Guild Wars 2 Database

Defense

Defense is a core Warrior specialization with 9 major and 3 minor traits.

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Adept

Thick SkinThick SkinTraitGain protection when you use a healing skill.
  1. Shield MasterShield MasterTraitReflect missiles whenever you are blocking. Gain adrenaline when you block an attack or reflect a missile.
  2. Dogged MarchDogged MarchTraitReduce the duration of movement-impeding conditions and gain regeneration when you are affected by one of these conditions.
  3. Cull the WeakCull the WeakTraitDeal increased strike damage to weakened foes. Burst skills inflict weakness. Can only occur once per interval per target for multihit burst skills.

Master

Adrenal HealthAdrenal HealthTraitGain health based on adrenaline spent.
  1. Defy PainDefy PainTraitCast Lesser Endure Pain when you use an elite skill.
  2. Resilient RollResilient RollTraitGain resistance when you dodge.
  3. Merciless HammerMerciless HammerTraitHammer and mace skills deal increased damage when striking a disabled or defiant foe. Gain adrenaline when you disable a foe.
    Disables include stun, taunt, daze, knockback, pull, knockdown, sink, float, fear, and launch.

Grandmaster

Hardened ArmorHardened ArmorTraitGain resolution when you block or are struck by a critical hit. Strike damage taken is reduced by a percentage while you have resolution.
  1. Last StandLast StandTraitStances grant vigor and barrier when activated, and they have increased duration.
  2. Cleansing IreCleansing IreTraitGain adrenaline when hit. Remove a condition when you hit with a burst skill, then remove an additional condition for every bar of adrenaline spent.
  3. Stalwart StrengthStalwart StrengthTraitGain stability when you disable a foe. Deal increased strike damage while you have stability.