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Dark Maneuver
Job Ability
- Enhances the effect of dark attachments. Must have animator equipped.
- Obtained: Puppetmaster level 1
- Recast Time: 10 seconds (shared with all maneuvers)
- Duration: Varies from 1 to 5 minutes (see Maneuver Duration for details)
Notes/Description
- Automaton must be active to use.
- An Animator, Turbo Animator, or Animator +1 must be equipped to use maneuvers.
- Unlike other maneuvers, there is no stat bonus given to the automaton when used.
Macro Syntax
- /ja" Dark Maneuver" <me>
- /pet "Dark Maneuver" <me>
Dark Attachments
| Name | Description | Cap. | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disruptor | Use "Dispel" | 
|
Dropped from Ob Treasure Caskets(Gov) |
| Economizer | When MP is low, may erase a Dark Maneuver effect to restore MP |
|
Targeting the Captain ??? Box |
| Mana Conserver | Adds Conserve MP to Automaton |
|
Yoyoroon |
| Mana Converter | Consumes a fraction of current HP to gradually restore MP for the same amount |
|
Crafted & Dropped from Hilltroll Puppetmaster |
| Mana Tank | Enhances Automaton Max MP Dark Maneuver Effect: Adds Refresh |
|
Yoyoroon |
| Mana Tank II | Enhances Automaton Max MP Dark Maneuver Effect: Adds Refresh |
|
Crafted & Dropped from Hilltroll Puppetmaster |
| Smoke Screen | Decreases accuracy, increases evasion |
|
Pulling the Strings ENM Chocobo Hot and Cold Dropped from Ob |
Source entry: Dark Maneuver. Cached on this server on 5 November 2026.