Bard's Limit Break, come Heavensward

[Allyrion]

I thought only LB3 was being changed last I heard.
But Melee won't have Braver sword anymore which is LB1 and LB2?
So are all the Limit Break animations going to be unique now?

Regardless, with 2 ranged now it's likely they'll get their own category of LB.
Possibly still support based since MCH and BRD have a semi-support place.
And the other types are covered by Melee and Caster (though that could change).

I really wanted to see the new LBs in the last live letter.

[Sleigh]

I thought only LB3 was being changed last I heard.
But Melee won't have Braver sword anymore which is LB1 and LB2?
So are all the Limit Break animations going to be unique now?

Regardless, with 2 ranged now it's likely they'll get their own category of LB.
Possibly still support based since MCH and BRD have a semi-support place.
And the other types are covered by Melee and Caster (though that could change).

I really wanted to see the new LBs in the last live letter.

Already confirmed to be a line AoE for BRD. Probably the same type for MCH.

[Trespar]

Wait, where is that confirmed?

I mean, it makes the most sense, but.. source?

[Allyrion]

Already confirmed to be a line AoE for BRD. Probably the same type for MCH.

I must have completely missed this.
Do you have a source on this? I googled and couldn't find any.

[Sleigh]

Wait, where is that confirmed?

I mean, it makes the most sense, but.. source?

An interview from here:

http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...me_translated/

"How will the bard's ability change?

Y: It will be changed to a DPS-type limit break. At level 3, perhaps it will look like a giant laser (laughs)."

Okay so the line thing might be speculation but it's what I interpret it to be.

[Allyrion]

That's as close as any type of confirmation.
That's actually the same interview I saw that only LB3 will change for the rest.
It's not entirely clear if it's just a visual changes for LB3 or there might be other differences like targeting.

[The_Last_Dragoon]

Bard LB speculation:

Basic "DPS" LB (Deals damage to a single target and any enemy within 15 or 20 yards)
1: Bard charges a large arrow of light which streaks towards the target and sticks into it for a moment before exploding in a brilliant flash of light.
2: Bard fires a volley of light arrows which rain down around the target and stick for a moment before exploding in a fiery explosion.
3: Bard floats in the air as multiple large arrows of light appear around them, weaving around from behind them until they all rotate and fixate on the target. All of the arrows strike the target and then explode in a giant pillar of light.

Buff-Debuff Bard LB (The party gets a number of buffs depending on the intensity of the LB, likewise, all enemies within 20 yards of the Bard also suffers from Slow and Enfeeble)
1: Bard plays a song which causes musical notes of light to rotate around them until they crash into the ground, causing the area to glow with light. (10% damage boost for 20 sec)
2: A spotlight drops around the Bard before they strum a single chord which causes the light to shine outward. (30% damage boost for 20 sec)
3: A large orchestra of Horns, Flutes, and Drums join in the Bard with playing a short symphony, ending in an outburst of radiance (50% damage boost & Haste for 20 sec)

[melflomil]

I think only the level three will change. Instead of damage it should be like a permanent buff. Like 20% increase of every stat =]

[pandabearcat]

Ultima arrow!

Or perhaps that arrow from the opening cinematic.

[Maero]

I just hate when i go in a dungeon and low and behold the other dps is a Bard... so much for lb
a Rain of Arrows or Arrow to the Knee Limit Break would be great