Guardian
At a glance
A paladin-like fighter who protects allies through three virtues while striking back with magic and steel.
Core Guardian
Guardian has a wide range of defensive skills. Block attacks with Aegis and other skills, then protect nearby allies as you fight.
Despite heavy armor, guardian has low base health, sharing the same tier as thief and elementalist. Defensive skills and boons such as Aegis and Resolution make timing more important than simply taking hits. Prevent damage before it lands.
Symbols are another guardian hallmark. These glowing ground effects appear through weapon skills and grant boons to allies standing inside them, adding support to your attacks.
Armor weight
Heavy
Base health
Low
Learning difficulty
Low
Virtues
Guardian has three virtues. Each has a passive benefit for you and an active skill that helps you and nearby allies.
The key is the tradeoff: activating a virtue provides a stronger effect but disables its passive until it recharges. Decide whether your group needs the active effect now or you should keep the passive.
Virtue of Justice: the passive burns enemies after a set number of hits. The active adds burning to the next attack of up to five targets, including you and nearby allies.
Virtue of Resolve: the passive continually restores health. The active immediately heals up to five targets, including you and nearby allies.
Virtue of Courage: the passive periodically grants Aegis, which blocks the next attack. The active grants Aegis to up to five targets, including you and nearby allies.
Weapon skills
Universal Arsenal
With Weaponmaster Training, Expanded Weapon Proficiency, and the land-spear unlocks, Guardian can now combine former elite-only weapons much more freely. Compare Longbow, Axe, Off-hand Sword, Pistol, and Spear in one shared arsenal.
Two-Handed Weapons
Greatsword
Strike
#1
Chain. Strike your foe.
Range130
Damage1
Number of Targets3
Vengeful Strike
Chain. Strike your foe again.
Range130Damage1.1Number of Targets3
Wrathful Strike
Attack with a final, powerful strike that applies might for each foe you strike.
Range130Damage1.5Damage1.5
Apply Buff/Condition5sNumber of Targets3Number of Allied Targets5
Radius360
Whirling Wrath
#2
Spin in place and swing your greatsword while hurling powerful projectiles.
Range600
Recharge8sDamage0.35 × 7Projectile Damage0.275Number of Targets5
Number of Impacts7Radius130
Combo FinisherWhirl 100%
Leap of Faith
#3
Leap at your foe. Inflicts blindness and heals you for each foe hit. Heal for a lesser amount for each target struck beyond the first.
Range600Recharge10sDamage2
Apply Buff/Condition3sNumber of Targets5
First-Hit Healing1750Radius240Additional-Hit Healing750Combo FinisherLeap 100%
Symbol of Resolution
#4
Symbol. Pierce the ground with a mystic symbol that damages foes while granting resolution to allies.
Recharge12sInitial Damage0.8Symbol Damage0.65 × 4
Apply Buff/Condition1s × 5
Symbol Duration4Symbol Radius180Number of Targets5
Combo FieldLightTraited · Initial Damage1.04 (Trait 649)Traited · Symbol Damage0.78 × 4 (Trait 649)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition1s × 5 (Trait 604)Traited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)
Binding Blade
#5
Throw blades at your foes, causing damage over time. Bound foes can be pulled to you. The effect ends when a foe moves out of range.
Recharge25sDamage2.5Apply Buff/Condition10sMaximum Leash Range750Maximum Blade Duration10Number of Targets5Combo FinisherWhirl 100%
Pull
Pull your foes to you.
Hammer
Hammer Swing
#1
Chain. Strike your foe.
Range130Damage0.8Number of Targets3
Hammer Bash
Chain. Bash your foe again.
Range130Damage0.9Number of Targets3
Symbol of Protection
Symbol. Smash a mystic symbol onto the ground that gives protection to you and your allies.
Range180Hammer Damage1Symbol Damage0.5 × 3
Apply Buff/Condition1s × 3Symbol Duration2Symbol Radius180Number of Targets (Hammer)3Number of Targets (Symbol)5Combo FieldLightTraited · Symbol Damage0.65 × 3 (Trait 649)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition1s × 5 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Duration4 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)
Mighty Blow
#2
Damage nearby foes with a mighty ground slam. If your target has been struck by Banish, teleport to them.
Range300Recharge4sDamage2.4Radius180Number of Targets5Teleport Range800Combo FinisherBlast 100%
Glacial Blow
Crush nearby foes with a chilling slam. If your target has been struck by Banish, teleport to them.
Range300Recharge4sDamage2.5
Apply Buff/Condition3sRadius180Number of Targets5Teleport Range800Combo FinisherBlast 100%
Zealot's Embrace
#3
Send a wave toward your foe that immobilizes foes in a line. Gain barrier for each target struck. Barrier is reduced for each target struck beyond the first.
Range1200Recharge12sDamage2.25
Apply Buff/Condition2sNumber of Targets5
First Hit Barrier1513Additional Hit Barrier625
Banish
#4
Launch your foe with a powerful smash. Striking a foe refreshes Mighty Blow and allows your next Mighty Blow to teleport to that foe.
Range130Recharge15sDamage3
Launch750Apply Buff/Condition5sNumber of Targets3
Ring of Warding
#5
Ward. Create a ring around you that foes cannot cross. Trapped foes cannot exit the ring while it is active.
Recharge30sDuration5Radius180Number of Targets10Number200Combo FieldLight
Staff
Bolt of Wrath
#1
Fire a bolt that damages foes.
Range1200Damage0.65
Searing Light
Fire a projectile that explodes upon impact and damages enemies.
Range1200Damage0.75Radius120Number of Targets3
Holy Strike
#2
Mark an area for judgment, rapidly healing allies and then blasting foes in the area.
Range1200Recharge8sDamage1.8Healing221Pulses4Number of Targets5Combo FinisherBlast 100%Radius240
Symbol of Swiftness
#3
Symbol. Sear a mystic symbol into the target area, damaging foes and granting swiftness to allies. Allies in the area gain a burst of speed when the symbol is created.
Range1200Recharge12sDamage0.5 × 5
Apply Buff/Condition4sSymbol Duration4Symbol Radius180Number of Targets5
Apply Buff/Condition3sCombo FieldLightTraited · Damage0.65 × 5 (Trait 649)Traited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)
Empower
#4
Channel healing and might to nearby allies. Completing this channel grants more health to your allies.
Recharge20sFinal Heal1500Heal Pulses496Apply Buff/Condition10s × 3Radius600Number of Targets5Pulses3
Line of Warding
#5
Ward. Create a line in front of you that foes cannot cross.
Range1200Recharge30sDuration5Number of Targets10Number200Combo FieldLight
Spear
Daybreaking Slash
#1
Swing your spear, sending out a wave of light in front of you that damages enemies and heals allies.
Range350Damage0.7Number of Targets5Number of Allied Targets5Healing390
Helio Rush
#2
Charge forward with your spear, striking enemies and healing allies you pass through. Upon striking an enemy, your next spear attack is illuminated.
Illuminated. Allies you pass through are healed for more and gain boons. Enemies you strike take bonus damage and are inflicted with conditions.
Allies at full health are not affected by this skill.
