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Iaijutsu

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Iaijutsu

Acquired
Samurai frame icon.png SAM (actions)
Level
30
Type
Weaponskill
Casting
1.3s
Recast
2.5s (GCD)
Targeting
Enemy
Patch
4.0

Executes a weaponskill depending on current number of Sen stored in Sen Gauge.
1 Sen: Higanbana
2 Sen: Tenka Goken
3 Sen: Midare Setsugekka
While under the effect of Tendo, Tenka Goken changes to Tendo Goken, and Midare Setsugekka changes to Tendo Setsugekka.

— In-game description

Iaijutsu is an action unlocked at level 30. It is available for Samurai.

Related traits

Related actions

Notes

Iaijutsu are generated through several abilities, which fill the Sen Gauge :

  • Gekko.png  Gekko – Gained via the Hakaze → Jinpu → Gekko combo. Grants the Getsu Sen.
  • Kasha.png  Kasha – Gained via the Hakaze → Shifu → Kasha combo. Grants the Ka Sen.
  • Yukikaze.png  Yukikaze – Gained via the Hakaze → Yukikaze combo. Grants the Setsu Sen.
  • Mangetsu.png  Mangetsu – Gained via the Fuga → Mangetsu combo. Grants the Getsu Sen.
  • Oka.png  Oka – Gained via the Fuga → Oka combo. Grants the Ka Sen.

Lore

These techniques are performed by building aether in a sheathed katana, and then unleashing the entire store of energy the instant the blade is drawn. Executing Iaijutsu correctly requires complete control over one’s state of mind—a feat achieved by entering a battle trance known as “Sen.” Samurai attain such meditative mastery only through intense discipline and training.

— Encyclopaedia Eorzea Volume II, p. 185

History

  • DT.png Patch 7.0 (2024-07-02): The effect "While under the effect of Tendo, Tenka Goken changes to Tendo Goken, and Midare Setsugekka changes to Tendo Setsugekka." has been added upon learning Enhanced Meikyo Shisui II.png  Enhanced Meikyo Shisui II.
  • SHB.png Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Cast time has been reduced from 1.8 to 1.3 seconds upon learning the Enhanced Iaijutsu.png  Enhanced Iaijutsu trait.
  • SB.png Patch 4.0 (2017-06-20): Added.

Trivia

  • Iaijutsu 居合術(いあいじゅつ)means "quick-draw sword technique".