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| description = "I will silence the threat before it can fester."<br />
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Willbenders are protectors of the [[Cantha]]n throne and fated guardians to the [[Emperor|Weh no Su]]. Their sword arm is as strong as their loyalty— unflinching and ruthless. They are known for a swift hand and unmatched swordplay, striking before their foe has time to react.<br />
| profession = Guardian<br />
| type = Elite<br />
| line number = 8<br />
| id = 65<br />
| requires = eod<br />
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[[File:Willbender concept art 2.jpg|350px|right]]<br />
[[Willbender]] is an [[Specialization#Elite_specializations|elite specialization]] for the [[guardian]] unlocked with the [[End of Dragons]] [[expansion]]. Willbenders are elite [[Cantha]]n warriors who protect the [[Emperor]] and their family with their lives. They believe the best way to protect their allies is to execute their enemies, so they move swiftly, cutting down threats one by one before they have time to attack. Willbenders only act when needed and, as such, sacrifice the passive bonuses of traditional guardian [[virtues]] to greatly increase the power of their active effects. <br />
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They use their virtues to dash around the battlefield, reaching their enemies in the blink of an eye, and only then, manifest their powerful [[Willbender Flames]] to incinerate their foes. Willbenders have learned [[physical]] skills to quickly close the gap and demonstrate their domain of martial arts by punching and kicking their enemies. Willbenders can wield [[sword]]s in their [[off hand]] for even more mobility and precise attacks. Willbenders excel at damage dealing both through direct [[damage|strike attacks]] and applying [[burning|burning condition]].<br />
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== List of willbender skills ==<br />
{{see|List of guardian skills}}<br />
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=== Profession mechanic ===<br />
{{Quotation|Willbender|Bring them to justice!}}<br />
Guardian's innate profession abilities, [[Virtue]]s, become [[movement|movement-based skills]] and lose their passive component until activated. Each of the Virtues now consists of three elements: skill, virtue effect, and willbender flames.<br />
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'''Skills''': {{skill icon|Rushing Justice|size=18}}, {{skill icon|Flowing Resolve|size=18}}, {{skill icon|Crashing Courage|size=18}}.<br />
* The skills, respectively, cause one-time [[burning]], [[healing|heal]], or grant protective [[boon]]s. <br />
* May also provide additional [[boon]]s and effects with [[List of guardian traits|Guardian traits]] that modify Virtue skills.<br />
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'''Virtue effects''': {{skill icon|Justice (willbender effect)|Justice|size=18}}, {{skill icon|Flowing Resolve (effect)|Flowing Resolve|size=18}}, {{skill icon|Crashing Courage (effect)|Crashing Courage|size=18}} (not to be confused with the active skills above).<br />
* Temporary [[buff|self-buffs]], passive effects which character gains upon using Virtue skills. <br />
* For the duration of the respective buff, every five successful hits (from weapon attacks or other abilities) trigger either burning, heal, or grant protective boons. <br />
* They can be modified by Guardian's traits that change Virtues' passive effects.<br />
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'''Willbender Flames''': {{skill icon|Willbender Flames (Rushing Justice)|Rushing Justice|size=18}}, {{skill icon|Willbender Flames (Flowing Resolve)|Flowing Resolve|size=18}}, {{skill icon|Willbender Flames (Crashing Courage)|Crashing Courage|size=18}}.<br />
* Trails left on the ground that damage enemies and provide additional effects depending on a selected Willbender's trait. <br />
* They share the same effect between all three Virtues, and only vary in shape and the number of targets affected. <br />
* If multiple Virtue skills used in quick succession, only Willbender Flames from the last used Virtue remains active.<br />
{| id="virtue-skills" class="guardian skills table"<br />
{{profession mechanic skill table header}}<br />
{{profession mechanic skill table row|Rushing Justice}}<br />
{{profession mechanic skill table row|Willbender Flames (Rushing Justice)|chain=willbender flames}}<br />
{{profession mechanic skill table row|Flowing Resolve}}<br />
{{profession mechanic skill table row|Willbender Flames (Flowing Resolve)|chain=willbender flames}}<br />
{{profession mechanic skill table row|Crashing Courage}}<br />
{{profession mechanic skill table row|Willbender Flames (Crashing Courage)|chain=willbender flames}}<br />
|}<br />
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=== [[Weapon]] skills ===<br />
{|id="two-handled-skills" class="guardian skills table"<br />
{{weapon skill table header}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="6" |<br />
==== [[Sword]] ====<br />
|-<br />
{{weapon skill table row|Executioner's Calling}}<br />
{{weapon skill table row|Advancing Strike}}<br />
|}<br />
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=== Slot skills ===<br />
==== [[Healing skill|Healing]] ====<br />
