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 |  Subject: Job Adjustments and Additions Part I (07/03/2009)  Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:31 pm | |
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Job Adjustments and Additions Part I (07/03/2009)
A host of job adjustments and additions are in the pipes for the upcoming version update,
including formidable new abilities for ninjas. Other jobs, too, are scheduled to benefit from
myriad adjustments to magic and abilities. In this, the first part in the job adjustment series
of articles, we cast the spotlight on ninjas, Vana'diel's agents of stealth and deception.
New Job Abilities
Accomplished in both offense and defense, the art of ninjutsu has over the years proven to
be a favorite among adventurers across the land. Now, with the addition of the following two
new abilities, ninjas can further enhance either their efficiency in offense or aptitude in defense
as befits the situation.
- Yonin (Lv.40 Ability Delay: 5 min. Duration: 5 min.)
Increases enmity and enhances "ninja tool expertise" effect, but impairs accuracy. Grants a bonus
to evasion and critical hit rate when in front of target.
- Innin (Lv.40 Ability Delay: 5 min. Duration: 5 min.)
Reduces enmity and impairs evasion. Grants a bonus to accuracy, critical hit rate, and ninjutsu
damage when striking target from behind.
- Yonin
Strengthens one's ability to fend off blows from the enemy.
While in effect, Yonin increases enmity and enhances the effect of "ninja tool expertise" in exchange
for reduced accuracy. Further bonuses are granted to evasion and critical hit rate when engaging your
target from the front.
The potency of the above effects gradually decreases over time.
- Innin
Strengthens one's ability to deal damage to the enemy.
While in effect, Innin lowers enmity in exchange for reduced evasion. Further bonuses are granted to
accuracy, critical hit rate, and ninjutsu damage when striking your target from behind.
As with Yonin, the potency of the above effects gradually decreases over time.
*Notes
The effects of both Yonin and Innin are mutually exclusive. Activating one while the other is in effect will
result in the nullification of the one originally in effect.
Yonin and Innin have a shared ability delay. For example, a ninja who uses Yonin must wait for five
minutes to elapse before either ability becomes usable again.
In implementing these new abilities, the development team has taken into consideration character
positioning during party play and many other factors. To ensure a smooth gaming experience for all,
testing and adjustments will be carried out to the fullest extent that time permits.
Mijin Gakure
Up until now, ninjas who were revived after using the job ability "Mijin Gakure" would find themselves
alive and standing, but in a weakened state. The July version update will see self-sacrificing ninjas
restored to battle-ready fitness with a generous 50% of HP in the tank.
In light of the above changes, the latent effect granted by the ninja mythic weapon will also be adjusted.
In place of the effect whereby users of Mijin Gakure are spared being revived in a weakened state, a
special new effect will be introduced that will activate after using Mijin Gakure.
Other magic and job abilities scheduled to be on the receiving end of improvements will be introduced
in the very near future, so stay tuned!
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