Subtle Blow

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Job Trait Overview

 * Game Description: Reduces amount of TP gained by enemies when striking them.
 * Job Traits are always active.
 * Further Notes:
 * Subtle Blow was added in April 2004.
 * Although it is known that this trait receives upgrades as a character increases in level, at this point it is still uncertain exactly when the upgrades are obtained.
 * Subtle Blow I reduces TP given to enemies by 5%
 * Subtle Blow II reduces TP given to enemies by 10%
 * Monk at level 75 naturally has 20% Subtle Blow
 * Ninja at level 75 naturally has 25% Subtle Blow
 * That being said, there are five levels of Subtle Blow for Ninja and four for Monk, with Subtle Blow III reducing TP given by 15%, Subtle Blow IV by 20%, and Subtle Blow V by 25%.
 * Despite its name, Subtle Blow also reduces the TP given to enemies from damaging spells.
 * The maximum amount of Subtle Blow that will be calculated is 50%; any additional Subtle Blow added past this point will have no effect.
 * See Tactical Points for details on how to calculate the effects of this trait.

Equipment that Enhances this Trait

 * Arakan Samue
 * Barbarian Mittens
 * Black Belt
 * Bushido Cape
 * Dragon Cap / Dragon Cap +1
 * Dragon Harness / Dragon Harness +1
 * Dragon Mittens / Dragon Mittens +1
 * Dragon Subligar / Dragon Subligar +1
 * Karasuageha
 * Melee Crown / Melee Crown +1
 * Melee Gloves / Melee Gloves +1
 * Melee Hose / Melee Hose +1
 * Meteor Cesti
 * Ninurta's Sash
 * Pahluwan Khazagand Set
 * Rajas Ring
 * Temple Gloves +1
 * Unji
 * Unsho
 * Usukane Gote
 * Denali Jacket


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Subtle Blow I

 * Obtained: Dragoon's Wyvern Level 1
 * Obtained: Monk Level 5
 * Obtained: Ninja Level 15
 * Obtained: Dancer Level 25

Subtle Blow II

 * Obtained: Monk Level 25
 * Obtained: Ninja Level 30
 * Obtained: Dancer Level 45

Subtle Blow III

 * Obtained: Monk Level 45
 * Obtained: Ninja Level 45
 * Obtained: Dancer Level 65

Subtle Blow IV

 * Obtained: Monk Level 65
 * Obtained: Ninja Level 60

Subtle Blow V

 * Obtained: Ninja Level 75