EQ2 Guardian Combat Abilities

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Guardian Combat Ability List

Level	Ability	Description
1	Overpower	A melee attack that does some extra damage.
1	Provoke	Increases the target's hate towards the fighter.
2	Shield Bash	A shield attack that knocks the enemy down and stuns them for a short duration. This attack requires a shield.
3	Taunting Blow	A melee attack that increases the target's hate towards the guardian if it hits.
3	Hold the Line	Grants a chance to increase hate with any opponent that damages the guardian.
4	Armored	Greatly increases agility, wisdom, defense, parry, aggression, physical and heat damage mitigation at the cost of offensive melee skills. This is the guardian's primary defensive stance.
4	Forward Charge	Increases the guardian's offensive melee skills and strength, at the cost of decreased defense skill. The is the guardian's primary offensive stance.
5	Gut Kick	A kick attack that deals crushing damage to the target.
6	Intercept	Allows the fighter to protect an ally from taking damage, by absorbing some of the damage an ally would otherwise take.
7	Assault	A melee attack that strikes nearby enemies surrounding the guardian.
8	Shout	Increases the hate of all enemies in an encounter towards the guardian. This ability can be used while stifled or stunned.
9	Call to Arms	Increases the offensive combat skills of the guardian's group.
9	Provoke II	Interrupts the target and increases their hate towards the guardian.
10	Taunting Blow II	A melee attack that increases the target's hate towards the guardian if it hits.
11	Ruin	A melee attack that decreases target's offensive melee skills on a successful hit.
12	Battle Cry	Increases the physical defense of the guardian's group against slashing, piercing, and crushing attacks for a short duration. Defense versus slashing and piercing attacks is improved.
13	Shield Bash II	A shield attack that knocks the enemy down and stuns them for a short duration. This attack requires a shield.
13	Hunker Down	Increase the physical mitigation of the guardian in exchange for decreased movement and attack speeds. Also grants a chance to root any opponent the guardian strikes in melee.
14	Sever	A melee attack that deals additional slashing damage over time and reduces the target's combat attack damage on a successful hit.
15	Hold the Line II	Grants a chance to increase hate with any opponent that damages the guardian.
15	Overpower II	A melee attack that does some extra damage.
16	Armored II	Greatly increases agility, wisdom, defense, parry, aggression, physical and heat damage mitigation at the cost of offensive melee skills. This is the guardian's primary defensive stance.
17	Concussion	A melee attack that deals crushing damage and reduces target's casting skills.
17	Provoke III	Interrupts the target and increases their hate towards the warrior.
18	Never Surrender	Grants the guardian a chance to shield an ally from melee attacks, by allowing the target a chance to use the guardian's avoidance check. This also increases the guardian's parry skill.
19	Gut Kick II	A kick attack that deals crushing damage to the target.
19	Battle Tactics	Increases the maximum health of the warrior's group.
20	Intercept II	Allows the fighter to protect an ally from taking damage, by absorbing some of the damage an ally would otherwise take.
20	Sentinel	Allows the guardian to protect an ally, sometimes absorbing most of the physical damage an ally would otherwise take
21	Moderate	Grants the guardian a chance to shield an ally from melee attacks, by allowing the target a chance to use the guardian's avoidance check after their own avoidance check. This also decreases the target's hate generation
21	Assault II	A melee attack that strikes nearby enemies surrounding the guardian.
22	Forward Charge II	Increases the guardian's offensive melee skills and strength, at the cost of decreased defense skill. The is the guardian's primary offensive stance.
22	Shout II	Increases the hate of all enemies in an encounter towards the guardian. This ability can be used while stifled or stunned.
22	Slam	A high damage crushing melee attack.
23	Call to Arms II	Increases the offensive combat skills of the guardian's group.
24	Call of Shielding	Increases the defense skill of the guardian's group.
24	Taunting Blow III	A melee attack that increases the target's hate towards the guardian if it hits.
25	Rescue	Greatly increases the target's hate towards the fighter.
25	Ruin II	A melee attack that decreases target's offensive melee skills and deal additional slashing damage over time on a successful hit.
26	Battle Cry II	Increases the physical defense of the guardian's group against slashing, piercing, and crushing attacks for a short duration. Defense versus slashing and piercing attacks is improved
