Paladin (Final Fantasy XIV)

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Gladiators aspire to become masters of the sword, the most ubiquitous weapon in all of Eorzea. The sword is a deceptively simple weapon, which is why many take it up to achieve their goals. Wealth, power, love—all seem within reach when duly armed. A gladiator, however, understands that to live by the sword is not a decision to be taken lightly. To walk upon the bloodsands is to court death, and we must ever be prepared to enter Thal's realm. But when you stand triumphant in the Coliseum and hear the crowd chanting your name, you feel...immortal. Of course, victory goes only to those willing to work for it. A gladiator must rigorously train not only to deliver fierce attacks, but also to weather them. Indeed, learning the shield is just as important as learning the sword. These defensive skills are especially important when fighting alongside allies. In battle, a gladiator is often relied upon to draw the enemy's attention while his weaker allies seize the opportunity to attack. It is for this reason that gladiators are often considered indispensable in battle, for none are more skilled in the arts of war than we.

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The Gladiator (剣術士, Kenjutsu Shi?) is a Disciple of War in Final Fantasy XIV, introduced in the original release, with a guild situated in the Coliseum in Ul'dah. It can be upgraded to the Paladin job via the quest "Paladin's Pledge" with a level 30 Gladiator.

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Gladiator

Gladiators specialize in the handling of all manner of one-handed blades, from daggers to longswords, be it 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.

Lodestone

Gladiators attack using a variety of styles of sword and is the only Discipline of War capable of equipping a shield. The Gladiator's primary role in a party is that of a tank, and therefore their focus is to shield their allies from enemy ire by forcing them to focus their attacks on them.

The Gladiator's skillset contains many abilities that allow them to increase enmity with enemies, as well as abilities that increases their defense. As such Gladiators tend to have the highest defense of all roles in the game, being able to equip heavy armor. This is offset with having one of the lowest damage per second ratio of any role.

Paladin

For centuries, the elite of the Sultansworn have served as personal bodyguards to the royal family of Ul'dah. Known as paladins, these men and women marry exquisite swordplay with stalwart shield work to create a style of combat uncompromising in its defense. Clad in brilliant silver armor, they charge fearlessly into battle, ever ready to lay down their lives for their liege.

To be a paladin is to protect, and those who choose to walk this path will become the iron foundation upon which the party's defense is built.

Lodestone

Paladins further increases the defensive capabilities of its base class. Paladins gain abilities that sacrifice offense for defense and vice versa. They also make use of healing and barrier spells.

Story

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Equipment

Main article: List of Final Fantasy XIV weapons/Gladiator

The Gladiator class is defined by wielding a one-handed sword. Since they are also meant to use a shield, they are the only combat class without two-handed weapons. For this reason, Paladin is the only job to have two Relic/Zodiac weapons.

In terms of late game armor and accessories, Gladiators and Paladins share "Fending" gear with Marauders, Warriors, and Dark Knights.

Job Gauge

Shield Oath Gauge.

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Sword Oath Gauge.

Job gauges were introduced in 4.0 Stormblood. The Paladin uses the Oath Gauge.

The Oath Gauge displays an icon that changes color depending on whether the Paladin is in a defensive or offensive stance. The gauge also displays the strength of Sword or Shield Oath. Defensive stance (Shield Oath) reduces the damage take and increases enmity. Paladins in offensive stance (Sword Oath) increases damage after each auto-attack. Several actions require a stronger Oath before they can be used, and will weaken Oath with each use. Using auto-attacks will strengthen Sword Oath and blocking attacks will strengthen Shield Oath.

In PVP, Oath is used to activate Cover and the gauge will gradually deplete when Cover is in effect. Using combo actions will refill the Oath Gauge.

Abilities

Note: As MP cost for spells vary depending on the class and level of the character, these values are not listed here.

