List of interrupt skills

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Interrupts any skill or attack (no prerequisites)[edit]

IconNameDescriptionEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Disarm.jpg Disarm Sword Attack. Interrupts target foe. Interruption effect: disables this foe's attack skills (0...2...3 second[s]) if that action was an attack. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png warrioraWarriorStrengthZ Eye of the North
Disrupting Chop.jpg Disrupting Chop Axe Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: interrupted skill is disabled for +20 seconds. 6 Tango-adrenaline.png 0 0 0 warrioraWarriorAxe MasteryZ Core
Disrupting Shot.jpg Disrupting Shot Bow Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: +10...34...40 damage if you interrupt a skill. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png rangeraRangerMarksmanshipZ Eye of the North
Disrupting Stab.jpg Disrupting Stab Lead Attack. Interrupts an action. If the interrupted action was a spell, it is disabled (3...9...10 seconds). 0 055 Tango-energy.png 0 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinDagger MasteryZ Factions
Distracting Blow.jpg Distracting Blow Melee Attack. Also attacks foes adjacent to your target. Interrupts an action. Hits for no damage. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngwarrioraWarriorZ Core
Distracting Shot.jpg Distracting Shot Bow Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: interrupted skill is disabled for +20 seconds. Hits for only 1...13...16 damage. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngrangeraRangerExpertiseZ Core
Distracting Strike.jpg Distracting Strike Melee Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: Disables interrupted skill (20 seconds) if target foe has Cracked Armor. Deals no damage. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png warrioraWarriorZ Eye of the North
Exhausting Assault.jpg Exhausting Assault Dual Attack. Interrupts an action. Inflicts 10 Overcast if the interrupted action was a spell. Must follow a lead attack. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 0088 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinDagger MasteryZ Factions
Leech Signet.jpg Leech Signet Signet. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: you gain 3...13...15 Energy if the action was a spell. 0 0 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngmesmeraMesmerInspiration MagicZ Core
Lyssa's Assault.jpg Lyssa's Assault Scythe Attack. Interrupts an action. If you are enchanted, the interrupted skill is disabled for an additional 1...8...10 second[s]. This attack does 50% of normal damage. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png dervishaDervishScythe MasteryZ Nightfall
Lyssa's Haste.jpg Lyssa's Haste Flash Enchantment Spell. (3...13...15 seconds.) Your Dervish enchantments recharge 33% faster. Initial Effect: interrupts all adjacent foes. End Effect: interrupts all adjacent foes. 50% failure chance unless Wind Prayers 5 or higher. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 0 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png dervishaDervishWind PrayersZ Nightfall
Magebane Shot.jpg Magebane Shot Elite Bow Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: an interrupted spell is disabled for +10 seconds. Unblockable. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png rangeraRangerZ Nightfall
Psychic Instability.jpg Psychic Instability Elite Spell. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: if the action is a skill, cause knockdown for 2...4...4 seconds on target foe and all nearby foes. 50% failure chance unless Fast Casting 5 or higher. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01212 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerFast CastingZ Factions
Punishing Shot.jpg Punishing Shot Elite Bow Attack. Deals +10...18...20 damage. Interrupts an action. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png rangeraRangerMarksmanshipZ Prophecies
Savage Shot.jpg Savage Shot Bow Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: deals +13...25...28 damage if action was a spell. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngrangeraRangerMarksmanshipZ Core
Savage Slash.jpg Savage Slash Sword Attack. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: deals +1...32...40 damage if action was a spell. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngwarrioraWarriorSwordsmanshipZ Core
Simple Thievery.jpg Simple Thievery Elite Spell. Interrupts an action. Interruption effect: If a skill was interrupted, that skill is disabled and Simple Thievery becomes that skill (5...17...20 seconds). 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Nightfall
Skull Crack.jpg Skull Crack Elite Melee Attack. Interrupts an action. Inflicts Dazed condition (10 seconds) if target is casting a spell. 9 Tango-adrenaline.png 0 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 0 warrioraWarriorZ Prophecies
Thunderclap.jpg Thunderclap Elite Spell. Deals 10...42...50 lightning damage. Also strikes adjacent foes. Inflicts Cracked Armor and Weakness (5...17...20 seconds). Causes interrupt. 25% armor penetration. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0088 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Prophecies

Interrupts skills but not regular attacks (no prerequisites)[edit]

IconNameDescriptionEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Complicate.jpg Complicate Spell. Interrupt a skill. Interruption effect: disables interrupted skill (+5...11...12 seconds) for target foe and all foes in the area. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Factions
Cry of Frustration.jpg Cry of Frustration Spell. If target foe is using a skill, that foe and all foes in the area are interrupted and take 15...63...75 damage. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Core
Disrupting Dagger.jpg Disrupting Dagger Half Range Spell. Projectile: deals 10...30...35 earth damage. Interrupts a skill. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinDeadly ArtsZ Nightfall
Disrupting Lunge.jpg Disrupting Lunge Pet Attack. Deals +1...10...12 damage. Interrupts a skill. Interruption effect: interrupted skill is disabled for +20 seconds. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png rangeraRangerBeast MasteryZ Core
Psychic Distraction.jpg Psychic Distraction Elite Spell. Interrupts a skill. Interruption effect: disables interrupted skill (+5...11...12 seconds). Your other skills are disabled (8 seconds). 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 0022 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Factions
Tease.jpg Tease Elite Spell. Interrupts a skill. Interruption effect: also interrupts other foes in the area, and you steal 0...4...5 Energy from all foes in the area. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerInspiration MagicZ Nightfall
Web of Disruption.jpg Web of Disruption Hex Spell. (10 seconds.) Initial effect: interrupts a skill. End effect: interrupts a skill. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerZ Nightfall

Interrupts if prerequisites are met[edit]

IconNameDescriptionEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Agonizing Chop.jpg Agonizing Chop Axe Attack. Deals +5...17...20 damage. Interrupts an action if target foe has a Deep Wound. 6 Tango-adrenaline.png 0 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0 warrioraWarriorAxe MasteryZ Nightfall
Critical Chop.jpg Critical Chop Axe Attack. Deals +5...17...20 damage. Interrupts an action if you land a critical hit. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png warrioraWarriorAxe MasteryZ Nightfall
Disrupting Throw.jpg Disrupting Throw Spear Attack. Interrupts actions. No effect unless target has a condition. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png paragonaParagonSpear MasteryZ Nightfall
Signet of Disruption.jpg Signet of Disruption Signet. Interrupts a spell. Can interrupt any skill if target foe is hexed. Interruption effect: deals 10...43...51 damage. 0 0 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Factions
Teinai's Wind.jpg Teinai's Wind Spell. Deals 10...34...40 cold damage. Burning foes take +40...72...80 damage and are interrupted. Also strikes adjacent. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0088 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Factions

Interrupts spells only[edit]

IconNameDescriptionEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Broad Head Arrow.jpg Broad Head Arrow Elite Bow Attack. Slow moving arrow. Interrupts a spell. Inflicts Dazed condition (5...17...20 seconds). 0 1515 Tango-energy.png 0 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png rangeraRangerMarksmanshipZ Factions
Concussion Shot.jpg Concussion Shot Bow Attack. Interrupts a spell. Interruption effect: inflicts Dazed condition (5...17...20 seconds). Hits for only 1...13...16 damage. 0 2525 Tango-energy.png 00.500.5½ Tango-activation-darker.png 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngrangeraRangerMarksmanshipZ Core
Signet of Distraction.jpg Signet of Distraction Signet. Interrupts a spell. Interruption effect: target foe's spell is disabled for 1...4...5 seconds for each signet you have equipped. 0 0 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Eye of the North
Temple Strike.jpg Temple Strike Elite Off-Hand Attack. Interrupts a spell. Inflicts Dazed and Blindness conditions (1...8...10 seconds). Must follow a lead attack. 0 1515 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinDagger MasteryZ Factions

Interrupts spells and chants[edit]

IconNameDescriptionEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Power Block.jpg Power Block Elite Spell. If target foe is casting a spell or chant, that skill and all skills of the same attribute are disabled (1...10...12 seconds) and that skill is interrupted. 0 1515 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Prophecies
Power Drain.jpg Power Drain Spell. Interrupts a spell or chant. Interruption effect: you gain 1...25...31 Energy. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerInspiration MagicZ Core
Power Flux.jpg Power Flux Elite Hex Spell. Interrupts a spell or chant. Interruption effect: -2 Energy degeneration (4...9...10 seconds). 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Nightfall
Power Leak.jpg Power Leak Spell. Interrupts a spell or chant. Interruption effect: causes 3...14...17 Energy loss. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngmesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Prophecies
Power Leech.jpg Power Leech Elite Hex Spell. Interrupt a spell or a chant. Interruption effect: steal 5...13...15 Energy whenever target foe casts a spell (10 seconds). 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerInspiration MagicZ Factions
Power Lock.jpg Power Lock Spell. Interrupts a spell or chant. Interruption effect: interrupted spell or chant is disabled for +5...11...13 seconds. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01212 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Eye of the North
Power Return.jpg Power Return Spell. Interrupts a spell or chant. Interruption effect: target foe gains 10...6...5 Energy. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 0077 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerFast CastingZ Factions
Power Spike.jpg Power Spike Spell. Interrupts a spell or chant. Interruption effect: deals 30...102...120 damage. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01212 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngmesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Core

