Combat | Basic mechanics WildStar Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Combat in WildStar is very dynamic and you do not get time to stand in one place, there. Regardless of whether you are the tank, the DPS or the medic - you always need to stay in motion. The main skill is the "dodge" that you can use twice, within a narrow time window. If you use up all of the charges, you need to wait for the dodge bar to regenerate. The icon is right next to the health bar and it is symbolized by the violet circle with the number of how many times you can still use it, inside. The battles are not too easy, but it is easy to get used to them and to learn the basics.

The main factor in each battle is the fact that the majority of opponents are highly mobile and they fight using the skills, which first display their range and their looks, still before they are cast. Thanks to this, you can try to dodge from them.

Dodge is not the only thing that can save you from the mob. When you see the mob preparing to strike, you can knock it down to break the process of casting the skill. Also, you can ask a friendly tank to distract the monster by taunting it, thanks to which it may interrupt the casting process itself.

The developers made sure that the array of skills of each monster is different thanks to which, each time you fight a new type of enemy, you never know what to expect. Even as a tank, you can take on lots of damage, but this does not mean that it isn't better to dodge from it. Especially during boss battles, it is a good idea to keep the giant on you, but also avoid his skills because, after it fires one, you will lose a half of your health points. Even though you are a tank.

The skills of the monsters are various. Sometimes, the monster belches fire and deals damage continuously. Thee are ones that target you automatically an, provided you dodge at the last possible moment, you receive damage. The developers thrived to make each battle unique and the changing range of skills, into various directions, is a norm.

Sometimes, the enemy manages to blind you. When this happens, the screen goes black. The best idea is to dodge , or stun the enemy, then before he manages to change positions. If the monster has confused you, the best thing to do is stay put and attack. I you want to move, you will learn that this skill has remapped your running keys and it is impossible to know, which one to press to go the direction you want to.

Also, it is a good idea to take covers. If the enemy is aiming a skill at you, when you are taking cover, even if you are within range, you take no damage, because the attack stops, e.g. on the rock.

Some of the monsters are aggressive for the NPCs. If there is a problem defeating a boss or a monster, you can lure it towards the beings that are hostile to it. They will help you kill the beast.

Mobility is the key to success in combat, even if this makes the battle last five minutes.