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==Description==
Analogously to physical [[evasion]] and [[accuracy]], a target's '''Magic Evasion''' is compared to a caster's [[Magic Accuracy]] to determine [[Magic Hit Rate]], or [[Resist]] state distribution in the case of spells with resist states. In general, +2 Magic Evasion is assumed to give +1% Resist rate below a 50% resist rate, and +2% Resist rate above a 50% resist rate. This is why there is a large difference between having "almost enough" resist gear to resist a monster reliably, and having "enough."
Effectively, each additional point of target magic evasion requires an additional point of caster magic accuracy to compensate.

*When a magic attack is "evaded," the effect of the spell will be [[resist]]ed, either in part or completely (see below). Magical damage can only be [[resist]]ed in part, while enfeebles can be [[resist]]ed either in part (for a reduced duration) or completely.

*Magic Evasion is the sum of several quantities including the following:
**'''Magic Evasion & Elemental Resistance''' from Equipment/[[Atma]]/[[Barspells]]
***Elemental Resistance gives 1 Magic Evasion for the appropriate element (i.e. "Magic Evasion +5" on gear can be treated as "All Resistances +5"). While this is true consider the following
***If have a high amount of of magic evasion '''and''' elemental resistance, you can get up to a '''full''' resist, meaning you take only 1/8th of the damage. (i.e. you're using a [[Carrier's Sash]] for example with high MEVA)
***If you have a high amount magic evasion but '''no''' elemental resistance, you can get (at best) a '''partial''' resist, meaning you take only 1/4th of the damage.
***If you have some elemental resistance, but your '''ratio''' versus the attack is negative, you can get (at best) a '''half''' resist, meaning you take 1/2th of the damage.
****For more information check the [[Resist]] pages as it defines how this all works in more details.
**'''"Magic Evasion"''' base amount treated like a combat skill
***Players have G rank magic evasion, monsters have C rank.
***Refer to [[:Category:Combat Skills#Skill_Caps|Combat Skill Cap table]].
**'''dSTAT''' (INT, MND, CHR, or AGI, depending on the type of magic) factors into the comparison between Magic Evasion and [[Magic Accuracy]].
***Effect is explained on the [[Magic Accuracy]] page. Only considered once.

==Related Links==
*[[Magic Accuracy]]
*[[Magic Hit Rate]]
==References==
*[https://www.ffxiah.com/forum/topic/46016/first-and-final-line-of-defense-v20/107/#3570888 Martel's testing of resistances tiers and magic evasion interactions]

[[Category:Game Mechanics]][[Category:Derived Stats]]

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