Guild Wars Skill Quick Reference Page: Warrior

Axe Rake

If this attack hits a foe suffering from a Deep Wound, you strike for +1...8 damage, and that foe becomes Crippled for 15 seconds.

Core

7

Axe Twist

If this attack hits a foe suffering from a Deep Wound, you strike for +1...16 more damage and that foe suffers from Weakness for 20 seconds.

Core

7

Cleave

If this attack hits, you strike for +10...26 damage.

Prophecies

7

Cyclone Axe

Perform a spinning axe attack striking for +4...10 damage to all adjacent opponents.

Prophecies

5

4

Dismember

If it hits, this axe blow will inflict a Deep Wound on the target foe for 5...17 seconds.

Core

7

Disrupting Chop

If it hits, this attack interrupts the target's current action. If that action was a skill, that skill is disabled for an additional 20 seconds.

Core

6

Eviscerate

If Eviscerate hits, you strike for +10...34 damage and inflict a Deep Wound for 5...17 seconds.

Prophecies

8

Executioner's Strike

If this attack hits, you strike for +10...34 damage.

Core

8

Furious Axe

If Furious Axe hits, your strike for +5...29 damage. If it is "blocked" or "evaded" you gain 3 strikes worth of adrenaline.

Factions

9

Lacerating Chop

If Lacerating Chop hits, you strike for +5...17 damage. If it strikes a knocked down foe your target suffers Bleeding for 5...17 seconds.

Factions

6

Penetrating Blow

If this attack hits, you strike for +5...17 damage. This axe attack has 20% armor penetration.

Prophecies

5

Penetrating Chop

If this attack hits, you strike for +5...17 damage. This axe attack has 20% armor penetration.

Factions

5

Swift Chop

If this attack hits, you strike for +1...16 damage. If Swift Chop is "blocked," your target suffers a Deep Wound for 20 seconds and takes an additional 1...16 damage. Swift Chop cannot be "evaded."

Core

5

4

Triple Chop

Attack target foe and adjacent foes. Each attack that hits deals +10...34 damage.

Factions

5

10

Whirling Axe

If Whirling Axe hits, you strike for +5...17 damage. If it is "blocked" Whirling Axe is disabled for 15 seconds.

Factions

2

Auspicious Blow

If Auspicious Blow hits, you strike for +5...17 damage, if it hits a foe suffering from Weakness you gain 3...7 Energy.

Factions

8

Backbreaker

If Backbreaker hits, you strike for +1...16 damage and your target is knocked down for 4 seconds.

Prophecies

10

Belly Smash

If this attack strikes a foe who is on the ground, the resulting dust cloud will blind nearby foes for 3...9 seconds.

Prophecies

5

1

30

Counter Blow

If this attack hits an attacking foe, that foe is knocked down.

Core

4

Crude Swing

Attack all adjacent foes. Each foe you hit is struck for +1...20 damage. This action is easily interrupted.

Prophecies

5

5

Crushing Blow

If this attack hits, you strike for +1...16 damage. If you hit a knocked-down foe you inflict a Deep Wound for 5...17 seconds.

Prophecies

5

10

Devastating Hammer

If Devastating Hammer hits, your target is knocked down and suffers from Weakness for 5...17 seconds.

Core

7

Earth Shaker

All adjacent foes are knocked down. (50% failure chance with Hammer Mastery 4 or less.)

Prophecies

8

Enraged Smash

If it hits, Enraged Smash deals +5...10 damage (maximum bonus 40) for each fully charged adrenal attack you have.

Factions

2

Fierce Blow

If Fierce Blow strikes a foe suffering from Weakness, you deal +10...34 damage. Otherwise you deal +5...17 damage if it hits.

Factions

6

Forceful Blow

If Forceful Blow hits, you strike for +10...34 damage. and your target is Weakened for 5...17 seconds. If it is "evaded" you are knocked down

Factions

5

Hammer Bash

Lose all adrenaline. If Hammer Bash hits, your target is knocked down.

Core

6

Heavy Blow

Lose all adrenaline. If this attack hits a foe suffering from Weakness, that foe is knocked down and you strike for +1...24 damage.

Core

6

Irresistible Blow

If this attack hits you strike for +1...24 damage. If Irresistible Blow is "blocked," your target is knocked down and takes 1...24 damage. Irresistble Blow cannot be "evaded."

Core

5

4

Mighty Blow

If this attack hits, you strike for +1...24 damage.

Core

7

Renewing Smash

If it hits, Renewing Smash deals +5...17 damage and all your Warrior Stances are recharged.

Factions

10

20

Staggering Blow

If this hammer blow hits, your target will suffer from Weakness for 5...13 seconds.

