List of elite skills by Factions capture location

This is a list of elite skills available in Guild Wars Factions organized by their capture location. Guild Wars Beyond-related locations and quests are listed separately at the bottom of this page. For a detailed list of elite skills, see: List of elite skills.

Kaineng City

Bukdek Byway

• File:Enraged Smash.jpg Enraged Smash, from Afflicted Guardsman Chun (during quest)
• File:Triple Chop.jpg Triple Chop, from Wing, Three Blade
• File:Expel Hexes.jpg Expel Hexes, from Jin, the Purifier
• Elemental Attunement, from Chung, the Attuned (during quest)
• File:Palm Strike.jpg Palm Strike, from Kenshi Steelhand

Dragon's Throat

• File:Enraged Smash.jpg Enraged Smash, from The Afflicted Tamaya
• File:Broad Head Arrow.jpg Broad Head Arrow, from The Afflicted Susei
• File:Ray of Judgment.jpg Ray of Judgment, from The Afflicted Cho
• File:Order of Apostasy.jpg Order of Apostasy, from The Afflicted Xi
• File:Stolen Speed.jpg Stolen Speed, from The Afflicted Meeka
• Mind Burn, from The Afflicted Rasa
• File:Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form, from The Afflicted Huu
• Weapon of Quickening, from The Afflicted Mei

Nahpui Quarter

• File:Signet of Judgment.jpg Signet of Judgment, from Kaijun Don
• File:Grenth's Balance.jpg Grenth's Balance, from Kuonghsang
• File:Lyssa's Aura.jpg Lyssa's Aura, from Hai Jii
• Lightning Surge, from Tahmu

Nahpui Quarter (explorable area)

• File:Enraged Lunge.jpg Enraged Lunge, from Royen Beastkeeper

Pongmei Valley

• File:Battle Rage.jpg Battle Rage, from Arrahhsh Mountainclub
• File:Spike Trap.jpg Spike Trap, from Meynsang the Sadistic
• File:Assassin's Promise.jpg Assassin's Promise, from Xuekao, the Deceptive
• Weapon of Quickening, from The Afflicted Hakaru

Raisu Palace

• File:Auspicious Parry.jpg Auspicious Parry, from Sword Ancient Kai
• File:Famine.jpg Famine, from Famished Ancient Brrne
• File:Spell Breaker.jpg Spell Breaker, from Untouched Ancient Ky
• Wail of Doom, from Doomed Ancient Kkraz
• File:Arcane Languor.jpg Arcane Languor, from Arcane Ancient Phi
• Star Burst, from Star Ancient Koosun
• File:Shroud of Silence.jpg Shroud of Silence, from Silent Ancient Onata
• File:Defiant Was Xinrae.jpg Defiant Was Xinrae, from Defiant Ancient Sseer

Raisu Palace (explorable area)

• File:Auspicious Parry.jpg Auspicious Parry, from Sword Ancient Kai
• File:Seven Weapons Stance.jpg Seven Weapons Stance, from Blade Ancient Syu-Shai (requires a party member to be carrying a Proof of Triumph)
• File:Famine.jpg Famine, from Famished Ancient Brrne
• File:Spell Breaker.jpg Spell Breaker, from Untouched Ancient Ky
• Wail of Doom, from Doomed Ancient Kkraz
• File:Arcane Languor.jpg Arcane Languor, from Arcane Ancient Phi
• Star Burst, from Star Ancient Koosun
• File:Shadow Theft.jpg Shadow Theft, from Blade Ancient Syu-Shai (requires a party member to be carrying a Proof of Triumph)
• File:Shroud of Silence.jpg Shroud of Silence, from Silent Ancient Onata
• File:Soul Twisting.jpg Soul Twisting, from Defiant Ancient Sseer
• File:Weapons of Three Forges.jpg Weapons of Three Forges, from Blade Ancient Syu-Shai (requires a party member to be carrying a Proof of Triumph)

Shadow's Passage

• File:Enraged Smash.jpg Enraged Smash, from The Afflicted Ako

Shenzun Tunnels

• File:Martyr.jpg Martyr, from Rien, the Martyr
• File:Stolen Speed.jpg Stolen Speed, from The Afflicted Li Yun
• Mind Burn, from The Afflicted Kam
• File:Flashing Blades.jpg Flashing Blades, from Lou, of the Knives
• File:Spirit Channeling.jpg Spirit Channeling, from Cho, Spirit Empath

Sunjiang District (explorable area)