Illuminated. Allies you pass through are healed for more and gain boons. Enemies you strike take bonus damage and are inflicted with conditions.
Allies at full health are not affected by this skill.
Range600Recharge2sDamage1.5Healing965Illuminated Healing1158
Maximum Count2Apply Buff/Condition4s
Apply Buff/Condition4s
Count Recharge8Number of Targets5Number of Allied Targets5
Apply Buff/Condition5sDamage Increase50%Damage Increase10%
Gleaming Disc
#3
Spin around, striking enemies around you. After a short delay, a shock wave of light bursts forth from your position, damaging enemies and granting might to allies. Your next spear attack is illuminated when striking an enemy with the initial spin.
Illuminated. The shock wave additionally deals more damage and inflicts conditions on enemies and grants boons to allies.
Illuminated. The shock wave additionally deals more damage and inflicts conditions on enemies and grants boons to allies.
Recharge12sApply Buff/Condition5sDamage1.5Shock-Wave Damage1.5Number of Targets5Number of Allied Targets5Radius180Shock-Wave Radius300
Apply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition10s × 6Apply Buff/Condition3sDamage Increase50%Damage Increase10%Combo FinisherWhirl 100%
Solar Storm
#4
Throw a spear above the targeted point. The spear explodes, raining shards that damage enemies and remove conditions from allies. Your next spear attack is illuminated if you are within range of your own shards.
Illuminated. More shards are produced. Removing conditions from allies also heals them.
Damage is reduced per target each time they are struck by this skill.
Illuminated. More shards are produced. Removing conditions from allies also heals them.
Damage is reduced per target each time they are struck by this skill.
Range900Recharge15sApply Buff/Condition5sDamage1.5Maximum Number of Allied Targets5Targets per Shard3Number of Impacts5Extra Impacts2Maximum Strikes per Target3Extra Strikes per Target2Conditions Removed2Shard Radius180Healing966Damage Reduced20%Damage Reduced40%Minimum Damage0.1
Symbol of Luminance
#5
Places the Symbol of Luminance on the ground, knocking back enemies on initial cast. While active, the symbol grants boons to allies and inflicts conditions on enemies. While standing within the symbol, your spear attacks are automatically illuminated and do not consume the illuminated effect when used. Resistance granted by this skill can only be granted once per interval.
Illuminated. While the symbol is active, all other spear skills are illuminated, even if you move out of range of the symbol.
Illuminated. While the symbol is active, all other spear skills are illuminated, even if you move out of range of the symbol.
Recharge20sInitial Damage1.5Symbol Duration4Radius180Symbol Damage0.5
Knockback0
Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition1s
Interval1
Apply Buff/Condition0sNumber of Targets5Number of Allied Targets5Resistance Interval6Combo FieldLightTraited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Radius240 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Damage0.65 (Trait 649)
Main-Hand Weapons
Mace
True Strike
#1
Chain. Smash your foe.
Range130Damage0.8Number of Targets3
Pure Strike
Chain. Bash your foe.
Range130Damage1Number of Targets3
Faithful Strike
Hit your foe with a final strike and heal nearby allies.
Range130Damage1.55Healing367Radius180Number of Targets3Number of Allied Targets5
Symbol of Faith
#2
Symbol. Smash the ground to heal allies and create a mystic symbol that damages foes and regenerates allies.
Recharge8sDamage0.65 × 5
Apply Buff/Condition1s × 5Symbol Duration4Symbol Radius180Number of Targets5Healing527Combo FieldLightTraited · Damage0.845 × 5 (Trait 649)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition1s × 5 (Trait 1899)Traited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)
Protector's Strike
#3
Protect allies from the next incoming attack against them, and lash out when attacked, granting boons to nearby allies and fully charging the passive burning effect.
Recharge15sDamage2Apply Buff/Condition3s
Apply Buff/Condition6sRadius240Number of Targets5Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 1899)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition8s (Trait 1899)
Pistol
Through the Heart
#1
Fire a piercing shot that inflicts bleeding.
Range900Damage0.6
Apply Buff/Condition8s
PiercesNumber of Targets5
Peacekeeper
#2
Fire a beam of searing light that damages and burns all enemies in its path.
Range900Recharge6sDamage0.25 × 5
Apply Buff/Condition2s × 5Number of Hits5Number of Targets5
Symbol of Ignition
#3
Symbol. Create a symbol that ignites when you strike an enemy inside it or shoot a projectile into it, damaging and burning enemies inside it. If the symbol is ignited by a projectile, it enchants that projectile to burn its target.
Recharge12sDamage0.4 × 5Apply Buff/Condition1sDuration4Radius180Minimum Time between Ignitions0Number of Targets5Combo FieldLightApply Buff/Condition5s × 5Traited · Damage0.52 × 5 (Trait 649)Traited · Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Radius240 (Trait 558)
Scepter
Orb of Wrath
#1
Fire a slow-moving orb at your foe.
Range900Damage0.666Damage0.6
Symbol of Punishment
#2
Symbol. Create a symbol on the ground that strikes foes and grants might to nearby allies.
Range900Recharge10sDamage0.2Damage0.33Symbol Damage0.5Symbol Damage0.28Apply Buff/Condition5s × 4Number of Impacts8Symbol Duration4Symbol Radius180Number of Targets5Combo FieldLightTraited · Symbol Damage0.65 (Trait 649)Traited · Symbol Damage0.364 (Trait 649)Traited · Number of Impacts12 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)
Chains of Light
#3
Immobilize and make your foe vulnerable with ethereal chains.
Range900Recharge15sDamage0.25Apply Buff/Condition5s
Apply Buff/Condition6s × 5
Sword
Sword of Wrath
#1
Chain. Slash your foe once.
Range130Damage0.75Number of Targets3
Sword Arc
Chain. Slash your foe again.
Range130Damage0.8Number of Targets3
Sword Wave
Send out waves of attacks that strike multiple targets.
Range130Damage0.55 × 3Number of Impacts3Number of Targets3
Symbol of Blades
#2
Symbol. Teleport to your target, and blind nearby foes. Create a symbol at your feet that damages nearby enemies and benefits allies.
Range600Recharge8sDamage0.65 × 5Apply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition2sSymbol Duration4Blind Radius120Symbol Radius180Number of Targets5Combo FieldLightTraited · Damage0.78 × 5 (Trait 649)Traited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)
Zealot's Defense
#3
Block ranged attacks while casting magical projectiles.
Range600Recharge12sDamage0.6 × 8Damage0.33 × 8Block Duration3Blocks Missiles
Off-Hand Weapons
Focus
Ray of Judgment
#4
Purge the target area in a ray of light. Allies are healed and cleansed of a condition, while enemies are infused with blinding light, taking damage each interval if they are initially struck.
Range900Recharge20sDamage0.675 × 6Duration4Interval1Apply Buff/Condition3sConditions Removed1Healing975Number of Targets3Number of Allied Targets5
Shield of Wrath
#5
Create a shield to block the next three attacks. If the shield is not destroyed, it explodes and damages nearby foes.
Recharge25sDamage2.5Apply Buff/Condition4s × 3Radius240Number of Targets5Combo FinisherBlast 100%
Pistol
Hail of Justice
#4
Shoot a volley of rapid-fire piercing shots that inflict bleeding and cripple.
