Arm's Length

Acquired: Melee DPS (actions)
Physical Ranged DPS (actions)
Tank (actions)
Level: 18
Type: Ability
Casting: Instant

Recast: 90s
Range: 0y

Targeting: Self

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Grants yourself Arm's Length. Nullifies most knockback and draw-in effects.
Duration: 8s

— In-game description

Property "Has facts" (as page type) with input value "Duration: 8s" contains invalid characters or is incomplete and therefore can cause unexpected results during a query or annotation process.Arm's Length is an action unlocked at level 18. It is available for Melee DPS, Physical Ranged DPS and Tank.

Additional Information

Arm's Length is a defensive ability that provides immunity to most knockback and draw-in effects for 8 seconds. This ability is particularly useful in encounters where enemies attempt to push players off platforms or pull them into dangerous areas.

Usage Tips

Use preemptively when you anticipate knockback mechanics
Essential for maintaining position during boss encounters with knockback abilities
Can be used to avoid being pulled by certain enemy abilities

Differences from PC/Console Version

In FFXIV Mobile:

The ability is acquired at level 18 (compared to level 32 in the PC/Console version)
The recast time is 90 seconds (compared to 120 seconds)
The duration is 8 seconds (compared to 6 seconds)
Currently only available to Paladin (compared to being a role action for tanks, melee DPS, and physical ranged DPS)
Does not appear to have the Slow debuff effect when struck by physical attacks

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