User:Regendo/List of skills with revised descriptions

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A work-in-progress list of skills with more accurate skill descriptions.

Goals[edit]

Many skills aren't quite clear in their description. Rupture Soul Rupture Soul for instance centers its AoE on the location of the destroyed spirit; this can be guessed from its description, but it's not clear. These revised descriptions aim to describe the skill's effect clearly and accurately, so that you don't feel the need to check the skill's wiki page for an explanation.

Some skill descriptions are just plain wrong. Ward Against Harm Ward Against Harm isn't disabled, the Union Union spirit frequently takes less than 15 points of damage, and Vampirism Vampirism's attacks are weaker than described at low Sunspear ranks. These inaccuracies can make or break a build, and correcting them is the prime motivator behind creating this list. A description like this, that differs in functionality from the in-game description, is marked has having received errata.

Additional changes include:

  • Describing a common but easy to miss mechanic, such as Ebon Battle Standard of Courage Ebon Battle Standard of Courage's bonus armor being limited, attack speed modifiers being more potent than the in-game description implies, or PvE-exclusive skills being limited to players.
  • Adding green scaling numbers for skills that scale off multiple attributes, such as Critical Agility Critical Agility.
  • Using clear, consistent phrasing and terminology inspired by Magic the Gathering's card descriptions, the inspiration for this game's skill system.
  • Eliminating unnecessary repetition, such as the constant "if this attack hits", while retaining as much as possible of the long descriptions' flavor.

Formatting and Terminology[edit]

Green scaling numbers
  • Most skills scale off attributes. The green numbers indicate efficiency at attribute levels 0...12...15. This is the format used throughout this wiki, although notably different from the in-game formatting when you first unlock a skill.
  • Title-related skills scale off your rank in their associated title, typically reaching maximum efficiency at half the highest rank; at rank 4 for Lightbringer, rank 5 for Sunspear and Eye of the North titles, and rank 6 for Kurzick/Luxon titles. This scaling is listed with just two numbers, as 0...4, 0...5, or 0...6 respectively.
    • Some parts of these skills still only reach maximum efficiency at the highest rank. In these cases, scaling is listed with all three numbers, as 0...4...8, 0...5...10, or 0...6...12.
  • Sometimes, different parts of a skill will scale off two different attributes, or one off an attribute and the other off a title. In these cases, the part that scales as expected—with the attribute or title the skill is categorized under—is listed as normal. Any parts that scale in an unexpected way list the scaling attribute or title track as reminder text, like this: For 4...16...19 seconds (Critical Strikes)
Damage
  • Bonus damage from attack skills is listed as "+<num> damage". This bonus damage always is armor ignoring.
  • Damage from other skills is listed as "<num> [<type>] damage". If it ignores armor, it is instead listed as "<num> armor-ignoring [<type>] damage".
  • Abilities that trigger on damage dealt or taken are listed as "[takes/deals] [<qualifier>] damage".
    • Usually these skills trigger on any amount of damage dealt, as long as that amount is greater than zero. If an ability also triggers on zero damage taken, the qualifier is "zero or more".
Miscellaneous
  • Some text is de-emphasized with a gray text color.
    • PvE-only skills are marked as Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP.
    • Some skills have de-emphasized reminder text in parentheses to explain a previous phrase or number or an obscure game mechanic.
    • Some skills are disabled in addition to their recharge time. This is part of the regular skill description, but listed as de-emphasized because you probably don't care about it.
  • Changes to attack speed are listed as the actual change on your attack rate, not the change to the attack duration stated in the in-game descriptions. Despite this, we use the same "attack[s] <num>% [faster/slower]" phrasing.
    • We list the actual modifier, rounded towards nice, round numbers. 49% and 50% are effectively the same number but one of them is much easier to think about, and both are clearly greater than the 33% described in-game.
  • Many skills that have a duration use specific terminology. Be as specific as necessary.
    • Effects can be applied in various ways:
      • You are enchanted by enchantments, hexed by hexes, and you enter a stance.
      • You suffer degeneration.
      • You are inflicted with conditions.
    • The terminology for being under the effect of a specific skill is different:
      • You are enchanted, hexed, and in a stance.
      • You suffer from a condition.
    • Skills can be reapplied by their own effect (echoes, some assassin enchantments) or when you cast the skill again while still under its effect.
      • If you want to clarify that something only happens the first time, use specific phrasing like when you cast [this spell] or when you are first enchanted with [this enchantment].
    • Effects can end in two ways: expire naturally when their duration ends or be removed by other skills. Effects are also removed when the affected character dies.
      • Some skills have additional effects that trigger when [this] ends. Rarely, this additional effect may also trigger when [this] ends or is reapplied or might have a more specific when [this] expires or when [this] is removed trigger condition.
      • Dervish skills might refer to you losing or having lost a dervish enchantment. This is identical to end.

Research needed & TODOs[edit]

Obviously this table is still missing most skills, but even with just the few listed here there's still open questions.

