Action

In Guild Wars, an action is considered any attack or use of a skill. The only skills that can affect any action are also interrupts.

Interrupts that affect any action

Icon	Name	Description						Prof.	Attribute	Campaign
File:Agonizing Chop.jpg	Agonizing Chop	Axe Attack. Deals +5...17...20 damage. Interrupts an action if target foe has a Deep Wound.	6	0	01.001	0		warriora	Axe MasteryZ	Nightfall
File:Anthem of Disruption.jpg	Anthem of Disruption	Chant. (1...8...10 seconds.) Allies in earshot interrupt an action with their next attack skill.	0	1010	01.001	01515		paragona	CommandZ	Eye of the North
File:Anthem of Disruption (PvP).jpg	Anthem of Disruption (PvP)	Chant. (1...8...10 seconds.) Allies in earshot interrupt an action with their next attack skill.	0	1010	02.002	01515		paragona	CommandZ	Eye of the North
File:Blinding Snow.jpg	Blinding Snow	Spell. Interrupts an action. Also inflicts Blindness (10 seconds.)	0	0	00.250.25¼	01010		mesmera	Z	Core
File:Choking Breath.jpg	Choking Breath	Skill. Interrupts target and adjacent foes. Causes knock-down (4 seconds) to any foe casting a spell.	0	055	01.001	0011		a	Z	Nightfall
File:Disarm.jpg	Disarm	Sword Attack. Interrupts target foe. Interruption effect: disables this foe's attack skills (0...2...3 second[s]) if that action was an attack.	0	055	00.500.5½	02020		warriora	StrengthZ	Eye of the North
File:Disrupting Accuracy.jpg	Disrupting Accuracy	Preparation. (36 seconds.) Interrupts an action whenever your arrows critical.	0	055	02.002	01212		rangera	MarksmanshipZ	Nightfall
File:Disrupting Chop.jpg	Disrupting Chop	Axe Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: interrupted skill is disabled for +20 seconds.	5	0	0	0000		warriora	Axe MasteryZ	Core
File:Disrupting Shot.jpg	Disrupting Shot	Bow Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: +10...34...40 damage if you interrupt a skill.	0	1010	00.500.5½	01515		rangera	MarksmanshipZ	Eye of the North
File:Disrupting Stab.jpg	Disrupting Stab	Lead Attack. Interrupts an action. If the interrupted action was a spell, it is disabled (3...9...10 seconds).	0	055	0	01010		assassina	Dagger MasteryZ	Factions
File:Disrupting Throw.jpg	Disrupting Throw	Spear Attack. Interrupts actions. No effect unless target has a condition.	0	055	00.500.5½	01010		paragona	Spear MasteryZ	Nightfall
File:Dissonance.jpg	Dissonance	Binding Ritual. Creates a level 1...10...12 spirit (10...22...25 second lifespan). Its attacks deal 5...17...20 damage and interrupt actions.	0	2525	01.001	04545		ritualista	CommuningZ	Factions
File:Dissonance (PvP).jpg	Dissonance (PvP)	Binding Ritual. Creates a level 1...7...8 spirit (10...22...25 second lifespan). Its attacks deal 5...17...20 damage and interrupt actions.	0	2525	02.002	03030		ritualista	CommuningZ	Factions
File:Distracting Blow.jpg	Distracting Blow	Melee Attack. Also attacks foes adjacent to your target. Interrupts an action. Hits for no damage.	0	055	00.500.5½	01010		warriora	Z	Core
File:Distracting Shot.jpg	Distracting Shot	Bow Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: interrupted skill is disabled for +20 seconds. Hits for only 1...13...16 damage.	0	055	00.500.5½	01010		rangera	ExpertiseZ	Core
File:Distracting Strike.jpg	Distracting Strike	Melee Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: Disables interrupted skill (30 seconds) if target foe has Cracked Armor. Deals no damage.	0	055	00.500.5½	01515		warriora	Z	Eye of the North
File:Dwarven Battle Stance.jpg	Dwarven Battle Stance	Elite Stance. (5...10...11 seconds.) You attack 33% faster, you gain +40 armor, and your attack skills interrupt actions. No effect unless you have a hammer equipped.	0	055	0	02020		warriora	StrengthZ	Prophecies
File:Exhausting Assault.jpg	Exhausting Assault	Dual Attack. Interrupts an action. Inflicts 10 Overcast if the interrupted action was a spell. Must follow a lead attack.	0	055	00.500.5½	0088		assassina	Dagger MasteryZ	Factions