Final Fantasy XI - Thief Job Guide - Active Abilities
Unlike Passive abilities these abilities must be cast in order to have any effect.
They also have a duration in which they will work and a recharge time, which you have to wait before you can use it again
Perfect Dodge
Level
Duration
Recharge
1
30 Secs
2 Hours
Effect
Evade all physical attacks
Steal
Level
Duration
Recharge
5
--
5 Mins
Effect
Chance to steal an item from the enemy
Sneak Attack
Level
Duration
Recharge
15
--
1 Min
Effect
A powerful attack. Can only be used before combat is initiated