  • How does targeting work for Whirlwind Attack Whirlwind Attack and similar skills?
  • Is Lightbringer's Gaze Lightbringer's Gaze disabled or not? Notes on the page and discussion page seem to imply not, but don't use that phrasing.
  • Seed of Life Seed of Life's anomaly indicates that it triggers once per source. I suspect that each instance of the enchantment triggers, regardless of their source. Meaning that if the same player applies it twice, it should trigger twice.
  • What exactly recharges Sunspear Rebirth Signet Sunspear Rebirth Signet and the regular one? Morale Boost says there's two categories of morale boost and one should work. Talk:Powerstone of Courage implies it doesn't recharge the signets, but I can't find any other mention of that on any proper article.
  • We need a clear phrasing for skills that fail to activate in some circumstances, such as Never Rampage Alone Never Rampage Alone. Right now we just start the description with an if clause and that's somehow different to Necrosis Necrosis ending with an if clause.
  • Attribute level for summoned/created creatures would be nice.
  • I'd really like a nice phrasing for "apply this shout to all <targets> [who <condition>]". Right now, TNTF just uses the soulless effect language from the game. "Never Surrender!" "Never Surrender!" uses fun language but it's a bit awkward and won't work for many shouts.
  • The time scaling language on Wastrel's Demise Wastrel's Demise and Savannah Heat Savannah Heat is a bit odd, but these are the only skills with that kind of effect so at least it won't spread.
  • Foe or enemy? Which is it?
  • The note on "Together as One!" "Together as One!" implies that it affects all party pets, regardless of their location.
  • Vow of Revolution Vow of Revolution probably reapplies whenever you successfully use a non-dervish skill.
  • Not quite sure how Time Ward Time Ward affects skills after you walk into/out of it, and whether or not multiple time wards stack.

Regular Skills[edit]

