Symbol of Light

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Symbol of Light.png

Symbol of Light

Profession
Guardian icon small.png Guardian (skill list)
Weapon
Trident
Weapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot filled tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.png
Type
Symbol
Game link
API
9208
Only available underwater This skill is only available underwater and has no land replacement.
0.5½ Activation time  15 Recharge time  
Symbol of Light

Symbol. Create a pillar of light that does damage every second at your foe's location.

Damage.png Damage (6x): 882 (2.4)?
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 10
Duration.png Duration: 5 seconds
Duration.png Symbol Duration: 4 seconds
Radius.png Symbol Radius: 180
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description

Mechanics[edit]

  • Pillar of light will have a cylindrical area of effect, allowing it to strike foes vertically aligned with its position underwater.
  • This is the only symbol skill that does not grant allies a boon.
The skill doesn't appear to have a range limit, despite the tooltip stating otherwise.

Related traits[edit]

Zeal Zeal

Honor Honor

Version history[edit]

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch Changes
May 08, 2018
September 09, 2014
  • Updated the damage skill fact for this skill to scale correctly.
August 28, 2012 Game release:
  • Pillar of Light has been added to the game.