• File:Hundred Blades.jpg Hundred Blades, from Warrior's Construct
• File:Broad Head Arrow.jpg Broad Head Arrow, from The Afflicted Huan (ranger)
• File:Equinox.jpg Equinox, from Ranger's Construct
• File:Life Sheath.jpg Life Sheath, from Monk's Construct
• File:Soul Bind.jpg Soul Bind, from Necromancer's Construct
• File:Psychic Distraction.jpg Psychic Distraction, from Mesmer's Construct
• Mirror of Ice, from Elemental's Construct
• File:Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form, from The Afflicted Soon Kim

Sunjiang District

• File:Hundred Blades.jpg Hundred Blades, from Warrior's Construct
• File:Equinox.jpg Equinox, from Ranger's Construct
• File:Life Sheath.jpg Life Sheath, from Monk's Construct
• File:Soul Bind.jpg Soul Bind, from Necromancer's Construct
• File:Psychic Distraction.jpg Psychic Distraction, from Mesmer's Construct
• Mirror of Ice, from Elemental's Construct
• File:Temple Strike.jpg Temple Strike, from Assassin's Construct
• File:Soul Twisting.jpg Soul Twisting, from Ritualist's Construct

Tahnnakai Temple

• File:Auspicious Parry.jpg Auspicious Parry, from Bound Jaizhanju
• File:Famine.jpg Famine, from Bound Zojun
• File:Spell Breaker.jpg Spell Breaker, from Bound Karei
• Wail of Doom, from Bound Naku
• File:Arcane Languor.jpg Arcane Languor, from Bound Kitah
• Star Burst, from Bound Teinei
• File:Shroud of Silence.jpg Shroud of Silence, from Bound Vizu
• File:Defiant Was Xinrae.jpg Defiant Was Xinrae, from Bound Kaolai

Tahnnakai Temple (explorable area)

• Wanderlust, from Quansong Spiritspeak

The Undercity

• File:Martyr.jpg Martyr, from Am Fah Leader (during quest)
• File:Ray of Judgment.jpg Ray of Judgment, from The Afflicted Miju
• File:Blood is Power.jpg Blood is Power, from Chan the Dragon's Blood
• File:Order of Apostasy.jpg Order of Apostasy, from The Afflicted Huan (necromancer)
• File:Shatter Storm.jpg Shatter Storm, from Mina Shatter Storm
• Elemental Attunement, from Chung, the Attuned
• Mind Freeze, from Baubao Wavewrath
• File:Flashing Blades.jpg Flashing Blades, from Waeng (during quest)

Vizunah Square

• File:Enraged Smash.jpg Enraged Smash, from The Afflicted Ako
• File:Broad Head Arrow.jpg Broad Head Arrow, from The Afflicted Huan (ranger)
• File:Ray of Judgment.jpg Ray of Judgment, from The Afflicted Miju
• File:Order of Apostasy.jpg Order of Apostasy, from The Afflicted Thu
• File:Stolen Speed.jpg Stolen Speed, from The Afflicted Li Yun
• Mind Burn, from The Afflicted Kam
• File:Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form, from The Afflicted Soon Kim
• Weapon of Quickening, from The Afflicted Hakaru

Wajjun Bazaar

• File:Quivering Blade.jpg Quivering Blade, from Sun, the Quivering
• File:Word of Censure.jpg Word of Censure, from Quufu (during quest)
• File:Word of Censure.jpg Word of Censure, from Shen, the Magistrate
• Double Dragon, from Lian, Dragon's Petal

Xaquang Skyway

• File:Word of Healing.jpg Word of Healing, from Ziinfaun Lifeforce
• File:Animate Flesh Golem.jpg Animate Flesh Golem, from Ghial the Bone Dancer
• File:Seeping Wound.jpg Seeping Wound, from Shreader Sharptongue
• File:Tranquil Was Tanasen.jpg Tranquil Was Tanasen, from Orosen, Tranquil Acolyte

Echovald Forest

Altrumm Ruins

• File:Forceful Blow.jpg Forceful Blow, from Dorn Stonebreaker
• File:Shield of Regeneration.jpg Shield of Regeneration, from Ennsa Stoneweaver
• Weaken Knees, from Froth Stonereap
• Shockwave, from Azukhan Stonewrath

Arborstone

• File:Forceful Blow.jpg Forceful Blow, from Stone Judge
• File:Lacerate.jpg Lacerate, from Ryver Mossplanter
• Vampiric Spirit, from Dark Fang
• File:Energy Surge.jpg Energy Surge, from Milefaun Mindflayer
• Shatterstone, from The Ancient

Arborstone (explorable area)