Range900Recharge1sDamage0.3 × 5Apply Buff/Condition8s × 5
Apply Buff/Condition1s × 5Maximum Count2Count Recharge10Count Recharge15PiercesNumber of Targets5
Jurisdiction
#5
Charge up a ball of blue flame and launch it at your enemies. Enemies it hits are burned and stunned.
Range900Recharge20sDamage3Apply Buff/Condition6s × 5Damage0.01Apply Buff/Condition1sRadius180
Stun2Number of Targets5
Shield
Shield of Judgment
#4
Create a shielding wave in front of you that damages foes while giving protection and aegis to you and up to five allies.
Range600Recharge20sDamage1Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition4sNumber of Targets5
Shield of Judgment
#4
Create a shielding wave in front of you that damages foes while giving protection and aegis to you and up to five allies.
Range600Recharge20sDamage1Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition4sNumber of Targets5
Shield of Absorption
#5
Create a dome around you that pushes foes back and absorbs projectiles.
Recharge24sKnockback Distance320Shield Duration4Number of Targets5Radius300Combo FieldLight
Shield of Absorption
Detonate the dome to heal nearby allies.
Healing1300Number of Targets5
Sword
Executioner's Calling
#4
Strike your foe with rending force. Follow up this attack with a dual strike that deals increased damage against foes you struck with the first.
Range130Recharge12sDamage1.25Secondary Attacks0.625 × 4Secondary Attacks0.4 × 4Secondary Attacks0.33 × 4Damage Increase20%Apply Buff/Condition5s × 3Number of Targets3
Advancing Strike
#5
Quickly dash toward your foe and then shadowstep to deliver a debilitating attack that immobilizes your enemies.
Range750Recharge18sDamage1.25 × 2Apply Buff/Condition1sApply Buff/Condition2sNumber of Targets3Combo FinisherWhirl 100%
Torch
Zealot's Flame
#4
Set yourself alight, periodically burning up to three nearby foes. The final pulse applies additional burning.
Recharge15sUnblockabletrue
Apply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition3s × 4Radius180Number of Targets3
Zealot's Fire
Throw your Zealot's Flame to damage the targeted foe.
Range1200Damage2.25Apply Buff/Condition3s × 3
Cleansing Flame
#5
Remove conditions from yourself then breathe magical flames that damage foes and cure conditions on allies. Inflicts burning on the final attack.
Range400Recharge15sDamage0.4 × 10Number of Targets3Pulses10Conditions Removed1Apply Buff/Condition4s × 2Conditions Removed from Self2
Aquatic Weapons
Spear
Spear of Light
#1
Throw a spear that makes your foe vulnerable, dealing bonus damage at closer range.
Range600Maximum Damage1Minimum Damage0.6Apply Buff/Condition5sCombo FinisherProjectile 20%
Zealot's Flurry
#2
Strike foes in front of you with a storm of jabs.
Range275Recharge6sDamage0.3 × 8Number of Targets3
Brilliance
#3
Blind all nearby foes.
Range275Recharge15sDamage2Apply Buff/Condition5sNumber of Targets5Combo FinisherWhirl 100%
Symbol of Spears
#4
Symbol. Create a spear wall in front of you that damages foes that remain in its area.
Recharge20sDamage0.8Interval1Symbol Duration4Symbol Radius180Number of Targets5Apply Buff/Condition2sCombo FieldLightTraited · Damage1.04 (Trait 649)Traited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)
Wrathful Grasp
#5
Throw a spear and pull your foe to you, burning them.
Range600Recharge25sDamage1Apply Buff/Condition5s × 3Combo FinisherProjectile 100%
Trident
Light Ball
#1
Fire a sundering ball of light that damages foes.
Range1200Damage0.5Apply Buff/Condition6s
Detonate Light
Fire a ball of light that detonates on impact to heal allies and damage foes.
Range1200Damage0.66Healing69Apply Buff/Condition6s
Purify
#2
Release an orb of cleansing light that cures conditions on allies it passes through and detonates on enemies struck. Burns foes and cures conditions on allies within the blast radius.
Range1200Recharge8sDamage1.25Apply Buff/Condition8sConditions Removed1Radius300Number of Targets5Purifying Blast
Detonate the orb to burn foes and cure conditions on allies in the blast radius.
Range1200Damage1.25Apply Buff/Condition8sConditions Removed1Radius300Combo FinisherBlast 100%
Symbol of Light
#3
Symbol. Create a pillar of light that does damage every second at your foe's location.
Range1200Recharge15sDamage0.5Duration5Symbol Duration4Symbol Radius180Number of Targets10Traited · Damage0.65 (Trait 649)Traited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)
Refraction
#4
Create a bubble that blocks enemy missiles and grants resolution to allies.
Recharge20sApply Buff/Condition5sDuration7Radius240Number of Targets5Blocks MissilesCombo FieldLightTraited · Apply Buff/Condition5s (Trait 604)
Weight of Justice
#5
Sink your foe with the weight of justice, inflicting damage continuously.
Damage ceases if the stun is broken.
Damage ceases if the stun is broken.
Range1200Recharge25sDamage0.5 × 4
Sink2Interval1Utility skills
Guardian Utility Skills
This section only lists core Guardian healing, utility, and elite skills. Dragonhunter, Firebrand, Willbender, and Luminary utilities are shown inside their own specialization sections below.
Healing Skills
"Receive the Light!"
Shout
Shout. Heal yourself and allies in a cone in front of you.
Range600Recharge24sInitial Self Heal2600Self Heal per Pulse650Allied Heal per Pulse1044Allied Heal per Pulse1044Pulses5Number of Allied Targets4
Litany of Wrath
Meditation
Meditation. Heal yourself. For a brief time, heal yourself based on a percentage of damage dealt to enemies.
Recharge20sHealing1640Apply Buff/Condition6s
Restoring Reprieve
Uncategorized
Gain health. Grant boons to yourself and allies in front of and around you.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Apply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition2sSelf-Heal1478Self-Heal199Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12
Shelter
Uncategorized
Block attacks while healing.
Recharge30sHealing4555Block Duration2
Signet of Resolve
Signet
Signet Passive: Remove a condition from yourself every few seconds.
Signet Active: Heal yourself and remove conditions.
Signet Active: Heal yourself and remove conditions.
Recharge25sHealing8150Interval5Passive Conditions Removed1Active Conditions Removed2Traited · Interval4 (Trait 579)Utility Skills
SpiritWeapon
Bow of Truth
SpiritWeapon
Spirit Weapon. Command the Bow of Truth to barrage a location with healing arrows.
Range1200Recharge1sCasts2Healing232Number of Impacts15Radius360Number of Targets5Duration5Combo FieldLightCount Recharge20Traited · Casts3 (Trait 635)
Hammer of Wisdom
SpiritWeapon
Spirit Weapon. Order the Hammer of Wisdom to knock down your foe.