Icon Name Elite Type Description Attack chain requirement Sacrifice Overcast Adrenaline Tango-upkeep.png Energy Activation time Recharge time Attribute Errata
Dismember.jpg Dismember Axe attack Dismember target foe, inflicting a deep wound for 5...17...20 seconds. 4.80 Adrenaline Warrior Axe Mastery Yes
Final Thrust.jpg Final Thrust Sword attack Lose all adrenaline. Attack target foe for +1...32...40 damage. If that foe is below 50% health, this attack instead deals +2...64...80 damage. 9.60 Adrenaline Warrior Swordsmanship Yes
Keen Chop.jpg Keen Chop Axe attack Attack target foe with a critical hit. 2.40 Adrenaline Warrior Axe Mastery Yes
Mighty Blow.jpg Mighty Blow Hammer attack Attack target foe for +10...34...40 damage. 6.40 Adrenaline Warrior Hammer Mastery Yes
Ward Against Harm.jpg Ward Against Harm Elite Ward spell Conjure a ward against harm at this location that lasts for 5...13...15 seconds. Non-spirit allies within its area have +1...3...3 health regeneration, +12...22...24 armor against non-elemental damage, and +24...44...48 armor against elemental damage. 15 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Elementalist Water Magic Yes
Ride the Lightning.jpg Ride the Lightning Elite Spell You ride the lightning to target foe or ally, blinding all foes adjacent to that target for 1...4...5 second[s]. If your target is a foe, Ride the Lightning strikes it for 10...58...70 lightning damage. This spell has 25% armor penetration. (This is a shadow step.) 5 Overcast 10 Energy 1 Activation time 5 Recharge time Elementalist Air Magic Yes
Iron Mist.jpg Iron Mist Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with an iron mist for 8...14...15 seconds. You have +15 armor. Your spells activate and recharge 25% faster but cause 3 points of overcast. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Elementalist Earth Magic Yes
Infuriating Heat.jpg Infuriating Heat Elite Nature ritual Create a level 1...8...10 spirit of infuriating heat that dies after 30...54...60 seconds. Non-spirit creatures within its range gain an additional strike of adrenaline each time they hit with an attack. 5 Energy 3 Activation time 15 Recharge time Ranger Expertise Yes
Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form Elite Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with a shadow form for 5...18...21 seconds. You can't be the target of enemy spells and all damage you receive is reduced by 5 for each instance of each assassin enchantment on you. All damage you deal is reduced to 5...21...25. (You can be enchanted with multiple, overlapping instances of the same enchantment.) 5 Energy 1 Activation time 30 Recharge time Assassin Shadow Arts Yes
Whirlwind Attack.jpg Whirlwind Attack Melee attack Attack all foes adjacent to you for +13...20 damage. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 6 Adrenaline 1 Recharge time Warrior Sunspear rank Yes
Never Rampage Alone.jpg Never Rampage Alone Skill If your animal companion is alive, for 18...25 seconds, you and your animal companion attack 33% faster and have +1...3 health regeneration. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 15 Energy 20 Recharge time Ranger Sunspear rank Yes
Seed of Life.jpg Seed of Life Enchantment spell Enchant target other ally with a seed of life for 2...5 seconds. Whenever enchanted ally takes zero or more damage, this instance of Seed of Life heals all members of enchanted ally's party for 0...24...30 health (Divine Favor) based on your attribute rank at that time. (The same ally can be enchanted with multiple, overlapping instances of the same enchantment from different sources.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 20 Recharge time Monk Sunspear rank Yes
Necrosis.jpg Necrosis Skill Necrosis deals 60...90 armor-ignoring damage to target foe if that foe is suffering from a condition or hex. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 2 Recharge time Necromancer Sunspear rank No
Cry of Pain.jpg Cry of Pain Spell Interrupt target foe's skill. If that foe was suffering from a mesmer hex, Cry of Pain deals 25...50 armor-ignoring damage to that foe and to all other foes in the area and they suffer -3...5 health degeneration for 10 seconds. (This is not a hex.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 15 Recharge time Mesmer Sunspear rank No
Critical Agility.jpg Critical Agility Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with a critical agility for 4...16...19 seconds (Critical Strikes) that reapplies itself whenever you land a critical hit. You attack 50% faster and gain +15...25 armor. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 30 Recharge time Assassin Sunspear rank No
Vampirism.jpg Vampirism Binding ritual Summon a level 4...14 spirit of vampirism that dies after 75...150 seconds. This spirit's attacks steal up to 10...15...20 health and heal you for 10...20 health. (This spirit has 80...280 + 0...48...60% (Spawning Power) health and 26...86 armor.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 30 Recharge time Ritualist Sunspear rank Yes
"There's Nothing to Fear!".jpg "There's Nothing to Fear!" Shout For 4...10...11 seconds (Leadership), all party members within earshot take 20...35% less damage. Affected party members are healed for 35...60 health when this shout ends on them. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 15 Energy 20 Recharge time Paragon Sunspear rank No
Sunspear Rebirth Signet.jpg Sunspear Rebirth Signet Signet Resurrect target dead party member at your location with full health and 0...50...100% energy. This skill is disabled and can't be recharged by other skills. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 3 Activation time infinite Recharge time Any Sunspear rank No
Lightbringer's Gaze.jpg Lightbringer's Gaze Skill Lightbringer's Gaze deals 100 holy damage to target demonic servant of Abaddon and interrupts that foe. This skill also deals 100 holy damage to an additional 0...5...10 other foes in the area. This skill is disabled for 15 seconds. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 15 Recharge time Any Lightbringer rank Yes