Class Actions

Ability	Level	Type	Cast	Recast	TP Cost	Range	Radius
Fast Blade File:FFXIV Fast Blade Icon.png	1	Weaponskill	Instant	2.50s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	60	Melee	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 160.
Fight or Flight File:FFXIV Fight or Flight Icon.png	2	Ability	Instant	60.00s	—	—	—
	Increases physical damage dealt by 25% Duration: 25s.
Savage Blade File:FFXIV Savage Blade Icon.png	4	Weaponskill	Instant	2.50s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	60	Melee	—
	Delivers an attack with potency of 100. Additional Effect: Increased enmity. Combo Action: Fast Blade Combo Potency: 210.
Flash File:FFXIV Flash Icon.png	6	Spell	Instant	2.50s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	—	—	5y
	Increases enmity in all nearby enemies.
Riot Blade File:FFXIVARR Riot Blade Icon.png	10	Weaponskill	Instant	2.50s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	60	Melee	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Fast Blade Combo Potency 240 Combo Bonus: Restores MP.
Shield Lob File:FFXIV Shield Lob Icon.png	15 (Complete Gladiator quest "That Old Familiar Feeling")	Weaponskill	Instant	2.50s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	120	15y	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 120. Additional Effect: Increased enmity.
Shield Bash File:FFXIV Shield Bash Icon.png	18	Weaponskill	Instant	2.50s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	150	Melee	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 110. Additional Effect: Stun Duration: 6s.
Rage of Halone File:FFXIV Rage of Halone Icon.png	26	Weaponskill	Instant	2.50s (Base value; the higher the character's Skill Speed stat, the lower the recast time will be)	60	Melee	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Additional Effect: Increased enmity. Combo Action: Savage Blade Combo Potency: 270
Shield Swipe File:FFXIV Shield Swipe Icon.png	30 (Complete Gladiator quest "The Rematch")	Ability	Instant	15s	—	Melee	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 210. Can only be executed immediately after blocking an attack. Additional Effect: Pacification Duration: 6s Additional Effect: Increased Enmity.
Sentinel File:FFXIV Sentinel Icon.png	38	Ability	Instant	180.00s	—	—	—
	Reduces damage taken by 40% Duration: 10s
Tempered Will File:FFXIV Tempered Will Icon.png	42	Ability	Instant	180.00s	—	—	—
	Immediately cures Bind and Heavy, while preventing knockback and draw-in effects Duration: 10s
Bulwark File:FFXIV Bulwark Icon.png	46	Ability	Instant	180.00s	—	—	—
	Increases block rate by 60% Duration: 15s
Circle of Scorn File:FFXIV Circle of Scorn Icon.png	50	Ability	Instant	25.00s	—	—	5y
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100 to all nearby enemies. Additional Effect: Increased enmity Additional Effect: Damage over time Potency: 30 Duration: 15s

