Gunbreaker

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Gunbreaker
ガンブレイカー (Ganbureikā?)
Classification
Type	Discipline of War/Extra Job
Role	Tank
Job master(s)	Radovan
Abilities
Primary attribute	Vitality
Arms	Gunblades

Gunbreaker is a job in Final Fantasy XIV introduced in the Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers expansion. Like many of the jobs introduced after A Realm Reborn, it has no base class, starting at Level 60 and can be unlocked by completing the quest "The Makings of a Gunbreaker" offered by a Gods' Quiver Bow in New Gridania (X 11.5, Y 11.9).

Profile

The Hrothgar of northern Ilsabard have passed the art of the gunblade from generation to generation. The weapon itself combines a sword with a firing mechanism, emitting a range of magical effects by utilizing aetherically imbued cartridges. Originally employed by Queen Gunnhildr's personal guard, they were once known as "Gunnhildr's Blades" and differ greatly from the similarly named weapons used in the Garlean Empire.

Lodestone

Gunbreaker is a tank job that wields a gunblade in battle. Unlike the models used by the Garlean military (although the starter weapon is very close, if not identical, to a kind used by Garlean forces), the Gunbreaker's gunblades fire aetherically-charged bullets into the blade to enhance their cutting power and the force of their strikes. When fired normally, the powder coalesces into a defensive barrier that can protect the wielder and their allies from harm. By performing combos, they can gain a cartridge with which to use a wide variety of powerful techniques.

Story

The Warrior of Light is attempting to track down a gang of highwaymen in South Shroud when they come across a pair of outlandish travelers being accosted by bandits. After rescuing them, they introduce themselves as Radovan and Sophie, recent escapees from Garlean-held territory in the north. Radovan was once forced against his will to fight as an imperial conscript, and having cut all ties, now wishes to start a new life as a bodyguard in Eorzea. Impressed, he offers to train the Warrior of Light in the art of the gunblade. The Warrior of Light then assists Sophie and Radovan with mercenary work, including bodyguarding for a Gridanian singer, and rescuing a child from slave traders in Ul'dah.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. (Skip section)

After ending up in Ishgard, the group is tasked with escorting a defected Garlean scientist who is to oversee the installation of a ceruleum heating system in the city. He is pursued by the Alaudae, imperial convicts who carry out missions to reduce their sentences. Their leader, Vitus quo Messalla, is a former imperial soldier relegated from his position for slaughtering innocent civilians. Radovan was once a candidate for the Aludae, though he refused and was tortured for it. Now that he is faced with the prospect of going toe to toe with his former tormentor, he tells Sophie not to participate in this mission, implying that she would be a burden to him. After she storms off, Radovan admits that this was a ploy to have her stay out of harm's way, as she is to the closest thing he has to family.

The scientist introduces himself as Cato nan Mammula, and the group fends off the Alaudae and leads him to the city outskirts, where Radovan offers to continue the rest of the way alone. When the Warrior of Light meets with Sophie and apprises her of the situation, she is shocked to hear the name Mammula; he and Midas non Garlond, father of Cid. were responsible for the Meteor Project that destroyed the Bozja Citadel. The Citadel was the home the last few gunblade-wielding Hrothgar, and Radovan is their only known survivor. It dawns on Sophie that he may attempt to exact his vengeance, and she beseeches the Warrior of Light to find and stop him.

The two track down Radovan and ask him to lay down his weapon, reminding him that he gave his word to deliver Mammula from harm. Radovan turns to leave, seeking solitude so that he may contemplate his actions. By the time Sophie arrives, he is long gone, and she takes command of the mission, leading the way back to Ishgard. The Garlond Ironworks plan to keep Mammula in a secure location until they can be sure the Aludae are gone. There is still no sign of Radovan, so Sophie decides to wait for him to come to his senses and return to Ishgard.

Sophie and the Warrior of Light accept a contract from an anonymous client, but are ambushed when it turns out to be a trap planned by the Aludae. Vitus quo Messalla had abandoned his mission to assassinate Mammula for a greater prize: the Warrior of Light. He hopes that by slaying them he can curry favor with the Empire and have his former status restored. Vitus almost defeats Sophie and the Warrior of Light when they are saved at the last minute by the surprise arrival of Radovan, who reveals that his plan for vengeance was a ruse, and that he has been secretly working with Mammula to lure out the Aludae.