Asuran Scan.jpg Asuran Scan Hex spell Hex target foe with Asuran Scan for 9...12 seconds. While that foe is under the effects of this hex, your attacks and that foe's attacks can't miss and can't be blocked. When that foe dies, you lose 5% death penalty. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 5 Recharge time Any Asura rank Yes
Ebon Battle Standard of Courage.jpg Ebon Battle Standard of Courage Ward spell Plant an Ebon Battle Standard of Courage at your location that lasts for 14...20 seconds. Non-spirit allies within its area gain +24 armor and an additional +24 armor against charr. (Total bonus armor can't exceed +25.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Any Ebon Vanguard rank Yes
Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support.jpg Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support Spell Create a level 14...20 Ebon Vanguard assassin at target foe's location that lives for 12...15 seconds, or for 24...30 seconds if that foe is a charr. The assassin uses Iron Palm Iron Palm (9), Fox Fangs Fox Fangs (15), and Nine Tail Strike Nine Tail Strike (15) at 14 ranks of Critical Strikes. (The assassin has lower attribute ranks at lower levels.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 30 Recharge time Any Ebon Vanguard rank Yes
Rupture Soul.jpg Rupture Soul Spell Destroy target allied spirit. Rupture Soul strikes all enemies near that spirit for 50...122...140 lightning damage and blinds them for 3...10...12 seconds. 5 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 5 Recharge time Ritualist Spawning Power No
Union.jpg Union Binding Ritual Summon a level 1...10...12 spirit of union that dies after 30...54...60 seconds. Whenever a non-spirit ally within its range would take damage or life steal, this spirit prevents up to 15 points of that damage or life steal and takes damage equal to the amount prevented. (This spirit has 20...196...240 + 0...48...60% (Spawning Power) health and 8...61...74 armor.) 15 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 45 Recharge time Ritualist Communing Yes
Migraine.jpg Migraine Elite Hex spell Hex target foe with a migraine for 5...17...20 seconds. That foe suffers -1...7...8 health degeneration and takes twice as long to activate non-attack skills. 10 Energy 2 Activation time 12 Recharge time Mesmer Illusion Magic No
Deadly Paradox.jpg Deadly Paradox Stance Enter a deadly paradox for 5...13...15 seconds. When you enter this stance, all of your attack skills are disabled for 10 seconds. Your assassin skills recharge 33% faster and your assassin non-attack skills activate 33% faster. 15 Energy 10 Recharge time Assassin Deadly Arts No
"Never Surrender!".jpg "Never Surrender!" Shout Command all party members within earshot who are below 75% health to never surrender for 15 seconds. Affected party members gain +1...4...5 health regeneration. 5 Energy 15 Recharge time Paragon Command No
Wastrel's Worry.jpg Wastrel's Worry Hex spell Hex target foe with Wastrel's Worry for 3 seconds. When this hex expires, it deals 20...84...100 armor-ignoring damage to hexed foe and to all foes adjacent to that foe. When hexed foe successfully uses a skill, Wastrel's Worry ends prematurely. 5 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 1 Recharge time Mesmer Domination Magic No
Wastrel's Demise.jpg Wastrel's Demise Hex spell Hex target foe with Wastrel's Demise for 5 seconds. Each second, Wastrel's Demise builds up 1...8...10 armor-ignoring damage, then deals damage equal to the amount cumulated to hexed foe and to all foes adjacent to that foe. When hexed foe successfully uses a skill, Wastrel's Demise ends prematurely. 5 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 3 Recharge time Mesmer Domination Magic No
Savannah Heat.jpg Savannah Heat Elite Spell Conjure a Savannah Heat at target foe's location that lasts for 5 seconds. Each second, Savannah Heat builds up 5...17...20 fire damage, then deals damage equal to the amount cumulated to all foes near it. 5 Energy 2 Activation time 25 Recharge time Elementalist Fire Magic No
Flurry.jpg Flurry Stance Enter a flurry for 5 seconds. You attack 50% faster but your weapon damage is reduced by 25%. 5 Energy 5 Recharge time Warrior No attribute No
Agony.jpg Agony Binding Ritual Summon a level 1...10...12 spirit of agony that dies after 30...78...90 seconds. Each second, this spirit causes 3...9...10 health loss to all foes within earshot and loses 3...9...10 health for each foe affected. (This spirit has 20...196...240 + 0...48...60% (Spawning Power) health and 8...61...74 armor.) 10 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 30 Recharge time Ritualist Channeling Magic No
Rejuvenation.jpg Rejuvenation Binding Ritual Summon a level 1...16...20 spirit of rejuvenation that dies after 30...78...90 seconds. Each second, this spirit heals all party members within earshot for 3...9...10 health and loses 3...9...10 health for each party member healed this way. (This spirit has 20...324...400 + 0...48...60% (Spawning Power) health and 8...99...122 armor.) 10 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 30 Recharge time Ritualist Restoration Magic Yes
Armor of Unfeeling.jpg Armor of Unfeeling Skill Grant an armor of unfeeling to your spirits within earshot for 10...30...35 seconds. These spirits take 50% less damage and are immune to critical hits. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Ritualist Communing No
Shelter.jpg Shelter Binding Ritual Summon a level 1...10...12 spirit of shelter that dies after 30...54...60 seconds. Any time a non-spirit ally within its range would take damage, this spirit reduces that damage to 10% of their maximum health. Whenever damage is reduced this way, this spirit takes 75...51...45 damage. (This spirit has 20...196...240 + 0...48...60% (Spawning Power) health and 8...61...74 armor.) 25 Energy 1 Activation time 45 Recharge time Ritualist Communing Yes
