FFXIV Gladiator Class Breakdown

Yesterday I enlightened you with the basics of FFXIV Classes and Jobs paradigm in Square Enix‘s upcoming re-release of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Keep those discussions and comments coming as that is what will drive me to keep expanding on the inner workings and requirements of each job and class that FFXIV has to offer.

Today, we are going to dive right into the Gladiator Class. Keep in mind that we are still in Beta Phase 2 and some of the finer details might change slightly over time as the game gets closer to release. When and if that happens, I will edit this post and try to the best of my abilities to keep the most up to date information.

The FFXIV Gladiator Class is pretty much what it sound like. Bash and Crunch first, and ask questions later. This is your typical warrior style class. If we trace the roots of gladiators back in history, they were the fighting slaves in the coliseums with a sword and shield battling for the amusement of the onlookers in ancient Rome. FFXIV Gladiators will resemble this ancient style of fighting. With the increased shield defense, they naturally fall into a “tank” style of play. According to the FFXIV website, some will have a taunt ability to keep all of his opponents attentions on him and away from the lesser defended friends he might be playing with.

While some of the other classes may not be as straight forward, the FFXIV Gladiator is a warrior tank. In all mmorpg’s there are always tanks at the front of the battle taking hit after hit time and time again. While they may not dish out the most damage, they will definitely TAKE the most damage and stay alive.

As of this writing, it is assumed that the FFXIV Gladiator class will be required for 3 advanced jobs that can be acquired at level 30. (Remember you can always switch classes just by changing weapons) These advanced jobs are as follows:

  • Paladin – Available at Gladiator level 30 and Conjurer level 15
  • Warrior – Available at Marauder level 30 and Gladiator level 15
  • White Mage – Available at Conjurer level 30 and Gladiator level 15 (I know it doesn’t make sense to me either)

Check back often to see the other classes and jobs that FFXIV has to offer.

So is this your class of choice? What advanced jobs will you take first? I look forward to discussions, post below your thoughts and what you will be playing in the comments below!

Here are the current abilities and traits for the Gladiator class:

FFXIV A Realm Reborn: Gladiator Skills

 

Name
Level
Cast
Recast
Cost
Range
Radius
Type / Affinity
Fast Blade 1 Instant 2.50s 70 TP Weaponskill
Delivers an attack with a potency of 150. GLA, PLD
Rampart 2 Instant 90.00s FREE 0y 0y Ability
Reduces damage taken by 10%.
Duration: 20s		 GLA, PLD
Savage Blade 4 Instant 2.50s 60 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Additional Effect: Increased enmity
Combo Action: Fast Blade
Potency: 200		 GLA, PGL, MRD, LNC, ARC,
PLD WAR MNK
Fight or Flight 6 Instant 180.00s FREE 0y 0y Ability
Increases physical damage dealt by 30%.
Duration: 20s		 GLA, PLD
Flash 8 Instant 2.50s 8 MP 0y 5y Spell
Increases Enmity in all nearby enemies. GLA, PGL, MRD, LNC, ARC,
CNJ, THM, PLD, MNK, WAR
Convalescence 10 Instant 120.00s FREE 0y 0y Ability
Increases HP restored by spells or actions by 20%.
Duration: 20s		 GLA, PGL, MRD, LNC, ARC,
CNJ, THM, PLD, MNK, WAR
Riot Blade 12 Instant 2.5s 100 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Combo Action: Fast Blade
Potency: 200
Bonus: Restores MP		 GLA, PLD
Shield Lob 15 Instant 2.50s FREE 15y 0y Weaponskill
Delivers an attack with a potency of 120.
Additional Effect: Increased enmity		 GLA, PLD
Shield Bash 18 Instant 2.50s 150 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
Delivers an attack with a potency of 110.
Additional Effect: Stun
Duration: 3s		 GLA, PLD
Provoke 22 Instant 40.00s FREE 25y 0y Ability
Gesture threateningly, increasing enmity in target. GLA, PGL, MRD, LNC, ARC,
THM, PLD, MNK, WAR
Rage of Halone 26 Instant 2.50s 60 TP 3y 0y Weaponskill
Delivers an attack with a potency of 100.
Additional Effect: Increased enmity
Combo Action: Savage Blade
Potency: 240
Bonus: Reduce target’s strength by 5%
Bonus Duration: 20		 GLA, PLD
Awareness 34 Instant 120s FREE 0y 0y Ability
Reduces the chance of suffering critical damage by 15%.
Duration: 20s		 GLA, PGL, MRD, LNC, ARC,
CNJ, THM, PLD, MNK, WAR
Sentinel 38 Instant 180s FREE 0y 0y Ability
Reduces damage taken by 30%.
Duration: 10s		 GLA, PLD
Tempered Will 42 Instant 180s FREE 0y 0y Ability
Immediately cures Bind and Heavy, while preventing knockback and draw-in effects.
Duration: 10s		 GLA, PLD
Bulwark 46 Instant 180s FREE 0y 0y Ability
Increases block rate by 60%.
Duration: 15s		 GLA, PLD
Circle of Scorn 50 Instant 25s FREE 0y 5y Ability
Delivers an attack with a potency of 30 to all nearby enemies.
Additional Effect: Damage over time
Potency: 30
Duration: 15s		 GLA, PLD

 

FFXIV A Realm Reborn: Gladiator Traits
Level
Name
Description
8 Enhanced Vitality (Gladiator) Increases vitality by 2.
14 Enhanced Rampart Increases damage reduction granted by Rampart to 20%.
16 Enhanced Vitality II (Gladiator) Increases vitality by 4.
20 Enhanced Flash Adds Blind effect to Flash. Duration: 12s
24 Enhanced Vitality III (Gladiator) Increases vitality by 6.
28 Enhanced Fight or Flight Extends Fight or Flight duration to 30 seconds.
32 Enhanced Convalescence Improves the HP recovery increase granted by Convalesence to 30%.
36 Enhanced Shield Bash Extends Stun duration inflicted by Shield Bash to 6 seconds.
40 Enhanced Rage of Halone Increases strength reduction inflicted by Rage of Halone to 10%.
44 Enhanced Awareness Extends Awareness duration to 25 seconds.
48 Enhanced Sentinel Increases damage reduction granted by Sentinel to 40%.

 

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