Range900Recharge8sCount Recharge20Count Recharge24Damage1.2Damage0.01
Knockdown2Combo FinisherBlast 100%Number of Targets3Casts2Traited · Casts3 (Trait 635)
Shield of the Avenger
SpiritWeapon
Spirit Weapon. Command the Shield of the Avenger to form a protective dome, and then shatter, flying out to weaken nearby foes.
Range900Recharge1sDuration5Count Recharge25Casts3Damage0.5Apply Buff/Condition6sNumber of Targets5Dome Radius180Explosion Radius360Blocks MissilesApply Buff/Condition1s × 5Traited · Casts4 (Trait 635)
Sword of Justice
SpiritWeapon
Spirit Weapon. Will the Sword of Justice to appear beside your enemy and attack nearby foes.
Range900Recharge1sCount Recharge15Count Recharge20Casts3Casts2Damage0.72 × 4Damage0.8 × 4Damage0.45 × 4Apply Buff/Condition8s × 12Apply Buff/Condition6s × 12Apply Buff/Condition3sRadius180Number of Targets5Traited · Casts4 (Trait 635)Traited · Casts3 (Trait 635)Signet
Bane Signet
Signet
Signet Passive: Improved Power
Signet Active: Knock down and damage your foe.
Signet Active: Knock down and damage your foe.
Range1200Recharge20sApply Buff/Condition0sDamage1Knockdown3Traited · Apply Buff/Condition0s (Trait 579)
Signet of Judgment
Signet
Signet Passive: Reduces all incoming damage.
Signet Active: Grant resolution and protection to nearby allies while debilitating nearby enemies.
Signet Active: Grant resolution and protection to nearby allies while debilitating nearby enemies.
Recharge20s
StunBreaktrueApply Buff/Condition0sApply Buff/Condition3sRadius300Number of Targets5Apply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition4sDamage0.5Traited · Apply Buff/Condition0s (Trait 579)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 604)
Signet of Mercy
Signet
Signet Passive: Improves concentration.
Signet Active: Revive a nearby downed ally.
Signet Active: Revive a nearby downed ally.
Range900Recharge50s
Apply Buff/Condition0sRadius180Number of Allied Targets1Traited · Apply Buff/Condition0s (Trait 579)
Signet of Wrath
Signet
Signet Passive: Grants you increased condition damage.
Signet Active: Immobilize and burn your target.
Signet Active: Immobilize and burn your target.
Range1200Recharge18sApply Buff/Condition0sDamage0.25Apply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition5s × 3Traited · Apply Buff/Condition0s (Trait 579)Meditation
Contemplation of Purity
Meditation
Meditation. Convert the conditions you are suffering from into boons.
Recharge20sStunBreaktrue
Judge's Intervention
Meditation
Meditation. Teleport to your target and burn nearby foes.
Range1200Recharge20sStunBreaktrueDamage0.5Apply Buff/Condition8sRadius240Number of Targets5
Merciful Intervention
Meditation
Meditation. Shadowstep to an ally in the targeted area and heal around them. If no ally is present in the targeted area, this ability will not shadowstep.
Range1200Recharge25sHealing2344Healing2024Radius240Number of Targets5Revive Percentage20%Revive Percentage5%
Smite Condition
Meditation
Meditation. Cure conditions and damage nearby foes. Deal more damage if a condition is cured.
Recharge16sDamage With No Conditions0.85Damage With Condition1.9Conditions Removed2Conditions Removed3Radius360Number of Targets5Consecration
Hallowed Ground
Consecration
Consecration. Consecrate the target area, granting stability to allies inside.
Range900Recharge36s
Apply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition2sBoon Application Interval1Pulses8Radius360Number of Targets5Combo FieldFireTraited · Pulses10 (Trait 617)
Purging Flames
Consecration
Consecration. Create a ring of fire. With each pulse, burn foes while removing conditions from allies inside the area of effect.
Range900Recharge20sDamage0.2 × 6Conditions Removed1Duration5Radius180Number of Targets5Pulses6Apply Buff/Condition2s × 6Combo FieldFireTraited · Damage0.2 × 8 (Trait 617)Traited · Duration7 (Trait 617)Traited · Pulses8 (Trait 617)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition2s × 8 (Trait 617)
Sanctuary
Consecration
Consecration. Form a protective healing shelter for allies. Block foes and their missiles from entering.
Range900Recharge40sHealing522Pulses5Duration5Combo FieldLightRadius180Number of Targets5Number of Impacts10Blocks MissilesTraited · Pulses7 (Trait 617)Traited · Duration7 (Trait 617)
Wall of Reflection
Consecration
Consecration. Summon a barrier of mystic power that reflects projectiles.
Range900Recharge20sDuration8Combo FieldLightTraited · Duration10 (Trait 617)Shout
"Advance!"
Shout
Shout. Grant aegis and swiftness to up to five nearby allies.
Recharge5sApply Buff/Condition20sApply Buff/Condition20sRadius600Number of Targets5Maximum Count2Count Recharge24
"Hold the Line!"
Shout
Shout. Grant protection and regeneration to allies.
Recharge5sApply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition6sRadius600Number of Allied Targets5Count Recharge20
"Save Yourselves!"
Shout
Shout. Draw conditions from nearby allies to yourself. Gain multiple boons for a short duration.
Recharge25sStunBreaktrueApply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition10s
Apply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition3sRadius600Number of Allied Targets5Traited · Apply Buff/Condition10s (Trait 604)
"Stand Your Ground!"
Shout
Shout. Grant stability to yourself and allies.
Recharge24sStunBreaktrueApply Buff/Condition5sApply Buff/Condition6s × 5Number of Allied Targets5Number of Allied Targets5Radius600Uncategorized
Clarified Conclusion
Uncategorized
Final Charge. Recite the concluding passage, converting corruption into enhancements for your allies and aiding them in recovery.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery18Charge Recovery12Conditions Converted to Boons5Conditions Converted to Boons3Apply Buff/Condition10s
Echo of Truth
Uncategorized
Recount a truth to enemies in front of and around you, inflicting them with conditions.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Targets5Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition4sCharge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Damage0.7
Flame Rush
Uncategorized
Unleash a wave of purging fire in front of and around you.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Apply Buff/Condition12sApply Buff/Condition2sDamage0.7Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Number of Targets5
Opening Passage
Uncategorized
Recite a cleansing word, purifying allies of conditions and helping them recover.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Charge Recovery18Conditions Removed2Apply Buff/Condition5sClarified Conclusion
Final Charge. Recite the concluding passage, converting corruption into enhancements for your allies and aiding them in recovery.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery18Charge Recovery12Conditions Converted to Boons5Conditions Converted to Boons3Apply Buff/Condition10s
Overwhelming Celerity
Uncategorized
Final Charge. Inspire allies before and beside you, greatly enhancing their speed and strength.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12
Apply Buff/Condition5sApply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition10s × 8Apply Buff/Condition6s × 8
Potent Haste
Uncategorized
Inspire allies before and beside you, enhancing their speed and strength.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Apply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition1sApply Buff/Condition6s × 5Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Number of Allied Targets5Overwhelming Celerity
Final Charge. Inspire allies before and beside you, greatly enhancing their speed and strength.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Apply Buff/Condition5sApply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition10s × 8Apply Buff/Condition6s × 8
Repose
Uncategorized
Shadowstep to Flash Combo's starting point, healing and removing conditions.