After defeating the Aludae and celebrating victory, Radovan acknowledges that the time for the Warrior of Light to accompany him and Sophie on bodyguard assignments is over, as there are others who would benefit more from their strength. The group makes one final journey together to Revenant's Toll, where Radovan hopes to find others to train in the art of the gunblade. Having proven themselves as a worth successor, the Warrior of Light bids farewell to Radovan and Sophie to follow their own path.

Following the Warrior of Light's journey in the First, they return to Radovan and Sophie and tells them of Thancred Waters. Radovan realizes that another Gunbreaker who survived the destruction of Bozja taught Thancred how to wield a gunblade, the trio set out to retrace their steps to find him. They eventually return to Coerthas and find the man, Rostik, with Mammula, believing that he has sought the defector for vengeance. Rostik tells Radovan that he was discussing rebuilding Bozja with Mammula with the other Gunbreakers who survived, and tells the Warrior that he taught Thancred the way of the gunblade. He invites Radovan to rebuild their home, to which he declines, having already resolved to teach a new generation of Gunbreakers by demonstrating his prowess as a bodyguard. Returning to Revenant's Toll, Sophie latches onto the idea of becoming an ambassador of sorts for her fallen homeland of Rabanastre.

Spoilers end here.

Equipment

An elezen gunbreaker with the Lion Heart and Bodyguard's artifact armor.

Gunbreakers wield gunblades as their weapon. Their armor is primarily made up of "Fending" gear that they share with other tanking disciplines, boasting the highest defenses amongst all armors.

The primary attributes for gunbreakers are strength and vitality, which boost their attack power and HP respectively, and should always be prioritized over other attributes. As a tanking discipline, they have access to the tank-exclusive tenacity attribute, which boosts their damage done and healing received, while also lowering damage taken.

Lists of gunbreaker equipment
Gunbreaker's Arms
Head Body Hands Waist Legs Feet	Earrings Necklaces Bracelets Rings Soul Crystal

Job Gauge

Powder Gauge.

The Gunbreaker's Job Gauge displays whether the tank stance, Royal Guard, is in play. Performing combos will fill up the Powder Gauge beside it, holding up to two rounds.

