Guild Wars 2 Database

Holosmith

Holosmith is an elite Engineer specialization with 9 major and 3 minor traits.

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Adept

Photon ProjectorPhoton ProjectorTraitPhoton Forge replaces your tool belt skill 5. Gain access to Exceed skills.
  1. Light Density AmplifierLight Density AmplifierTraitPhoton Forge reduces incoming damage but has increased passive heat generation.
  2. Prismatic ConverterPrismatic ConverterTraitDeactivate Photon Forge converts conditions into boons based on your heat level.
  3. Solar Focusing LensSolar Focusing LensTraitYour first few attacks after entering or exiting Photon Forge inflict burning and deal increased strike damage. This bonus is also granted if you overheat.

Master

Heat TherapyHeat TherapyTraitGain health per unit of heat lost.
This trait does not function while cooling due to an overheat unless Photonic Blasting Module is equipped.
  1. Crystal Configuration: StormCrystal Configuration: StormTraitPhoton Forge skill 1 now fires explosive projectiles, but generates extra heat.
  2. Crystal Configuration: EclipseCrystal Configuration: EclipseTraitCorona Burst grants a barrier for each target struck.
  3. Crystal Configuration: ZephyrCrystal Configuration: ZephyrTraitHolo Leap removes movement-impairing conditions, grants superspeed instead of swiftness, and inflicts cripple.

Grandmaster

Laser's EdgeLaser's EdgeTraitWhile Photon Forge is active, your outgoing strike damage is increased based on your current heat.
  1. Thermal Release ValveThermal Release ValveTraitDodge rolling vents heat as an attack against nearby foes and grants vigor.
    (Attack will not occur without heat.)
  2. Enhanced Capacity Storage UnitEnhanced Capacity Storage UnitTraitIncreases maximum heat capacity. While above 100% heat, periodically gain might. Some skills and traits gain additional heat tiers.
  3. Photonic Blasting ModulePhotonic Blasting ModuleTraitOverheat now blasts damage to nearby foes and no longer deals its initial damage to you. The tool belt recharge penalty for Overheat is reduced. Heat can only be lost after overheating.
    Damage over time from Overheat is still applied.