Man O' War

This article is about the ranger underwater skill. For the legendary precursor, see Man o' War. For the fish, see Man-of-War.

Strike your foe multiple times, then deliver a final immobilizing attack. — In-game description

Man O' War

Profession

Ranger (skill list)

Weapon

Spear

Game link

API

12552

This skill is only available underwater and has no land replacement.

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10.25¼  4  2  

Man O' War

Strike your foe multiple times, then deliver a final immobilizing attack.

 Damage (7x): 847 (2.31)^?

 Final Attack: 458 (1.25)^?

 Immobilize (2s): Unable to move.

 Number of Targets: 3

 Maximum Count: 2

 Count Recharge: 25 seconds

 Range: 150

— In-game description

Related traits

Marksmanship

• Farsighted — Ranger weapon skills deal increased strike damage. Damage is further increased for foes above the range threshold.
• Predator's Onslaught — You and your pet deal increased strike damage to disabled, defiant, or movement-impaired foes. Affected conditions are stun, taunt, daze, cripple, fear, immobilize, and chilled.

Skirmishing

• Quick Draw — When swapping weapons, the next ranger weapon skill you use will recharge faster.

Beastmastery

• Two-Handed Training — Greatsword and underwater spear skills deal more damage and recharge faster. Gain fury when you disable a foe.

Druid

• Blood Moon — Daze enemies when you become a celestial avatar. Inflict bleeding on enemies you immobilize or disable.

Soulbeast

• Oppressive Superiority — Deal increased damage to foes at a lower health percentage than you. Conditions you apply to foes at a lower health percentage than you last longer.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
May 08, 2018	This skill now strikes up to 8 times on a target, immobilizing them on the final attack, and it now functions like ammunition. Up to 2 ammunition recharges every 25 seconds with 4 seconds between uses. The ranger can now move while executing this skill.
April 15, 2014	Updated the skill fact to display the correct number of attacks.
June 25, 2013	The base recharge has been increased from 18 to 25.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Man O' War has been added to the game.

Trivia

• The Portuguese Man o' War is a marine animal with similar characteristics to a jellyfish, named after naval expression for pre-industrial warship.