Fire Aura

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Fire Aura

Effect type
Aura
Stacking
No
Game link
Visual appearance
Fire Aura.jpg

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Enveloped in a fiery shield that burns foes, grants might each time you are struck (1-second cooldown per attacker).

— In-game description

Fire Aura is an aura that burns foes and grants might when attacked.

Related skills[edit]

Weapon skills that grant Fire Aura

Utility skills that grant Fire Aura

Elite skills that grant Fire Aura

Combos that grant Fire Aura

Related traits[edit]

See also: Aura#Traits that improve auras

Traits that grant Fire Aura

Trait skills that grant Fire Aura

Traits that improve Fire Aura

Notes[edit]

When struck by foes who are downed, the internal cool down does not apply.
  • Grants one stack of might for 10 seconds when struck by an enemy.
  • Blocking the attack also gives the might and burns the foe.

Version history[edit]

For a detailed effect history, see here.

Patch Changes
February 25, 2020 Competitive content update:
  • Aura effects have been updated to be larger and more noticeable. The previous, more subtle aura effects are now used for auras on allies and for all characters viewed by PvP spectators when the Effect LOD option is checked in the graphics settings. Effect icons used for auras have been updated for consistency.
May 14, 2019
  • Fixed a bug that prevented this effect from triggering several traits.
April 23, 2019
  • Fire Shield: This effect has been renamed Fire Aura.
December 01, 2015
  • The following skills have had their effects replaced with a new version to reduce visual noise: Frost Aura, Magnetic Aura, Shocking Aura, and Fire Shield.
February 26, 2013
  • In addition to the burning condition, this aura now grants 10 seconds of might each time the player is struck. This aura can activate only once per second.
August 28, 2012 Game release:
  • Fire Shield has been added to the game.