Paladin (Final Fantasy XIV)

The Gladiator is a Discipline of War in Final Fantasy XIV.

Overview
Gladiators specialize in the handling of all manner of one-handed blades, from daggers to longswords, be they single- or double-edged, straight or curved. A defining characteristic of the guild is its emphasis on diverse combat tactics, training its members to bring their martial skills to bear in any situation.

As such, there are practitioners who marry sword with shield, seeking to defend their fellow companions. Others opt for an empty off hand, choosing instead to focus entirely on their sword arm. The gladiator's proficiency with blades extends to those hurled at range, such as throwing knives.

Role
With their versatile slashing and stabbing attacks, gladiators are adept at dispatching a wide range of opponents.

When armed with sword and shield, they are unmatched in their ability to defend others, as their diverse talents enable them to focus the enemy's wrath upon themselves.

Abilities
Rousing Provoke - Use a threatening gesture to increase enmity. Cover - Protect an ally, positioning yourself between them and the enemy to redirect damage dealt to yourself instead. Rampart - Protect yourself, increasing defense and magical defense. Still Precision - Steady yourself, increasing accuracy and reducing evasion. Aegis Boon - Recover behind the safety of your shield, converting a portion of damage sustained when blocking into HP.

Weapon Skills
Phalanx - Move deftly from defense to offense, increasing attack power and dealing slashing damage. Increases enmity. Can only be executed following a block. Red Lotus - Call upon the power of flame, increasing attack power and dealing fire damage. Shield Bash - Slam an enemy with your shield, dealing blunt damage with a high chance of interrupting casts. Renders the target unable to cast for several seconds. Spinstroke - Feint before attacking, dealing slashing damage to the target. Increases attack power when the target is not engaging you. Circle Slash - Spin your weapon fiercely, increasing attack power and dealing slashing damage to nearby targets.