Radius180Number of Targets5Distance900Healing2595Conditions Removed2Combo FinisherBlast 100%Physical
Quick Retribution
Physical
Physical. Lunge forward and unleash a disorienting strike at your foe, dazing them.
Range300Damage1
Daze3Combo FinisherLeap 100%Elite Skills
"Feel My Wrath!"
Shout
Shout. Grant fury and quickness to nearby allies. The duration of the quickness you grant yourself is doubled.
Recharge30sApply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition4sNumber of Allied Targets5Radius600
Dragon's Maw
Trap
Trap. Lay a trap that pulls enemies and creates a barrier that holds them in.
Range180Recharge40sDamage3.6Apply Buff/Condition8s × 10
Apply Buff/Condition4sTrigger Radius180Attack Radius240Maw Barrier Radius120Maw Barrier Duration4Number of Targets5Maximum Wall Hits10
Portent of Freedom
Uncategorized
Hints of freedom echo around, stabilizing and breaking stuns on you and your allies.
Range450Recharge1sStunBreaktrueRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Apply Buff/Condition5sApply Buff/Condition5sCharge Recovery25Charge Time25Charge Time35
Renewed Focus
Meditation
Meditation. Focus, making yourself invulnerable and recharging your virtues.
Recharge90sDuration3Prevents Capture-Point ContributionTraited · Pages Restored8 (Trait 2086)Traited · Pages Restored5 (Trait 2089)
Signet of Courage
Signet
Signet Passive: Periodically heal allies in an area around you while in combat.
Signet Active: Channel healing and boons in a large area around you, concluding with a large heal if this skill is not interrupted.
Signet Active: Channel healing and boons in a large area around you, concluding with a large heal if this skill is not interrupted.
Recharge60sStunBreaktruePassive Healing202Combat OnlyHealing Interval3Active Heal Pulse650Final Heal Pulse3250Number of Targets5Passive Radius300Active Radius600Apply Buff/Condition1s × 6Apply Buff/Condition1s × 6Apply Buff/Condition1s × 6Pulses6Traited · Passive Healing240 (Trait 579)Core traits
Choose three of the five core specializations, then choose one Adept, Master, and Grandmaster trait in each.
Core Traits
Guardian core traits are divided into Zeal, Radiance, Valor, Honor, and Virtues. The key is to compare how each line leans toward direct damage, boon support, defense, party utility, or Virtue enhancement, then combine the lines that fit your build.
Dragonhunter: Heart of Thorns
A guardian turned ranged hunter
Dragonhunter adds longbow attacks and traps. Set traps on the ground to damage and control enemies that trigger them.
All three virtues take on physical forms.
Spear of Justice: throw a piercing spear of light that tethers enemies and periodically applies conditions. A follow-up skill pulls tethered targets, and the spear also reveals them.
Wings of Resolve: leap to a chosen location and heal allies around your landing point. Instead of healing where you stand, move to the allies who need you.
Shield of Courage: create a large shield that blocks attacks from the front. Your sides and back remain exposed, so keep facing the incoming attacks.
Traps: place hidden traps triggered by enemies. Their effects include damage, Aegis fragments, and pulls.
Dragonhunter | Pursuit and Execution
Dragonhunter pushes Guardian toward aggressive control and execution. It starts pressure from range with the longbow, then locks enemies down with tether and trap tools to finish them on favorable ground.
Key Mechanic
Manifested Virtues and traps define the spec. The core lesson is how Spear of Justice sets up longbow pressure and trap follow-through.
Recommended For
A good fit for players who want Guardian sturdiness with clearer ranged pressure and execution windows.
Manifested Virtues
Spear of Justice
F1Virtue
Dragonhunter F1
Virtue. Burn foes every few attacks.
Activate: Hurl a spear of light that passes through foes. Enemies struck become tethered and receive conditions periodically.
Activate: Hurl a spear of light that passes through foes. Enemies struck become tethered and receive conditions periodically.
Range1200Recharge20sDamage0.8Apply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition1s
Apply Buff/Condition6sInterval1Number of Attacks to Trigger5Pierces
UnblockableTraited · Apply Buff/Condition12s (Trait 1955)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition5s (Trait 1686)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition2s (Trait 1686)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition10s (Trait 1955)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 572)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition5s × 3 (Trait 621)Traited · Number of Attacks to Trigger3 (Trait 622)Traited · Blast Radius240 (Trait 622)
Hunter's Verdict
Pull all enemies tethered by the Spear of Justice to you, breaking the link. This ability's recharge is separate from that of Spear of Justice.
Recharge40s
Pull1200Dragonhunter Utility Skills
Healing Skills
Purification
Trap
Trap. Heal yourself and imbue your light into a trap. Enemies that trigger this trap are damaged and blinded as the light returns to you for a second heal.
Recharge24sDamage0.1875Initial Heal1608Trap Heal6480Apply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition6sTrigger Radius180Attack Radius240Utility Skills
Trap
Fragments of Faith
Trap
Trap. Lay a trap that deals damage and unleashes multiple fragments into the area when triggered. Each fragment grants aegis to allies, as long as they don't already have aegis.
Recharge25sStunBreaktrueDamage1.5Apply Buff/Condition5s × 3Apply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition8sNumber of Fragments5Duration10Trigger Radius180Attack Radius240
Light's Judgment
Trap
Trap. Lay down a trap that creates an area of pure light that reveals enemies and pierces their armor. The first strike dazes foes.
Recharge20sDamage0.1875Apply Buff/Condition10sApply Buff/Condition1sApply Buff/Condition2s × 10Interval1Duration8Trigger Radius180Attack Radius240Daze2
Procession of Blades
Trap
Trap. Set a trap that whirls around and damages enemies when activated.
Recharge16sDamage0.44 × 10Apply Buff/Condition8sTrigger Radius180Attack Radius240
Test of Faith
Trap
Trap. Lay a trap that creates a ring of weapons that punishes enemies that attempt to cross their threshold. Passthrough damage is increased against disabled targets.
Recharge24sUnblockabletrueInitial Damage1.4Damage2.8Number of Targets5Apply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition6sNumber of Hits10Trigger Radius180Sword Radius240Duration6Damage Increase33%Damage Increase200%Elite Skills
Dragon's Maw
Trap
Trap. Lay a trap that pulls enemies and creates a barrier that holds them in.
Range180Recharge40sDamage3.6Apply Buff/Condition8s × 10Apply Buff/Condition4sTrigger Radius180Attack Radius240Maw Barrier Radius120Maw Barrier Duration4Number of Targets5Maximum Wall Hits10Dragonhunter Traits
Firebrand: Path of Fire
Fight with three tomes of sacred knowledge
Virtues become tomes, with main-hand axe and mantra skills added to your toolkit. Tomes give quick access to damage, healing, and defense, making firebrand a versatile specialization.
Each virtue becomes a tome. Opening one replaces your weapon skills with five tome skills.
Tome of Justice: damage tools including fire attacks, bursts, and an enemy pull.
