Line of Warding

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Line of Warding

Ground-targeted  
Profession
Guardian icon small.png Guardian (skill list)
Weapon
Staff
Weapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot filled tango.png
Type
Ward
Game link
API
9144
1 Activation time  30 Recharge time  
Line of Warding

Ward. Create a line in front of you that foes cannot cross.

Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 10
Duration.png Duration: 5 seconds
Combo.png Combo Field: Light
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description

Mechanics[edit]

  • Despite the description, this skill is ground targeted.
  • Line of Warding knocks back enemies attempting to cross the ring for up to a total of 10 crossing attempts. The ring does not stop enemies with invulnerability or stability.
  • Though not listed on the tooltip, the Knockback effect does 150 Defiance Break.
    • In PvE only, an additional strike also deals 200 defiance bar damage when deployed.
  • The usage of this skill is not limited by line of sight.
  • Using this skill will interrupt any non-healing skill the guardian is currently casting.

Related traits[edit]

Honor Honor

Virtues Virtues

Dragonhunter Dragonhunter

Firebrand Firebrand

Version history[edit]

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch Changes
June 25, 2024
  • This skill now performs an initial strike that deals defiance-bar damage when deployed in PvE.
August 08, 2017 Path of Fire pre-patch:
  • This skill has been unsplit from PvP and how has a 30-second recharge in all game modes.
  • A light field skill fact has been added.
December 13, 2016
  • The cooldown of this ability has been reduced from 40 seconds to 30 seconds in PvP only.
April 19, 2016
  • The number of times this skill can be used to attempt to knock back an enemy has been capped at 10.
February 26, 2013
  • This ability's animation has changed and can now be cast while on the move.
October 22, 2012
  • This skill is no longer able to move friendly NPCs around.
October 01, 2012
  • This skill now lasts for 5 seconds instead of 8 seconds.
August 28, 2012 Game release:
  • Line of Warding has been added to the game.

See also[edit]