Quote Originally Posted by Valence View Post
I want to point out that while the counter ability unlock on tanks is new, the reduced optimal timer has existed on tank signature defensives since EW, notably with Holy Sheltron, HoC, etc. You have a 4s window of increased mitigation within the 8s of total duration. Having to time a tank defensive right is not new by any means, but I'm happy they're keeping it. To me the addition of the counter ability that it unlocks if the damage is blocked within the optimal timeframe feels like something of what could have been added naturally within reborn in EC if they had kept their formula normally without any Evolved in the works.
GLA/PLD used to have an oGCD (Shield Swipe) that could only be used after blocking, and once Sheltron was added in HW, you could use that to guarantee a block. They're obviously putting more emphasis on it now, and it's a GCD, but it's gameplay that the same job had prior to ShB.