Abilities

Ability	Level	Type	Cast	Recast	MP Cost	Range	Radius
Keen Edge File:FFXIV Keen Edge Icon.png	1	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 200.
No Mercy File:FFXIV No Mercy Icon.png	2	Ability	Instant	60s	—	—	—
	Increases damage dealt by 20%. Duration: 20s
Brutal Shell File:FFXIV Brutal Shell Icon.png	4	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Keen Edge Combo Potency: 300 Combo Bonus: Restores own HP Cure Potency: 200 Combo Bonus: Creates a barrier which nullifies damage equaling HP restored Duration: 30s
Camouflage File:FFXIV Camoflage Icon.png	6	Ability	Instant	90s	—	—	—
	Increases parry rate by 50% while reducing damage taken by 10%. Duration: 20s
Demon Slice File:FFXIV Demon Slice Icon.png	10	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 150 to all nearby enemies.
Royal Guard File:FFXIV Royal Guard Icon.png	10	Ability	Instant	10s	—	—	—
	Significantly increases enmity generation. Effect ends upon reuse.
Lightning Shot File:FFXIV Lightning Shot Icon.png	15	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	15y	—
	Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 150. Additional Effect: Increased enmity
Danger Zone File:FFXIV Danger Zone Icon.png	18	Ability	Instant	30s	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 350.
Solid Barrel File:FFXIV Solid Barrel Icon.png	26	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Brutal Shell Combo Potency: 400 Combo Bonus: Adds a Cartridge to your Powder Gauge
Burst Strike File:FFXIV Burst Strike Icon.png	30	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 500. Cartridge Cost: 1
Nebula File:FFXIV Nebula Icon.png	38	Ability	Instant	120s	—	—	—
	Reduces damage taken by 30% Duration: 15s
Demon Slaughter File:FFXIV Demon Slaughter Icon.png	40	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100 to all nearby enemies. Combo Action: Demon Slice Combo Potency: 250 Combo Bonus: Adds a Cartridge to your Powder Gauge
Aurora File:FFXIV Aurora Icon.png	45	Ability	Instant	60s	—	30y	—
	Grants Regen to target. Cure Potency: 200 Duration: 18s
Superbolide File:FFXIV Superbolide Icon.png	50	Ability	Instant	360s	—	—	—
	Reduces HP to 1 and renders you impervious to most attacks. Duration: 8s
Sonic Break File:FFXIV Sonic Break Icon.png	54	Weaponskill	Instant	60s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 300. Additional Effect: Damage over time Potency: 90 Duration: 30s This weaponskill does not share a recast timer with any other actions.
Rough Divide File:FFXIV Rough Divide Icon.png	56	Ability	Instant	30s	—	15y	—
	Delivers a jumping attack with a potency of 200. Maximum Charges: 2 Cannot be executed while bound.
Gnashing Fang File:FFXIV Gnashing Fang Icon.png	60	Weaponskill	Instant	30s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 450.Additional Effect: Grants Ready to Rip Duration: 10s Cartridge Cost: 1 This weaponskill does not share a recast timer with any other actions.
Savage Claw File:FFXIV Savage Claw Icon.png	60	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 550. Combo Action: Gnashing Fang Combo Bonus: Grants Ready to Tear Duration: 10s
Wicked Talon File:FFXIV Wicked Talon Icon.png	60	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 650. Combo Action: Savage Claw Combo Bonus: Grants Ready to Gouge Duration: 10s
Bow Shock File:FFXIV Bow Shock Icon.png	62	Ability	Instant	60s	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 200 to all nearby enemies. Additional Effect: Damage over time Potency: 90 Duration: 15s
Heart of Light File:FFXIV Heart of Light Icon.png	64	Ability	Instant	90s	—	—	15y circle
	Reduces magic damage taken by self and nearby party members by 10%. Duration: 15s
Heart of Stone File:FFXIV Heart of Stone Icon.png	68	Ability	Instant	25s	—	30y	—
	Reduces damage taken by a party member or self by 15%. Duration: 7s Additional Effect: When targeting a party member while under the effect of Brutal Shell, that effect is also granted to the target Duration: 10s
Continuation File:FFXIV Continuation Icon.png	70 (Complete the quest "Steel against Steel")	Ability	Instant	1s	—	—	—
	Allows the firing of successive rounds with your gunblade. Gnashing Fang may be followed by Jugular Rip. Savage Claw may be followed by Abdomen Tear. Wicked Talon may be followed by Eye Gouge.
Jugular Rip File:FFXIV Jugular Rip Icon.png	70	Ability	Instant	1s	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 260. Can only be executed when Ready to Rip. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Abdomen Tear File:FFXIV Abdomen Tear Icon.png	70	Ability	Instant	1s	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 280. Can only be executed when Ready to Tear. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Eye Gouge File:FFXIV Eye Gouge Icon.png	70	Ability	Instant	1s	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 300. Can only be executed when Ready to Gouge. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Fated Circle File:FFXIV Fated Circle Icon.png	72	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 320 to all nearby enemies. Cartridge Cost: 1
Bloodfest File:FFXIV Bloodfest Icon.png	76	Ability	Instant	90s	—	25y	—
	Draws aetheric energy from target, adding 2 Cartridges to your Powder Gauge.
Blasting Zone File:FFXIV Blasting Zone Icon.png	80	Ability	Instant	30s	—	3y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 800.