Tome of Resolve: healing, condition removal, and stronger incoming healing for allies.
Tome of Courage: defensive tools including Stability, projectile reflection, and Resistance.
All three tomes share pages. Tome skills spend pages, and using them all closes the tome. Pages regenerate over time, but spending too quickly leaves you short. Choose when to open a tome and which skills are worth the cost.
Quickness support: with the right traits and skills, firebrand can provide Quickness to speed up its group's actions.
Mantras: skills with several charges and a stronger final charge. Their quick activation lets you use them between other actions.
Firebrand | Tomes and Support
Firebrand replaces Guardian virtues with tomes and layers them with mantras. For beginners, the important step is learning which tome handles offense, healing, or defense before trying to master every page and mantra charge.
Key Mechanic
The three tomes split into offense, recovery, and defense.
Recommended For
A good fit for players who want one Guardian elite spec to cover quickness support, boon upkeep, burning pressure, and emergency answers.
Tomes (F1-F3)
Tome of Justice
F1Virtue
Justice Tome
Virtue: Burn foes every few attacks.
Activate: Pull forth a magical tome on the dangers of the blazing heat in Kourna.
Activate: Pull forth a magical tome on the dangers of the blazing heat in Kourna.
Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition1sAttacks to Trigger Passive5Traited · Apply Buff/Condition5s (Trait 1686)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition2s (Trait 1686)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition1s (Trait 1686)Traited · Attacks to Trigger Passive3 (Trait 622)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition5s × 3 (Trait 621)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 604)Traited · Blast Radius240 (Trait 622)
Chapter 1: Searing Spell
Tome. Fueled by tales of the desolation in Istan, incite a great swelling of heat before you.
Chapter 2: Igniting Burst
Tome. Ignite the air around you in an expanding burst.
Chapter 3: Heated Rebuke
Tome. Call forth a heated vortex to collapse your enemies together.
Chapter 4: Scorched Aftermath
Tome. Detail the suffering in fire and blood inflicted during Vabbi's occupation.
Epilogue: Ashes of the Just
Tome. Recall the memory of fallen heroes, granting allies the searing blades of justice.
Tome of Resolve
F2Virtue
Resolve Tome
Virtue: Regenerate health.
Activate: Draw forth an enchanted tome that recounts the trials undergone by the people of Vabbi.
Activate: Draw forth an enchanted tome that recounts the trials undergone by the people of Vabbi.
Apply Buff/Condition0sTraited · Apply Buff/Condition5s (Trait 621)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 604)Traited · Conditions Removed3 (Trait 610)Traited · Radius600 (Trait 610)
Chapter 1: Desert Bloom
Tome. Tales of desert blooms create a wave of healing for your allies.
Chapter 2: Radiant Recovery
Tome. Release magic from pages detailing the rebuilding of Vabbi, cleansing conditions on nearby allies. Allies are healed for each condition removed.
Chapter 3: Azure Sun
Tome. Inspired by countless poems describing the comforting powers of the water-reflected sun, grant boons to allies.
Chapter 4: Shining River
Tome. Release a torrent of pages describing the water cycle of the Elon River. Heal allies and grant them swiftness.
Epilogue: Eternal Oasis
Tome. Purify your allies with the waters of Amnoon and increase the healing they receive.
Tome of Courage
F3Virtue
Courage Tome
Virtue: Gain aegis periodically.
Activate: Conjure a mystic tome containing stories about the heroes of Istan.
Activate: Conjure a mystic tome containing stories about the heroes of Istan.
Apply Buff/Condition0sTime to Trigger Passive40Traited · Time to Trigger Passive30 (Trait 612)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition5s (Trait 621)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 604)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s × 3 (Trait 612)Traited · Radius600 (Trait 612)
Chapter 1: Unflinching Charge
Tome. Roused by tales of mythical Sunspear charges, ground and motivate allies before you.
Chapter 2: Daring Challenge
Tome. As the tales recount of Turai, taunt your enemies by issuing an insightfully inciting challenge.
Chapter 3: Valiant Bulwark
Tome. Manifest the shimmering purity of the desert sun, reflecting enemy missiles.
Chapter 4: Stalwart Stand
Tome. Recount the stand of Elonian loyalists against Palawa Joko, granting resistance to your allies.
Epilogue: Unbroken Lines
Tome. Recalling the memory of heroes past, enchant nearby allies with formidable defenses.
Firebrand Utility Skills
Healing Skills
Mantra of Solace
Mantra
Mantra. Prepare to heal yourself and grant boons to allies.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
Recharge24sNumber of Casts3Restoring Reprieve
Gain health. Grant boons to yourself and allies in front of and around you.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Apply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition2sSelf-Heal1478Self-Heal199Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Utility Skills
Mantra
Mantra of Flame
Mantra
Mantra. Prepare a chant to sear your enemies.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
Recharge20sNumber of Casts3Flame Rush
Unleash a wave of purging fire in front of and around you.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Apply Buff/Condition12sApply Buff/Condition2sDamage0.7Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Number of Targets5
Mantra of Lore
Mantra
Mantra. Chant the ritual of cleansing, removing conditions and speeding recovery.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
Recharge20sNumber of Casts3Opening Passage
Recite a cleansing word, purifying allies of conditions and helping them recover.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Charge Recovery18Conditions Removed2Apply Buff/Condition5s
Mantra of Potence
Mantra
Mantra. Recite a hymn from the annals of Turai to quicken yourself and your allies.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
Recharge20sNumber of Casts3Potent Haste
Inspire allies before and beside you, enhancing their speed and strength.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Apply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition1sApply Buff/Condition6s × 5Charge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Number of Allied Targets5
Mantra of Truth
Mantra
Mantra. Prepare the tenets of truth to debilitate your foes.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
Recharge20sNumber of Casts3Echo of Truth
Recount a truth to enemies in front of and around you, inflicting them with conditions.
Range450Recharge1sRadius180Number of Targets5Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition4sCharge Recovery10Charge Recovery12Damage0.7Elite Skills
Mantra of Liberation
Mantra
Mantra. Echo remnants of an ancient pamphlet from Vabbi that urged Elonians to freedom. Grant stability and resolution to allies while breaking stun.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
The final charge of this skill is more powerful.
Recharge40sNumber of Casts3Portent of Freedom
Hints of freedom echo around, stabilizing and breaking stuns on you and your allies.
Range450Recharge1sStunBreaktrueRadius180Number of Allied Targets5Apply Buff/Condition5sApply Buff/Condition5sCharge Recovery25Charge Time25Charge Time35Firebrand Traits
FIREBRAND
Willbender: End of Dragons
An aggressive, mobile guardian
Willbender rushes into close combat, adding off-hand sword and physical skills for an active fighting style.
All three virtues become movement skills, taking you directly into the fight.
Rushing Justice: rush at an enemy and strike. The temporary Justice effect applies burning as you land repeated hits.
Flowing Resolve: remove movement-impairing conditions, heal yourself, and rush forward while evading attacks. Repeated hits during the following effect grant additional healing.
Crashing Courage: shadowstep a short distance and gain Aegis and Stability, combining an engage with defensive protection.
