Strip Shield
| Job | Rogue |
|---|---|
| Type | Active |
| Target | Enemy |
| Max level | 3 |
| SP cost | 12 → 20 |
| Range | 1 cell |
| Cast time | 1s |
| After-cast delay | 1s |
| Duration | 10s → 30s |
| Requires | Strip Helm 1 |
Strip Shield knocks the shield out of an enemy's grip. Against players it removes the equipped shield for a time; against monsters it always succeeds and lowers their magic defense.
Overview
Strip Shield is a disarming skill aimed at an enemy's shield slot. Against another player it forcibly unequips the shield and blocks re-equipping it for the duration, weakening their defenses. Against a monster it never misses and reduces the creature's magic defense, helping casters land harder.
Mechanics
Against players the skill has a chance to remove the target's shield:
Success vs. players: 5 + 10 × SkillLv + 0.2 × (DEX − TargetDEX) (%)
A higher DEX than the target improves the chance; a lower DEX reduces it. On success the shield is removed and cannot be worn again until the effect ends.
Against monsters the skill always succeeds and lowers the target's magic defense by 25% for the duration.
Leveling
| Level | Success vs. players (equal DEX) | Effect vs. monsters | Duration | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15% | −25% magic defense | 10s | 12 |
| 2 | 25% | −25% magic defense | 20s | 16 |
| 3 | 35% | −25% magic defense | 30s | 20 |
The values shown against players assume equal DEX; the actual chance shifts with the DEX difference.
Requirements
Requires Strip Helm level 1.
Notes
Against monsters, Strip Shield softens a magic-resistant target for the Rogue's party casters. Like the other Divest skills, it flags the target as impaired for Gangster's Paradise. It is the prerequisite for Strip Armor.