User:Aquadrizzt/Theorycraft/Skald
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Skald is a elite specialization for guardians made available after the conclusion of The Icebrood Saga. Having been inspired by witnessing the battle between Primordus and Jormag, these guardians travel Tyria, rallying those around them with their tales of heroism. In battle, skalds sing ballads describing feats of virtue, granting their allies powerful bonuses. Skalds can use glyphs depicting ancient norn runes to evoke powerful effects, and support their allies in battle with their warhorn.
Mechanics[edit]
- Unlike normal guardian virtues, which are all active at the same time, a skald must choose which of their virtue to manifest through a ballad in combat.
- Ballads work similar to attunements, with only one being active at a time.
List of skald skills[edit]
Profession mechanics[edit]
| # | Skill |  |
 |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 |  Tale of the Two Dragons |
Ballad. You and nearby allies inflict burning and chill every few attacks.
| ||
| F2 |  Song of the Lost Spirits |
Ballad. You and nearby allies heal and gain resolution every few attacks.
| ||
| F3 |  Champion's Dirge |
Ballad. You and nearby allies gain aegis and protection every few attacks.
|
Weapon skills[edit]
| # | Skill | 
|
|
Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Warhorn[edit] | |||||
| 4 | ?? | You and nearby allies inflict burning and chill every few attacks. | |||
| 5 | ?? | You and nearby allies heal and gain resolution periodically. | |||
Traits[edit]
| Tier | Trait |
|
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Proficiency |  Warhorn Proficiency
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You can wield a warhorn. | |
| Minor Adept | Virtuous Balladeer | Sing ballads describing each of your three virtues. Gain access to glyphs. | |
| Major Adept | Description | ||
| Major Adept | Description | ||
| Major Adept | Description | ||
| Minor Master | ??? | ??? | |
| Minor Grandmaster | ??? | ||
| Major Grandmaster |
