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Dragon Trigger

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Dragon Trigger.png

Dragon Trigger

Profession
Warrior icon small.png Warrior (skill list)
Specialization
Bladesworn icon small.png Bladesworn
Slot
Profession mechanic
Weapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot filled tango.png
Game link
API
62803
0.25¼ Activation time  8 Recharge time  
Dragon Trigger

Prepare to use Dragon Slash. While channeling, you drain flow. Each interval increases the charge level of Dragon Slash.
This skill is canceled if you move.

Heat.png Flow Drain per Interval: 5
Attribute bonus.png Flow Cost: 15
Duration.png Duration: 30 seconds
Maximum Count.png Ammunition Used
Interval.png Interval: 0.25¼ seconds

— In-game description

Skills[edit]

# Skill Activation.png Tango-recharge-darker.png Description
1 Dragon Slash—Force.png Dragon Slash—Force 0.5½ 1 Burst. Slash foes in front of you, ending Dragon Trigger. This attack consumes all charges to deal more damage.
2 Dragon Slash—Boost.png Dragon Slash—Boost 1 Burst. Dash forward while slashing all foes in a line, ending Dragon Trigger. This attack consumes all charges to deal more damage.
3 Dragon Slash—Reach.png Dragon Slash—Reach 0.5½ 1 Burst. Slash to create a blade of air that strikes foes in a line in front of you, ending Dragon Trigger. This attack consumes all charges to deal more damage.
4 Triggerguard.png Triggerguard 1 Gain aegis.
Using this skill will not end Dragon Trigger.
5 Flicker Step.png Flicker Step 0.5½ Blink to a location.
Using this skill will not end Dragon Trigger.

Notes[edit]

  • Your character will occasionally shout out one of the following lines upon entering Dragon Trigger:
    • The dragon waits.
    • Calm before the storm.
  • Your character will occasionally shout out one of the following lines upon reaching maximum charge level:
    • You've already lost.
    • Total concentration.
  • Standard movement (such as with the movement controls) while channeling will cancel Dragon Trigger, and any charges converted from flow will not be refunded.
  • Dragon Trigger can be activated from any active weapon set but will exit to Gunsaber Mode after Dragon Slash.

Version history[edit]

For a detailed trait history, see here.

Patch Changes
October 04, 2022
  • Fixed a bug that caused this skill to have a shorter cooldown than expected.
February 28, 2022 End of Dragons release:
  • Dragon Trigger has been added to the game.
November 30, 2021
  • Dragon Trigger was available during the End of Dragons Beta Event 4.
  • The rate at which you gain charges has been sped up from 0.5s per charge to 0.25s per charge. Flow cost per charge has been reduced from 10 to 5.
  • Entering Dragon Trigger now places your Gunsaber skills on 0.5s cooldown to prevent accidental use from canceling out Dragon Trigger.
  • Exiting Dragon Trigger after using a Dragon Slash will no longer place Sheathe Gunsaber on cooldown.
September 21, 2021