Standard of War

Standard of War

40m Range
Fast
Melee Skill
Skill Type: Light, Buff
Calls forth the Standard of War, dealing damage to enemies while enhancing the attacks of nearby allies.
Duration: 15s
+5% Melee Damage
+5% Ranged Damage
+5% Tactical Damage
Effects applied to enemies within 7 metres:
... Light Damage
Cost: [336 at Level 150] Power
• Cooldown: 1m 30s

General Information

Class: Captain

Trait Tree: Lead the Charge

Rank Needed: 20 (trait  Standard of War)

Effects

This skill creates a 'hotspot', in which enemies take Light damage upon initial use and fellows gain  Standard of War Damage Buff while within the hotspot's region.

When traited, fellows in the hotspot's region additionally gain  Masterful Standard of War. This effect makes fellows' attacks tier up the  Master Banner of War effect up to 5 times.

The summoned standard.

Trait Interactions

• The trait  Standard of War in the Lead the Charge trait tree increases the damage of this skill by up to 15% and the potency of Standard of War Damage Buff by up to 15%.
  
• The set bonus  Master of War in the Lead the Charge trait tree makes this skill apply Masterful Standard of War to all fellows within the Banner. This effect makes fellows' attacks tier up the Master Banner of War effect up to 5 times.
  
• The trait  Deafening Shouts in the Lead the Charge trait tree increases the damage of this skill by up to 6%.
  
• Specializing in the Lead the Charge trait tree makes this skill apply Lead the Charge to the target upon a critical hit.
  
• The trait  Reversal in the Hands of Healing trait tree makes this skill apply Reversal Melee Damage to the Captain upon a critical hit.
  

Tactical Information

Standard of War is a powerful damage bonus and is a very important skill. Unless the fellowship wants this skill to be used at specific moments, it should be used as much as possible.