Determination (Warden Specialization)

Description

Determination (Blue line) is a Warden Trait Tree. The other two trait trees of this class are Recklessness and Assailment.

Determination Wields Shield and Fist to protect allies from harm. A tanking build which boosts defences while healing, able to survive attacks from many foes at once. Skills Earned:  Warning Shot +25% Healing Potency +5% Spear Gambit Damage Gambit Builders build a stacking Partial Block, Parry, and Evade buff - max of 6% Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Spear: +5% Incoming Healing Modifier Fist: -2% Outgoing Damage on Target Shield: +Block Rating

Skills

These skills are acquired by spending points in the Warden Determination (Blue) trait tree. The Set skills can only be obtained by specializing in the tree.

Ability	Category	Range	Targets	Source	Gambit Icons	Notes
Warning Shot	Ranged + Debuff	25m	1	Set: Initial Skill		Strong attack, Damage Debuff.
Shield Mastery	Buff	self	self	Set Trait:  Shield Mastery		Defense Buff.
Shield Tactics	Buff	self	self	Set Trait:  Shield Tactics		Defense Buff, Stun immunity.
Defiant Challenge	Melee + Force Attack	10m	10	Trait:  Warden's Challenge		Force enemy attack, Reflect Damage.
For the Free Peoples	Buff	self	self	Trait:  For the Free Peoples		Fellowship Defense Buff.

Set Bonuses

Specialization grants +25% Healing Potency, +5% Spear Gambit Damage. Gambit Builders build a stacking Partial Block, Parry, and Evade buff - max of 6%. Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Spear: +5% Incoming Healing Modifier, Fist: -2% Outgoing Damage on Target, Shield: +Block Rating.

Set Traits	Source	Notes
Thrill of Battle	Set: 5+ tree ranks	Increased Morale-tap damage.
Shield Mastery	Set: 10+ tree ranks	Grants Shield Mastery (Warden) skill.
Elegant Finish	Set: 15+ tree ranks	Grants bonuses to Finishers.
Shield Tactics	Set: 20+ tree ranks	Grants Shield Tactics skill.
Close Call	Set: 25+ tree ranks	Dodge restores Morale.
Exultation of Battle	Set: 30+ tree ranks	Increases Morale-tap duration.
Revel in Combat	Set: 35+ tree ranks	Builders also perform Morale-tap on enemy.

Traits

Obtained by spending Trait Points in the Warden Determination Trait Tree.

Tree Traits	Source	Notes
War-cry	Trait: 0+ ranks	War-cry (Warden) Evade bonus.
Persevere	Trait: 0+ ranks	Persevere line Damage and Heal bonus.
Warden's Challenge	Trait: 5+ ranks	Grants Defiant Challenge skill.
Careful Shield-work	Trait: 5+ ranks	Persevere and Safeguard Block bonus.
Bane of Shadow	Trait: 10+ ranks	Light-type Damage bonus.
Defiance	Trait: 10+ ranks,  Warden's Challenge (1)	Defiant Challenge produces Defense buff.
Impressive Flourish (Trait)	Trait: 10+ ranks	Impressive Flourish Defense bonus.
Unassailable	Trait: 15+ ranks	Surety of Death and Desolation bonus.
Counter-attack	Trait: 15+ ranks	Resets Mastery cooldowns after successful Evade.
Indefatigable	Trait: 15+ ranks	Celebration of Skill and Restoration bonus.
Thick Skin	Trait: 20+ ranks	Dance of War and Conviction bonus.
Critical Protection	Trait: 2-+ ranks	Critical Defense bonus.
Lasting Hope	Trait: 20+ ranks	Increases HoT duration.
Never Surrender	Trait: 25+ ranks	Decreases Never Surrender cooldown.
Fear No Darkness	Trait: 25+ ranks	Morale-tap Damage bonus.
Stand Your Ground	Trait: 25+ ranks	Block and Parry bonus, Evade penalty.
For the Free Peoples	Trait: 30+ ranks	Grants For the Free Peoples skill.