The Defender of the Free
Description
The Defender of the Free (Blue line) is a Guardian Trait Tree. The other two trait trees of this class are The Keen Blade and the Fighter of Shadow.
Uses mitigations and defence to protect allies.
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Skills
These skills are acquired by spending trait points in the Defender of the Free (blue) trait tree. You can only obtain the Set skills if you specialize in this tree.
Active Skills | Category | Cooldown | Range | Source | |
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Shield-taunt | Taunt | 10s | 10.2m | Set: | Initial Skill |
Litany of Defiance | Buff + Debuff | 1m30s | 7.2m | Set: | Initial Skill |
Protection by the Shield | Buff | 20s | 35m | Set: | Protection by the Shield |
Guardian's Pledge | Buff | 3m | Self | Trait: | Guardian's Pledge |
Shield-smash | Melee + Stun | 5s | 5.2m | Trait: | Shield-smash |
Smashing Stab | Melee + Fellowship Manoeuvre | 30s | 5.2m | Trait: | Smashing Stab |
Shield Wall | Buff | 20s | 35m | Trait: | Shield Wall |
Juggernaut | Melee + Buff | 3m | Self | Trait | Juggernaut |
Set Bonuses
Set Traits | Description | Source | |
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Guardian's Defence | Buff | Set: | 5+ total ranks |
Adaptability | Buff | Set: | 10+ total ranks |
Protection by the Shield | Gain skill Protection by the Shield | Set: | 15+ total ranks |
Challenge the Darkness | Improves skill Challenge | Set: | 20+ total ranks |
Strengthen the Bulwark | Improves the Inherent Buff | Set: | 25+ total ranks |
Bolstering Blocks | Self-heal | Set: | 30+ total ranks |
Shield the People | Improves the Inherent Buff | Set: | 35+ total ranks |
Traits
Tree Traits | Description | Source | |
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Relentless Assault | Improves skill Sting | Trait: | 0+ ranks |
Tireless Defender | Improves skill Guardian's Ward | Trait: | 0+ ranks |
Guardian's Ward: Tactics | Improves skill Guardian's Ward | Trait: | 5+ ranks |
Guardian's Pledge | Gain skill Guardian's Pledge | Trait: | 5+ ranks |
Bellow | Improves Challenge and Fray the Edge | Trait: | 5+ ranks |
Shield-smash | Gain skill Shield-smash | Trait: | 10+ ranks |
Reversal | Improves skill Turn the Tables | Trait: | 10+ ranks |
Smashing Stab | Gain skill Smashing Stab | Trait: | 10+ ranks |
Follow Through | Improves skill Shield-smash | Trait: | 15+ ranks, Shield-smash (1) |
Shield Wall | Gain skill Shield Wall | Trait: | 15+ ranks |
Shield of Light | Buff, Improves skill Shield-taunt | Trait: | 15+ ranks |
Improved Shield Spikes | Buff | Trait: | 20+ ranks |
High-spirited | Buff | Trait: | 20+ ranks |
Disorientation | Improves Shield-smash and Shield-blow | Trait: | 20+ ranks |
Warrior's Fortitude | Buff | Trait: | 25+ ranks |
Stoic | Improves skill Warrior's Heart | Trait: | 25+ ranks |
Juggernaut | Gain skill Juggernaut | Trait: | 30+ ranks |
Break Ranks | Improves skill Shield-taunt | Trait: | 30+ ranks |