Cast

Casting is the action of activating a spell (or skill - see note).

Most skills don't activate instantly but require a certain casting time. During that time there is a certain chance that the casting may be interrupted.


 * Note: The use of the term "cast" in GuildWars is somewhat inconsistent. In some cases it is used for spells only (for example for the Mesmers' Fast Casting), in other cases it applies to all kinds of skills (for example while under influence of the Curse of the Bloodstone).