Chi Blast

Job Ability

 * Releases Chi to attack an enemy.  Grants the player a slow effect for a short duration
 * Obtained: Monk Level 41
 * Recast Time: 3:00
 * Duration: Instant

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Notes/Description

 * Chi Blast cannot miss, but Stoneskin will absorb it.
 * The number of Boosts stored will increase the effect of Slow on the user and the duration.
 * This ability does not cause user or target to gain any TP.
 * The damage output of Chi Blast is greatly affected by the MND and number of Boosts Active.
 * The damage output of Chi Blast is greatly affected by the number of times a character uses the Boost ability prior to activation.
 * Use of Boost while the Temple Gloves are equipped will also increase the damage output of Chi Blast.
 * Use of Temple Gloves is not required when using Chi Blast to retain the Chi Blast damage boost.
 * Max number of Boosts for best damage result of Chi Blast is 12 before the effect of Boost will wear off.
 * 18 Yalm range
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Macro Syntax

 * /ja "Chi Blast" 
 * Since Chi Blast is affected by MND, it may be a good idea to macro in equipment that increases that stat before use.
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Chi Blast Damage Formula
The damage formula for Chi Blast is as follows:

DMG = floor(( MND + ( Player Level  × 0.66 ) ) × (# of Active Boosts))


 * MND is the player's MND stat
 * # of Active Boosts is the number of Boosts the player has stored before using the ability

Credits for formula and testing go to Daisetsu: http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/108197-Random-Facts-Thread-Abilities?p=5089420&viewfull=1#post5089420