• File:Forceful Blow.jpg Forceful Blow, from Mahr Stonebreaker
• File:Lacerate.jpg Lacerate, from Ryver Mossplanter
• File:Shield of Regeneration.jpg Shield of Regeneration, from Meril Stoneweaver
• File:Lingering Curse.jpg Lingering Curse, from Craw Stonereap
• Vampiric Spirit, from Kaswa Webstrider
• Shockwave, from Zarnas Stonewrath

Drazach Thicket

• File:Barrage.jpg Barrage, from Chkkr Thousand Tail
• File:Icy Veins.jpg Icy Veins, from Bazzr Icewing
• File:Crippling Anguish.jpg Crippling Anguish, from Bezzr Wingstorm
• File:Attuned Was Songkai.jpg Attuned Was Songkai, from The Skill Eater (boss)
• File:Clamor of Souls.jpg Clamor of Souls, from The Pain Eater (boss)

The Eternal Grove

• File:Enraged Smash.jpg Enraged Smash, from The Afflicted Maaka
• File:Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form, from The Afflicted Senku
• Weapon of Quickening, from The Afflicted Xenxo

The Eternal Grove (explorable area)

• File:Devastating Hammer.jpg Devastating Hammer, from Tembarr Treefall
• File:Air of Enchantment.jpg Air of Enchantment, from Jayne Forestlight
• File:Healing Burst.jpg Healing Burst, from The Scar Eater (boss)
• File:Echo.jpg Echo, from The Time Eater (boss)
• Shatterstone, from Wiseroot Shatterstone
• File:Moebius Strike.jpg Moebius Strike, from Bramble Everthorn
• File:Preservation.jpg Preservation, from Flower Spiritgarden
• File:Ritual Lord.jpg Ritual Lord, from Spiritroot Mossbeard

Ferndale

• File:Shove.jpg Shove, from Tarnen the Bully
• File:Boon Signet.jpg Boon Signet, from Mungri Magicbox
• File:Plague Signet.jpg Plague Signet, from Hargg Plaguebinder
• File:Mantra of Recovery.jpg Mantra of Recovery, from Mugra Swiftspell
• Energy Boon, from Tarlok Evermind
• File:Beguiling Haze.jpg Beguiling Haze, from Warden of Saprophytes
• File:Aura of Displacement.jpg Aura of Displacement, from Maximole (during quest)
• File:Aura of Displacement.jpg Aura of Displacement, from Urkal the Ambusher
• File:Signet of Spirits.jpg Signet of Spirits, from Wagg Spiritspeak

Melandru's Hope

• File:Archer's Signet.jpg Archer's Signet, from Nundak The Archer
• File:Heal as One.jpg Heal as One, from Salke Fur Friend
• File:Empathic Removal.jpg Empathic Removal, from Byzzr Wingmender
• Weaken Knees, from Rot Foulbelly
• File:Locust's Fury.jpg Locust's Fury, from Chkkr Locust Lord
• File:Spirit Light Weapon.jpg Spirit Light Weapon, from Chkkr Brightclaw

Morostav Trail

• "Charge!", from Sunreach Warmaker
• File:Primal Rage.jpg Primal Rage, from Strongroot Tanglebranch
• File:Glass Arrows.jpg Glass Arrows, from Nandet, Glass Weaver
• File:Quick Shot.jpg Quick Shot, from Inallay Splintercall
• File:Cultist's Fervor.jpg Cultist's Fervor, from Kyril Oathwarden
• File:Tainted Flesh.jpg Tainted Flesh, from Konrru, Tainted Stone
• Shockwave, from Arbor Earthcall
• File:Beguiling Haze.jpg Beguiling Haze, from Falaharn Mistwarden
• File:Soul Twisting.jpg Soul Twisting, from Ritualist's Construct

Mourning Veil Falls

• File:Cleave.jpg Cleave, from Chkkr Ironclaw
• File:Spoil Victor.jpg Spoil Victor, from Foalcrest Darkwish
• File:Energy Surge.jpg Energy Surge, from Milefaun Mindflayer
• File:Recurring Insecurity.jpg Recurring Insecurity, from Xisni Dream Haunt
• File:Shared Burden.jpg Shared Burden, from Deeproot Sorrow
• Gust, from Rahse Windcatcher
• Obsidian Flesh, from Bizzr Ironshell
• File:Dark Apostasy.jpg Dark Apostasy, from Darkroot Entrop
• Vengeful Was Khanhei, from Bazzr Dustwing

