Esuna and Detrimental Status Effects

[Classikal]

I just started leveling CNJ a couple of days ago, and I got Esuna last night. I was wondering if there is an easier way to pick out the detrimental status effects other than mousing over players buffs until I recognize certain symbols for what they are?

Are there any tricks people use for see'ing these a bit easier?

[Simaril]

If you look closely at status effects they generally appear to be pointing up or down. The detrimental effects point down. In general the negative ones tend to be harsher looking(?)... like blood red with a green boogie ;p

[PArcher]

You really just have to learn the fights; enemies that can add an effect do so predictably, so its just a matter of knowing the fights and what the symbols mean.

Also, most effects that can be removed by Esuna/Leeches have a red background; big exception is Blood for Blood (which you'll just have to learn what it looks like so you don't waste an esuna on it)

[FinagleABagel]

Learn what bosses cause what types of debuffs. Then it's pretty easy to recognize.

[LiadansWhisper]

Like Parcher said, most of them have a red background. One point of frustration is that some debuffs occasionally get cycled off of the party frames due to the person having so many buffs up at once (this is mostly a concern at level 50).

[Ghishlain]

Like Parcher said, most of them have a red background. One point of frustration is that some debuffs occasionally get cycled off of the party frames due to the person having so many buffs up at once (this is mostly a concern at level 50).

To add to this comment, the debuff that seems to be the one that is randomly placed on the party pane is the debuff that reduce healing effectiveness on the target. The first boss of Wanderer's Palace does this, as does the last boss of Adampor Keep. I can't think of any notable instance of healing efficiency reduction prior to this (but could be mistaken)

[Aphrini]

Almost all debuffs show with a red background as stated sometimes there is too many buffs up to see it in your pt screen and the only way to see it is if you have the party member targeted. Also just a quick hint if you get paralyzed arguably one of the worst possible status effects to a party be sure you Esuna yourself as whm first, then the tank and that you do this as quickly as possible as it can have pretty dire effects if a tank gets paralyzed at a criticle stun point or you get paralyzed when you are trying to save your tank from going down. Learn your bosses and what to expect be sure to keep your tank tops off but be aware of the battle and who the key players are. Example Ifrit Hardmode you need your BLM or SMN to use their limit break at a certain point to assure success if you only have one and you see their hp start to dip be sure you get them up as fast as possible to avoid a wipe.

[LiadansWhisper]

To add to this comment, the debuff that seems to be the one that is randomly placed on the party pane is the debuff that reduce healing effectiveness on the target. The first boss of Wanderer's Palace does this, as does the last boss of Adampor Keep. I can't think of any notable instance of healing efficiency reduction prior to this (but could be mistaken)

This is yet another reason why I want addons. lol. I want a set of raid frames where I can control what buffs and debuffs appear. I don't need to know that your Company Action is active! xD

[whiskeybravo]

It may because im on PS3, but I don't recall being able to select which status effect Esuna removes. I think it just removes the most recent.

[LiadansWhisper]

It may because im on PS3, but I don't recall being able to select which status effect Esuna removes. I think it just removes the most recent.

You can't select which status effect it removes. It seems to prioritize based on what it deems "most detrimental" and then by which debuff has the longest duration left.