Role Actions

Action	Level	Type	Cast	Recast	Range	Radius	Role Affinity
Rampart File:FFXIV Rampart Icon.png	8	Ability	Instant	90s	—	—
	Reduces damage taken by 20%. Duration: 20s
Low Blow File:FFXIV Low Blow Icon.png	12	Ability	Instant	25s	3y	—
	Stuns target. Duration: 5s
Provoke File:FFXIV Provoke Icon.png	15	Ability	Instant	30s	25y	—
	Gesture threateningly, placing yourself at the top of a target's enmity list while gaining additional enmity.
Interject File:FFXIV Interject Icon.png	18	Ability	Instant	30s	3y	—
	Interrupts the use of a target's action.
Reprisal File:FFXIV Reprisal Icon.png	22	Ability	Instant	60s	—	5y circle
	Reduces damage dealt by nearby enemies by 10%. Duration: 10s
Arm's Length File:FFXIV Arms Length Icon.png	32	Ability	Instant	120s	–	–
	Creates a barrier nullifying most knockback and draw-in effects. Duration: 6s Additional Effect: Slow +20% when barrier is struck Duration: 15s
Shirk File:FFXIV Shirk Icon.png	48	Ability	Instant	120s	25y	—
	Diverts 25% of enmity to target party member.

Traits

Name	Level	Description
Tank Mastery File:FFXIV Tank Mastery Icon.png	1	Reduces damage taken by 20%. Furthermore, grants a bonus to maximum HP based on your vitality attribute, and a bonus to damage dealt based on your strength attribute.
Cartridge Change File:FFXIV Cartridge Change Icon.png	30	Stores a Cartridge in your Powder Gauge after successfully completing a combo with Solid Barrel. Maximum Cartridges: 2
Enhanced Brutal Shell File:FFXIV Enhanced Brutal Shell Icon.png	52	Grants the effect of Brutal Shell after successfully completing a combo with Brutal Shell.
Danger Zone Mastery File:FFXIV Danger Zone Mastery Icon.png	80	Upgrades Danger Zone to Blasting Zone.

PvP Actions

Ability	Type	Cast	Recast	MP Cost	Range	Radius
Keen Edge File:FFXIV Keen Edge PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,000. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Brutal Shell File:FFXIV Brutal Shell PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Keen Edge Combo Potency: 1,200 Combo Bonus: Creates a barrier around self that absorbs damage equivalent to a heal of 1,200 potency Duration: 10s ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Solid Barrel File:FFXIV Solid Barrel PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Brutal Shell Combo Potency: 1,400 Combo Bonus: Adds a Cartridge to your Powder Gauge ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Demon Slice File:FFXIV Demon Slice PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 600 to all nearby enemies. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Demon Slaughter File:FFXIV Demon Slaughter PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack to all nearby enemies. Combo Action: Demon Slice Combo Potency: 800 Combo Bonus: Creates a barrier around self that absorbs damage equivalent to a heal of 800 potency Duration: 10s Combo Bonus: Adds a Cartridge to your Powder Gauge ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Gnashing Fang File:FFXIV Gnashing Fang PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	30s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,400. Additional Effect: Grants Ready to Rip Duration: 5s Additional Effect: Absorbs 100% of damage dealt as HP Cartridge Cost: 1 This weaponskill does not share a recast timer with any other actions. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Savage Claw File:FFXIV Savage Claw PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Gnashing Fang Combo Potency: 1,600 Combo Bonus: Grants Ready to Tear Duration: 5s Additional Effect: Absorbs 100% of damage dealt as HP ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Wicked Talon File:FFXIV Wicked Talon PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Savage Claw Combo Potency: 1,800 Combo Bonus: Grants Ready to Gouge Duration: 5s Additional Effect: Absorbs 100% of damage dealt as HP ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Lightning Shot File:FFXIV Lightning Shot PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	15y	—
	Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 800. Additional Effect: Increases potency of next weaponskill by 50% Duration: 5s
Burst Strike File:FFXIV Burst Strike PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,800. Additional Effect: Absorbs 100% of damage dealt as HP Cartridge Cost: 1
Fated Circle File:FFXIV Fated Circle PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.4s	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,200 to all nearby enemies. Additional Effect: Absorbs 100% of damage dealt as HP Cartridge Cost: 1
Continuation File:FFXIV Continuation PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	1s	—	—	—
	Allows the firing of successive rounds with your gunblade. Gnashing Fang may be followed by Jugular Rip. Savage Claw may be followed by Abdomen Tear. Wicked Talon may be followed by Eye Gouge.
Rough Divide File:FFXIV Rough Divide PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	—	15y	—
	Delivers a jumping attack with a potency of 600. Additional Effect: Adds a Cartridge to your Powder Gauge Maximum Charges: 2 Cannot be executed while bound.
Draw and Junction File:FFXIV Draw and Junction PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	—	25y	—
	Afflicts target with a detrimental effect while granting self a beneficial one. Duration: 10s If target is melee DPS or tank, increases target's damage taken by 10% while reducing your damage taken by 10%. If target is ranged DPS or healer, lowers target's damage dealt and healing potency by 10% while increasing your damage dealt and healing potency by 10%. Previously acquired beneficial effects are overwritten on use. Detrimental Effect Duration: 10s Beneficial Effect Duration: 60s
Bow Shock File:FFXIV Bow Shock PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	45s	—	—	5y circle
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,000 to all nearby enemies. Draw Power Bonus: Heavy +50% Duration: 5s Draw Fortitude Bonus: Bind Duration: 3s
Aurora File:FFXIV Aurora PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	15s	—	30y	—
	Restores target's HP. Cure Potency: 3,000 Additional Effect: Grants Regen Cure Potency: 600 Duration: 15s
Jugular Rip File:FFXIV Jugular Rip PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	1s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 800. Can only be executed when Ready to Rip. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Abdomen Tear File:FFXIV Abdomen Tear PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	1s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 800. Can only be executed when Ready to Tear. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Eye Gouge File:FFXIV Eye Gouge PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	1s	—	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 800. Can only be executed when Ready to gouge. ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.