Earthbind.jpg Earthbind Binding Ritual Summon a level 1...11...14 spirit of Earthbind that dies after 15...39...45 seconds. Whenever a non-spirit foe within its range is knocked down, this spirit extends the duration of that knock-down to 3 seconds and takes 50...30...25 damage. This extended knock-down bypasses many types of knock-down prevention on monsters. (This spirit has 20...228...280 + 0...48...60% (Spawning Power) health and 8...70...86 armor.) 25 Energy 1 Activation time 45 Recharge time Ritualist Communing Yes
Destruction.jpg Destruction Binding Ritual Summon a level 1...11...14 spirit of destruction that dies after 30 seconds. Each second, this spirit builds up 5...21...25 points of armor-ignoring lightning damage, to a maximum of 150 damage. When this spirit dies, it strikes all foes in its area for that much damage. (This spirit has 20...228...280 + 0...48...60% (Spawning Power) health and 8...70...86 armor.) 10 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 20 Recharge time Ritualist Channeling Magic No
Blood of the Master.jpg Blood of the Master Spell Heal all allied minions for 30...99...116 health. This skill costs an additional 2% Sacrifice for each minion affected. 5%+ Sacrifice 5 Energy 1 Activation time 2 Recharge time Necromancer Death Magic Yes
Protective Spirit.jpg Protective Spirit Enchantment spell Enchant target ally with a protective spirit for 5...19...23 seconds. Any time enchanted ally would take damage, Protective Spirit reduces that damage to 10% of their maximum health. 10 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 5 Recharge time Monk Protection Prayers No
Mirror of Ice.jpg Mirror of Ice Elite Hex spell Shatter two mirrors of ice at your and at target ally's position. Each mirror deals 15...59...70 cold damage to all foes near it and hexes them for 2...5...6 seconds. Hexed foes move 66% slower. If one of the foes hit was hexed with Water Magic, this spell recharges 50% faster. (If a foe is hit by both mirrors, the hex is applied between hits.) This spell can be cast while targeting a foe; if you do, it will affect the ally closest to that foe. 10 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 15 Recharge time Elementalist Water Magic No
Double Dragon.jpg Double Dragon Elite Enchantment spell Enchant two dragons upon yourself and target ally for 8 seconds. Each second, the dragons deal 5...25...30 fire damage to all foes adjacent to them. Whenever you or enchanted ally target a foe with a skill, you set that foe on fire for 0...2...3 second[s]. This spell can be activated while targeting a foe; if you do, it will affect the ally closest to that foe. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Elementalist Fire Magic No
Stone Sheath.jpg Stone Sheath Elite Enchantment spell Stone Sheath deals 15...59...70 earth damage to all foes near you and near target ally and inflicts 5...17...20 seconds of weakness. Then enchant yourself and that ally with stone sheaths for 5...17...20 seconds. You and enchanted ally have +1...24...30 armor and are immune to critical hits. This spell can be activated while targeting a foe; if you do, it will affect the ally closest to that foe. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 15 Recharge time Elementalist Earth Magic No
Gust.jpg Gust Elite Enchantment spell Conjure two gusts of wind at your and target ally's location that deal 15...59...70 cold damage to nearby foes and knock down foes that are attacking or moving. Then enchant yourself and that ally with Gust for 5...10...11 seconds. You and enchanted ally move 33% faster. This spell can be activated while targeting a foe; if you do, it will affect the ally closest to that foe. 10 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 10 Recharge time Elementalist Air Magic No
Energy Boon.jpg Energy Boon Elite Enchantment spell Enchant yourself and target ally with an energy boon for 36...55...60 seconds. When you do, if that ally is another ally, you both gain 1...10...12 energy and you gain an additonal 0...6...7 energy. Otherwise, only you gain that energy. Your and enchanted ally's maximum health is increased by 1...3...3 times each character's maximum energy. This spell can be activated while targeting a foe; if you do, it will affect the ally closest to that foe. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Elementalist Energy Storage No
"I Am Unstoppable!".jpg "I Am Unstoppable!" Shout For 16...19...20 seconds, you have +24 armor and you can't be knocked down or crippled. This bonus armor isn't limited during armor calculation and isn't reduced by armor penetration. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 30 Recharge time Any Norn rank Yes
Drunken Master.jpg Drunken Master Stance Enter the stance of the drunken master for 72...90 seconds. You move and attack 10...15% faster. If you are drunk while activating this skill, you instead move 25...33% faster and attack 33...50% faster. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 60 Recharge time Any Deldrimor rank No
Frenzy.jpg Frenzy Stance Enter a frenzy for 8 seconds. You attack 50% faster but take double damage. 5 Energy 4 Recharge time Warrior No attribute No
Berserker Stance.jpg Berserker Stance Stance Enter a berserker stance for 5...10...11 seconds. You attack 50% faster and gain 50% more adrenaline. This stance ends when you successfully use a skill. 5 Energy 20 Recharge time Warrior Strength Yes
Aggressive Refrain.jpg Aggressive Refrain Echo Sing an aggressive refrain for 5...21...25 seconds that repeats after every verse (whenever a chant or shout ends on you). You attack 33% faster but have -20 armor. 25 Energy 2 Activation time 20 Recharge time Paragon Leadership No
Flail.jpg Flail Stance Enter a flailing stance for 1...12...15 second[s]. You attack 50% faster but move 33% slower. 4 Adrenaline Warrior Strength No
Heart of Fury.jpg Heart of Fury Stance Take on a heart of fury for 2...8...10 seconds. You attack 33% faster. 4 Adrenaline Dervish Mysticism No
Elemental Resistance.jpg Elemental Resistance Stance Take on an elemental resistance for 30...78...90 seconds. You gain +40 armor against elemental damage and -24...14...12 armor against physical damage. (Armor can't be reduced below 60.) 10 Energy 20 Recharge time Mesmer Inspiration Magic No