Job Actions

Ability	Level	Type	Cast	Recast	TP Cost	Range	Radius
Shield Oath File:FFXIV Shield Oath Icon.png	30 (Complete the quest "Paladin's Pledge")	Ability	Instant	2.5s	N/A (MP cost)	—	—
	Reduces damage taken by 20%, while reducing damage dealt by 15% and increases enmity. Cannot be used with Sword Oath. Effect ends upon reuse.
Sword Oath File:FFXIV Sword Oath Icon.png	35 (Complete the quest "Honor Lost")	Spell	Instant	2.5s	N/A (MP cost)	—	—
	Deals additional damage with a potency of 75 after each auto-attack. Damage affected by weapon delay. Cannot be used with Shield Oath. Effect ends upon reuse.
Cover File:FFXIV Cover Icon.png	40 (Complete the quest "Power Struggles")	Ability	Instant	120s	—	10y	—
	Take all damage intended for another party member, suffering only 80% of it. Duration: 12s Can only be executed when member is closer than 10 yalms. Does not activate with certain attacks.
Spirits Within File:FFXIV Spirits Within Icon.png	45 (Complete the quest "Parley in the Sagolii")	Ability	Instant	30s	—	Melee	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 300. Potency decreases as your HP decreases.
Hallowed Ground File:FFXIV Hallowed Ground Icon.png	50 (Complete the quest "Keeping the Oath")	Ability	Instant	420s	—	—	—
	Renders you impervious to most attacks for 10s.
Sheltron File:FFXIV Sheltron Icon.png	52 (Complete the quest "The Paladin Who Cried Wolf")	Ability	Instant	30s	—	—	—
	Blocks the next physical attack for 10s. Additional Effect: Partial MP restored upon block for 10s. Oath gauge cost: 50.
Goring Blade File:FFXIV Goring Blade Icon.png	54 (Complete the quest "Big Sollerets to Fill")	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s	50	—	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Riot Blade Combo Potency: 250 Combo Bonus: Damage over time with potency of 60 for 21s.
Divine Veil File:FFXIV Divine Veil Icon.png	56 (Complete the quest "Hey Soul Crystal")	Ability	Instant	120s	—	—	15y
	Upon next HP recovery via healing magic cast by a party member, a protective barrier is cast on all party members within 15y for 30s. Barrier Effect: Prevents damage up to 10% of PLD's max HP for 30s. Effect ends upon additional HP recovery via healing magic.
Clemency File:FFXIV Clemency Icon.png	58 (Complete the quest "All According to Plan")	Spell	1.5s	2.5s	N/A (MP cost)	30y	—
	Restores target's HP. Cure Potency: 1200 Additional Effect: Restores to self 50% of HP restored to target if target is a party member.
Royal Authority File:FFXIV Royal Authority Icon.png	60 (Complete the quest "This Little Sword of Mine")	Weaponskill	Instant	2.5s	—	—	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 100. Combo Action: Riot Blade Combo Potency: 360
Intervention File:FFXIV Intervention Icon.png	62	Ability	Instant	10s	—	30y	—
	Reduces target party member's damage taken by 10% Duration: 6s. Additional Effect: Increases damage reduction by another 50% of the effect of Rampart or Sentinel if either are active. Oath Gauge Cost: 50
Holy Spirit File:FFXIV Holy Spirit Icon.png	64	Spell	1.5s	2.5s	—	25y	—
	Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 430. Shield Oath Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 20
Requiescat File:FFXIV Requiescat Icon.png	68	Ability	Instant	60s	—	Melee	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 350. Potency decreases as own MP decreases. Additional Effect: Increases attack magic and healing magic potency by 20% if current MP is at 80% or higher Duration: 12s.
Passage of Arms File:FFXIV Passage of Arms Icon.png	70 (Complete the quest "Raising the Sword")	Ability	Instant	120s	—	—	8y
	Increases block rate by 100% and creates a designated area in a cone behind you in which party members will only suffer 85% of all damage inflicted Duration: 18s. Effect ends upon executing another action or moving (including facing a different direction). Cancels auto-attack upon execution.

Role Actions

Role actions are abilities common to classes and jobs with the same role. Jobs can select and use up to five role actions, while classes can select and use up to ten.

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	—	—
	Stuns the target Duration: 5s
Provoke File:FFXIV Provoke Icon.png	16	Ability	Instant	40s	—	—
	Gesture threateningly, placing yourself at the top of a target's enmity list.
Convalescence File:FFXIV Convalescence Icon.png	20	Ability	Instant	120s	—	—
	Increases own HP recovery via healing magic by 20% Duration: 20s
Anticipation File:FFXIV Anticipation Icon.png	24	Ability	Instant	60s	—	—
	Increases parry rate by 30% Duration: 20s.
Reprisal File:FFXIV Reprisal Icon.png	32	Ability	Instant	60s	—	—
	Lowers target's damage dealt by 10% Duration: 5s.
Awareness File:FFXIV Awareness Icon.png	36	Ability	Instant	120s	—	—
	Nullifies chance of suffering critical damage Duration: 25s
Interject File:FFXIV Interject Icon.png	40	Ability	Instant	30s	—	—
	Silences target Duration: 1s
Ultimatum File:FFXIV Ultimatum Icon.png	44	Ability	Instant	90s	—	—
	Provoke nearby enemies, placing yourself at the top of their enmity list.
Shirk File:FFXIV Shirk Icon.png	48	Ability	Instant	120s	—	—
	Diverts 25% of enmity to target party member.

