Intro: A Strong Shield  

'A fine day to you. It warms my heart to see another who has chosen the path of the Guardian. Few truly understand what it means to be a Guardian.

'Victory is hollow if what you were fighting for was lost in the battle as well. In battle, a Guardian always seeks to draw the ire of his enemies, keeping the weak in his charge safe from their blows. And many times, a Guardian can use the anger he inspires to his advantage, turning his enemy's attacks back upon him.

'Learn the skill Shield Swipe from me and show me that my teaching has given you mastery by striking the training-dummy nearby.'

HINT:

Guardians rely on Reactive Skills to deal damage and generate Threat against their enemies. Shield Swipe requires that the Guardian Block an incoming enemy attack before they can use the skill. Head over to the Training-Dummies to the north of the trainer and attack it until you successfully block one of their attacks. If you're having trouble getting a block, try using Guardian's Ward to increase your chances of blocking enemy attacks. Once you have blocked an attack you will be able to use your Shield Swipe skill. Strike the Targeting Dummy with Shield Swipe.

Your trainer wants you to use your new skills to prove that you are ready to face the many dangers that exist in the world.

Objective 1

You should speak with your trainer again and learn the skill Shield Swipe. Use your new skill on the training-dummy nearby.

NOTE: Use the trainer and select Train Guardian Skills to open the skill selection panel. Left-click on a skill to highlight it and then left click the Train Button at the bottom of the skill selection panel -- or double-click the skill -- and you will successfully purchase the skill.

HINT:

Guardians rely on Reactive Skills to deal damage and generate Threat against their enemies. Shield Swipe requires that the Guardian Block an incoming enemy attack before they can use the skill. Head over to the Training-Dummies to the north of the trainer and attack it until you successfully block one of their attacks. If you're having trouble getting a block, try using Guardian's Ward to increase your chances of blocking enemy attacks. Once you have blocked an attack you will be able to use your Shield Swipe skill. Strike the Targeting Dummy with Shield Swipe.

You have acquired the Shield Swipe Skill.

You have struck the Training Dummy with 'Shield Swipe'

Objective 2

The Guardian Trainer is in Archet, west of the training ground.

Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell her of your success.