Killer Effect

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Killer effects cause a player, pet or mob to be intimidated occasionally when attempting an action on a target that has said Killer effect. This intimidation will cause the player, pet or mob to lose its turn. 
* Like paralysis, Intimidation can interrupt spellcasting.
*Also like paralysis, Intimidation cannot block Weapon Skills or Job Abilities. This is why a player with Dragon Affinity may have his Cures Intimidated by a player with Dragon Killer, but a Pet Wyvern's Healing Breath will never be intimidated by any player with Dragon Killer.
*"Circle" job abilities temporarily grant a Killer effect to party members within range. For instance, a Paladin may use the ability Holy Circle to allow someone else in his party to temporarily be able to intimidate undead monsters, should they pull hate.
== Killer Effect gained by Job ==
*Killer traits are acquired at various levels and allow the Beastmaster, Paladin, Dark Knight, Dragoon, Samurai, or Blue Mage to intimidate the mobs that are being fought. 
Killer Effect 	Job 	Level 	Potency
Vermin Killer 	Beastmaster	10 	+10
Bird Killer 	Beastmaster	20 	+10
Amorph Killer 	Beastmaster	30 	+10
Lizard Killer 	Beastmaster	40 	+10
Aquan Killer 	Beastmaster	50 	+10
Plantoid Killer	Beastmaster	60 	+8
Beast Killer 	Beastmaster	70 	+8
Undead Killer 	Paladin 	5 	+8
Arcana Killer 	Dark Knight	25 	+8
Dragon Killer 	Dragoon 	25 	+8
Demon Killer 	Samurai 	40 	+8
Multiple 	Blue Mage 	Varies	
*Note: A beastmaster's pet can also intimidate the mob if you are following the Beast Strength Chart.
== Food and Armor gained Killer Effects ==
*Certain foods and armor can give consumers/wearers these traits temporarily.
:*The Tatami Shield, Tamer's Ring, Beast Trousers, Flawless Ribbon, and the Killer Shortbow give/increase all Killer traits.
Killer Effect 	Foods 	Armor
Amorph Killer 	Shrimp Cracker 	Aquan Earring
Aquan Killer 	Acorn Cookie 	Bird EarringBibiki SeashellAdmiral's ShieldAquan Slayer
Arcana Killer 	Jack-o'-Lantern 	Undead EarringNyx Gorget
Beast Killer 	Spicy Cracker 	Plantoid EarringGeneral's ShieldKoenig ShieldByakko's AxeBeast SlayerOnishibariZaide
Bird Killer 	None known. 	Amorph EarringFowling EarringSuzaku's Scythe
Demon Killer 	Dragon MeatDragon SoupDragon SteakRed Curry 	Dragon EarringStaurobowDemon Slayer
Dragon Killer 	Hellsteak 	Demon EarringHrottiBahamut's MaskDragon Slayer
Lizard Killer 	Bison SteakGoblin Chocolate 	Beast EarringPanther MaskErmine's TailScheherazade
Plantoid Killer	Ginger CookieWizard Cookie 	Vermin EarringSeiryu's SwordBarkborerEventreuse
Undead Killer 	Garlic CrackerMarinara PizzaMarinara Pizza +1	Arcana EarringExorcist HoseTemplar MaceEsquire's Mantle
Vermin Killer 	Cinna-cookie 	Lizard EarringVermin SlayerKoggelmanderZonure
Empty Killer 	None known 	Shade Harness Set
* All HQ versions of foods or armor listed here give the Killer effect as well.
* There are no Killer effects for Lumorians, Beastmen, Elementals or Archaic Machinery.
* A few pieces of equipment will grant Monster Affinity to their wearer. Any action by the wearer on a target with the appropriate Killer effect can cause intimidation, including Raise and Tractor. The Crimson Scale Mail Set and most drops from Moblin Maze Mongers have this type of affinity.
* Players and NPCs belonging to player races can also be intimidated in other ways, such as gnoles under the effect of Call of the Moon. (Supposedly player races have their own Humanoid Affinity, which is affected by Humanoid Killer, although the exact name of the affinity and killer effect are unknown.)