Common Actions

Common Actions have no cost.

Action	Type	Cast	Recast	Range	Radius
Low Blow File:FFXIV Low Blow PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 600. Additional Effect: Stun Duration: 2s
Bolt File:FFXIV Bolt PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	—	—
	Movement speed is increased. Duration: 10s
Medical Kit File:FFXIV Medical Kit PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	15s	—	—
	Restores own HP. Cure Potency: 3,000 Potency increases up to 6,000 as HP decreases. Maximum Charges: 3

Additional PvP Actions

Players are restricted to equipping two Additional PvP Actions at once. These actions have no cost.

Action	Type	Cast	Recast	Range	Radius
Full Swing File:FFXIV Full Swing PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	5y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,200. Additional Effect: 15-yalm knockback
Weapon Throw File:FFXIV Weapon Throw PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	15y	—
	Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 400. Additional Effect: 10-yalm draw-in
Reprisal File:FFXIV Reprisal PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	45s	—	5y circle
	Reduces damage dealt by nearby enemies by 20%. Duration: 10s
Rampart File:FFXIV Rampart PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	45s	—	—
	Reduces damage taken by 20%. Duration: 10s
Retaliation File:FFXIV Retaliation PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	60s	—	—
	Counters all incoming attacks. Counter Potency: 800 Duration: 10s

Behind the scenes

The Hyur Gunbreaker in Akihiko Yoshida's artwork resembles Denam Pavel, the protagonist of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. The Gunbreaker also has many references to Squall Leonhart and Seifer Almasy from Final Fantasy VIII. The Elezen Gunbreaker in the official render mimics Squall's Dissidia Final Fantasy pose . Many of the Gunbreaker's job actions are based on Squall's attacks, such as Blasting Zone and Rough Divide. The Gunbreaker discipline being invented by the Hrothgar may be a nod to Squall's lion motif. The abilities No Mercy, Bloodfest and Demon Slice are named after, or based on, Seifer's Fire Cross Limit Breaks. Female Gunbreakers' idling stance, meanwhile, is the same as Lightning's battle stance, a gunblade user from Final Fantasy XIII.

Gallery

Gunbreaker sprite.

Actions

Keen Edge

Brutal Shell

Royal Guard

Lightning Shot

Solid Barrel

Burst Strike

Aurora

Rough Divide

Gnashing Fang

Savage Claw

Wicked Talon

Bow Shock

Heart of Stone

Jugular Rip

Abdomen Tear

Eye Gouge

Blasting Zone