Class Traits

Name	Level	Description
Enhanced Vitality File:FFXIV Enhanced Vitality Icon.png	20	Increases vitality by 8.
Enhanced Vitality II File:FFXIV Enhanced Vitality II Icon.png	40	Increases vitality by 16.
Enhanced Vitality III File:FFXIV Enhanced Vitality III Icon.png	60	Increases vitality by 24.

Job Traits

Name	Level	Description
Oath Mastery File:FFXIV Oath Mastery Icon.png	52 (Complete the quest "The Paladin Who Cried Wolf")	Increases Oath Gauge by 5 each time an auto attack lands while under the effect of Sword Oath, or an attack is blocked while under the effect of Shield Oath. Oath Gauge is halved when switching between the two Oaths.
Divine Magic Mastery File:FFXIV Divine Magic Mastery Icon.png	64	Halves MP cost for all spells while preventing casting interruptions via damage taken.
Enhanced Cover File:FFXIV Enhanced Cover Icon.png	66	Reduces damage received from a covered player by 20%

PvP Actions

Action	Type	Cast	Recast	Cost
Fast Blade File:FFXIV Fast Blade PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.3s	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 750. Additional Effect: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Savage Blade File:FFXIV Savage Blade PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.3s	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Fast Blade Combo Potency: 1,000 Combo Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Rage of Halone File:FFXIV Rage Of Halone PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.3s	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Savage Blade Combo Potency: 1,250 Combo Bonus: Reduces target's attack potency and healing magic potency by 10% Duration: 15s. Combo Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Riot Blade File:FFXIV Riot Blade PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.3s	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Fast Blade with a potency of 1,000. Combo Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Royal Authority File:FFXIV Royal Authority PVP Icon.png	Weaponskill	Instant	2.3s	—
	Delivers an attack to target. Combo Action: Riot Blade with a potency of 1,250. Combo Bonus: Restores 1,000 MP Combo Bonus: Increases Oath Gauge by 5 ※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
Holy Spirit File:FFXIV Holy Spirit PVP Icon.png	Spell	1.3s	2.3s	2500 MP
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 1,250. Additional Effect: Silence with 2s duration.
Clemency File:FFXIV Clemency PVP Icon.png	Spell	1.3s	2.3s	2500 MP
	Restores target's HP. Cure Potency: 2,000 Additional Effect: Restores to self 50% of HP restored to target if target is a party member
Shield Bash File:FFXIV Shield Bash PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	5s	300 TP
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 500. Additional Effect: Stun Duration: 3s.
Requiescat File:FFXIV Requiescat PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	30s	—
	Delivers an attack with a potency of 500. Potency increases up to 400% as MP nears maximum. Additional Effect: Increases attack magic potency by 50% and healing magic potency by 25% Duration: 10s.
Cover File:FFXIV Cover PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	3s	Oath: 20
	Take all damage intended for another party member. Only active when member is closer than 10 yalms. Depletes Oath Gauge by 20 periodically while active.
Uncover File:FFXIV Uncover Icon.png	Ability	Instant	3s	—
	Removes Cover status.
Hallowed Ground File:FFXIV Hallowed Ground PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	120s	—
	Renders you impervious to most attacks Duration: 5s.
Shield Oath File:FFXIV Shield Oath PVP Icon.png	Ability	Instant	5s	—
	Reduces both damage taken and damage dealt by 20%. Effect ends upon reuse.

Additional PvP Actions

These actions are common to all jobs, and can only be used in PvP areas.
The number of additional actions that can be set is limited to two.

