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<p>Slight rewrite.</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{TOCright}}<br /> [[Bar compression]] refers to the practise of replacing a combination of [[skill]]s by a smaller combination of skills that still performs the same or similar functions. This frees up one or more slots on the [[skill bar]]. Bar compression is generally achieved by using [[elite skill|elite]] or [[list of PvE-only skills|PvE-only skills]]. In contrast, ''anti-compression'' reduces the number of available slots by using a greater number of skills.<br /> <br /> ==Examples of bar compression==<br /> {{see|Bar compression/Examples}} for a more thorough list.''<br /> <br /> *[[Primal Rage]] combines [[speed boost|improved movement]] and [[attack speed]] into a single elite skill. <br /> **[[Drunken Master]] (a PvE-only skill) provides similar bar compression as a non-elite skill.<br /> *[[Life Sheath]] combines [[condition removal]], [[damage reduction#Subtractive damage reduction|damage absorption]], and [[heal]]ing into one elite skill.<br /> *[[Asuran Scan]] can be used to ignore the effects of [[blind]], [[block]]ing against a [[target]], as long as the [[hex spell|hex]] remains on the target.<br /> *Hybrid builds can compress multiple [[team roles]] into one, by combining different forms of defence or offence.<br /> **Although hybrid builds can work well when compressing bars, these builds may be more easily overwhelmed in combat. <br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> *Not every skill that combines multiple functions is useful for compressing a [[skill bar]]; the skill might require trading off too much value (e.g. [[damage]], healing, or [[range]]) or have too high a cost in resources (e.g. [[energy]], [[recharge]], or [[activation time]]).<br /> *Some skills are only useful for bar compression under limited circumstances. For example, [[Panic]] can replace the need for multiple [[interrupt]] skills in larger groups, but loses effectiveness if the targets are spread out and/or few in numbers.<br /> *Skills that compress the skill bar can be used to diversify a player's skills or to amplify the presence of a particular effect. For example, [[Elemental Attunement]] can be used to replace [[Air Attunement]], or used together to further increase their effects.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Unofficial terms]]<br /> [[Category:Tactics (gameplay)]]</div>

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