Stagger

Stagger

5.2m Range
Fast
Melee Skill
An attack that impairs the target on a critical hit, or when attacking from behind.
... Main Hand + bonus Damage
When in Position:
-37.5% Target Run Speed
Duration: 15s
+25% Target Attack Duration
Duration: 15s
Cost: [202 at Level 150] Power
Apply to target on Critical and Devastating Critical:
-37.5% Target Run Speed
Duration: 15s
+25% Target Attack Duration
Duration: 15s
• Cooldown: 5s

General Information

Class: Guardian

Level: 26

Effects

Using this skill from behind or achieving a critical hit causes the effects  Staggered Staggered to occur on your target.

Trait Information

The set bonus Disabling Strikes in the Fighter of Shadow trait tree improves the debuff.
The set bonus Incapacitation in the Fighter of Shadow trait tree improves the debuff.

Tactical Information

A fast, powerful blow that slows and snares your target when attacking from behind or on a critical hit.

It's a good way to snare targets running away from you (or towards other fellows). Note that a lot of mobs that cast spells (especially healing spells) will remain in a fixed position while casting - you can use this to your advantage by strafing behind them and hitting them with Stagger to apply the debuff.