How to Use Limit Break in FFXIV
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Limit Break (LB) is a special ability in Final Fantasy XIV that can turn the tide of battle. It’s a shared party resource that grows during combat. Here’s a simple guide to using Limit Break:
What is Limit Break?
Team Power: LB is a bar that fills up during fights. It’s shared by your entire party.
Special Move: When the bar fills up, players can use a powerful move based on their role (Tank, Healer, DPS).
Game-Changer: LB can deal massive damage, heal everyone, or protect your team.
How to Fill the LB Gauge
Deal or take damage.
Use abilities during combat.
The bar fills faster in bigger fights (like Trials and Raids).
How to Use Limit Break
Wait for the Bar to Fill:
There are three levels of Limit Break (LB1, LB2, LB3). Higher levels are stronger.
The bar is visible in the party list on the screen.
Press the Limit Break Button:
Find the Limit Break button in your hotbar (it looks like a sword icon).
If it’s not on your hotbar, open the Actions & Traits menu, drag it to your hotbar, and you’re ready to go.
Use it at the Right Time:
DPS Roles: Deal huge damage. Use it during boss fights to take down enemies quickly.
Healers: Use it to heal the entire party and bring everyone back to life in a tough spot (LB3 only).
Tanks: Use it to shield the whole party from deadly attacks (LB3 only).
When to Use It
Listen to Your Team: In group content, the party leader or raid leader usually decides when to use LB.
Boss Fights: Save LB for the final phase of a boss or when the team is in trouble.
Emergencies: Healers and Tanks can use LB3 to save the party during a wipe.
Tips for Using Limit Break
Don’t Waste It: The LB bar is shared, so don’t use it without a plan.
Communicate: Talk to your party to decide the best time to use LB.
Watch the Gauge: Be aware of how full the LB gauge is so you can plan ahead.
