gww>Steve1 at 17:27, 12 August 2020

2020-08-12T17:27:13Z

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[[Auto attack]]ing is a property of [[Guild Wars]] mechanics. When a [[character]] is ordered to [[attack]] or use an [[attack skill]] on a [[foe]], the character will continue to attack automatically and indefinitely until the [[target]] dies or a different command is given. This means a [[player]] can choose a target, command an attack, and do other things (such as [[chat]], watch the [[health]], or other players) while their character continues the assault.

Although auto attacks are helpful, they are also dangerous in that they make the character's actions predictable. A player at low health who is [[wanding]] a [[Mesmer]] on auto attack may soon be caught with [[Clumsiness]], or end up having the character chase the foe into [[lava]] as she/he [[kite]]s. Especially in [[PvP]], players should never let the ease of auto attacks distract them from the possible consequences.

==Notes==

* Auto attacking can be [[cancel]]led by moving or using the "[[Action]]: Cancel Action" [[Options#Control|keybinding]] (default: Esc); to perform a single basic attack, begin auto attacking, wait for the attack to end, and move or press this key.

* To begin attacking the current target, use the "Action: Do It" key (default: space); alternating [[movement]] and this key allows for auto attacking on the run, circling, and any other tactics you would already use with attack skills.

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gww>Steve1 at 17:27, 12 August 2020