The main difference is how virtue effects trigger. Core guardian has ongoing passive virtues; willbender activates a virtue and then lands attacks to trigger its temporary benefits. Stay active to make use of them.
Willbender Flames: virtues leave damaging flames along your path or at your destination. Only one set of flames remains active; a new virtue replaces the previous flames.
Willbender | Mobile Enforcer
Willbender turns Guardian into a much faster melee aggressor. Its virtues become movement-heavy attack tools, while physical skills and Willbender Flames keep pressure active between engages.
Key Mechanic
Use each virtue’s movement and Willbender Flames together to maintain pressure.
Recommended For
Best for players who want a much more mobile, chase-heavy Guardian instead of the traditional slower frontline style.
Willbender Virtues (F1-F3)
Rushing Justice
F1Virtue
Virtue. Rush toward your target and gain Justice, delivering a strike and emanating Willbender Flames.
Range800Recharge12sImpact Damage1.5Impact Damage1.2Apply Buff/Condition8sNumber of Attacks to Trigger5Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition2sApply Buff/Condition2sTraited · Apply Buff/Condition10s (Trait 2201)Traited · Number of Attacks to Trigger3 (Trait 622)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition5s × 3 (Trait 621)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition2s (Trait 1686)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition2s (Trait 1686)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition2s (Trait 1686)
Willbender Flames
Leave a trail of flame in your wake that damage enemies.
Activating this skill destroys other active Willbender Flames effects.
Activating this skill destroys other active Willbender Flames effects.
Damage0.22Number of Targets3Number of Impacts5Interval1Duration5Traited · Apply Buff/Condition1s (Trait 2191)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition2s (Trait 2191)Traited · Damage0.66 (Trait 2190)Traited · Healing277 (Trait 2187)
Flowing Resolve
F2Virtue
Virtue. Remove conditions and gain Flowing Resolve. Rush forward and evade attacks while leaving Willbender Flames in your wake.
Apply Buff/ConditionApply Buff/ConditionApply Buff/ConditionInitial Self Heal783Number of Attacks to Trigger5
Apply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition0sDistance Traveled450
Evade1Maximum Count2Count Recharge20Traited · Apply Buff/Condition6s (Trait 2195)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 2195)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition5s (Trait 621)Traited · Battle Presence Radius600 (Trait 554)Willbender Flames
Leave a trail of flame in your wake that damage enemies.
Activating this skill destroys other active Willbender Flames effects.
Activating this skill destroys other active Willbender Flames effects.
Damage0.22Number of Targets3Number of Impacts5Interval1Duration5Traited · Apply Buff/Condition1s (Trait 2191)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition2s (Trait 2191)Traited · Damage0.66 (Trait 2190)Traited · Healing277 (Trait 2187)
Crashing Courage
F3Virtue
Virtue. Shadowstep a short distance while gaining boons and emanating Willbender Flames from your location. Gain courage.
Range600Recharge30sStunBreaktrueInitial Damage1
Apply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition4sNumber of Attacks to Trigger5Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition4s × 3Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 2199)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition5s (Trait 621)Willbender Utility Skills
Healing Skills
Reversal of Fortune
Physical
Physical. Guard yourself with light, negating the next incoming strike and healing you instead, even if the strike would have been lethal. If an effect causes damage that would be lethal, that damage will be negated and you will be healed instead. If no attacks or lethal damage are negated, you will be healed for the lowest set amount.
Recharge2sHeal If Attacked4264Heal if no attacks are reversed.2132Apply Buff/Condition1sCount Recharge15Count Recharge20Utility Skills
Physical
Flash Combo
Physical
Physical. Shadowstep to your target and strike at them multiple times. If the skill completes without being interrupted, gain access to Repose.
Range900Recharge20sDamage0.9 × 5Apply Buff/Condition6sRepose
Shadowstep to Flash Combo's starting point, healing and removing conditions.
Radius180Number of Targets5Distance900Healing2595Conditions Removed2Combo FinisherBlast 100%
Heel Crack
Physical
Physical. Perform a quick heel strike that stuns your target.
Range240Recharge2sDamage0.75Stun2Count Recharge15
Roiling Light
Physical
Physical. Break stun and dodge backward, blinding foes and gaining resistance. Then, gain access to Quick Retribution.
Range300Recharge15sStunBreaktrueDamage0.33Apply Buff/Condition5sNumber of Targets5Radius180Apply Buff/Condition3sQuick Retribution
Physical. Lunge forward and unleash a disorienting strike at your foe, dazing them.
Range300Damage1Daze3Combo FinisherLeap 100%
Whirling Light
Physical
Physical. Lunge forward and perform a whirlwind kick, weakening and burning any foes left in your wake.
Range240Recharge15sDamage1 × 4Apply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition3sRadius240Number of Targets5Combo FinisherWhirl 100%Elite Skills
Heaven's Palm
Physical
Physical. Evade attacks, then shadowstep and slam the ground, knocking down your targeted foe, finishing them if there are no other enemy players nearby. Foes that aren't targeted are knocked back instead.
Range600Recharge20sDamage3Initial Target Knockdown Time4Initial Target Knockdown Time3Maximum Knockback Distance240Radius240Number of Targets5Willbender Traits
Luminary: Visions of Eternity
Wield weapons of light and strengthen allies
Radiant Forge replaces your weapon skills with four radiant weapons and their attacks. Luminary also adds stance skills, with no separate new weapon unlock.
Radiant Forge is the central mechanic. Enter it to replace your weapon bar with four radiant weapon skills (hammer, staff, sword, and shield) plus a dedicated basic attack.
A radiant weapon skill performs an initial attack and then flips to a follow-up skill. The initial attack grants nearby allies Luminary's Blessing, which reduces incoming strike damage and heals when it expires or is reapplied.
Virtue interaction: radiant virtues grant boons to allies and empower the next use of an associated radiant weapon.
The loop is to activate a virtue, enter Radiant Forge, use the empowered radiant weapon, and spread Luminary's Blessing to allies.
Stances: luminary adds utility skills that provide temporary effects, including defensive benefits and boons for allies.
Luminary | Radiant Forge Control
Luminary combines virtues with Radiant Forge, letting Guardian pivot into different radiant weapon patterns.
Key Mechanic
Radiant Virtues reshape the base Guardian virtues, while Enter Radiant Forge pivots into a dedicated radiant weapon flow. The most important learning step is understanding what each radiant weapon option changes.
Recommended For
A good fit for players who enjoy stance-like weapon shifts and want to swap between support, pressure, and defense more often inside one elite spec.
Radiant Virtues (F1-F3)
Radiant Justice
F1Virtue
Virtue: Burn foes every few attacks.
Activate: Gain quickness. The next time you use Dazzling Hammer, it creates a delayed secondary impact.
Activate: Gain quickness. The next time you use Dazzling Hammer, it creates a delayed secondary impact.
Recharge20s
Radiant Resolve
F2Virtue
Virtue: Regenerates health.
Activate: Heal yourself and nearby allies while granting light aura. The next time you use Luminous Staff, it heals allies and grants them regeneration.
Activate: Heal yourself and nearby allies while granting light aura. The next time you use Luminous Staff, it heals allies and grants them regeneration.