26	Precise Strike	A very accurate melee attack that rarely misses.
27	Shield Bash III	A shield attack that knocks the enemy down and stuns them for a short duration. This attack requires a shield.
27	Hunker Down II	Increases the defense of the guardian in exchange for decreased movement and attack speeds. Also grants a chance to root opponents that attack the guardian in melee.
28	Iron Will	Increases the guardian's stamina.
28	Sever II	A melee attack that deals additional slashing damage over time and reduces the target's combat attack damage on a successful hit.
29	Hold the Line III	Grants a chance to increase hate with any opponent that damages the guardian. This ability also roots the guardian in place.
29	Overpower III	A melee attack that does some extra damage.
30	Forward Charge III	Increases the guardian's offensive melee skills and strength, at the cost of decreased defense and parry skill. This is the guardian's primary offensive stance
30	Armored III	Greatly increases agility, wisdom, defense, parry, aggression, physical and heat damage mitigation at the cost of offensive melee skills. This is the guardian's primary defensive stance.
31	Concussion II	A melee attack that deals crushing damage and reduces target's casting skills.
31	Provoke IV	Interrupts the target and increases their hate towards the guardian.
32	Plant	Roots the guardian in place. This effect increases trauma mitigation and decreases the guardian's attack rate and melee attack damage.
32	Never Surrender II	Grants the guardian a chance to shield an ally from melee attacks, by allowing the target a chance to use the guardian's avoidance check after their own avoidance check. This also increases the guardian's parry skill
33	Battle Tactics II	Increases the maximum health of the guardian's group.
33	Gut Kick III	An extra high damage single enemy attack.
34	Intercept III	Allows the fighter to protect an ally from taking damage, by absorbing some of the damage an ally would otherwise take.
34	Sentinel II	Allows the guardian to protect an ally, sometimes absorbing most of the physical damage an ally would otherwise take
35	Moderate II	Grants the guardian a chance to shield an ally from melee attacks, by allowing the target a chance to use the guardian's avoidance check after their own avoidance check. This also decreases the target's hate generation
35	Unyielding Will	Allows a warrior to be heated and placed at Death's Door for a short time after death. When Death's Door wears off the warrior dies.
35	Assault III	A melee attack that strikes nearby enemies surrounding the guardian.
36	Slam II	A high damage crushing melee attack.
36	Shout III	Increases the hate of all enemies in an encounter towards the guardian. This ability can be used while stifled or stunned.
37	Call to Arms III	Increases the offensive combat skills of the guardian's group.
38	Call of Shielding II	Increases the defense skill of the guardian's group.
38	Taunting Blow IV	A melee attack that increases the target's hate towards the guardian if it hits.
39	Ruin III	A melee attack that decreases target's offensive melee skills and deal additional slashing damage over time on a successful hit.
40	Battle Cry III	Increases the physical defense of the guardian's group against slashing, piercing, and crushing attacks for a short duration. Defense versus slashing and piercing attacks is improved
40	Retaliate	A high damage attack that staggers the target, preventing them from making normal combat attacks for a short duration
40	Precise Strike II	A very accurate melee attack that rarely misses.
41	Shield Bash IV	A shield attack that knocks the enemy down and stuns them for a short duration. This attack requires a shield.
41	Hunker Down III	Increases the defense of the guardian in exchange for decreased movement and attack speeds. Also grants a chance to root opponents that attack the guardian in melee.
42	Sever III	A melee attack that deals additional slashing damage over time and reduces the target's combat attack damage on a successful hit.
42	Iron Will II	Increases the guardian's stamina.
43	Hold the Line IV	Grants a chance to increase hate with any opponent that damages the guardian. This ability also roots the guardian in place.
43	Overpower IV	A melee attack that does some extra damage.
44	Forward Charge IV	Increases the guardian's offensive melee skills and strength, at the cost of decreased defense and parry skill. This is the guardian's primary offensive stance
44	Armored IV	Greatly increases agility, wisdom, defense, parry, aggression, physical and heat damage mitigation at the cost of offensive melee skills. This is the guardian's primary defensive stance.
