Bishop Autoturret (PvP)

This article is about the PvP action. For the PvE action, see Bishop Autoturret.

Bishop Autoturret (PvP)

Acquired

 MCH (actions)

Level

30

Type

Ability

Casting

Instant

Recast

30s

Range

25y

Radius

5y

AoE Type

Point Blank Circle

Targeting

Enemy

Patch

6.1

Deploys an area of effect battle turret which will deliver auto-attacks to enemies within range with a potency of 8,000.
Duration: 10s
Additional Effect: Creates a barrier that absorbs damage equivalent to a heal of 8,000 potency.
Duration: 6s

— In-game description

Bishop Autoturret (PvP) is an action unlocked at level 30. It is available for Machinist.

Notes

• Grants the machinist the effect of Bishop Active. When this effect expires, or if the machinist is KO'd, the autoturret will be removed.

Gameplay

• The Bishop Autoturret will execute Aether Mortar four times over its duration.
• The Bishop Autoturret is a separate entity from the machinist. This means it will neither activate nor redirect status effects that trigger on hit to the machinist. Some examples include:
  • Not receiving Kuzushi when hitting a samurai under the effect of Chiten;
  • Not recovering HP by damaging targets afflicted with Sacred Claim from Imperator;
  • Not contributing as an attack for Wildfire.
• The Bishop Autoturret can be used for both offense and defence. Some examples include:
  • To hinder enemy progress on points of contest;
    • On captureable points in Frontline. The autoturret may be placed on interactable points, such as those in both Seal Rock (Seize) and Onsal Hakair (Danshig Naadam), as any damage taken in the process of capturing points will interrupt the action. It may also deal additional damage to opponents standing on points in Worqor Chirteh (Triumph).
    • On the Tactical Crystal, dealing high damage over-time to enemies and shielding allies, if it is contested or otherwise stationary.
  • As a form of constant shielding; the autoturret may be placed on a teammate or oneself to provide constant mitigation.
    • On chokepoints where damage is expected to be taken. This includes on the ramps leading to the middle platform in Onsal Hakair (Danshig Naadam) in Frontline.
    • If being ratted by another opponent in Crystalline Conflict. The constant shielding may grant additional time to stall while teammates may come and peel the offending player.

Lore

This portable, autonomous cannon discharges copious amounts of electrical energy, thereby securing a given area with efficiency and ease. Its capacity to recognize foes and the proximity thereof derives from the technology employed in Ul'dahn mammets.

— Encyclopædia Eorzea Volume III, p. 248

History

• Patch 7.55 (2026-07-28):
  • Potency of Aether Mortar has been increased from 7,500 to 8,000.
  • Barrier potency of Aether Mortar has been increased from 7,500 to 8,000.

• Patch 7.25 (2025-05-27): Auto attack and barrier strength potencies were both been increased from 6,000 to 7,500.
• Patch 7.1 (2024-11-12):
  • The additional effect "Increases target's damage taken by 10%" has been removed.
  • The barrier duration has been reduced from 7 to 6 seconds.
• Patch 6.28 (2022-10-31): To improve clarity of the targeted area of effect, the ground targeting radius has been increased from 1m to 5m.
• Patch 6.1 (2022-04-12): Added.