This post will no longer be updated, for the latest guide please click here FAQWhat is Eggblocking?Eggblocking, as the name suggests, is the act of a player (aka an Eggblocker) blocking Wurm Eggs from spawning.
Which classes can Eggblock?Any class that can use skills that reflect or block projectiles can Eggblock but some classes are better at Eggblocking than others.
There are guides for Elementalists, Guardians, Mesmers and Revenants below.
How can I tell if the Wurm is about to spit?All the Wurms have the same telegraphed spit animation - the Wurm will turn the top half of its ‘head’ and look to the right, it then pulls its ‘head’ back and will spit to the right, directly in front and to the left.
If the spit is for Eggs then the Wurm will spit approx. 3 Eggs to the right, front, and left (approx. 9 Eggs in total), if the spit is for Husks then the Wurm will spit 1 Husk to the right, front, and left (3 Husks in total).
A lot of the time, if you are readying to use your Eggblocking skill, you will be inside the Wurm and stood on the Diboof spot of your Wurm. Zoom out your camera and angle it downwards and you should have a birds-eye/side-angled view of the Wurm (or enough view of the Wurm to see its spit animation).
The spit animation can be seen
here at roughly these times:
0:40,
0:48,
1:42,
2:46,
2:56,
4:30,
4:38,
5:52,
6:10,
7:04,
7:42,
7:50,
8:46,
9:17,
10:32,
10:50,
11:18,
12:00 (lag or bad recording),
12:17,
12:46, and
13:32The spit animation can be seen
here at roughly these times (brackets show the skill I use and what is spat):
0:28 (SW - Eggs),
0:36 (Husks),
1:28 (SW - Eggs),
2:26 (SW - Eggs),
2:35 (Husks),
3:36 (SW - Eggs),
4:24 (SW - Husks),
4:42 (Eggs - OF),
5:59 (SW - Eggs),
6:07 (Husks),
7:05 (SW - Eggs),
7:47 (SW - Husks),
8:30 (SW - Eggs),
9:27 (SW - Husks),
9:35 (Eggs- OF),
10:28 (SW - Eggs),
11:07 (SW - Husks),
11:26 (Eggs - OF),
12:33 (SW - Eggs), and
12:57 (Husks)
What is the Diboof spot?This is a specific spot in the middle of each Wurm where the Egg/Husk projectiles spawn from before being spat out. You should aim to place or centre your Eggblocking skills on this spot to guarantee a successful block.
Eggblocking skills that are AoEs (like Swirling Winds) have a bit of leeway, but it's best to get used to positioning yourself on the Diboof spot.
How can I tell if I am stood correctly on the Diboof spot?Sadly, there is no way of knowing if you are positioned correctly until you use a non-AoE Eggblocking skill during an Egg spit and see if it's been successfully blocked.
I have previously taken screenshots of the Diboof spot of each Wurm
here.
How can I tell what the Wurm is about to spit?Both the spit animations for Eggs and Husks are the same so there is no way of knowing what the Wurm is about to spit until it has started spitting.
But what we know is that Egg spits have an approx. 45 seconds cooldown and Husk spits have an approx. 90 seconds cooldown. Therefore if Eggs are spat (or blocked), then any spit that happens in the next 45 seconds will be Husks - so you can skip the next spit and wait for your Eggblocking skill to cooldown.
Important things to learn!•
Learn the spit animation - This is the most difficult task of Eggblocking; to learn the spit animation and separate it from all the other animations the Wurm can do. There is no simple way of learning this other than participating in events and watching the Wurm.
Tip: A new Eggblocker should focus more on learning the spit animation than actually blocking correctly
Tip: If you are having difficulties seeing the spit animation from inside the Wurm, try watching the Wurm from a distance before bringing yourself closer (and shifting your camera view)
•
Learn to dodge - Eggblockers work in close proximity of the Wurm so you will need to dodge the Wurm's spin attacks.
Tip: The Wurm will wind up, signalling it’s about to do a spin attack - use your dodge the moment the orange AoE appears
•
Do not block Husks - There are many skills that Eggblockers can use to not only block Eggs but Husks as well, these skills usually have the 'Prevents Capture-Point Contribution' description. These skills should only be used during an Egg spit.
Tip: Prioritise skills that only block Eggs, then if you see Husks being spat you'll know the next spit will be Eggs
•
Wurm Spins - Although there is no difference in the spit animation to tell if Eggs or Husks will be spat, there are separate animations to indicate what spin the wurm will do. As an Eggblocker your priority is blocking Eggs, but it can be useful to learn the Wurm Spin animations to help block the AoEs.
Tip: AoE (small spin with AoE projectiles) - The Wurm will curl outwards, counter-clockwise, close to the ground
Tip: Wide Spin (large spin) - The Wurm will curl clockwise into the air
Classes Guide |
Elementalist |
Trait:
No required traits
Weapon:
Create a swirling wind that destroys projectiles.
