Power

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Disambig icon.png This article is about the attribute. For the Champions chapter, see Chapter 2: Power.

Power.png Power is an offensive attribute that increases all strike damage, scaling linearly. (The condition damage attribute controls the damage of conditions.) Strike damage sources affected by power include weapon strikes, skills and certain trait effects.

At level 80, all professions have a base amount of 1000 power. Adding an additional 1000 power would double a character's damage. In most cases, raising power is the most efficient way to increase strike damage. Equipment is the primary source for raising power. Another notable source is the stacking Might.png Might boon (which increases both power and condition damage).

Related skills[edit]

Utility skills that increase power

Elite skills that increase power

Related traits[edit]

See also: Might#Related traits

Traits that increase power

Traits that convert to power

Traits that benefit from power

Related equipment[edit]

Equipment prefixes that increase power[edit]

This table lists prefixes that have Power as their Major attribute. For other prefixes that affect Power, see the full listing at attribute combinations.

Prefix Major attribute(s) Minor attribute(s)
Berserker's Power.png Power Precision.png Precision
Ferocity.png Ferocity
Harrier's Power.png Power Healing Power.png Healing Power
Boon Duration.png Concentration
Soldier's Power.png Power Toughness.png Toughness
Vitality.png Vitality
Valkyrie Power.png Power Vitality.png Vitality
Ferocity.png Ferocity
Zealot's Power.png Power Precision.png Precision
Healing Power.png Healing Power
Commander's Power.png Power
Precision.png Precision
Toughness.png Toughness
Boon Duration.png Concentration
Crusader's Power.png Power
Toughness.png Toughness
Ferocity.png Ferocity
Healing Power.png Healing Power
Grieving Power.png Power
Condition Damage.png Condition Damage
Precision.png Precision
Ferocity.png Ferocity
Marauder Power.png Power
Precision.png Precision
Vitality.png Vitality
Ferocity.png Ferocity
Marshal's Power.png Power
Healing Power.png Healing Power
Condition Damage.png Condition Damage
Precision.png Precision
Vigilant Power.png Power
Toughness.png Toughness
Boon Duration.png Concentration
Condition Duration.png Expertise
Viper's Power.png Power
Condition Damage.png Condition Damage
Precision.png Precision
Condition Duration.png Expertise
Wanderer's Power.png Power
Vitality.png Vitality
Toughness.png Toughness
Boon Duration.png Concentration
Diviner's Power.png Power
Boon Duration.png Concentration
Precision.png Precision
Ferocity.png Ferocity
Dragon's Power.png Power
Ferocity.png Ferocity
Vitality.png Vitality
Precision.png Precision
  • For trinkets and jewels, Berserker is equivalent to Ruby, Zealot is equivalent to Watchwork, and Valkyrie is equivalent to Beryl. Commander is equivalent to Burl, Marauder is equivalent to Ebony, Crusader is equivalent to Agate, Vigilant is equivalent to Flax Blossom, Wanderer is equivalent to Moonstone, and Viper is equivalent to Black Diamond.

Upgrade components that increase power[edit]

See also: list of runes that increase power
See also: Universal upgrade
See also: Gemstone

Related consumables[edit]

Food items that increase Power[edit]

Req. Level Name Power.png Power Duration (Minutes) Other Effect(s)
5 Eda's Apple Pie.pngEda's Apple Pie 20 30 +10 experience from kills
10 Spicy Flank Steak.pngSpicy Flank Steak 10 30 +10 experience from kills
Seared Beef Steak.pngGrilled Steak 20 15 +10 experience from kills
15 Roasted Meaty Sandwich.pngRoasted Meaty Sandwich 20 30 +10 experience from kills
Rice Ball.pngRice Ball 20 10 +10 experience from kills
10 Spicy Meat Kabob.pngSpicy Meat Kabob 40 for 30 seconds after killing an enemy 30 +10 experience from kills
50 Bowl of Avocado Stirfry.pngBowl of Avocado Stirfry 50 30 60% chance to gain might on a kill, +10 experience from kills
17 Egg.pngGriffon Egg 60 for 30 seconds after killing an enemy 10 +10 experience from kills
47 Eggs Beetletun.pngGriffon Egg Omelet 60 30 +50 Precision, +10 experience from kills
65 Plate of Steak and Asparagus.pngPlate of Steak and Asparagus 80 30 +60 Precision, +10 experience from kills
70 Spicier Flank Steak.pngSpicier Flank Steak 80 30 +60 Condition, +10% experience from kills
75 Plate of Roast Meat with Braised Leeks.pngPlate of Roast Meat with Braised Leeks 80 30 +60 Vitality, +10 experience from kills
80 Dragon's Revelry Starcake.pngDragon's Revelry Starcake 45 30 +45 All Attributes, +20% Magic Find, +10 experience from kills
80 Feast pot tier 8.pngRed Lentil and Flatbread Feast 45 60 -15% Incoming Condition Duration, +45 All Attributes, +1% All Experience Gained
80 Prickly Pear Stuffed Nopal.pngPrickly Pear Stuffed Nopal 70 30 +100 Expertise, +10% Experience from Kills
80 Plate of Orrian Steak Frittes.pngPlate of Orrian Steak Frittes 100 30 +70 Vitality, +10 experience from kills
80 Plate of Truffle Steak.pngPlate of Truffle Steak 100 30 +70 Precision, +10 experience from kills
80 Steak with Winterberry Sauce.pngSteak with Winterberry Sauce 100 30 +70 Precision, +10 experience from kills, +30 Magic Find
80 Poached Salmon Filet.pngIcy Fish Snack 160 when health < 50% 10 Gain Vitality equal to 5% of your Toughness, +10 experience from kills
80 Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup.pngBowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup 100 30 +70 Ferocity, +10 experience from kills
80 Plate of Jerk Poultry.pngPlate of Jerk Poultry 150 30 +10 experience from kills
80 Steamed Red Dumpling.pngSteamed Red Dumpling 200 for 30 seconds after killing an enemy 30 +140 Condition Damage for 30 seconds on Kill, +25% Magic Find during Lunar New Year

