Wild Swing

Strike nearby enemies, inflicting cripple. Gain barrier for each target struck. Barrier is reduced for each target struck beyond the first. — In-game description

Wild Swing

Profession

Ranger (skill list)

Specialization

Untamed

Weapon

Hammer

Game link

API

63366, 69167

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0.5½  7  

Wild Swing

Strike nearby enemies, inflicting cripple. Gain barrier for each target struck. Barrier is reduced for each target struck beyond the first.

 Damage: 605 (1.5)^?

 Damage: 444 (1.1)^?

 First Hit Barrier: 1,194 (0.2)^?

 Additional Hit Barrier: 198 (0.05)^?

 Cripple (5s): -50% Movement Speed

 Number of Targets: 5

 Range: 130

— In-game description

Related traits

Marksmanship

• Predator's Onslaught — You and your pet deal increased strike damage to disabled, defiant, or movement-impaired foes. Affected conditions are stun, taunt, daze, cripple, fear, immobilize, and chilled.

Skirmishing

• Quick Draw — When swapping weapons, gain quickness. The next ranger weapon skill you use will recharge faster.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
March 19, 2024	Increased the power coefficient from 1.0 to 1.5 in PvE and from 0.8 to 1.1 in WvW and PvP.
November 29, 2022	This skill now grants barrier when striking an enemy.
June 28, 2022	Damage coefficient increased from 1.0 to 1.5 in PvE only.
February 28, 2022	End of Dragons release: Wild Swing has been added to the game.
November 30, 2021	Wild Swing was available during the End of Dragons Beta Event 4.
October 26, 2021	Wild Swing was available during the End of Dragons Beta Event 3.