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Barrier Tusk


BarrierTusk

Reduces the amount of damage you take.
Description

Spell cost: 41 MP
Monster Type: Beasts
Spell Type: Magical(Earth)
Range: Self
Blue Magic Points: 3
Stat Bonus: HP+15 MP-15 VIT+3
Jobs:

Timers

Casting Time: 6 seconds
Recast Time: 60 seconds
Duration: 3 minutes

Notes

  • Reduces damage taken by 15%.
    • This effect is multiplicative and passes the 50% damage reduction cap.
  • Is overwritten by, but does not overwrite Phalanx.

Combines With

You can use Barrier Tusk as part of a combo to create Max HP Boost.

Can be paired with the following spell to create Max HP Boost combo:

Skillchain/Magic Burst Info

N/A

How to Obtain

Note

Marids will only use Barrier Tusk if at least one of their tusks remain unbroken. Marid tusks can be broken with critical hits and multi-hit weapon skills. Wearing the Marid down using magical Blue Magic is advised.

Acquired From

Mob Family: Marid
Minimum Blue Mage Level To Acquire: X with Magus Jubbah equipped, X without Magus Jubbah
Name Level Zone
Marid 77-78 Bhaflau Thickets
78-79 Wajaom Woodlands
Grand Marid 78-79 Bhaflau Thickets
78-79 Wajaom Woodlands
Morose Marid ❔ Abyssea - Vunkerl
Olyphant ❔ Abyssea - Uleguerand

Animation

FFXI_-_Blue_Magic_-_Barrier_Tusk

Source entry: Barrier Tusk. Cached on this server on 4 November 2026.

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