Physical Resistance.jpg Physical Resistance Stance Take on a physical resistance for 30...78...90 seconds. You gain +40 armor against physical damage and -24...14...12 armor against elemental damage. (Armor can't be reduced below 60.) 10 Energy 20 Recharge time Mesmer Inspiration Magic No
Essence Bond.jpg Essence Bond Enchantment spell Enchant target ally with an essence bond that can be maintained indefinitely. Whenever enchanted ally takes physical or elemental damage, or whenever physical or elemental damage that ally would take is reduced to 0 by Shield of Absorption Shield of Absorption, you gain 1 energy. -1 Tango-upkeep.png 10 Energy 2 Activation time Monk No attribute Yes
Balthazar's Spirit.jpg Balthazar's Spirit Enchantment spell Enchant target ally with Balthazar's Spirit, which can be maintained indefinitely. Whenever enchanted ally takes zero or more damage, they gain 1 energy and 2...4...5 points of adrenaline. (25 points of adrenaline equal 1 Adrenaline.) -1 Tango-upkeep.png 10 Energy 2 Activation time Monk Smiting Prayers Yes
Keystone Signet.jpg Keystone Signet Elite Signet Recharge all other signets not named "Keystone Signet". For 20 seconds, whenever you target a foe with a signet, Keystone Signet deals 15...51...60 armor-ignoring damage to all other foes adjacent to that foe and interrupts those foes. Then, if that was your 0...5...6th signet activated under this effect, Keystone Signet ends. 1 Activation time 15 Recharge time Mesmer Fast Casting Yes
Jagged Bones.jpg Jagged Bones Elite Enchantment spell Enchant target undead minion with jagged bones for 30 seconds. When that minion dies, its controller summons a level 0...12...15 jagged horror to replace it. (Its attacks deal between 0...8...11 and 0...22...32 blunt damage and inflict bleeding for 25 seconds.) 5 Energy 1 Activation time 15 Recharge time Necromancer Death Magic Yes
Animate Shambling Horror.jpg Animate Shambling Horror Spell Exploit the nearest corpse to summon a level 1...14...17 shambling horror whose attacks deal between 1...11...15 and 1...29...39 slashing damage. When the shambling horror dies, its controller summons a level 0...12...15 jagged horror to replace it. Its attacks deal between 0...8...11 and 0...22...32 blunt damage and inflict bleeding for 25 seconds. 15 Energy 3 Activation time 25 Recharge time Necromancer Death Magic Yes
Animate Flesh Golem.jpg Animate Flesh Golem Elite Spell Exploit the nearest corpse to summon a level 3...21...25 flesh golem whose attacks deal between 5...50...56 and 10...105...126 slashing damage. The flesh golem leaves an exploitable corpse. You can have only one flesh golem at a time. 10 Energy 3 Activation time 30 Recharge time Necromancer Death Magic No
Dual Shot.jpg Dual Shot Bow attack Shoot two arrows at target foe. Your weapon damage is reduced by 25% for this attack. 10 Energy 10 Recharge time Ranger No attribute No
Triple Shot.jpg Triple Shot Bow attack Shoot three arrows at target foe. Your weapon damage is reduced by 50...35% for this attack. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 10 Recharge time Ranger Kurzick/Luxon rank Yes
"Save Yourselves!".jpg "Save Yourselves!" Shout All other party members within earshot gain +100 armor for 4...6 seconds. (They are unaffected by armor-reducing effects and by other armor-increasing effects.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 8 Adrenaline Warrior Kurzick/Luxon rank No
Penetrating Blow.jpg Penetrating Blow Axe attack Attack target foe for +5...17...20 damage. This attack has 20% armor penetration. (This attack gains no additional armor penetration from Strength.) 4.80 Adrenaline Warrior Axe Mastery No
Penetrating Chop.jpg Penetrating Chop Axe attack Attack target foe for +5...17...20 damage. This attack has 20% armor penetration. (This attack gains no additional armor penetration from Strength.) 4.80 Adrenaline Warrior Axe Mastery No
Sundering Weapon.jpg Sundering Weapon Weapon spell Enchant target ally's weapon with a sundering weapon for 4...9...10 + 0...48...60% (Spawning Power) seconds. That ally's next 3 attacks have 10% armor penetration and cause Cracked Armor for 5...17...20 seconds before they hit. (This armor penetration doesn't stack on top of Strength. Cracked Armor can't reduce armor below 60.) 5 Energy 1 Activation time 10 Recharge time Ritualist Communing Yes
Ether Nightmare.jpg Ether Nightmare Hex spell Target foe loses 5...8 energy. Hex that foe and all foes in their area with an ether nightmare for 10 seconds. Hexed foes suffer -1 health regeneration for each point of energy lost. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 3 Activation time 25 Recharge time Mesmer Kurzick/Luxon rank No
Summon Spirits.jpg Summon Spirits Spell Shadow step all spirits you control to your location. They gain 60...100 health. (If you control multiple spirits with the same name, all but the one closest to you will be destroyed.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 5 Recharge time Ritualist Kurzick/Luxon rank No
Selfless Spirit.jpg Selfless Spirit Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with a selfless spirit for 15...20 seconds. Spells you cast that target another ally cost 3 Energy less. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 45 Recharge time Monk Kurzick/Luxon rank No
Shadow Sanctuary.jpg Shadow Sanctuary Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with Shadow Sanctuary for 10 seconds. You gain +7...10 health regeneration and +40 armor. When you cast this enchantment, you are blinded for 5 seconds. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 30 Recharge time Assassin Kurzick/Luxon rank No
Spear of Fury.jpg Spear of Fury Spear attack Attack target foe for +30...40 damage. You gain 3...6 strikes of adrenaline if that foe is suffering from a condition. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 8 Recharge time Paragon Kurzick/Luxon rank No
Signet of Corruption.jpg Signet of Corruption Signet Signet of Corruption deals 20...30 armor-ignoring damage to target foe and to all other foes near them. You gain 2 energy, up to a maximum of 12...20, for each foe affected that was suffering from a condition or a hex. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Necromancer Kurzick/Luxon rank No
