Gunbreaker (GNB)

Tank -- Shadowbringers

Role

Tank

Difficulty

Hard (3/3)

Primary Stat

Strength

Weapon

Gunblade

Description

A high-APM tank wielding a gunblade inspired by Final Fantasy VIII. GNB plays closest to a DPS job with the busiest burst window of any tank, featuring rapid-fire Continuation weaves.

Playstyle

The most DPS-like tank with an intense burst window. No Mercy requires precise oGCD weaving with Gnashing Fang and Continuation. Rewards players who enjoy fast-paced, button-heavy gameplay.

Key Mechanics

  • 1Gnashing Fang combo burst
  • 2Continuation oGCD weaving
  • 3No Mercy burst window
  • 4Cartridge management
  • 5Double Down AoE burst

Rotation Overview

Build cartridges with Solid Barrel combo. In No Mercy window: Gnashing Fang combo with Continuation weaves, Burst Strike, Double Down, Sonic Break. Very busy burst phase with tight oGCD weaving.

Utility

Heart of Corundum -- strong mitigation + healAurora -- regen on self or allyCamouflage -- parry rate increaseSuperbolide -- invulnerability (drops to 1 HP)Heart of Light -- party-wide magic mitigation