Root spells

[chalaim]

Hello again,

I wonder. If I cast a root spell. What happens if that creature gets damaged. Does it break the root and the creature can move again or is it rooted for the duration out?

Appreciate an answer to my newbie question

 

[Kami]

Any damage done to the creature breaks the root. You can however debuff it whilst it's rooted without it breaking since your not actually harming it. It's basically a mez but one which the monster can hit back or cast if your in range.

One thing to remember is that even if your not hitting the mob but you have a damage shield on and it hits you the root will break - since it's taken damage.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[Danya]

Note on roots - snares are on the same timer (more important in RvR than PvE).

Also you can debuff over mez in RvR without breaking it, but not in PvE. You can debuff over root in both as Kami says.

 

[chalaim]

Ok, thanks for your answers. Good to know