Elemental Lord.jpg Elemental Lord Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with the powers of an elemental lord for 40...60 seconds. Your elemental attributes are increased by 1. Whenever you cast a spell, you heal yourself for 100...300% of that spell's energy cost; you also gain 1 energy if your Energy Storage is 10 or higher, or 2 energy if your Energy Storage is 20. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 45 Recharge time Elementalist Kurzick/Luxon rank No
Aura of Holy Might.jpg Aura of Holy Might Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with an aura of holy might for 45 seconds. Whenever you lose this enchantment or another dervish enchantment, you deal 20...25 armor-ignoring holy damage to all adjacent foes. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 30 Recharge time Dervish Kurzick/Luxon rank No
"Together as One!".jpg "Together as One!" Elite Shout You, your pet, other party members in the area or in the area of your pet, and other allied pets in that area strike together as one for 3...13...15 seconds. They gain +1...6...7 health regeneration and deal +5...13...15 damage with attacks. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 15 Recharge time Ranger Expertise Yes
Weapons of Three Forges.jpg Weapons of Three Forges Elite Weapon spell Enchant the weapons of each non-spirit ally in earshot with a random ritualist weapon spell. These weapon spells last for 3...17...20 + 0...48...60% seconds and scale off Spawning Power instead of their usual attribute. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 2 Activation time 15 Recharge time Ritualist Spawning Power No
Heroic Refrain.jpg Heroic Refrain Elite Echo Sing a heroic refrain to target non-spirit ally for 3...13...15 seconds that repeats after every verse. All of that ally's attributes that are 1 or higher are increased by 1...3...3. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 10 Recharge time Paragon Leadership No
Shadow Theft.jpg Shadow Theft Elite Skill Shadow step to target foe and reduce their attributes by 1...4...5 for 5...17...20 seconds. (This is not a hex.) For 5...17...20 seconds, increase all of your attributes that are 1 or higher by 1...4...5. This skill is a lead attack in addition to its other types. (It inflicts Lead attack.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 0.25¼ Activation time 20 Recharge time Assassin Critical Strikes No
Vow of Revolution.jpg Vow of Revolution Elite Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with a vow of revolution for 3...9...10 seconds that is renewed whenever you use a non-dervish skill. You gain +1...4...5 energy regeneration. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Dervish Mysticism No
Seven Weapons Stance.jpg Seven Weapons Stance Elite Stance Enter a seven weapons stance for 3...17...20 seconds. You attack 50% faster and your rank in all seven weapon attributes is increased by 1...12...15. (Attribute ranks can't be increased beyond 20.) Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 5 Energy 20 Recharge time Warrior Strength No
Time Ward.jpg Time Ward Elite Ward spell Conjure a time ward at your location. For 3...13...15 seconds, non-spirit allies within its area cast spells and recharge skills 15...19...20% faster. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. 10 Energy 2 Activation time 30 Recharge time Mesmer Fast Casting No
Over the Limit.jpg Over the Limit Elite Enchantment Spell Enchant yourself with Over the Limit, which can be maintained indefinitely. Your spells cast 15...19...20% faster and recharge 15...43...50% faster. Over the Limit causes 1 point of overcast each second. Can't be equipped by heroes or in PvP. -1 Tango-upkeep.png 5 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Elementalist Energy Storage No
Enduring Harmony.jpg Enduring Harmony Echo Sing an enduring harmony to target non-spirit ally for 10...30...35 seconds. Chants and shouts last 50% longer on that ally. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 10 Recharge time Paragon Leadership No
Soldier's Fury.jpg Soldier's Fury Elite Echo Sing of a soldier's fury for 10...30...35 seconds. While you are under the effects of a chant or shout, you attack 50% faster and gain 33% more adrenaline but have -20 armor. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 5 Recharge time Paragon Leadership No
Blazing Finale.jpg Blazing Finale Echo Sing a blazing finale to target non-spirit ally for 10...30...35 seconds. After each verse (whenever a chant or shout ends on them), Blazing Finale sets all foes adjacent to that ally on fire for 1...6...7 second[s]. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 8 Recharge time Paragon Leadership No
Song of Power.jpg Song of Power Chant Sing a song of power to all allies within earshot for 5...17...20 seconds. Until they use a skill, affected allies have +4 energy regeneration. 25 Energy 1 Activation time 30 Recharge time Paragon Motivation No
Anthem of Flame.jpg Anthem of Flame Chant Sing an anthem of flame to all party members within earshot for 10 seconds. The next time they hit a foe with an attack skill, they inflict 1...3...3 second[s] of burning. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 10 Recharge time Paragon Leadership No
Conjure Flame.jpg Conjure Flame Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with a conjured flame for 60 seconds. Your attacks deal +5...17...20 damage if they deal fire damage. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 45 Recharge time Elementalist Fire Magic No
Conjure Frost.jpg Conjure Frost Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with a conjured frost for 60 seconds. Your attacks deal +5...17...20 damage if they deal cold damage. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 45 Recharge time Elementalist Water Magic No
Conjure Lightning.jpg Conjure Lightning Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with a conjured lightning for 60 seconds. Your attacks deal +5...17...20 damage if they deal lightning damage. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 45 Recharge time Elementalist Air Magic No