Utility items that increase Power[edit]

Item +Power Other Effects Duration
Rough Sharpening Stone.pngRough Sharpening Stone Gain Power equal to 1% of Your Precision +10% Experience from kills. 30 minutes
Simple Sharpening Stone.pngSimple Sharpening Stone Gain Power equal to 2% of Your Precision +10% Experience from kills. 30 minutes
Standard Sharpening Stone.pngStandard Sharpening Stone Gain Power Equal to 1% of Your Precision Gain Power Equal to 3% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Quality Sharpening Stone.pngQuality Sharpening Stone Gain Power Equal to 2% of Your Precision Gain Power Equal to 2% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Hardened Sharpening Stone.pngHardened Sharpening Stone Gain Power Equal to 2% of Your Precision Gain Power Equal to 4% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Superior Sharpening Stone.pngSuperior Sharpening Stone Gain Power equal to 3% of Your Precision Gain power equal to 6% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Superior Sharpening Stone.pngPotent Superior Sharpening Stone Gain Power equal to 3% of Your Precision Gain power equal to 6% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from kills.
60 minutes
Tin of Fruitcake.pngTin of Fruitcake Gain Power equal to 3% of Your Precision Gain power equal to 6% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from kills.
+10% Karma from kills.
30 minutes
Superior Sharpening Stone.pngOgre Sharpening Stone Gain Power equal to 3% of Your Precision Gain power equal to 6% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from kills.
45 minutes
Superior Sharpening Stone.pngBountiful Sharpening Stone Gain Power Equal to 6% of Your Healing Power Gain Power Equal to 8% of Your Concentration
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Corsair Sharpening Stone.pngCorsair Sharpening Stone Gain Power Equal to 3% of Your Toughness Gain Expertise Equal to 3% of Your Toughness
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Superior Sharpening Stone.pngFurious Sharpening Stone Gain Power Equal to 3% of Your Precision Gain Ferocity Equal to 3% of Your Precision
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Toxic Sharpening Stone.pngToxic Sharpening Stone Gain Power Equal to 6% of Your Condition Damage Gain Power Equal to 8% of Your Expertise
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Magnanimous Sharpening Stone.pngMagnanimous Sharpening Stone Gain Power Equal to 3% of Your Vitality Gain Power Equal to 3% of Your Toughness
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Flask of Pumpkin Oil.pngFlask of Pumpkin Oil +100 Power on reviving an ally +100 Toughness, Vitality
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Sharpening Skull.pngSharpening Skull +75 Power on reviving an ally +75 Toughness, Precision, Vitality,
Healing Power, Ferocity, and Condition Damage
+10% Experience from kills.
30 minutes
Writ of Basic Strength.pngWrit of Basic Strength Gain 40 power when health above 90% +10% Experience from kills. 30 minutes
Writ of Strength.pngWrit of Strength Gain 60 power when health above 90% +10% Experience from kills. 30 minutes
Writ of Studied Strength.pngWrit of Studied Strength Gain 100 power when health above 90% +10% Experience from kills. 30 minutes
Writ of Calculated Strength.pngWrit of Calculated Strength Gain 120 power when health above 90% +10% Experience from kills. 30 minutes
Writ of Calculated Strength.pngWrit of Learned Strength Gain 160 power when health above 90% +10% Experience from kills. 30 minutes
Writ of Masterful Strength.pngWrit of Masterful Strength Gain 200 power when health above 90% +10% Experience from kills. 30 minutes

History[edit]

Prior to the beta, Power was broken up into three separate attributes, Agility, Intelligence, and Strength. Agility increased damage with ranged weapons, Intelligence increased damage with magic spells and Strength increased damage with melee attacks. Strength was later used as a Warrior trait line. Agility became a Thief trait line, which was later renamed to Critical Strikes. Intelligence was used as the Elementalist profession-specific attribute to reduce Attunement swap cooldown, and was later renamed Attunement Recharge Rate.