Core

6

Yeti Smash

If Yeti Smash hits, target foe is struck for +5...17 damage and all adjacent foes take 5...41 damage.

Factions

7

Dragon Slash

If Dragon Slash hits, you strike for +10...34 damage and gain 1...4 strikes of adrenaline.

Factions

10

Final Thrust

Lose all adrenaline. If Final Thrust hits, you deal 1...32 more damage. This damage is doubled if your target was below 50% Health.

Core

10

Galrath Slash

This attack strikes for +1...32 damage if it hits.

Prophecies

8

Gash

If this attack hits a Bleeding foe, you strike for 5...17 more damage and that foe suffers a Deep Wound for 5...17 seconds.

Core

7

Hamstring

If this attack hits, your target is Crippled for 3...13 seconds, slowing movement.

Core

10

15

Hundred Blades

Swing twice at target foe and foes adjacent to your target.

Core

10

8

Jaizhenju Strike

If Jaizhenju Strike hits, you strike for +1...24 damage. If you are not using a Stance, Jaizhenju Strike cannot be "blocked" or "evaded".

Factions

5

8

Pure Strike

If Pure Strike hits, you strike for +1...24 damage. If you are not using a Stance, Jaizhenju Strike cannot be "blocked" or "evaded".

Prophecies

5

8

Quivering Blade

If Quivering Blade hits, you strike for +10...34 damage. If it is "blocked", Quivering Blade is disabled for 4 seconds, and you are Dazed for 8 seconds.

Factions

4

Savage Slash

If this attack hits, it interrupts the target foe's action. If that action was a Spell, you deal 1...32 extra damage.

Core

10

1/2

20

Seeking Blade

If this attack hits you strike for +1...16 damage. If Seeking Blade is "evaded," your target begins Bleeding and takes 1...16 damage. Seeking Blade cannot be "blocked."

Core

5

4

Sever Artery

If this attack hits, the opponent begins Bleeding for 5...21 seconds.

Core

4

Silverwing Slash

This attack strikes for +1...32 damage if it hits.

Factions

8

Standing Slash

If it hits, Standing Slash deals +5...17 damage, plus an additional 5...17 damage if you are in a Stance.

Factions

6

Sun and Moon Slash

Attack your target foe twice. The first attack cannot be "blocked". The second cannot be "evaded".

Factions

8

"I Will Avenge You!"

For each dead ally in the area, you gain 10 seconds of Health regeneration +3...6 and your attack speed increases by 25%.

Prophecies

5

45

"I Will Survive!"

You gain +3 Health regeneration for each condition you are suffering. This regeneration expires after 5...10 seconds.

Prophecies

5

30

"You Will Die!"

If target foe is below 50% health, you gain 1...3 strike(s) of adrenaline.

Factions

5

20

Battle Rage

For 5...17 seconds, you move 25% faster and gain double adrenaline from attacks. Battle Rage ends if you use any non-attack skills. When Battle Rage ends, you lose all adrenaline.

Core

4

Berserker Stance

For 5...10 seconds, you attack 33% faster than normal and gain 20% more Adrenaline each time you hit in melee. Berserker Stance ends if you use a skill.

Core

5

30

Bull's Charge

For 5...10 seconds, you move 25% faster than normal and if you strike a moving foe in melee, that foe is knocked down. Bull's Charge ends if you use a skill.

Prophecies

5

20

Bull's Strike

If this attack hits a moving foe, you strike for +5...25 damage, and your target is knocked down.

Core

5

8

Defy Pain

For 12 seconds you have an additional 90...258 Health and an additional 20 armor.

Prophecies

6

Dolyak Signet

For 8...18 seconds, you have +10...34 armor and cannot be knocked down, but your movement is slowed by 75%.

Prophecies

20

Dwarven Battle Stance

For 5...10 seconds, you attack 10% faster, and if your hammer attacks hit, your target is interrupted. Dwarven Battle Stance ends if you use a skill.

Prophecies

10

30

Endure Pain

For 7...16 seconds, you have an additional 90...258 Health.

Core

5

30

Flourish

All of your attack skills become recharged. You gain 1...6 Energy for each skill recharged by Flourish.

Prophecies

5

1  

30

Griffon's Sweep

If this attack hits, you strike for +5...17 damage. If this attack is "evaded," your target is knocked down and suffers 10...29 damage.

Prophecies

5

5

Leviathan's Sweep

If this attack hits, you strike for +5...17 damage. If this attack is "evaded," your target is knocked down and suffers 10...29 damage.

Factions

5

5

Power Attack

If this attack hits, you strike for +10...26 damage.

Core

5

4

Primal Rage

For 10 seconds, all of your attacks have an additional 10...46% chance of being critical hits and have 20% armor penetration. Primal Rage disables all skills for 10 seconds.