44	Taunting Assault	An area of effect melee attack that increases the target encounter's hate towards the guardian.
45	Provoke V	Interrupts the target and increases their hate towards the guardian.
45	Concussion III	A melee attack that deals crushing damage and drains some of the target's power on a successful hit.
46	Plant II	Roots the guardian in place. This effect increases trauma mitigation and decreases the guardian's attack rate and melee attack damage.
46	Never Surrender III	Grants the guardian a chance to shield an ally from melee attacks, by allowing the target a chance to use the guardian's avoidance check after their own avoidance check. This also increases the guardian's parry skill
47	Battle Tactics III	Increases the maximum health of the guardian's group.
47	Gut Kick IV	An extra high damage single enemy attack.
48	Sentinel III	Allows the guardian to protect an ally, sometimes absorbing most of the physical damage an ally would otherwise take
49	Moderate III	Grants the guardian a chance to shield an ally from melee attacks, by allowing the target a chance to use the guardian's avoidance check after their own avoidance check. This also decreases the target's hate generation
49	Assault IV	A melee attack that strikes nearby enemies surrounding the guardian.
50	Slam III	A high damage crushing melee attack.
50	Guardian Sphere	Allows the guardian to protect the entire group, sometimes absorbing all the damage a group member would otherwise take
50	Shout IV	Increases the hate of all enemies in an encounter towards the guardian. This ability can be used while stifled or stunned.
51	Call to Arms IV	Increases the offensive combat skills of the guardian's group.
52	Call of Shielding III	Increases the defense skill of the guardian's group.
52	Reinforcement	Increases the hate position of the guardian for every enemy the guardian successfully attacks.
52	Taunting Blow V	A melee attack that increases the target's hate towards the guardian if it hits.
53	Ruin IV	A melee attack that decreases target's offensive melee skills and deal additional slashing damage over time on a successful hit.
54	Battle Cry IV	Increases the physical defense of the guardian's group against slashing, piercing, and crushing attacks for a short duration. Defense versus slashing and piercing attacks is improved
54	Precise Strike III	A very accurate melee attack that rarely misses.
54	Retaliate II	A high damage attack that staggers the target, preventing them from making normal combat attacks for a short duration
55	Sentry Watch	Allows the guardian to intervene and take the damage that would have otherwise killed an ally in the group for a short duration. This also increases the enemy's hate towards the guardian when this effect triggers.
55	Shield Bash V	A shield attack that knocks the enemy down and stuns them for a short duration. This attack requires a shield.
55	Hunker Down IV	Increases the defense of the guardian in exchange for decreased movement and attack speeds. Also grants a chance to root opponents that attack the guardian in melee.
56	Sever IV	A melee attack that deals additional slashing damage over time and reduces the target's combat attack damage on a successful hit.
56	Iron Will III	Increases the guardian's stamina.
57	Hold the Line V	Grants a chance to increase hate with any opponent that damages the guardian. This ability also roots the guardian in place.
57	Overpower V	A melee attack that does some extra damage.
58	Taunting Assault II	An area of effect melee attack that increases the target encounter's hate towards the guardian.
58	Forward Charge V	Increases the guardian's offensive melee skills and strength, at the cost of decreased defense and parry skill. This is the guardian's primary offensive stance
58	Armored V	Greatly increases agility, wisdom, defense, parry, aggression, physical and heat damage mitigation at the cost of offensive melee skills. This is the guardian's primary defensive stance.
58	Tower of Stone	Allows the guardian to use a tower shield to absorb all damage they would have otherwise received if the damage was greater than 10% of their total health for up to 3 hits. Each time this effect is triggered, the shield suffers damage. Upgrades to this ability decrease the amount of damage received by the shield
59	Concussion IV	A melee attack that deals crushing damage and drains some of the target's power on a successful hit.
59	Provoke VI	Interrupts the target and increases their hate towards the guardian.
60	Plant III	Roots the guardian in place. This effect increases trauma mitigation and decreases the guardian's attack rate and melee attack damage.
60	Never Surrender IV	Grants the guardian a chance to shield an ally from melee attacks, by allowing the target a chance to use the guardian's avoidance check after their own avoidance check. This also increases the guardian's parry skill
