Cover

[simplex]

How do you use cover?

I turned lvl 35 today and got cover but cant seem to use it

I stand between the mob and the mage but it does not seem to work

and tips on how to use this ability?

[imac2much]

Cover is a superb ability. It has saved many a nuke-happy BLM in my PTs.

When you anticipate a BLM or DRK or other job getting hate from you, use Cover on them, then stand between them and the monster. A mage's first reaction is to run away from the monster, so you have to discuss this with them before the battle. While you are in between the victim and the monster, when the monster attacks him you will see:
Cover! You took 50 damage!
or something.

I believe it lasts 10 seconds,... with AF it lasts 20 seconds. Something like that :sweat:

I use a macro like:
/ja "Cover" <st>
/p Using Cover on <lastst>! Please stay behind me!

then I'll run up to them and stand in between them and the monster.

[Varo]

Just a question comming from a Dark Knight. Does Cover block EVERY attack during those 10 seconds? If I am covered would it be a good time to unload everything (I.E. Sould Eater + Beserk)? Hmm, I guess not. Cover only lasts for 10 seconds. After the 10 seconds i'd still have Soul Eater and Beserk; either i'd have to cancel them immediatly only giving me 10 seconds with those abilities or you guys would have to frantically try and get the hate off me.

Ok, general question. From a Paladins point of view, when is the best time to use Soul Eater or Beserk? Maybe I should make another thread.

[Hem]

Heh, please make another Thread, i'd like to know myself...so far my usual party picks Samurai's over darkl knights =p.


Study, study Study.

[crono]

http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27972

there is already multiple threads covering this question =_=

[Arximiro]

how did u make that awesome stuff with ur name chrono or That was pretty sweet what program did you use

[Demetrios]

Most PLDs want to use cover, but the ability is so little used that their PT members do not know that it exists.

For instance plan ahead if a Black Mage is casting Freeze, Tornado, or whatever uber-hate anicent magic for a skillchain. Have him stand behind you as he casts the spell, then once it is cast have cover ready.

Ok, general question. From a Paladins point of view, when is the best time to use Soul Eater or Beserk? Maybe I should make another thread.

This is a great ability for any situation where you cannot instantly take the hate off of a damage dealer. I can't wait to use it on a Guillitine mad DRK ^^.

To answer your question more specifically, just tell the PLD in advance that you're about to create major hate. Move behind the PLD, then tell him to cast cover. Trust me, he'll love it .

[Icemage]

Cover is great. However, there are a few things you should be aware of when you activate it.

(1) You cannot Block, Dodge, Parry, Evade, or Counterattack when you are Covering an attack meant for your current target. This means EVERY ATTACK will hit you while Cover is active.

(2) If you are being Covered, that is NOT the time to unload your most powerful WS, spell, or whatever. The whole point of using Cover is to buy the protected player time to reduce their enmity enough so that the PLD can get control of hate again.

(3) Cover only works if the PLD is standing between the monster and the Covered target. If you want your party PLD to Cover you, be a nice person and run behind them so they don't have to move.


Icemage