Here are 6 detailed tips for getting better at playing tanks in FFXIV! In some cases you can probably apply the tips more broadly to other jobs too! Even if you don’t play Tanks, you may find knowing these tips helpful for understanding how another player might think!
If you found this video inspiring and now want to start playing a Tank yourself, you could watch my Tank Comparison to get a feel for what you want to try out first:
https://youtu.be/hoipQ4khZ00
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Music Used:
FFXIV Endwalker – Cradle of Hope
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 1.a Before the Pull
01:22 1.b The Actual Pull
02:58 1.c How much to Pull and When to Stop
04:55 2.a Positioning in large pulls
05:59 2.b Positioning in Boss Fights
07:04 3.a Defensive Cooldown Cycling: The Math
08:30 3.b Example Defensive Order
10:03 3.c Job Specific Advice
11:09 4.a Co-Tanking: Whos Main Tank, what does that mean?
12:16 4.b What can the Off-Tank do to help?
13:13 5. All About Limit Breaks
14:53 6.a Playing to SURVIVE
15:44 6.b Kiting to survive longer
16:14 6.c What to do When Your Group Pulls FOR You
17.41 Fun Fact
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