Factions

5

15

Protector's Strike

If this attack strikes a moving foe, you strike for 10...34 more damage.

Prophecies

5

.5

3

Rush

For 8...18 seconds, you move 25% faster.

Prophecies

4

Shield Bash

For 5...10 seconds, while wielding a shield, the next attack skill against you is blocked. If the attack was a melee attack skill, that skill is disabled for an additional 15 seconds, and the attacker is knocked down.

Core

5

20

Signet of Strength

Your next 1...13 attacks deals +5 damage.

Factions

1

45

Sprint

For 8...13 seconds, you move 25% faster.

Core

5

20

Tiger Stance

For 4...9 seconds, you attack 33% faster. Tiger Stance ends if any of your attacks fail to hit.

Factions

5

20

Warrior's Cunning

For 5...10 seconds your melee attacks cannot be "blocked" or "evaded."

Core

5

60

Warrior's Endurance

For 10...20 seconds, you gain 3 Energy each time you hit with a melee attack. Warrior's Endurance cannot raise your Energy above 10...22.

Prophecies

5

30

"Charge!"

For 5...10 seconds, all allies in the area move 25% faster

Core

5

"None Shall Pass!"

All nearby foes that are moving are knocked down.

Factions

10

45

"Retreat!"

If there are any dead allies in the area, your party moves 33% faster for 5...10 seconds.

Factions

5

20

"Fear Me!"

All nearby foes lose 1...3 Energy.

Prophecies

4

"Shields Up!"

For 8...18 seconds, you and nearby allies gain 50 armor against piercing damage and 50% chance to block incoming projectile attacks.

Core

10

30

"To the Limit!"

For each foe in the area (maximum 1...5), you gain one strike of Adrenaline.

Prophecies

5

20

"Victory is Mine!"

You gain 10...56 Health and 5 Energy for each Condition suffered by foes in the area.

Prophecies

5

15

"Watch Yourself!"

Party members near you gain +20 armor for 5...10 seconds.

Core

4

Auspicious Parry

For 5...10 seconds, the next attack against you is Blocked and you gain 1..4 strikes of Adrenaline.

Factions

1

2

Balanced Stance

For 8...18 seconds, you cannot be knocked down and you do not suffer extra damage from a critical attack.

Core

5

30

Bonetti's Defense

For 5...10 seconds, you have a 75% chance to "block" incoming melee attacks and arrows. You gain 5 Energy for each successful melee attack blocked. Bonetti's Defense ends if you use a skill.

Prophecies

8

Deadly Riposte

For 8 seconds, while you have a sword equipped, you "block" the next melee attack against you, and your attacker takes 15...63 damage and begins Bleeding for 3...21 seconds.

Prophecies

5

10

Defensive Stance

For 5...20 seconds, you have +24 armor and you have a 75% chance to "evade" melee attacks and arrows. Defensive Stance ends if you use a skill.

Prophecies

5

45

Deflect Arrows

For 8...18 seconds, you have a 75% chance to "block" arrows. This effect ends only when you successfully hit with an attack.

Prophecies

5

30

Desperation Blow

If this attack hits, you strike for +10...34 damage, and your target suffers from one of the following conditions: Deep Wound (for 20 seconds), Weakness (for 20 seconds), Bleeding (for 25 seconds), or Crippled (for 15 seconds). After making a Desperation Blow, you are knocked down.

Prophecies

10

45

Disciplined Stance

For 5...10 seconds, you gain +24 armor and have a 75% chance to "block" attacks. Disciplined Stance ends if you use an adrenal skill.

Prophecies

10

45

Drunken Blow

If this attack hits, you strike for +10...34 damage and your target suffers from one of the following Conditions: Deep Wound (For 20 seconds), Weakness (For 20 seconds), or Crippled (For 15 seconds). After making a Drunken Blow you are knocked down.

Factions

5

7

Gladiator's Defense

For 5...10 seconds, you have a 75% chance to block incoming attacks. Whenever you block a melee attack this way, the attacker suffers 5...29 damage.

Prophecies

5

30

Healing Signet

You gain 40...130 Health. You have -40 armor while using this skill.

Core

2

4

Protector's Stance

For 5...10 seconds, adjacent allies have a 75% chance to block incoming attacks. Protector's Defense ends if you move.

Factions

5

45

Riposte

For 8 seconds, while you have a sword equipped, you "block" the next attack against you, and your attacker takes 20...68 damage.

Prophecies

4

Shield Stance

For 8...18 seconds, while wielding a shield, you have a 75% chance to "block" incoming attacks, but you move 33% slower.

Prophecies

5