{| id="healing-skills" class="guardian skills table"<br />
{{slot skill table header}}<br />
{{slot skill table row|Reversal of Fortune}}<br />
|}<br />
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==== [[Utility Skill|Utility]] ====<br />
{| id="utility-skills" class="guardian skills table"<br />
{{slot skill table header}}<br />
{{slot skill table row|Flash Combo}}<br />
{{slot skill table row|Repose|chain=chain}}<br />
{{slot skill table row|Whirling Light}}<br />
{{slot skill table row|Heel Crack}}<br />
{{slot skill table row|Roiling Light}}<br />
{{slot skill table row|Quick Retribution|chain=chain}}<br />
|}<br />
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==== [[Elite skill|Elite]] ====<br />
{| id="elite-skills" class="guardian skills table"<br />
{{slot skill table header}}<br />
{{slot skill table row|Heaven's Palm}}<br />
|}<br />
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== List of willbender traits ==<br />
{{see|List of guardian traits}}<br />
{{Trait table|Willbender}}<br />
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== Lore ==<br />
{{Quotation|Official site|A willbender’s bladework is unmatched and wielding a sword in their off hand gives them extra opportunities for ruthless cuts.}}<br />
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{{quotation|Elite specialization lore<ref>[https://massivelyop.com/2021/08/12/guild-wars-2-reveals-the-guardians-new-elite-spec-willbender-plus-more-end-of-dragons-info/ Guild Wars 2 reveals the Guardian’s new elite spec, Willbender, and new Virtuoso and Harbinger details], MassivelyOP.com</ref>|Willbenders are protectors of the [[Cantha]]n throne and fated guardians to the [[gww:Weh no Su|Weh no Su]] (or [[gww:Canthan Emperor|Ascendant Emperors]]).{{sic|Weh no Su translates to "Closer to the Stars"; Ascendant Emperor is "Kaineng Weh no Su" per [[gww:An Empire Divided|An Empire Divided]]}} A new form of Guardian that uses of an off-hand sword and physical abilities to help them reach and execute their foes, the willbender makes the profession more mobile than it has ever been. The willbender’s off-hand sword and many physical utilities have been given multi-strike and bonus movement capabilities making it a highly aggressive damage dealer, bursting down foes while simultaneously maintaining their health and well-being through destruction on the battlefield.}}<br />
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{{quotation|[[Indigo Boock]]<ref>[https://youtu.be/TsRZKpWgE_A?t=3058 Guild Chat - End of Dragons Elite Specializations Beta Preview], YouTube.com</ref>|Willbenders are traditionally protectors of the [[emperor]] of Cantha, or the throne of Cantha more specifically (empresses too), and more specifically to that they were protectors of the Weh no Su (or to be closer to the stars) which were certain emperor and empresses that had achieved ascension through [[Celestial (group)|celestial]] trials, so Willbenders are really really potent protectors.}}<br />
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== Associated items ==<br />
* {{item icon|Purifier}}<br />
* {{item icon|Willbender's Sword}}<br />
* {{item icon|Mark of the Throne}}<br />
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== Related achievements ==<br />
* {{achievement|Adept Willbender}}<br />
* {{achievement|Master Willbender}}<br />
* {{achievement|Purifier}}<br />
* {{achievement|Ministry-Approved Willbender}}<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
[[File:Willbender specialization.png|thumb|Specialization background.]]<br />
<gallery><br />
Willbender concept art 1.jpg|Teaser<br />
Willbender concept art 2.jpg|Revealed concept art<br />
Willbender screenshot 01.jpg|Still frame from the reveal video<br />
Willbender screenshot 02.jpg|Still frame from the reveal video<br />
File:Willbender icon (highres).png|Promotional official icon<br />
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;Icons<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Willbender (overhead icon).png|Official icon<br />
File:Willbender icon white.png|Official icon<br />
File:Willbender icon small.png|Wiki icon<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
* The Willbender [[NPC]] [[Sejong]] can be found at the [[Harbor Market]] [[point of interest]] in [[Seitung Province]].<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
* The first known instance of a guardian dual wielding swords in the game is [[General Almorra Soulkeeper]] in [[Darkrime Delves (story)|Darkrime Delves]].<br />
* The willbender was first teased on the official Twitter account with a silhouette that lacked the typical profession-colored aura. This led to debate among players as to whether the specialization was for the guardian or the thief. <ref>https://twitter.com/GuildWars2/status/1422939194377203720</ref><br />
* The promo art for Willbender shows a [[human]] in [[Warlord's armor]], [[Mark of the Throne]], and dual wielding [[Willbender's Sword]].<br />
* Prior to [[Game updates/2023-02-14|February 14, 2023]] game update, only one Willbender effect could be active at the same time, so they overwrote each other if Virtue skills were used in quick succession. <br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://youtube.com/watch?v=1QYuFqflKRM Willbender spotlight on YouTube]<br />
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