With a full set of this equipment.... it seems like a MNK could outank a PLD O.o
Only like 25 less DEF than a full Koening Set (minus the vitality bonuses and strength/dexterity penalties) and the Counter +5 (for a full set) paired with some Cross Counters....
Latent effects only kick in during certain conditions, usually low hp. that's my guess for the normal version, you get the fancy +1 and you get the counter bonus all the time
anyone else find it odd that this is the +1 version, and its available a level before Rasetsu samue? and that the ingame graphic for Rasetsu samue +1 says "Counter"+1 and the Rasetsu samue says latent effect: "Counterattack"+1...other than being latent...is there any difference between the bonus?