Action	Type	Cast	Recast
Recuperate File:FFXIV Recuperate Icon.png	Ability	Instant	60s
	Restores 25% of maximum HP.
Muse File:FFXIV Muse Icon.png	Ability	Instant	90s
	Restores 25% of maximum MP.
Enliven File:FFXIV Enliven Icon.png	Ability	Instant	90s
	Restores 50% of maximum TP.
Purify File:FFXIV Purify Icon.png	Ability	Instant	45s
	Removes Stun, Sleep, Bind, Heavy, Slow, and Silence from target. Can be used regardless of own status affliction.
Concentrate File:FFXIV Concentrate Icon.png	Ability	Instant	45s
	Creates a barrier preventing Stun, Sleep, Bind, Heavy, Slow, Silence, and knockback effects. Duration: 10s
Safeguard File:FFXIV Safeguard Icon.png	Ability	Instant	90s
	Reduces damage taken by 25%. Duration: 10s
Bolt File:FFXIV Bolt Icon pvp.png	Ability	Instant	45s
	Reduces damage taken by 25%. Duration: 10s

PvP Traits

These traits are common to all jobs, and only take effect when in PvP areas.
The number of PvP traits that can be set is limited to three.

Traits	Effect
Increased HP	Increases maximum HP by 5%.
Increased Action Speed File:FFXIV Increased Action Speed Icon.png	Decreases weaponskill and spell cast and recast times by 5%.
Increased Damage Dealt File:FFXIV Increased Damage Dealt Icon.png	Increases damage dealt by 3%.
Decreased Damage Taken File:FFXIV Decreased Damage Taken Icon.png	Decreases damage taken by 3%.
Increased Healing Potency File:FFXIV Increased Healing Potency Icon.png	Increases spell-based HP restoration by 5%.
Decreased Recast Time File:FFXIV Decreased recast time Icon.png	Decreases recast time of additional actions by 20%.
Increased Resistance Duration File:FFXIV Increased REsistance Duration Icon.png	Increases duration of resistances by 50%.
Increased MP Regeneration File:FFXIV increased MP Regeneration Icon.png	Increases MP regeneration rate by 25%.
Increased TP Regeneration File:FFXIV Increased TP Regeneration Icon.png	Increases TP regeneration rate by 40%.

Limit Break

Main article: Limit Break (Final Fantasy XIV)

Gladiators' and Paladins' Limit Breaks focus on drastically raising the defense and magic defense of the entire party for a short period of time. They both have the same Level 1 and Level 2 limit breaks as other Tanks.

Ability	Level	Description	Image
Shield Wall	1	Reduces damage taken by all party members by 10% for a period of 10 seconds.
Mighty Guard	2	Reduces damage taken by all party members by 20% for a period of 15 seconds.
Last Bastion	3	Reduces damage taken by all party members by 50% for a period of 12 seconds.	File:Last Bastion.jpg

Other appearances

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

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Circle of Scorn.

Royal Authority.

Shield Swipe.

Spirits Within.

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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

Template:Sideicon Paladin and Gladiator appear in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game with Thunder-elemental cards.

Trading card of a Paladin.

Trading card of a Gladiator.

Gallery

Gladiators.

Gladiator render for the original Final Fantasy XIV.

Paladin render for the original Final Fantasy XIV.

Gladiator render for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

Paladin render for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

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Paladin Soul Crystal.

A paladin in the "End of an Era" video.

The Gladiator's weapon of light.

Paladin's victory pose.

Arms and Gear sets

A sword.

A shield.

The Malevolent Mogblade.

Weapons.

Paladin Artifact equipment concept art.

Paladin Artifact equipment concept art.

Lionsmane PVP Set.

Artifact equipment from Stormblood.

Abilities

Fast Blade.

Rampart.

Savage Blade.

Fight or Flight.

Flash.

Convalescence.

Riot Blade.

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Etymology

[view · edit · purge]A gladiator (Latin: gladiator, "swordsman", from gladius, "sword") was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers but most were slaves schooled under harsh conditions. Gladiators were celebrated in art, and it became a feature of politics and social life in the Roman world.

Trivia

• After patch 1.20, gladiators received many of the abilities from the scrapped Sentinel discipline, and lost a bit of attack power in exchange for better defense and tanking abilities.
• Gladiator animations are used by any Disciple of the Hand or Land that enters combat with their tools.

References

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