Hide

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Job Ability Information
Job Thief
Type Level  
Level Obtained 45
Description Allows you to evade enemies by hiding.
Duration Varies
Recast 00:05:00
Cumulative Enmity 0 Volatile Enmity 0
Command /ja "Hide" <me> 
Merit Points
Group 1 Ranks Available 5
Effect of each Rank Each merit level reduces recast by 00:00:10.

Notes

  • Gives you the effect of Invisible (Status).
  • Allows you to lose aggro on certain types of enemies.
    • Generally works on monsters that don't track by scent, regardless of detection method.
      • Can work on monsters that track by scent if the proper conditions are met (double rain weather, crossing over water, etc.)
    • Will reset Thief Enmity if used when at the top of the hate list on these enemies.
      • When using Thief as a subjob, Hide will not break the attention of enemies already targeting the user.
  • You can Sneak Attack from any direction when Hide is active on targets where Hide works.
  • Using Trick Attack does not make you lose Hide status.

 

Equipment Modifying Ability...
Equipment Piece Modifier
Rogue's Vest Increases effect duration by Question
Rogue's Vest +1 Increases effect duration by Question
Pillager's Vest Increases effect duration by Question
Pillager's Vest +1 Increases effect duration by 100%.
Pillager's Vest +2 Increases effect duration by 100%.
Pillager's Vest +3 Increases effect duration by 100%.

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