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Condition Mirage

Published Jul 1, 2024 Updated Aug 30, 2024
Open World - June 2024 Balance
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Pros +
Fluid rotation Easy to learn Plenty of utility Simple rotation
Cons -
Relies on resource management Forced movement Lacks burst damage
Item Stat

Viper'sHelm

Viper'sShoulders

Viper'sCoat

Viper'sGloves

Viper'sLeggings

Viper'sBoots

Item Stat

Viper'sBackpiece

Viper'sAccessory

Viper'sAccessory

Viper'sAmulet

Viper'sRing

Viper'sRing

Relic

Primary Weapon Set

Viper's StaffMain Hand

Secondary Weapon Set

Viper's StaffMain Hand

Other Items

Enrichment

Food

Utility

Jade Bot Core

is our font of life, our holy grail, the mighty be-all and end-all for this build.

This skill provides us and our subgroup with Might, Fury and Alacrity. Clones also provide additional boons and so it's important to maintain them.

We gain access to this skill whenever we have Mirage Cloak active through Dodging, or .

Use off Cooldown. Your Clones will also cast this skill and you need to let them finish it before casting another time. An easy way to do this is to let them cast an Auto Attack before your next .

Your other Staff skills can be used off Cooldown in the following priority:

is mainly used to top up your clones if you're missing one.

Your Auto Attack on Staff bounces between enemies and allies. It inflict Torment and Confusion on enemies and will help you top up Might and Fury on allies.

Use to inflict Confusion and also to drop a on the ground where the crystals meet. Use to scoop it up quickly.

is a big source of Confusion. Use it when you can but make sure to replace your Clones quickly afterwards.

Weapon off Cooldown for more Endurance through . This will let you Dodge more and therefore use more frequently.

can be used for movement but it also acts as a Condition Removal. Remember that can also be used as mobility if required.

The classic panic button for all Memser builds - . Use it wisely!

will provide boons when you use different shatter skills although you will always gain Stability no matter which one you use.

Keep in mind that Chaos Aura serves a few functions:

  • will grant you a damage increase
  • It inflicts Weakness, Confusion and Cripple on ememies.

You can gain Chaos Aura from a few sources:

  • due to
  • .

Make sure to always have Regeneration for .

Keep in mind that your Dodge does not move you.

Skill Defiance Damage Source
100 Staff
100 per Clone Profession Mechanic
300 Utility
600 Alternate Elite
Skill Notes

Replace with when Defiance Break is needed.

can be replaced with:

  • for squad mobility
  • to reflect projectiles
  • for additional mobility, Evade and Mirage Cloak
  • for mobility and additional Mirage Cloak.
Trait Notes

, and can be taken in the Dueling Trait Line for more survivability.

Equipment Notes

Axe / Pistol can be taken if you know that some of your Might and Alacrity can be outsourced. Make sure to also take for the additional Vulnerability.

This will give you access to move damage and more Defiance Break.

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