61	Gut Kick V	An extra high damage single enemy attack.
61	Battle Tactics IV	Increases the maximum health of the guardian's group.
62	Sentinel IV	Allows the guardian to protect an ally, sometimes absorbing most of the physical damage an ally would otherwise take.
63	Assault V	A melee attack that strikes nearby enemies surrounding the guardian.
63	Moderate IV	Grants the guardian a chance to shield an ally from melee attacks. By allowing the target a chance to use the guardian's avoidance check after their own avoidance check. This also decreases the target's hate generation.
64	Slam IV	A high damage crushing melee attack.
64	Shout V	Increases the hate of all enemies in an encounter towards the guardian. This ability can be used while stifled or stunned.
65	Call to Arms V	Increases the offensive combat skills of the guardian's group.
65	Decimate	A powerful melee attack that rarely misses, and cannot be parried, deflected, riposted, or blocked. On a successful hit, it severely reduces a target's parry, defense, and deflection skills for a short duration.
66	Call of Shielding IV	Increases the defense skill of the guardian's group.
66	Taunting Blow VI	A melee attack that increases the target's hate towards the guardian if it hits.
67	Ruin V	A melee attack that decreases target's offensive melee skills and deals additional slashing damage over time on a successful hit.
68	Retaliate III	A high damage attack that staggers the target, preventing them from making normal combat attacks for a short duration.
68	Precise Strike IV	A very accurate melee attack that rarely misses.
68	Battle Cry V	Increases the physical defense of the guardian's group against slashing, piercing, and crushing attacks for a short duration. Defense versus slashing and piercing attacks is improved.
69	Shield Bash VI	A shield attack that knocks the enemy down and stuns them for a short duration. This attack requires a shield.
69	Hunker Down V	Increases the physical mitigation of the guardian in exchange for decreased movement and attack speeds. Also grants a chance to root any opponent the guardian strikes and misses.
70	Sever V	A melee attack that deals additional slashing damage over time and reduces the target's combat attack damage on a successful hit.
70	Guardian Sphere II	Allows the guardian to protect the entire group, sometimes absorbing all the damage a group member would otherwise take. Sometimes, all of the damage the guardian receives is prevented entirely, for up to six sources of damage.
70	Iron Will IV	Increases the guardian's stamina.
71	Hold the Line VI	Grants a chance to increase hate with any opponent that damages the guardian
71	Overpower VI	A melee attack that does some extra damage
71	Taunting Assault III	An area of effect melee attack that increases the target encounter's hate towards the guardian
72	Provoke VII	Interrupts the target and increases their hate towards the guardian
72	Armored VI	Greatly increases agility, wisdom, defense, parry, aggression, physical and heat damage mitigation at the cost of offensive melee skills. This is the guardian's primary defensive stance.
72	Forward Charge VI	Increases the guardian's offensive melee skills and strength, at the cost of decreased defense skill. This is the guardians primary offensive stance
73	Concussion V	A melee attack that deals crushing damage and reduces target's casting skills
73	Plant IV	Roots the guardian in place and slows the guardians attack speed and combat attack damage. All enemies near the guardian are also rooted with attack penalties. Any affected enemies that are attacked have a chance to break this effect
73	Battle Tactics V	Increases the maximum health of the guardian's group
74	Gut Kick VI	An extra high damage single enemy attack
75	Assault VI	A melee attack that strikes nearby enemies surrounding the guardian
76	Call to Arms VI	Increases the offensive combat skills of the guardian's group
76	Shout VI	Increases the hate of all enemies in an encounter towards the guardian. This ability can be used while stifled or stunned
76	Slam V	A high damage crushing melee attack
77	Call of Shielding V	Increases the defense skill of all the Guardian's allies
77	Taunting Blow VII	A melee attack that increases the target's hate towards the guardian if it hits
77	Ruin VI	A melee attack that decreases target's offensive melee skills and deal additional slashing damage over time on a successful hit
78	Decimate II	A powerful melee attack that rarely misses, and cannot be parried, deflected, riposted, or blocked. On a successful hit, it severely reduces target's parry, defense, and deflection skills for a short duration
78	Precise Strike V	A very accurate melee attack that rarely misses
