Guard Dog

Guard Dog
Skill
Companion will follow the Handler and generate 15% increased Threat while attacking. All damage to them is reduced by 20%. SINGLE PRESS: Companion engages enemies near the targeted location. DOUBLE TAP: Companion returns to the Handler and remains by their side. HOLD: Howl reduces damage by 15% to all allies within 20m and the Companion generates additional Threat. Lasts 20s.
Overview
Archetype	Handler
Tier	I
Charges	1
Cooldown	90s
Damage Buckets	All Damage, Skill Damage
Area of Effect

Guard Dog is the first skill available to the Handler archetype. It has no unlock requirement.

Notes

• Guard Dog is affected by the Amplitude Trait.

See Also

• Handler: Skills
  • Support Dog
  • Attack Dog

Trivia

• The Very Good Boy's bandana will be blue while Guard Dog is the active skill.

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Update History

April 23, 2024 Patch (417,127)

• Increased innate damage reduction of Very Good Boy to 50%.
• Companion BLEED no longer counts as a unique source.
• Fixed an issue preventing Very Good Boy from being pet while wearing the Atonement Fold.