Guild Wars 2

Hi. When we’re dazed, can we still use the first attack on our skill bar? When we’re confused, will we be damaged if we use the first attack on our skill bar?

Thanks everyone in advance!

I would say that when dazed you can’t use any skill at all and indeed when confused each skill you use will give you damage.

The first attack is a skill too for as far as I know.

http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Skill
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Daze
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Confusion

Yeah, there’s no “auto-attack” as with GW1. Rather, your natural auto-attack is your ¹ skill, and that’s dependent on what you’ve got equipped.

Direct answer:
No.
Yes.
The only abilities that can be used while dazed are those with instant cast times. Any “stunbreaker” can do so, as can some other abilities. Basically, any ability that can be used at the same time as any other action.
And EVERY skill, including the 1 skill and innocuous things like switching kits will trigger Confusion.

Thanks everyone. Alright, I’ll be careful when I’m confused.

But that brings me to another question. How do we stop attacking? I know we can turn around (face away from our opponent) or switch targets (pressing tab).

http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Auto-attack

But is there a way to stop attacking without switching targets or turning around?