The Jade Sea

Archipelagos

• File:Melandru's Shot.jpg Melandru's Shot, from Razortongue Frothspit
• File:Blessed Light.jpg Blessed Light, from Ssuns, Blessed of Dwayna
• File:Healing Light.jpg Healing Light, from KaySey Stormray
• File:Discord.jpg Discord, from Xiriss Stickleback (during quest)
• File:Energy Drain.jpg Energy Drain, from Siska Scalewand
• Second Wind, from Snapjaw Windshell
• File:Grasping Was Kuurong.jpg Grasping Was Kuurong, from Ssyn Coiled Grasp

Boreas Seabed

• File:Dragon Slash.jpg Dragon Slash, from Seaguard Eli
• File:Barrage.jpg Barrage, from Aurora
• File:Broad Head Arrow.jpg Broad Head Arrow, from Daeman
• File:Life Sheath.jpg Life Sheath, from Seaguard Gita
• File:Power Leech.jpg Power Leech, from Seaguard Hala
• Mind Burn, from Argo

Boreas Seabed (explorable area)

• File:Dragon Slash.jpg Dragon Slash, from Sskai, Dragon's Birth
• File:Whirling Axe.jpg Whirling Axe, from Geoffer Pain Bringer
• File:Ferocious Strike.jpg Ferocious Strike, from Milodestus the Wrangler
• Way of the Empty Palm, from Senkai, Lord of the 1,000 Daggers Guild (during quest)
• Way of the Empty Palm, from Ilidus of the Empty Palm

Gyala Hatchery (explorable area)

• "Charge!", from Jacqui The Reaver
• File:Primal Rage.jpg Primal Rage, from Reefclaw Ragebound
• File:Tainted Flesh.jpg Tainted Flesh, from Lukrker Foulfist
• File:Echo.jpg Echo, from Mohby Windbeak
• Obsidian Flesh, from Whyk Steelshell
• Shockwave, from Bahnba Shockfoot
• File:Beguiling Haze.jpg Beguiling Haze, from Razorfang Hazeclaw
• File:Preservation.jpg Preservation, from Soulwhisper, Elder Guardian

Maishang Hills

• File:Escape.jpg Escape, from Stsou Swiftscale
• File:Discord.jpg Discord, from Sessk, Woe Spreader
• Lightning Surge, from Sarss, Stormscale
• Unsteady Ground, from Seacrash, Elder Guardian
• File:Siphon Strength.jpg Siphon Strength, from Ssaresh Rattler

Mount Qinkai

• File:Battle Rage.jpg Battle Rage, from Arrahhsh Mountainclub (during quest)
• "Coward!", from Kayali the Brave
• File:Trapper's Focus.jpg Trapper's Focus, from Chehbaba Roottripper
• File:Withdraw Hexes.jpg Withdraw Hexes, from Hukhrah Earthslove
• File:Consume Soul.jpg Consume Soul, from Tomton Spiriteater

Rhea's Crater

• File:Cleave.jpg Cleave, from Razorfin Fleshrend
• File:Glass Arrows.jpg Glass Arrows, from Lorelle Jade Cutter
• File:Healing Burst.jpg Healing Burst, from Incetol, Devout of Depths
• File:Cultist's Fervor.jpg Cultist's Fervor, from Cultist Milthuran
• File:Recurring Insecurity.jpg Recurring Insecurity, from Talous the Mad
• Shatterstone, from Wavecrest Stonebreak
• File:Dark Apostasy.jpg Dark Apostasy, from Arius, Dark Apostle
• Vengeful Was Khanhei, from Delic the Vengeance Seeker

Silent Surf

• File:Devastating Hammer.jpg Devastating Hammer, from Sentasi, the Jade Maul
• File:Quick Shot.jpg Quick Shot, from Razorjaw Longspine
• File:Air of Enchantment.jpg Air of Enchantment, from Miella Lightwing
• File:Signet of Judgment.jpg Signet of Judgment, from Scourgewind, Elder Guardian
• File:Spoil Victor.jpg Spoil Victor, from Sourbeak Rotshell
• File:Shared Burden.jpg Shared Burden, from Kenrii Sea Sorrow
• Gust, from Amadis, Wind of the Sea
• File:Temple Strike.jpg Temple Strike, from Assassin's Construct
• File:Ritual Lord.jpg Ritual Lord, from Whispering Ritual Lord

Unwaking Waters

• File:Enraged Smash.jpg Enraged Smash, from The Afflicted Maaka
• File:Broad Head Arrow.jpg Broad Head Arrow, from The Afflicted Pana
• File:Ray of Judgment.jpg Ray of Judgment, from The Afflicted Jingme
• File:Order of Apostasy.jpg Order of Apostasy, from The Afflicted Lau
• File:Stolen Speed.jpg Stolen Speed, from The Afflicted Hsin Jun
• Mind Burn, from The Afflicted Shen
• File:Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form, from The Afflicted Senku
• Weapon of Quickening, from The Afflicted Xenxo

