Might of the Protector

Gain might when you block attacks. — In-game description

Might of the Protector

Specialization

Valor (trait list)

Tier

Grandmaster

Type

Minor

Training cost

6 Hero points

Game link

API

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Might of the Protector

Gain might when you block attacks.

₂ Might (15s): 60 Condition Damage, 60 Power

₂ Might (9s): 60 Condition Damage, 60 Power

— In-game description

Related skills

Weapon skills that are improved by this trait

•   Protector's Strike — Mace
•   Shield of Wrath — Focus
•   Shield of Judgment — Shield

Bundle skills that are improved by this trait

•   Epilogue: Unbroken Lines — Tome of Courage

Healing skills that are improved by this trait

•   Shelter
•   Restoring Reprieve — Mantra
•   Rejuvenating Respite — Final Charge

Utility skills that are improved by this trait

•   "Advance!" — Shout
•   Fragments of Faith — Trap

Profession mechanic skills that are improved by this trait

•   Virtue of Courage — Virtue
•   Shield of Courage — Virtue
•   Tome of Courage — Virtue
•   Crashing Courage — Virtue

Related traits

Traits that improve this trait

Valor

• Altruistic Healing — Heal yourself when you grant a boon to an ally.

Virtues

• Inspired Virtue — Virtues apply boons to allies when activated. Deal increased strike damage for each boon on you.

Traits that are improved by this trait

Valor

• Valorous Defense — Gain aegis when you are struck while below the health threshold.

Virtues

• Resolute Subconscious — Gain resolution and aegis when disabled. Disables include stun, daze, knockback, pull, knockdown, sink, float, launch, taunt, and fear.

Dragonhunter

• Hunter's Premonition — Traps skills grant aegis when used.

Version history

For a detailed trait history, see here.

Patch	Changes
November 28, 2023	Increased the might duration from 6 seconds to 9 seconds in PvP and WvW.
February 25, 2020	Competitive content update: (Competitive split) Reduced might duration from 15 seconds to 6 seconds.
June 23, 2015	Specialization update: Updated this trait to reflect the introduction of the specialization mechanic. Increased might stacks to 2. Added internal cooldown of 1 second.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Might of the Protector has been added to the game.