Guild Wars 2

This question is a bout the Trait: Acidic Coating [http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Acidic_Coating]

Will this trait trigger after i’m hit with a melee attack, or as the server detects that i’m about to be hit by a melee attack (making it pro-active) ?

Was wondering if this could help vs Backstab thieves.

Has anyone ever tried using this trait + armor mods?

Edit: Anet please fix the typo.

What typo? It’s pretty clear: when struck

So you get hit, take damage and if it procs (50% chance) their next attack misses.

I guess in your specific case, thief hits you with backstab, and the next attack (probably heartseeker) has a 50% chance of missing.

Tyaen.5148:

What typo? It’s pretty clear: when struck

So you get hit, take damage and if it procs (50% chance) their next attack misses.

I guess in your specific case, thief hits you with backstab, and the next attack (probably heartseeker) has a 50% chance of missing.

By typo i meant the trait description reads “blindess” instead of blindness.

Ah.

I guess I could see a build where if you were going for damage avoidance it might be viable.

Maybe 0/0/10 (VI)/30 (I, III, VI)/30 (VI, X, XI) Kit Build EG, BK , insert 3rd kit and P/S?

Damage Avoidance and Dodge, Support a group with CC and Conditions. You won’t do much damage, but as a purpose built support maybe.

Use Superior Runes of Earth, all P/V/T gear.