Arm's Length
“Grants yourself Arm's Length. Nullifies most knockback and draw-in effects.
Duration: 8s— In-game description
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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.
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
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