Other skills that directly interrupt target[edit]

IconNameDescriptionEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Lightning Javelin.jpg Lightning Javelin Spell. Projectile: Deals 15...43...50 lightning damage. Interrupts if your target is attacking. 25% armor penetration. Strikes all foes between you and your target. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngelementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Prophecies
Rust.jpg Rust Hex Spell. Deals 10...58...70 cold damage to target and adjacent foes. Hexes target and adjacent foes (5...17...20 seconds). Doubles signet activation time. Interrupts and disables signets for 1...8...10 second[s] if you are Overcast. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0088 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistWater MagicZ Core
Signet of Clumsiness.jpg Signet of Clumsiness Signet. Interrupts an attack for target foe and all adjacent foes. Interruption effect: deals 15...51...60 damage; knocks down foes using attack skills. 0 0 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 0088 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerIllusion MagicZ Nightfall

Skills that create effects that can cause interrupts[edit]

IconNameDescriptionEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Anthem of Disruption.jpg Anthem of Disruption Chant. (1...8...10 seconds.) Allies in earshot interrupt an action with their next attack skill. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png paragonaParagonCommandZ Eye of the North
Choking Gas.jpg Choking Gas Preparation. (1...10...12 seconds.) +1...7...8 damage. Spreads Choking Gas to foes adjacent to target. Choking Gas interrupts spells. 0 1515 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 02424 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngrangeraRangerWilderness SurvivalZ Core
Clumsiness.jpg Clumsiness Hex Spell. (4 seconds.) Also hexes adjacent foes. Interrupts next attack. Interruption effect: deals 10...76...92 damage. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 0088 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngmesmeraMesmerIllusion MagicZ Core
Disrupting Accuracy.jpg Disrupting Accuracy Preparation. (36 seconds.) Interrupts an action whenever your arrows critical. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 01212 Tango-recharge-darker.png rangeraRangerMarksmanshipZ Nightfall
Dissonance.jpg Dissonance Binding Ritual. Creates a level 1...10...12 spirit (10...22...25 second lifespan). Its attacks deal 5...17...20 damage and interrupt actions. 0 2525 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 04545 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngritualistaRitualistCommuningZ Factions
Dwarven Battle Stance.jpg Dwarven Battle Stance Elite Stance. (5...10...11 seconds.) You attack 33% faster, you gain +40 armor, and your attack skills interrupt actions. No effect unless you have a hammer equipped. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png warrioraWarriorStrengthZ Prophecies
Keystone Signet.jpg Keystone Signet Elite Signet. (20 seconds.) Your next 0...5...6 signet[s] interrupt [sic] and deal 15...51...60 damage to other foes adjacent to your target. Initial Effect: [sic] recharges all of your other signets. 0 0 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerFast CastingZ Prophecies
Lightning Javelin.jpg Lightning Javelin Spell. Projectile: Deals 15...43...50 lightning damage. Interrupts if your target is attacking. 25% armor penetration. Strikes all foes between you and your target. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngelementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Prophecies
Maelstrom.jpg Maelstrom Spell. Deals 10...22...25 cold damage and interrupts spells each second (10 seconds). Hits foes adjacent to target's initial location. 10 Tango-overcast.png 2525 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistWater MagicZ Core
Panic.jpg Panic Elite Hex Spell. Also hexes foes near your target (1...8...10 second[s]). Interrupts all other nearby foes whenever a hexed foe successfully activates a skill. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerDomination MagicZ Prophecies
Shivers of Dread.jpg Shivers of Dread Hex Spell. (10...34...40 seconds.) Cold damage interrupts target foe's skills. Interruption cost: you lose 10...6...5 Energy or this hex ends. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png necromanceraNecromancerCursesZ Factions
Spinal Shivers.jpg Spinal Shivers Hex Spell. (10...34...40 seconds.) Cold damage interrupts target foe's skills. Interruption cost: you lose 10...6...5 Energy or Spinal Shivers ends. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png necromanceraNecromancerCursesZ Prophecies
Wailing Weapon.jpg Wailing Weapon Weapon Spell. (3...8...9 seconds.) Attacks interrupt attacking foes. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 02525 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistChanneling MagicZ Factions
Wandering Eye.jpg Wandering Eye Hex Spell. (4 seconds.) Interrupts target foe's next attack. Interruption effect: 30...94...110 damage to nearby foes. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 01212 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerIllusion MagicZ Eye of the North
Warmonger's Weapon.jpg Warmonger's Weapon Weapon Spell. (3...11...13 seconds.) Attacks interrupt an action. Does not interrupt attacking foes. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistChanneling MagicZ Nightfall



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