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November 28, 2023

  • Tornado: Reduced the cooldown from 150 seconds to 60 seconds in PvE only.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Cantrip
Training cost
9 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  
60 Recharge time
60 Recharge time
120 Recharge time
 
Tornado

Cantrip. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 292 (1.1)?
Damage.png Damage: 3 (0.01)?
Stability.png2 Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Interval.png Boon Application Interval: 3 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 10 seconds
Interval.png Stability and Damage Pulse: 3 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl
Evade.png Defiance Break: 232

— In-game description

February 28, 2022

  • (Undocumented) Added tooltip fact Defiance Break.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Cantrip
Training cost
9 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  
150 Recharge time
60 Recharge time
120 Recharge time
 
Tornado

Cantrip. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 292 (1.1)?
Damage.png Damage: 3 (0.01)?
Stability.png2 Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Interval.png Boon Application Interval: 3 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 10 seconds
Interval.png Stability and Damage Pulse: 3 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl
Evade.png Defiance Break: 232

— In-game description

October 13, 2020

  • Tornado: Increased cooldown from 90 seconds to 120 seconds in PvP only.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Cantrip
Training cost
9 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  
150 Recharge time
60 Recharge time
120 Recharge time
 
Tornado

Cantrip. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 292 (1.1)?
Damage.png Damage: 3 (0.01)?
Stability.png2 Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Interval.png Boon Application Interval: 3 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 10 seconds
Interval.png Stability and Damage Pulse: 3 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

April 28, 2020

  • Tornado: Increased cooldown from 60 seconds to 90 seconds in PvP only.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Cantrip
Training cost
9 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  
150 Recharge time
60 Recharge time
90 Recharge time
 
Tornado

Cantrip. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 292 (1.1)?
Damage.png Damage: 3 (0.01)?
Stability.png2 Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Interval.png Boon Application Interval: 3 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 10 seconds
Interval.png Stability and Damage Pulse: 3 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

February 25, 2020

  • Tornado: (Competitive split) Reduced power coefficient of the base launch attack from 1.1 to 0.01. Reduced cooldown from 90 seconds to 60 seconds.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Cantrip
Training cost
9 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  
150 Recharge time
60 Recharge time
 
Tornado

Cantrip. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 292 (1.1)?
Damage.png Damage: 3 (0.01)?
Stability.png2 Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Interval.png Boon Application Interval: 3 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 10 seconds
Interval.png Stability and Damage Pulse: 3 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

March 27, 2018

  • Tornado: Reduced the cooldown from 150 seconds to 100 [sic] seconds in PvP and WvW.
    • Reduced the transform duration from 15 seconds to 10 seconds in PvP and WvW.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Cantrip
Training cost
9 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  
150 Recharge time
90 Recharge time
 
Tornado

Cantrip. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 292 (1.1)?
Stability.png2 Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Interval.png Boon Application Interval: 3 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 10 seconds
Interval.png Stability and Damage Pulse: 3 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

July 26, 2016

  • Tornado: The stability stacks per pulse have been increased from 1 to 2. This transform now has new abilities on skills 4 and 5.
    • Tornado—Elemental Requiem: Launch missiles in multiple directions, based on the current tornado type (air, dust, debris).
    • Tornado—Dust Charge: Move at a rapid rate, knocking back foes.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Cantrip
Training cost
9 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  150 Recharge time  
Tornado

Cantrip. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 292 (1.1)?
Stability.png2 Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Interval.png Boon Application Interval: 3 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Interval.png Stability and Damage Pulse: 3 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

June 23, 2015

  • Tornado: This ability is now a cantrip.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Cantrip
Training cost
9 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  150 Recharge time  
Tornado

Cantrip. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 292 (1.1)?
Stability.png Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Interval.png Boon Application Interval: seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Interval.png Stability and Damage Pulse: 3 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

March 16, 2015

  • Tornado: This skill now grants 1 stack of stability every 3 seconds, with a 3-second duration.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Transform
Training cost
30 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  150 Recharge time  
Tornado

Transform. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 271
Stability.png Stability (3s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Radius.png Boon Application Interval: 3 seconds
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

September 09, 2014

  • Tornado This transform no longer increases power levels exponentially. The damage of skills in this transform has been adjusted to compensate.
Tornado.png

Tornado

Not available underwater  
Profession
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist (skill list)
Slot
Elite
Type
Transform
Training cost
30 Hero points
Game link
1 Activation time  150 Recharge time  
Tornado

Transform. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 271
Stability.png Stability (15s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Launch.png Launch: 600
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Duration.png Duration: 15 seconds
Radius.png Radius: 240
Unblockable.png Unblockable
Combo.png Combo Field: Lightning
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

July 01, 2014

  • Tornado: Removed the range indicator.

June 03, 2014

  • Tornado: Added an unblockable skill fact.

April 15, 2014

  • Tornado: Fixed a bug that caused the area effect ring to persist if the player exited the skill early.

August 06, 2013

  • Tornado: Added a duration skill fact. This skill can now be used while moving.

June 25, 2013

  • Tornado: Reduced the cooldown to 150 seconds.
1 Activation time  150 Recharge time  
Tornado

Transform. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado and that damages and launches foes.

Damage.png Damage: 122 (0.35671)?
Launch.png Blowout: 600
Stability.png Stability (15s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Radius.png Radius: 240
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description

April 30, 2013

  • Tornado: Tornado move speed is now correctly reduced while carrying the orb (in the context of Spirit Watch).

January 28, 2013

  • Fixed a bug that caused several spells, including Tornado, Arcane Shield, and most frequently Whirlpool, to sometimes fail to display any graphics.

November 15, 2012

  • Tornado: Leaving this elite skill now removes the stability it grants in order to make it consistent with other elite transformation abilities.

Original version

1 Activation time  180 Recharge time  
Tornado

Transform. Gain stability and shape-shift into a tornado and that damages and launches foes.

Launch.png Blowout: 600
Damage.png Damage: 122
Stability.png Stability (15s): Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, pulled, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, feared, or taunted.
Radius.png Radius: 240
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl

— In-game description