Provoke (ability)

Provoke is a job ability available to Warriors in Final Fantasy XI. The ability can be used once every 30 seconds starting at level 5. The ability is used against an enemy the player is either fighting or intends to fight. When used, it will create an instant, high amount of enmity so that the creature is likely attack the user of the ability rather than other party members.

Provoke is the most basic ability used to control an enemy's enmity and it is viewed as an almost essential ability to have in order to serve as a tank. It is also a vital part of the strategy commonly refered to as first provoke.