Guild Wars 2

I have a new alt, a ranger. I just got Companion’s Defense but when I dodge roll I don’t get any indication that I receive a protection boon, as described.

Is it working and just no buff symbol or is it broken?

Thanks

Were you in combat when you dodge rolled? If not, that’s why.

Also companions defense kicks in at the start of a dodge roll, so in all reality you only get 1 second of usable protection instead of 2.

@above

Hmmm, wasn’t in combat, will check that next time I am on.

=> that is good to know, the timing of it. Kinda lame, 2 seconds isn’t that long but worth it. 1 second, not so much. Though who knows server side what happens, gamne is a little wonky with timings.

Thanks for replies/info

I look at the 2 sec protection this way …

I dodged because I was trying to avoid an attack. If I dodge too early, I at least will take 33% less direct damage from it. If I landed the dodge, then I’m sure some other hits are headed my way as well and I will not take less from them.

I wouldn’t mind it being longer since others have easier access to perma-protection without emptying their endurance, but that’s just me.

If it was longer and we could, I’d sure as heck be playing around with Ranger with +boon duration.