SAM/MNK Tank

at level 90.



Enhances "Seigan" effect:
* Gives you a chance to Counter without Third Eye being active.



Augments "Third Eye" effect
* Gives the ability to counter when you anticipate an attack with Third Eye. Also, if you are using Seigan, your counter rate is increased by 15%.


Useful job abilities:
Boost*
Dodge
Focus
Chakra
Counterstance*

Useful job traits:
Counter*
Max HP boost II
Subtle blow III*


I am interested on trying SAM90/MNK45 for tanking next update. With all the gear that help us tank already, subbing MNK would increase the effectiveness furthermore. Could use Third eye whenever its up or use it immediately before a TP move. Either way, damage mitigation should be good between Counterstance and Seigan/Third eye.

It will be interesting to find out if the "Enhance Seigan" from Kabuto stacks with Counterstance. Assuming they don't nerf the JA's ~50% counter rate when using MNK as sub. Boost will significantly increase/help Fudo/Kaiten damage. It's almost like a fulltime Berserk on weaponskills.

I'm not saying this will replace /NIN on some situations but it will definately replace /WAR for tanking.

What do you guys think?