Area of Effect

Area of Effect
The region over which a spell, or ability, has an effect, usually impacting multiple players or monsters simultaneously. The effect is strongest in the center of the region, weakening to zero as you move away. AoE type spells are very dangerous in places such as Garlaige Citadel where there are lots of mobs close in together, causing links and trains. In "real life" terms, a fragmentation grenade has an Area of Effect. AoE spells and abilities are similar in function within FFXI.