Bandit's Defense

Physical. Briefly block incoming attacks. Blocking an attack grants access to a retaliatory attack. — In-game description

Bandit's Defense

 

Profession

Thief (skill list)

Specialization

Daredevil

Slot

Utility

Type

Physical

Activ. type

Channeled

Sequence

 → 

Training cost

15 Hero points

Game link

API

30661

“

10.5½  

16

24

 

Bandit's Defense

Physical. Briefly block incoming attacks. Blocking an attack grants access to a retaliatory attack.

 Duration: 10.5½ seconds

 Breaks Stun

— In-game description

Related traits

Daredevil

• Brawler's Tenacity — Physical skills grant endurance when activated.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
June 27, 2023	Reduced cooldown from 20 seconds to 16 seconds in PvE and from 30 seconds to 24 seconds in PvP and WvW.
February 25, 2020	Competitive content update: (Competitive split) Increased cooldown from 20 seconds to 30 seconds.
November 07, 2017	The recharge of this skill has been increased from 15 seconds to 20 seconds.
January 26, 2016	This skill no longer delivers a kick when you first block an attack. After blocking an attack, you will now gain access to a second ability, Reflexive Strike, for 6 seconds.
October 23, 2015	Heart of Thorns release: Bandit's Defense has been added to the game.