Evade

Evasion is a mechanic that allows a character to avoid being struck by some attacks.

Other similarly themed ways of avoiding damage from attacks include blocking, dodging, and using cover from obstructions. These are mechanically distinct from evasion.

Skills that can cause Evasion

 * Warrior Skills:
 * Defensive Stance (75% against melee and arrows)
 * Ranger Skills:
 * Dodge (27..65% against arrows)
 * Dryder's Defenses (75% against attacks)
 * Escape (75% against attacks)
 * Lightning Reflexes (75% against attacks)
 * Monk Skills:
 * Shield of Deflection (50...70% against attacks)
 * Mesmer Skills:
 * Distortion (75% against attacks)
 * Elementalist Skills:
 * Ward Against Melee (50% against melee)

Skills that can prevent or trigger from Evasion

 * Warrior Skills:
 * Griffon's Sweep
 * Irresistible Blow
 * Pure Strike
 * Seeking Blade
 * Swift Chop
 * Warrior's Cunning
 * Wild Blow
 * Ranger Skills:
 * Called Shot
 * Crippling Shot
 * Precision Shot
 * Necromancer Skills:
 * Rigor Mortis