Doton

This article is about the PvE action. For the PvP action, see Doton (PvP).

 

Doton

Acquired

 NIN (actions)

Level

45

Type

Ability

Casting

Instant

Recast

1.5s

Radius

5y

AoE Type

Point Blank Circle

Targeting

Point Blank AoE

Patch

2.4

“

Creates a patch of corrupted earth, dealing damage with a potency of 80 to any enemies who enter.
Duration: 18s
Additional Effect: Heavy +40%
Mudra Combination: Ten-Jin-Chi, or Jin-Ten-Chi
Triggers the cooldown of weaponskills, mudra, and Ninjutsu upon execution.

※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.
※Ninjutsu changes to Doton when requirements for execution are met.

— In-game description

Doton is an action unlocked at level 45. It is available for Ninja.

Related actions

•   Hide
•   Ten
•   Chi
•   Jin
•   Ninjutsu
•   Hollow Nozuchi

Notes

• Damage is also immediately applied upon the placement of the corrupted earth. This means that Doton deals a total of 560 potency across its duration: 80 from initial placement, plus 80 per 3 seconds for 18 seconds - effectively 80 x7 = 560.
• This action is weaker than   Raiton in single-target scenarios. Doton deals 560 total potency across 18 seconds, while Raiton deals 650 potency instantly (740 potency once   Melee Mastery III is learned).
• Using   Hide will immediately end any currently-active Doton. This change was implemented in patch 6.1 to prevent it from being a DPS gain if used in the opener of a single-target fight. In high-end trials and raids, ninja players would apply Doton pre-pull then use Hide to refresh their mudra charges. When the fight begins, the main tank would need to pull the boss to overlap the ground effect.

History

• Patch 6.1 (2022-04-12):
  • Potency has been increased from 70 to 80.
  • Effect duration has been reduced from 24 to 18 seconds.
• Patch 6.0 (2021-12-07): Potency has been changed from 100 to 70.
• Patch 5.1 (2019-10-29):
  • Potency has been increased from 45 to 100.
  • Now triggers the cooldown of weaponskills, mudra, and Ninjutsu upon execution.
  • Recast time has been reduced from 20 to 1.5 seconds.
• Patch 4.4 (2018-09-18): The effect is now applied as soon as the action is used.
• Patch 4.1 (2017-10-10): An issue wherein the trait   Dripping Blades II increased the damage of this action has been addressed. In accordance with this change, the potency of this action been increased from 40 to 45.
• Patch 3.3 (2016-06-07): Potency has been increased from 30 to 40.
• Patch 2.4 (2014-10-28): Added.