Buff

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A buff refers to any positive effect on a player, such as a bonus to an attribute or effects that modify attacks. Boons are the most common type of buff. Other buffs include auras, boosts, and effects from a guild.

Conversely, a debuff refers to any negative effect on the player, such as conditions and control effects.

Common buffs[edit]

Combat related Buffs
Boons
Account bonuses

Apply equally to all characters on the account.

  • Gold Find.png Gold Find — Increases the amount of gold gain from killing enemies.
  • Karma Gain.png Karma Gain — Increases the amount of karma gained from completing events.
  • XP Gain.png XP Gain — Increases the amount of experience gain from killing enemies.
  • Magic Find (account bonus).png Magic Find — Increases the chance to receive higher-quality loot from slain foes.

Common buff sources[edit]

Common debuffs[edit]

Conditions
Control effects
  • Daze.png Daze, interrupts and prevents the target from using skills for a period of time.
  • Float.png Float, forces the target(s) to float upwards, unable to act.
  • Knockback.png Knockback, interrupts and briefly disables. Move away from source.
  • Knockdown.png Knockdown, interrupts and unable to move or use skills for a short duration.
  • Launch.png Launch, thrown backwards into air and remain stuck on the ground.
  • Pull.png Pull, draws target to source.
  • Sink.png Sink, forces underwater target(s) to sink down, unable to act.
  • Stun.png Stun, disables all skills and interrupts any current action.

Common debuff sources[edit]