Guardian (PvP)

This article is about the paladin PvP action. For the PvE action, see Guardian. For the raid boss, see Guardian (boss). For the similar paladin PvE action, see Cover.

 

Guardian (PvP)

Acquired

 PLD (actions)

Level

30

Type

Ability

Casting

Instant

Recast

30s

Range

20y

Targeting

Ally

Patch

6.1

“

Rush to a target party member's side.
Additional Effect: Take all damage intended for the targeted party member.
Duration: 8s
Can only be executed when member is closer than 10 yalms.
Cannot be executed while bound.
Has no effect on targets interacting with an object.

— In-game description

Guardian (PvP) is an action unlocked at level 30. It is available for Paladin.

Notes

• All detrimental status effects received by the targeted party member are also redirected to the paladin.
• Unlike   Cover, this action will negate all damage received by the targeted party member when under the effect of Hallowed Ground from   Phalanx (PvP).
• Covering an ally with this action will allow them to cast   Standard-issue Elixir (PvP) without interruption.

History

• Patch 7.15 (2024-12-17): Recast time has been increased from 24 to 30 seconds.
• Patch 7.1 (2024-11-12):
  • Duration has been decreased from 10 to 8 seconds.
  • Recast time has been decreased from 25 to 24 seconds.
• Patch 6.25 (2022-10-17): Guardian will no longer have an effect on targets interacting with an object.
• Patch 6.1 (2022-04-12): Added.