Chak Shield/history
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This page contains information about a Guild Wars 2 skill that has been updated since its introduction. Some of the information on this page no longer applies to the game as it currently exists. For the current version of this skill, see Chak Shield. |
January 22, 2026
- Chak Shield: Reduced the base barrier per pulse from 394 to 196 in PvP only.
Chak Shield
“Chak ShieldPlace an electrified shield at your position that blocks projectiles and deals damage to enemies within it.
For a short time after using this skill, your weapon skills that cost initiative refund initiative.
Initiative Refund: 100%
Damage (5x): 605 (1.5)?
Chak Shield (10s): Your weapon skills that cost initiative refund all initiative.
Number of Targets: 5
Shield Duration: 4 seconds
Interval: 1 second
Radius: 240
Combo Field: Light
— In-game description
January 13, 2026
- Chak Shield: This skill now additionally grants barrier to nearby allies each pulse. Reduced the initiative refund from 100% to 50% in WvW and PvP. Increased the radius from 180 to 240.
Chak Shield
“Chak ShieldPlace an electrified shield at your position that blocks projectiles and deals damage to enemies within it.
For a short time after using this skill, your weapon skills that cost initiative refund initiative.
Barrier: 394 (0.06)?
— In-game description
October 28, 2025
- Chak Shield: In addition to its previous effects, for a short time after using this skill, your next weapon skills that cost initiative refund all initiative.
Chak Shield
“Chak ShieldPlace an electrified shield at your position that blocks projectiles and deals damage to enemies within it.
For a short time after using this skill, your weapon skills that cost initiative refund all initiative.
Chak Shield (10s): Your weapon skills that cost initiative refund all initiative.
— In-game description
Beta event version: August 19, 2025
- Chak Shield was available during the Visions of Eternity elite specialization Beta Event.
Chak Shield
“Chak ShieldPlace an electrified shield at your position that blocks projectiles and deals damage to enemies within it.
— In-game description
