Editing Energy

[[Image:EnergyBar.jpg|right|thumb|The default appearance of the energy bar.]]
Energy, represented by the blue bar in the user interface, is a pool that is consumed when using most skills.  Skills that do not use energy include [[Signet]]s and [[adrenaline|adrenal skills]].

==Energy capacity==
All characters have an innate energy capacity of 20. This doesn't change based on level, but can be increased via certain armor pieces, weapons, [[weapon upgrade]]s, or in the case of [[Elementalist]]s, increasing the [[Energy Storage]] attribute. All standard [[Warrior]] armor sets provide no modifier to maximum energy, while all [[Ranger]], [[Assassin]], and [[Dervish]] armor sets provide +5 maximum energy. Most sets of spell caster and [[Paragon]] armor provide +10 maximum energy. The [[Insignia|Radiant Insignia]] also provides energy in an amount dependent on the body location of the armor it is applied to.

A special case is [[exhaustion]], which temporarily lowers the maximum amount of the player's energy.  It is caused on its caster by many [[elementalist]] spells and can also be inflicted on a foe by [[skill]]s of other [[profession]]s.

Any temporary effects on energy capacity also modify current energy by the same amount, albeit also temporarily. For example, if a character with 15 of 40 energy has his maximum energy reduced by 12 (perhaps by unequipping a [[focus]]), he would then have 3 of 28 energy. It ''is'' possible to reduce current energy below zero in this manner.  In such a case, the [[UI]] will indicate the character has zero energy until his energy is once again greater than zero (cause by any means, whether by equipping an item, natural energy regeneration, or other sources of energy).  This is often used to "hide" energy so that it cannot be lost due to hostile skills such as many [[Mesmer]] [[spell]]s.

==Energy regeneration/degeneration==
As with [[Health]], the rate at which Energy regenerates (or degenerates) is represented by small arrows or "[[Pip|pips]]" that appear in the energy bar. Each "pip" indicates 1 point of energy recovery every 3 seconds  (arrows pointing to the right) or loss (arrows pointing to the left). The maximum regeneration or degeneration is 10 pips.

The primary attribute of most professions allows secondary sources of energy besides natural regeneration. Examples are a [[Necromancer]]'s [[Soul Reaping]] attribute, an [[Assassin]]'s [[Critical Strikes]] attribute, etc.

Unlike Health, Energy regenerates even while in combat and players have a natural regen of +2 pips that does not increase naturally. As with Energy capacity, Energy regeneration can be increased via certain armor pieces. [[Warrior]] and [[Paragon]] armor sets provide no extra Energy regeneration, [[Ranger]] sets provide a +1 bonus, and all other professions ([[Necromancer]], [[Mesmer]], [[Elementalist]], [[Monk]], [[Ritualist]], [[Dervish]] and [[Assassin]]) get a +2 bonus from their armor. Thus, Warriors and Paragons have an energy regeneration of +2, Rangers of +3, and all other professions +4.

Some enchantments require energy degeneration to maintain, often referred to as "[[upkeep]]". Some items combine Energy bonuses at the cost of energy degeneration.

[[Armor]] stats refer to 'energy regeneration' as 'energy recovery'.

Energy regeneration will not [[stack]] to exceed -10 pips or +10 pips.

==Energy-related skills== 
*[[Gain/Lose energy skills quick reference]]
*[[Modify energy cost skills quick reference]]
*[[Regen/Degen energy skills quick reference]]
*[[Upkeep skills quick reference]]

== Energy-related attributes ==
* The [[Ranger]] primary attribute [[Expertise]] will reduce the energy cost of all ranger skills, [[Binding Ritual]]s, [[touch]] skills, and attacks.
* The [[Necromancer]] primary attribute [[Soul Reaping]] will provide energy whenever a nearby creature dies.
* The [[Elementalist]] primary attribute [[Energy Storage]], as mentioned before, will increase a character's energy capacity.
* The [[Assassin]] primary attribute [[Critical Strikes]] will provide energy whenever a critical hit lands.
* The [[Dervish]] primary attribute [[Mysticism]] will reduce the energy cost of all Dervish enchantments.
* The [[Paragon]] primary attribute [[Leadership]] will provide energy whenever a shout or chant affects an ally.

== Maximum energy ==
The highest possible maximum energy a character can have is 201.  This is only possible with a primary [[elementalist]] character and involves a combination of many different effects.
{| class="stdt" 
| Base energy                          || 20
|-
| 20 [[Energy Storage]]<sup>1</sup>    || 60
|-
| 10% [[Morale Boost]]<sup>2</sup>     || 8
|-
| Inherent armor bonus                 || 10
|-
| Radiant [[Insignia]]                 || 8
|-
| 4 [[Rune]]s of Attunement            || 8
|-
| "Seize the Day" wand [[inscription]] || 15
|-
| "Live For Today" focus inscription   || 15
|-
| Inherent [[focus]] bonus             || 12
|-
| [[Birthday Cupcake]]                 || 10
|-
| [[Grail of Might]]                   || 10
|-
| [[Candy Apple]]                      || 10
|-
| [[Edification]]<sup>3</sup>          || 15
|-
! Total                                || 201
|}
#Includes +1 from [[All-Seeing Eye]], +3 from Rune of Superior Energy Storage, and +1 from each of the following: [[Lunar Blessing]], [[Golden Egg]], [[Grail of Might]], and [[Candy Corn]].
#The [[Morale Boost]] bonus calculation includes the bonus from Energy Storage.
#Assumes rank 10 in the [[Asura Title Track]] and is only active when the title is displayed while in the [[Tarnished Coast]].

[[Category:Game mechanics]]

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