Unwaking Waters (explorable area)

• "Charge!", from Merki The Reaver
• File:Cultist's Fervor.jpg Cultist's Fervor, from Cultist Rajazan
• File:Psychic Instability.jpg Psychic Instability, from Chazek Plague Herder
• Ride the Lightning, from Kunvie Firewing
• File:Shadow Shroud.jpg Shadow Shroud, from Shrouded Oni

Hearts of the North

Mourning Veil Falls (Hearts of the North)

• File:Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form, from Elusive Black Moa (during quest)

Winds of Change

Kaineng City

• File:Broad Head Arrow.jpg Broad Head Arrow, from Am Fah Courier (during quest)

Morostav Trail (Winds of Change)

• File:Earth Shaker.jpg Earth Shaker, from Monstrous Afflicted Warrior (during quest)
• File:Magebane Shot.jpg Magebane Shot, from Monstrous Afflicted Ranger (during quest)
• File:Ray of Judgment.jpg Ray of Judgment, from Monstrous Afflicted Monk (during quest)
• File:Lingering Curse.jpg Lingering Curse, from Monstrous Afflicted Necromancer (during quest)
• File:Energy Surge.jpg Energy Surge, from Monstrous Afflicted Mesmer (during quest)
• Blinding Surge, from Monstrous Afflicted Elementalist (during quest)
• Way of the Assassin, from Monstrous Afflicted Assassin (during quest)
• File:Soul Twisting.jpg Soul Twisting, from Monstrous Afflicted Ritualist (during quest)

Nahpui Quarter (explorable area)

• File:Discord.jpg Discord, from Jeijou, Shadow Whispered (during quest)

Pongmei Valley (Winds of Change)

• File:Earth Shaker.jpg Earth Shaker, from Monstrous Afflicted Warrior (during quest)
• Weapon of Quickening, from Uris Tong of Ash

Shadow's Passage (Winds of Change)

• File:Enraged Smash.jpg Enraged Smash, from Tuila the Club

Shenzun Tunnels (Winds of Change)

• File:Stolen Speed.jpg Stolen Speed, from Rai Zhon the Manipulator
• Mind Burn, from Xi Lin of the Flames

Sunjiang District (Winds of Change)

• File:Broad Head Arrow.jpg Broad Head Arrow, from Zu Jin the Quick
• File:Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form, from Fah Yu the Shadow's Eye

The Marketplace

• File:Shadow Form.jpg Shadow Form, from Fah Yu the Shadow's Eye (during quest)

The Undercity (Winds of Change)

• Eviscerate, from Polack (during quest)
• File:Ray of Judgment.jpg Ray of Judgment, from Ming the Judgment
• File:Healing Burst.jpg Healing Burst, from Copernicus (during quest)
• File:Order of Apostasy.jpg Order of Apostasy, from En Fa the Awakened
• File:Stolen Speed.jpg Stolen Speed, from Francis (during quest)
• Shockwave, from Giovanni (during quest)
• Vow of Strength, from Kai Shi Jo (during quest)

Wajjun Bazaar

• File:Life Sheath.jpg Life Sheath, from Ganshu the Scribe (during quest)

Xaquang Skyway (Winds of Change)

• File:Triple Chop.jpg Triple Chop, from Sheng Pai (during quest)
• File:Glass Arrows.jpg Glass Arrows, from Jang Wen (during quest)
• File:Ray of Judgment.jpg Ray of Judgment, from Rei Bi (during quest)
• File:Stolen Speed.jpg Stolen Speed, from Seiran of the Cards (during quest)
• File:Temple Strike.jpg Temple Strike, from Lai, Graceful Blade (during quest)

Zen Daijun (Winds of Change)

• File:Defender's Zeal.jpg Defender's Zeal, from Diseased Zunraa (during quest)
• File:Shield of Judgment.jpg Shield of Judgment, from Infected Zunraa (during quest)
• File:Ray of Judgment.jpg Ray of Judgment, from Plagued Zunraa (during quest)
• File:Word of Censure.jpg Word of Censure, from Rotten Zunraa (during quest)
• File:Signet of Judgment.jpg Signet of Judgment, from Tainted Zunraa (during quest)

Maps

File:Kaineng City map elite labelled.jpg Kaineng City

File:Echovald Forest map elite labelled.jpg Echovald Forest

File:Jade Sea map elite labelled.jpg Jade Sea

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