Recharge30s
Radiant Courage
F3Virtue
Virtue: Gain aegis periodically.
Activate: Grant aegis, resistance, and Luminary's Blessing to yourself and nearby allies.
The next time you use Gleaming Blade, it deals increased damage and immobilizes enemies. The next time you use Radiant Bulwark, it grants barrier to nearby allies.
Activate: Grant aegis, resistance, and Luminary's Blessing to yourself and nearby allies.
The next time you use Gleaming Blade, it deals increased damage and immobilizes enemies. The next time you use Radiant Bulwark, it grants barrier to nearby allies.
Recharge45sStunBreaktrueRadiant Forge (F4)
Enter Radiant Forge
F4
Enter Radiant Forge. The recharge time of this skill is reduced for each unused radiant weapon in shroud.
Recharge10sDuration20Recharge Time Reduced5Minimum Recharge Time5
Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 2328)
Glaring Burst
Create a burst of energy, the effect of which changes based on the radiant weapon you have equipped.
Radius240Number of Targets5Healing207Apply Buff/Condition2s
Dazzling Hammer
Smash the ground with your radiant hammer, dazing nearby foes and granting boons to nearby allies. Gain light aura if this skill finishes a combo.
Recharge7sDamage1.2Attack Radius180Boon Radius300Daze2Number of Targets5Apply Buff/Condition8s × 3Apply Buff/Condition8s × 8Apply Buff/Condition6s
Apply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition4sCombo FinisherBlast 100%Traited · Apply Buff/Condition8s × 4 (Trait 2330)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition10s (Trait 2330)
Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 2330)
Shining Spin
Strike nearby foes with your radiant hammer, dealing increased damage against foes that are disabled.
Radius180Damage1.25Damage Increase20%Number of Targets5
Luminous Staff
Slam your radiant staff into the ground, granting boons to allies and creating a symbol.
Recharge15sDamage0.3 × 4Symbol Duration4Symbol Radius180Number of Targets5Apply Buff/Condition1s × 4Boon Radius300Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition3sCombo FieldLightTraited · Damage0.65 × 4 (Trait 649)Traited · Symbol Duration6 (Trait 558)Traited · Symbol Radius240 (Trait 558)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition8s (Trait 2330)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 2330)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 2330)
Restorative Glow
Heal and remove conditions from nearby allies, then redirect a percentage of their incoming strike damage to you. Damage redirection will end if you fall below 50% health.
Radius300Conditions Removed3Conditions Removed2Healing1610Healing855Damage Reduced10%Number of Targets5
Gleaming Blade
Leap to the target and slash, inflicting cripple and vulnerability.
Range450Recharge15sApply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition3sDamage1.5Apply Buff/Condition5sApply Buff/Condition10s × 4Combo FinisherLeap 100%Traited · Apply Buff/Condition8s (Trait 2330)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 2330)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 2330)
Lucent Thrust
Stab your foe with your radiant sword and launch a ray of light that bounces between foes.
Range180Damage1Projectile Damage0.8Number of Targets3Apply Buff/Condition3s
Radiant Bulwark
Block attacks. Grants aegis to nearby allies on activation.
Recharge25sDuration2Apply Buff/Condition6sApply Buff/Condition3sApply Buff/Condition4sNumber of Targets5Radius300Traited · Apply Buff/Condition8s (Trait 2330)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 2330)Traited · Apply Buff/Condition4s (Trait 2330)
Brilliant Slam
Slam your foes with your shield, dazing them. Deal bonus defiance-bar damage to defiant foes.
Range130Damage1.2Daze2Number of Targets3Number400
Exit Radiant Forge
Leave Radiant Forge.
Luminary Utility Skills
Healing Skills
Resolute Stance
Stance
Stance. Enter a stance that heals when you remove conditions from yourself, then heal nearby allies and remove conditions from them.
Recharge30sApply Buff/Condition5sHealing6550Ally Healing3350Conditions Removed3Radius360Healing per Condition Removed325Number of Targets5Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 2410)Utility Skills
Stance
Effulgent Stance
Stance
Stance. Grant barrier and light aura to nearby allies, then enter a stance that charges up a burst of light when striking or struck by enemies. The burst of light dazes enemies if fully charged.
Recharge20sBarrier2245Apply Buff/Condition4sApply Buff/Condition4sMinimum Damage0.5Maximum Damage4Maximum-Strength Daze2Maximum-Strength Daze1Maximum Damage2.1Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 2410)
Piercing Stance
Stance
Stance. Enter a stance that causes you to deal more damage, then strike nearby enemies to daze them.
Recharge1sDamage2Daze2Apply Buff/Condition8sRadius240Damage Increase10%Number of Targets5Maximum Count2Count Recharge20Count Recharge25
Stalwart Stance
Stance
Stance. Break stun for nearby allies and enter a defensive stance, taking reduced damage.
Recharge25sApply Buff/Condition5sApply Buff/Condition5sRadius300Number of Targets5Breaks StunTraited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 2410)
Valorous Stance
Stance
Stance. Enter a stance that causes you to heal allies when you grant them boons, then grant boons to nearby allies.
Recharge25sApply Buff/Condition4s × 5Apply Buff/Condition4sRadius300Apply Buff/Condition4sHealing76Number of Targets5Traited · Apply Buff/Condition7s (Trait 2410)Elite Skills
Daring Advance
Stance
Stance. Leap to an area, tethering nearby enemies and empowering allies. Tethered enemies are revealed and take additional damage from your attacks and are stunned if they move beyond the range threshold.
Range600Recharge60sBuffArrayDuration5Stun2Range Threshold300Damage3Number of Targets5Radius240Damage Increase15%Damage Increase10%Apply Buff/Condition3s
Apply Buff/Condition8sCombo FieldLightCombo FinisherLeap 100%Traited · Apply Buff/Condition3s (Trait 2410)Luminary Traits
Common questions
Is guardian suitable for beginners despite its low health?
Yes. Guardian has many ways to prevent damage: periodic Aegis, blocking skills, and passive healing from Virtue of Resolve. It helps you learn to time defenses instead of absorbing every hit, making it an approachable first profession.
Which elite specialization should I learn first?
For PvE: Dragonhunter. Its virtues build naturally on core guardian, longbow adds a ranged option, and traps are straightforward to use. It works across open world, fractals, and raid encounters.
For support: Firebrand. Choose a damage or healing build that provides Quickness. Tomes and page management add complexity, so learn core guardian skills first.
Try Willbender later. Its combat flow differs substantially from core guardian. Get comfortable with the profession before learning its more mobile style.
Visions of Eternity option: Luminary. Choose it if swapping radiant weapons in Radiant Forge appeals to you. It offers damage and ally support.
Elite specializations require level 80, the relevant expansion, and completed core skill and specialization training. Each takes 250 hero points to fully train. In HoT and PoF maps, 25 previously uncompleted hero challenges award 10 points each, totaling 250.
Is guardian a tank?
Guardian can be a damage dealer, boon damage dealer, or healer depending on its build. Some raid bosses attack the player with the highest Toughness; others use different targeting rules. Prepare for the specific encounter and assigned role.