Shadow Flare

This Action was part of a previous release of Final Fantasy XIV. It has since been removed.
Shadow Flare Icon.pngShadow Flare
Removed Action

Envelops a designated area in a veil of magicked shadows, dealing damage with a potency of 50 to any enemies who enter.
Duration: 15s
Additional Effect: Slow +5%
Cannot be used with any other area-creating actions.

Patch Changes
Edit Shadow Flare/Version History
Patch 5.0 Shadowbringers release:
  • This action was removed from the game.
Patch 4.4
  • The effect is now applied as soon as the action is used.
Patch 4.0 Stormblood release:
  • Is now an ability.
  • Cast time has been made instant.
  • Recast time increased from 2.5 to 60 seconds.
  • Potency increased from 25 to 50.
  • Duration reduced from 30 to 15 seconds.
  • MP cost has been removed.
Patch 2.0 A Realm Reborn release:
  • Shadow Flare has been added to the game.

Acquired: Arcanist Icon 1.png Arcanist (Lv. 50)
Affinity: Arcanist Icon 1.png ACNScholar Icon 1.png SCHSummoner Icon 1.png SMN
Potency: The mathematical base strength of an ability.50
Cast: The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
Recast: The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.60s
Range: The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.25y
Radius: Ground-target AoE (epicenter: targeted ground; angle: 360°)5y