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==Tips==
==Tips==
===Acquisition 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.
*[[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===
===Other Tips===

Revision as of 17:22, 29 May 2022

Diamondback

Acquired
Blue Mage frame icon.png 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

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