Meteor.jpg Meteor Spell Conjure a meteor in the skies that impacts target foe's location after one second. Meteor deals 7...91...112 fire damage to all foes adjacent to the impact and knocks them down. 10 Overcast 5 Energy 2 Activation time 30 Recharge time Elementalist Fire Magic Yes
Fireball.jpg Fireball Spell Conjure a fireball and throw it toward target foe. Fireball deals 7...91...112 fire damage to that foe and to all foes adjacent to it. 10 Energy 10.5½ Activation time 7 Recharge time Elementalist Fire Magic No
Lava Arrows.jpg Lava Arrows Spell Conjure three lava arrows. Shoot one arrow each at target foe and at up to two other foes adjacent to it. Each lava arrow deals 20...56...65 fire damage. (Arrows without a target disappear.) 5 Energy 1 Activation time 2 Recharge time Elementalist Fire Magic Yes
Earthquake.jpg Earthquake Spell Conjure an earthquake at target foe's location. Earthquake deals 26...85...100 earth damage to all nearby foes and knocks them down. 10 Overcast 25 Energy 3 Activation time 15 Recharge time Elementalist Earth Magic No
Dragon's Stomp.jpg Dragon's Stomp Spell Conjure a dragon's stomp at target foe's location. Dragon's Stomp deals 26...85...100 earth damage to all nearby foes and knocks them down. 10 Overcast 25 Energy 3 Activation time 15 Recharge time Elementalist Earth Magic No
Jagged Strike.jpg Jagged Strike Lead attack Attack target foe, inflicting 5...17...20 seconds of bleeding. (Inflicts Lead attack.) 5 Energy 0.5½ Activation time 1 Recharge time Assassin Dagger Mastery No
Fox Fangs.jpg Fox Fangs Off-hand attack Attack target foe for +10...30...35 damage. This attack can't be blocked. (Inflicts Off-hand attack.) Lead attack 5 Energy 0.5½ Activation time 3 Recharge time Assassin Dagger Mastery No
Death Blossom.jpg Death Blossom Dual attack Attack target foe twice for +20...40...45 damage each. Each hit also deals 20...40...45 armor-ignoring damage to all other foes adjacent to target foe. (Inflicts Dual attack.) Off-hand attack 5 Energy 2 Recharge time Assassin Dagger Mastery No
Repeating Strike.jpg Repeating Strike Off-hand attack Attack target foe for +10...26...30 damage. If this attack misses, Repeating Strike takes an additional 15 seconds to recharge. (Inflicts Off-hand attack.) Off-hand attack 5 Energy Assassin Dagger Mastery No
Moebius Strike.jpg Moebius Strike Elite Off-hand attack Attack target foe for +10...30...35 damage. Then if that foe is below 50% health, recharge all other attack skills. (Inflicts Off-hand attack.) Dual attack 5 Energy 2 Recharge time Assassin Dagger Mastery No
Exhausting Assault.jpg Exhausting Assault Dual attack Attack target foe twice. Each hit interrupts that foe's action and inflicts 10 overcast if that foe was casting a spell. Lead attack 5 Energy 0.5½ Activation time 8 Recharge time Assassin Dagger Mastery No
Black Spider Strike.jpg Black Spider Strike Off-hand attack Attack target hexed foe for +5...17...20 damage and inflict 5...17...20 seconds of poison. 10 Energy 12 Recharge time Assassin Dagger Mastery No
Impale.jpg Impale Skill Impale deals 25...85...100 earth damage to target foe and then inflicts 5...17...20 seconds of Deep Wound. Dual attack 5 Energy 1 Activation time 15 Recharge time Assassin Deadly Arts No
Mantis Touch.jpg Mantis Touch Spell Mantis Touch inflicts target foe with crippled for 5...17...20 seconds. This spell is an off-hand attack in addition to its other types. (It inflicts Off-hand attack. This is not a touch spell.) Lead attack 5 Energy 0.75¾ Activation time 15 Recharge time Assassin Deadly Arts No
Dancing Daggers.jpg Dancing Daggers Spell Throw three dancing daggers at target foe from half range. Each dagger deals 5...29...35 earth damage. This spell is a lead attack in addition to its other types. (It inflicts Lead attack.) 5 Energy 1 Activation time 5 Recharge time Assassin Deadly Arts No
Deadly Haste.jpg Deadly Haste Enchantment spell Enchant yourself with a deadly haste for 10...30...35 seconds. Your spells that can only be cast from half range cast 5...41...50% faster and recharge 5...41...50% faster. 10 Energy 1 Activation time 20 Recharge time Assassin Critical Strikes No
Glyph of Lesser Energy.jpg Glyph of Lesser Energy Glyph For 15 seconds, your next 2 spells cost 10...16...18 Energy less. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 30 Recharge time Elementalist Energy Storage No
Glyph of Energy.jpg Glyph of Energy Elite Glyph For an indefinite time, your next 1...3...3 spells cost 10...22...25 Energy less and you don't pay their Overcast costs. While you are under the effects of Glyph of Energy, your elemental attributes are increased by 1...2...2. 5 Energy 1 Activation time 25 Recharge time Elementalist Energy Storage Yes
Arcane Languor.jpg Arcane Languor Elite Hex spell Hex target foe with an arcane languor for 1...8...10 second[s]. Whenever hexed foe successfully casts a spell, this hex inflicts 10 overcast. 10 Energy 2 Activation time 15 Recharge time Mesmer Fast Casting No
Equinox.jpg Equinox Elite Nature ritual Create a level 1...8...10 spirit of equinox that dies after 30...126...150 seconds. Whenever a creature within its range successfully casts a spell whose Overcast cost was paid or triggers Arcane Languor Arcane Languor, this spirit inflicts 10 overcast. 10 Energy 3 Activation time 15 Recharge time Ranger Wilderness Survival Yes

Temporary Skills[edit]

Icon Name Elite Type Description Attack chain requirement Sacrifice Overcast Adrenaline Tango-upkeep.png Energy Activation time Recharge time Attribute Errata
Star Servant.jpg Star Servant Spell Summon a level 25 celestial horror whose attacks steal 25 health and 3 energy. Whenever the celestial horror steals health and energy, your party members also gain 25 health and 3 energy. You can have only one celestial horror or flesh golem at a time. This skill is disabled and can't be recharged by other skills. 1 Activation time infinite Recharge time Necromancer No attribute Yes
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