Diamondback

 

Diamondback

Acquired

BLU (actions)

Level

1

Type

Spell

Index

29

Rank

★★★★

MP Cost

3,000

Casting

2s

Recast

2.5s (GCD)

Range

0y

Radius

0y

Targeting

Self

Patch

4.5

“

Reduces damage taken by 90% and nullifies most knockback and draw-in effects.
Unable to move or take action for the duration of this effect.
Duration: 10s
If used when Waxing Nocturne is active, its effect will transition immediately to Waning Nocturne.
The effect of this action cannot be ended manually.

— In-game description

Diamondback is an action unlocked at level 1. It is available for Blue Mage.

Flavor Text

Diamondback weaves earth-aspected aether into a hard mineral shield, mimicking what many describe as the “maddening” effect of shelled dragons' carapaces. Alas, though its defensive properties are superlative, its weight makes it impossible for the caster to move while under its aegis.

Acquisition

Duties

• Cuca Fera from level 50 Dungeon The Stone Vigil (Hard)
• Horde Armored Dragon from level 50 Trial The Steps of Faith

Tips

Acquisition Tips

• Cuca Fera actually CAN be damaged heavily without use of the cannons. Use Missile to half his HP over and over till he's low enough to where you can kill him with standard skills. Alternatively, Level 5 Death can be used to finish the battle off instantly; just ensure Cuca Fera has used Diamondback first.

Other Tips

• In raid situations such as The Final Coil of Bahamut - Turn 4, this spell can chew through MP easily. Blood Drain and Lucid Dreaming must be used effectively to restore MP.