The problem with "Instant OFF GCD" abilities makes combat feel less rewarding.

[Furio]

Completely agree.

Combat is utter crap as it is.

And Vahn, source please.

This game does have non GCD abilities that are intented to be used reactively. Why else keep them OFF the gcd? So no, it's not working as intended.

The system is broken, period. You can't even do your regular rotation in the fear your stun won't register on time (Paladins on Ifrit HM for example).

Really, did you even see the videos posted by the OP? It's obvious.

[Hirosashi]

Completely agree.

Combat is utter crap as it is.

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They are Off-GCD because they are intended to be used strategically between attacks otherwise they would interrupt combos just like any other ability. You can activate an off-gcd ability basically instantly after an on-gcd one but activating multiple off-gcds instantly is a stupid and game breaking mechanic its the wow mind set that game has ruined all games because people cant deal with anything more difficult than mashing there stupid number buttons in whatever order they want because its all instant. I used attacks on Ifrit hardmode because im not bad and I didn't miss stuns, there is a fairly obvioius pattern to his eruptions, right after he would use it I would spam 2-5 combos and then I would chill for a minute and wait for the next stun....the alternative would be that the lazy dps could move when eruption comes up its not hard to dodge.