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Cover

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Cover

Acquired
Paladin frame icon.png PLD (actions)
Level
45
Type
Ability
Casting
Instant
Recast
120s
Range
20y
Targeting
Ally
Quest Req.
Job quest Parley in the Sagolii
Patch
2.0

Take all damage intended for another party member as long as said member remains within 20 yalms.
Does not activate with certain attacks.
Duration: 12s
Oath Gauge Cost: 50

— In-game description

Cover is an action unlocked by questing at level 45. It is available for Paladin.

Notes

  • Hallowed Ground.png  Hallowed Ground will not prevent the redirected damage when using Cover. Normal mitigation actions function as usual.

Gallery

History

  • DT.png Patch 7.1 (2024-11-12): Range has been extended from 10 to 20 yalms.
  • SHB.png Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02):
    • Now acquired at level 45 (previously level 40).
    • Oath Gauge cost was increased from 25 to 50.
    • No longer reduces damage taken in place of another party member.
  • SB.png Patch 4.06a (2017-08-28): Oath Gauge cost was increased from 20 to 25.
  • SB.png Patch 4.0 (2017-06-20):
    • Now acquired at level 40 (previously level 35).
    • The effect of Cover now also includes magic damage.
    • Reduces damage taken in place of another party member from 100% to 80%, upon learning the now-removed Enhanced Cover.png  Enhanced Cover trait.
  • ARR.png Patch 2.28 (2014-06-05): Will now display a channeling line when the designated target is within its range of effect.
  • ARR.png Patch 2.1 (2013-12-17): Range was extended from 6y to 10y.
  • ARR.png Patch 2.0 (2013-08-27): Added.