Piercing Shards/history
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This page contains information about a Guild Wars 2 trait that has been updated since its introduction. Some of the information on this page no longer applies to the game as it currently exists. For the current version of this trait, see Piercing Shards. |
May 11, 2021
- Text on many damage-increasing profession traits, runes, and sigils has been clarified to indicate whether they increase outgoing strike damage, condition damage, or all damage, as appropriate.
“Piercing ShardsVulnerability you inflict has increased duration. Deal increased strike damage to vulnerable foes. Damage bonus is doubled while attuned to water.
Damage Increase: 10%
Vulnerability Duration Increased: 33%
— In-game description
February 25, 2020
- Piercing Shards: (Competitive split) Reduced bonus damage from 10% to 5%.
“Piercing ShardsVulnerability you inflict has increased duration. Deal increased damage to vulnerable foes. Damage bonus is doubled while attuned to water.
— In-game description
July 16, 2019
- Piercing Shards: This trait now grants half its 20% bonus damage to vulnerable foes when not attuned to water.
- The full bonus damage is still applied while attuned to water.
“Piercing ShardsVulnerability you inflict has increased duration. Deal increased damage to vulnerable foes. Damage bonus is doubled while attuned to water.
— In-game description
June 23, 2015
- Piercing Shards: Updated this trait to reflect the introduction of the specialization mechanic.
- Added: Vulnerability lasts 33% longer.
“Piercing ShardsWhile attuned to water, your spells deal more damage to vulnerable foes. Vulnerability lasts longer.
— In-game description
Original version
“Piercing ShardsWhile attuned to water, your spells deal more damage to vulnerable foes.
— In-game description