78	Retaliate IV	A high damage attack that staggers the target, preventing them from making normal combat attacks for a short duration
79	Battle Cry VI	Increases the physical defense of the guardian's group against slashing, piercing, and crushing attacks for a short duration. Defense versus slashing and piercing attacks is improved
79	Shield Bash VII	A shield attack that knocks the enemy down and stuns them for a short duration. This attack requires a shield
79	Hunker Down VI	Increases the physical mitigation of the guardian in exchange for decreased movement and attack speeds. Also grants a chance to root any opponent the guardian strikes in melee
80	Iron Will V	Increases the guardian's stamina
80	Recapture	Recapture increases the hate position of all your fighter allies against your enemies
80	Guardian Sphere III	Allows the guardian to protect the entire group, sometimes absorbing all the damage a group member would otherwise take. Sometimes, all of the damage the guardian receives is prevented entirely, for up to 5 sources of damage
80	Sever VI	A melee attack that deals additional slashing damage over time and reduces the target's combat attack damage on a successful hit
81	Hold the Line VII	Grants a chance to increase hate with any opponent that damages the guardian
81	Overpower VII	A melee attack that does some extra damage
81	Taunting Assault IV	An area of effect melee attack that increases the target encounter's hate towards the guardian
82	Provoke VIII	Interrupts the target and increases their hate towards the guardian
82	Armored VII	Greatly increases agility, wisdom, defense, parry, aggression, physical and heat damage mitigation at the cost of offensive melee skills. This is the guardian's primary defensive stance.
82	Forward Charge VII	Increases the guardian's offensive melee skills and strength, at the cost of decreased defense skill. This is the guardians primary offensive stance
83	Concussion VI	A melee attack that deals crushing damage and reduces target's casting skills
83	Plant V	Roots the guardian in place and slows the guardians attack speed and combat attack damage. All enemies near the guardian are also rooted with attack penalties. Any affected enemies that are attacked have a chance to break this effect
83	Battle Tactics VI	Increases the maximum health of the guardian's group
84	Gut Kick VII	An extra high damage single enemy attack
85	Assault VII	A melee attack that strikes nearby enemies surrounding the guardian
86	Call to Arms VII	Increases the offensive combat skills of the guardian's group
86	Shout VII	Increases the hate of all enemies in an encounter towards the guardian. This ability can be used while stifled or stunned
86	Slam VI	A high damage crushing melee attack
87	Call of Shielding VI	Increases the defense skill of all the Guardian's allies
87	Taunting Blow VIII	A melee attack that increases the target's hate towards the guardian if it hits
87	Ruin VII	A melee attack that decreases target's offensive melee skills and deal additional slashing damage over time on a successful hit
88	Decimate III	A powerful melee attack that rarely misses, and cannot be parried, deflected, riposted, or blocked. On a successful hit, it severely reduces target's parry, defense, and deflection skills for a short duration
88	Precise Strike VI	A very accurate melee attack that rarely misses
88	Retaliate V	A high damage attack that staggers the target, preventing them from making normal combat attacks for a short duration
89	Battle Cry VII	Increases the physical defense of the guardian's group against slashing, piercing, and crushing attacks for a short duration. Defense versus slashing and piercing attacks is improved
89	Shield Bash VIII	A shield attack that knocks the enemy down and stuns them for a short duration. This attack requires a shield
89	Hunker Down VII	Increases the physical mitigation of the guardian in exchange for decreased movement and attack speeds. Also grants a chance to root any opponent the guardian strikes in melee
90	Iron Will VI	Increases the guardian's stamina
90	Sever VII	A melee attack that deals additional slashing damage over time and reduces the target's combat attack damage on a successful hit

Training Skills

Grandmaster Choices

Level 14

Provoke II
Shout
Shield Bash II
Sever

Level 24

Shout II
Slam
Call to Arms II
Taunting Blow III

Level 34

Sentinel II
Never Surrender II
Provoke IV
Battle Tactics II

Level 44

Hold the Line IV
Retaliate
Iron Will II
Taunting Assault

Level 54

Assault IV
Shout IV
Call of Shielding III
Retaliate II

Level 64

Sentinel IV
Assault V
Slam IV
Shout V

Level 75

Provoke VII
Concussion V
Battle Tactics V
Assault VI

Level 85

Hold the Line VII
Provoke VIII
Battle Tactics VI
Assault VII

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