Counterstance

Job Ability Information
Job	Monk
Type	Level
Level Obtained	45
Description	Increases chance to counter but lowers defense.
Duration	00:05:00
Recast	00:05:00
Cumulative Enmity	0	Volatile Enmity	900
Command	/ja "Counterstance" <me>

Category	Counterstance Effect	Ranks Available	20
Effect of each Rank	Increase DEX bonus by 2%.

Notes

Counterstance can technically be up indefinitely if not dispelled or removed by the player.
Increases Counter rate by 45%.
- The accuracy check on Counter still applies.
While the effect is active, the player's Defense is reduced by 50%.
Historically was employed as an effective Tanking strategy, but in the modern iLvl era of the game is rather niche at best.
Counterstance effect job points increase counter base damage by 2% of the player's Dexterity per job point level (up to 40% with max JPs).

Equipment Modifying Ability
Equipment	Lvl.	Slot	Modifier
Melee GaitersFile:Melee Gaiters description.png	71	Feet	Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 5% if worn for Counterstance activation.
File:Mel. Gaiters +1 icon.png Melee Gaiters +1File:Mel. Gaiters +1 description.png	75	Feet	Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 5% if worn for Counterstance activation.
File:Mel. Gaiters +2 icon.png Melee Gaiters +2	90	Feet	Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 10% if worn for Counterstance activation.
File:Hes. Gaiters icon.png Hesychast's Gaiters	99	Feet	Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 12% if worn for Counterstance activation.
File:Hes. Gaiters +1 icon.png Hesychast's Gaiters +1	99	Feet	Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 15% if worn for Counterstance activation.
Hesychast's Gaiters +2	99	Feet	Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 18% if worn for Counterstance activation.
Hesychast's Gaiters +3	99	Feet	Increases Counter rate during counterstance by another 21% if worn for Counterstance activation.