Counterstance

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Job Ability Information
Job Monk
Type Level  
Level Obtained 45
Description Increases chance to counter but lowers defense.
Duration 00:05:00
Recast 00:05:00
Cumulative Enmity 0 Volatile Enmity 900
Command /ja "Counterstance" <me> 
Job Points
Category Counterstance Effect Ranks Available 20
Effect of each Rank Increase DEX bonus by 2%.

Notes

  • Counterstance can technically be up indefinitely if not dispelled or removed by the player.
  • Increases Counter rate by 45%.
    • The accuracy check on Counter still applies.
  • While the effect is active, the player's Defense is reduced by 50%.
  • Historically was employed as an effective Tanking strategy, but in the modern iLvl era of the game is rather niche at best.
  • Counterstance effect job points increase counter base damage by 2% of the player's Dexterity per job point level (up to 40% with max JPs).

 

Equipment Modifying Ability...
Equipment Piece Modifier
Melee Gaiters Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 5% if worn for Counterstance activation.
Melee Gaiters +1 Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 5% if worn for Counterstance activation.
Melee Gaiters +2 Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 10% if worn for Counterstance activation.
Hesychast's Gaiters Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 12% if worn for Counterstance activation.
Hesychast's Gaiters +1 Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 15% if worn for Counterstance activation.
Hesychast's Gaiters +2 Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 18% if worn for Counterstance activation.
Hesychast's Gaiters +3 Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 21% if worn for Counterstance activation.

References