Duration: 6s
Radius: 400
Weapon (Solo Only):
Damage foes, cure three of your conditions, and reflect projectiles with a magnetic surge.
Damage: 330
Crippled (5s): -50% Movement Speed
Number of Targets: 5
Reflection Duration: 3s
Radius: 300
Combo Finisher: Blast
Skill Usage:
• Swirling Winds has a large enough AoE that it can be used anywhere in the middle of the Wurm
• Magnetic Wave must be used on the Wurm's Diboof spot (see
here)
Two Eggblockers: Alternate with the other Eggblocker, using Swirling Winds
//Solo Only//Solo Eggblocking: Prioritise Magnetic Wave, always use it first and then turn your camera and LOOK at what is being spat out
• If Eggs are spat (or blocked), then switch to Air Attunement and use Swirling Winds immediately
• If Husks are spat, then the next spit will be Eggs, therefore switch to Air Attunement and prepare to use Swirling Winds on the next spit
//Solo Only//
 |
Guardian |
Trait (Solo Only):
Consecrations last longer and have reduced recharge.
Recharge Reduced: 20%
Duration Increase: 2s
Utility:
Summon a barrier of mystic power that reflects projectiles.
Duration: 10s (12s when traited)
Combo Field: Light
Utility (Solo Only):
Form a protective healing shelter for allies. Foes and projectiles cannot enter.
Healing: 522
Number of Impacts: 10
Number of Targets: 5
Pulses: 6
Duration: 6s (8s when traited)
Radius: 180
Combo Field: Light
Range: 900
Skill Usage:
• Wall of Reflections should be used on the Wurm's Diboof spot (see
here) or slightly in front of the Wurm
• Sanctuary should be used on the Wurm's Diboof spot (see
here) (AoE - has a bit of leeway).
Two Eggblockers: Alternate with the other Eggblocker, using Wall of Reflections
//Solo Only//Solo Eggblocking: Prioritise Wall of Reflections, always use it first and then turn your camera and LOOK at what is or isn’t being spat out
• If Eggs are spat (or blocked), then the next spit before Wall of Reflections is off cooldown will be Husks, therefore skip it until Wall of Reflections is off cooldown
• If Husks are spat, then the next spit will be Eggs, therefore prepare to use Sanctuary on the next spit
//Solo Only//
 |
Mesmer |
Trait (Solo Only):
Focus weapon skills reflect projectiles. Reduces recharge on focus weapon skills.
Recharge Reduced: 20%
Reflect Missiles
| I recommend not equipping |  | [Deceptive Evasion] - Dueling [Grandmaster III] equipped - As an Eggblocker you will be dodging a lot, and with illusions attacking their closest target, it can draw unnecessary attention from Vet Wurms and/or Husks. |
Weapon (Solo Only): Create a wall of energy that grants swiftness to allies who cross it and cripples foes who touch it. Allies may cross the wall more than once but receive less swiftness after the first crossing.
Initial Swiftness (12s): 33% Movement Speed
Swiftness (1s): 33% Movement Speed
Crippled (5s): -50% Movement Speed
Duration: 5s
Combo Field: Light
Range: 900
Utility:
Create a dome around your foes that reflects projectiles.
Shield Duration: 6s (8s when traited)
Radius: 240
Combo Field: Ethereal
Range: 1,200
Skill Usage:
• Temporal Curtain should be used on the Wurm’s Diboof spot (see
here) or slightly in front of the Wurm.
• Feedback should be used on the Wurm's Diboof spot (see
here) (AoE - has a bit of leeway).
Two Eggblockers: Alternate with the other Eggblocker, using Feedback
//Solo Only//Solo Eggblocking: Use Feedback, then turn your camera and LOOK at what is or isn’t being spat out
• If Eggs are spat (or blocked), then the next spit before Feedback is off cooldown will be Husks, therefore skip until Feedback is off cooldown
• If Husks are spat, then the next spit will be Eggs, therefore prepare to use Temporal Curtain on the next spit
//Solo Only//
 |
Revenant |
Trait:
No required traits
Utility:
Summon a protective barrier around the tablet that destroys enemy projectiles.
Duration: 20s
Radius: 240
Combo Field: Light
Skill Usage:
• For Protective Solace, Ventari’s Tablet should be placed on the Wurm’s Diboof spot (see
here) (AoE - has a bit of leeway). You can use this skill at 1500 range so you are away from aggro'ing Vet Wurms
Two Eggblockers: Alternate with the other Eggblocker, using Protective Solace
//Solo Only//Solo Eggblocking: Activate Protective Solace and then turn your camera and LOOK at what is or isn’t being spat out
• If Eggs are spat (or blocked), then deactivate Protective Solace at the end of the spit
• If Husks are spat, then deactivate Protective Solace immediately.
* The next spit will be Eggs, therefore prepare to use Protective Solace again on the next spit
* If you deactivate Protective Solace as soon as you see the first Husk being spat out, Protective Solace will be off cooldown if the Wurm were to spits Eggs directly afterwards
//Solo Only//
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