No

The ash of war isn't since it lasts so little, but the spell version can be held as a continous wall so that one is effective

Carian Retaliation will only absorb one projectile, which is a problem given how many projectiles some spells shoot out. This skill should be able to deflect multiple projectiles at once.

Also, you technically block damage taken and then create projectiles so it still does chip thru shield and stamina damage. Im not sure if this consumes stamina, but it nullifies the projectile so instead of a measly 40% damage reduction on a buckler you can take 0% damage at the cost of not getting the 300 damage retaliation for 8FP

Retaliation costs 8 FP this costs 0

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In-lore, Carian Retaliation is the secret weapon of the Carians, to deal with Raya Lucaria in case it rebels.

This approaches its power, while having been created by an outcast of Raya Lucaria. It is a testament of Thops' genius.

Did you get a partial parry? Pretty sure that consumes a stamina hit for the blocked damage