Counterstance

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>  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

• Counter Testing (Daisetsu, BG)
• Counterstance JP testing (Byrth, FFXIAH)