Way of the Shield Traits
Name | Description | Level | Deed/Quest | |
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Wary Blocks | A little caution can go a long way towards bolstering an already impressive defence. +10s duration to block Buffs |
1 | Strike with Defensive Strike 200 times (50/day) | |
Shield Trickery | Fancy shield-work can help a Warden cover all angles. Adds 10% to chance to apply bonuses when using Shield-bash, Shield-blast and Behind the Shield. |
10 | Strike with Shield-bash 250 times (50/day) | |
Perseverance | Even in the most desperate of fights, Wardens excel at maintaining their resolve. +2 Pulses to Heal Over Time effects |
30 | Strike with Persevere 500 times (50/day) | |
Skillful Blocking | Skill with a shield can carry a Warden through even the harshest battles. +[Level x 8] Warden Gambits Block Rating Successful Blocks or Partial Blocks will restore 1% of Warden's Morale |
10 | Block attacks 500 times (75/day) | |
Never Say Die | Where others falter, a Warden fights on. Reduces the cooldown of Never Surrender by 60 seconds Increases the base Morale and Power restored by Never Surrender by 10% |
20 | Strike with Safeguard 200 times (35/day) | |
Efficient Shieldwork | A skilled Warden can use quick, efficient blocks to preserve vigour through arduous battles. -5% Power Cost to any Gambit beginning with a shield; this extends to masteries |
20 | Strike with Shield Up 200 times (50/day) | |
Ward of Justice | Some Wardens excel at attracting attention. +3 Goad Targets |
30 | Complete the class quest A Defence in the Darkness | |
Master of the Shield | Even when using advanced techniques, a skilled Warden never forgets the basics. All Shield Mastery skills now provide the benefits of their base Gambit Builders. |
50 | Strike with Shield Mastery, Celebration of Skill or Dance of War 500 times (50/day) |