Auto Guard
| Job | Crusader |
|---|---|
| Type | Active, Supportive |
| Target | Self |
| Max level | 10 |
| SP cost | 12 → 30 |
| Duration | 300 sec |
| Catalyst | Shield equipped |
Auto Guard is an active buff skill of the Crusader class that grants a chance to completely block incoming physical attacks, whether melee or ranged, while a shield is equipped.
Overview
Auto Guard is the cornerstone of the Crusader's defensive toolkit. While the buff is active, every physical hit has a chance to be nullified outright. It is a toggle: recasting the skill cancels the active buff. A shield must be equipped both to cast and to keep the effect running.
Mechanics
Effect:
- Block chance by level: 5 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 (%)
- Duration: 300 seconds
When a hit is blocked, the user is briefly immobilized as the guarding animation plays, so a high block rate against rapid attackers can interrupt movement. Only physical attacks can be guarded.
While Auto Guard is active it also empowers the Crusader's shield-based offensive skills. Shield Charge, Shield Boomerang and Shield Chain each gain a flat +10% bonus damage, regardless of the learned level of Auto Guard.
Leveling
Block chance rises quickly through the early levels and then flattens. The offensive bonus to shield skills is a flat +10% at any level, so only the block chance and SP cost change with further investment.
Requirements
A shield must be equipped to cast and maintain Auto Guard.
Notes
The block buff is shared with allies linked through Devotion. Auto Guard is a prerequisite for Shield Charge, Reflect Shield and Devotion.