Quote Originally Posted by Sapphidia View Post
Actually, this is incorrect. You CAN block and parry attacks in FFXIV that come from behind you.

Directional parry/blocking is something that was in WoW and other MMOs. There, yes, mobs behind you would hit you through your evasion/mitigation. In FF though, you can block and parry 360 degrees.
No, you cannot. It is very easy to test, and you can not block/parry attacks from behind you. Attack a mob, and turn your back to it. You're not going to block/parry.

I don't know where you got your information, but I'm sorry to tell you that it is wrong.