Quote Originally Posted by Lirrenure View Post
happens to me on PS3 and PC =\ the effect does not occur until after the animation it's just how the abilities are.
Exactly this.

Abilities activate at the end of the animation. This applies to just about everything - just ask a healer.

Best PLD ability to see if for yourself is Rage of Halone. Use it on a non-aggroed enemy and watch: no damage or aggro occurs until the final swing hits.