Shadowbite

See also: Shadowbite in FFXIV Mobile

 

Shadowbite

Acquired

 BRD (actions)

Level

72

Type

Weaponskill

Casting

Instant

Recast

2.5s (GCD)

Range

25y

Radius

5y

AoE Type

Targeted Circle

Targeting

Enemy

Patch

5.0

“

Delivers an attack with a potency of 200 to target and all enemies nearby it.
Barrage Potency: 300
Can only be executed when under the effect of Hawk's Eye.

— In-game description

Shadowbite is an action unlocked at level 72. It is available for Bard.

Related actions

•   Barrage

History

• Patch 7.25 (2025-05-27):
  • Potency has been increased from 180 to 200.
  • Barrage potency has been increased from 280 to 300.
• Patch 7.2 (2025-03-25):
  • Potency has been increased from 170 to 180.
  • Barrage potency has been increased from 270 to 280.
• Patch 7.0 (2024-07-02): The requirement for execution has been changed from "when Shadowbite Ready" to "when under the effect of Hawk's Eye.
• Patch 6.0 (2021-12-07):
  • Changed category from ability to weaponskill.
  • The additional effect "If the target is suffering from a Caustic Bite or Stormbite effect inflicted by you, Shadowbite potency is increased to 160 for one effect, or 220 for both" has been removed.
  • Potency has been increased from 100 to 170.
  • The effect Barrage Potency: 270 has been added.
  • Can only be executed when Shadowbite Ready.
  • Recast time has been changed from 60 to 2.5 seconds.
• Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Added.