Tank Balance

[Donjo]

Tempered Will Woes

Tempered Will isn't just a tool for the lazy, nor is it a tool that solely exists to fix mistakes. Here are some examples of its use.

General: If you know you're going to be hit by a knockback/draw-in attack, there's no reason not to use it. Also, it breaks both Bind and Heavy. Wonderful for open world operations.

Titan EX: Sometimes, you'll be faced with an undodgable landslide and it won't be your fault. Tempered Will!

Ifrit EX: Ever wander too close to the Healer with Searing Wind? Use Tempered Will to make sure it doesn't end badly.

Levi EX: Use Tempered Will to stand on the side of the boat that the final add will pop in on without getting knocked off. You're now attacking it immediately while your party is floundering around for a second. This isn't lazy; it's optimal.

Shiva EX: Targeted by Avalanche? Tempered Will to prevent unnecessary turning/moving of the boss. Yourself and melee get more efficient uptime. If you're ever too close to the wall during a Sword Phase, it will keep Heavenly Strike from knocking you into it.

Turn 4: You're going to take less damage while kiting Soldiers/Knights if their draw-in isn't working on you.

Turn 5: Running out to get the last two snakes and the divebomb marker appears over your head? Tempered Will is your safety net.

Turn 9: Use Tempered Will to not get knocked around by Heavensfall. You're, again, able to attack the boss before everyone else can. Optimization of uptime, not laziness.

Turn 10: Tempered Will prevents Charge and Tornado knockbacks, allowing you to maximize uptime on the boss.

Turn 13: Feeling uncertain about your divebomb stack? Tempered Will'l keep you safe.

Neverreap: Nullify the final boss' knockback to give ample time to position it afterwards.

Bismark HM/EX: An unfortunately timed island hit left you stunned long enough to be in the crosshairs of a knockback attack? Tempered Will!

Ravana EX: Preventing the knockback from the first step of Tapysia lessens the odds of getting hit by the other two swipes. Alternately, use it to stay on the boss during Pillar of Heaven to maximize uptime.

Savage Alex 1: Sometimes you'll find yourself in an undodgable configuration of lasers. You can use Tempered Will to eliminate any risk of getting knocked into an acid puddle.

Savage Alex 3: While MTing the hand, use Tempered Will to not move during Wash Away. This not only maximizes your uptime on the boss, it helps melee and the other tank out by giving them a spot to immediately run back to without spending any time looking for the boss or waiting for repositioning.

Of all of the skills Paladin gets flack for about situationalness, Tempered Will is probably the one that has the most situations in which it is useful. Any use of it that equates solely to being lazy is simply a waste of the skill.