 3 seconds.
Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Added.