Cover and line of sight

Final Fantasy XIV: a comet provides cover from Ecliptic MeteorA comet between the character and King Behemoth blocks the lethal attack
Final Fantasy XIVFinal Fantasy XIV: a comet provides cover from Ecliptic Meteor
  1. A comet between the character and King Behemoth blocks the lethal attack
© Square Enix; gameplay capture by Mica Does Stuff · Source ↗

Obstacles interrupt an effect's line between threat and player.

Design tips

  • Show the effect’s line and allow time to reach reliable cover.

Examples