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Job Ability

• Releases Chi to attack an enemy.
• Obtained: Monk Level 41
• Recast Time: 3:00
• Duration: Instant
  
  

Notes/Description Chi Blast cannot miss, but Stoneskin will absorb it. This ability does not cause user or target to gain any TP. The damage output of Chi Blast is greatly affected by the MND stat. The damage output of Chi Blast is greatly affected by the number of times a character uses the Boost ability prior to activation. Use of Boost while the Temple Gloves are equipped will also increase the damage output of Chi Blast. Use of Temple Gloves is not required when using Chi Blast to retain the Chi Blast damage boost. Max number of Boosts for best damage result of Chi Blast is 12 before the effect of Boost will wear off. 18 Yalm range

Macro Syntax /ja "Chi Blast" <t> Since Chi Blast is affected by MND, it may be a good idea to macro in equipment that increases that stat before use.

Chi Blast Damage Formula

The damage formula for Chi Blast is as follows:

DMG = floor( floor( MND × Rand ) × ( #Boost × BoostIncrease% + 1 ) )

• MND is the player's MND stat
• Rand is a game determined number between 0.5 to 1.0, represented to least to 10-bit precision
• Boost is the number of times the player has boosted
• BoostIncrease% is the percentage increase in Chi Blast damage given by each Boost usage. This is always 4 times the percentage increase in Attack given by Boost, so without any enhancing gear Boost will give +12.5% Attack and +50% BoostIncrease%.

Credits for formula and testing go to Daisetsu: http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/108197-Random-Facts-Thread-Abilities?p=5089420&viewfull=1#post5089420