Whirlwind Attack

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Whirlwind Attack

Ground-targeted  
Profession
Warrior icon small.png Warrior (skill list)
Weapon
Greatsword
Weapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot filled tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.pngWeapon slot empty tango.png
Movement
Leap
Game link
API
14447
1 Activation time  10 Recharge time  
Whirlwind Attack

Whirl in a target's direction, slashing foes along your path.

Damage.png Damage: 268 (0.665)?
Damage.png Damage: 134 (0.333)?
Miscellaneous effect.png Number of Impacts: 4
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 3
Evade.png Evade: 0.75¾ seconds
Combo.png Combo Finisher: Whirl
Range.png Range: 450

— In-game description

Related traits[edit]

Strength Strength

Discipline Discipline

Bladesworn Bladesworn

Notes[edit]

  • This skill cleaves.
  • Whirlwind Attack will try to hit 4 times on its path.
    • A stationary enemy in its path will be hit 2-4 times depending on their size and distance from the starting point. Starting in melee range (130 units), player characters and smaller enemies will be hit 2-3 times, while bigger creatures will be hit all 4 times. The size of a creature usually matches their selection circle.
    • Used against an obstacle in an angle that prevents advance or while immobilized will allow you to deliver all 4 hits to enemies in range.
Sometimes multiple seconds after casting hits enemies randomly far away from casting location or the user.

Version history[edit]

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch Changes
May 02, 2023
  • Fixed an issue that prevented this skill from creating Combo Finisher: Whirl the correct number of times.
February 25, 2020 Competitive content update:
  • (Competitive split)Reduced power coefficient per strike from 0.665 to 0.333.
June 23, 2015 Specialization update:
  • Movement-speed adjustments no longer affect the intended travel distance.
September 09, 2014
  • Lowered damage of each strike by 5%.
August 28, 2012 Game release:
  • Whirlwind Attack has been added to the game.

Trivia[edit]