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Condition Mirage Illusions Axe

Published Feb 27, 2025 Updated Feb 28, 2025
Raids - February 2025 Balance
Mastro meta team
Alac Staxe Enthusiast
Condition Mirage Condition Mirage Illusions Axe
Skills Gearset Build Template DPS Report
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Illusions Axe Mirage pushes clone management and generation/shattering to their limits, making use of every available clone source to properly utilize the traitline the build is named after.

While this variant is certainly the most complex one and learning it requires a significant time investment, it rewards the added difficulty with more flexibility, faster ramp-up and higher damage potential.

Unlike its Staxe counterpart, this build does not rely on either Regeneration or Chaos Aura. You do, however, lose most of your access to ranged damage.
Pros +
High damage Fluid rotation Sustained damage Plenty of CC
Cons -
High learning curve High mastery curve Complex rotation Relies on resource management Requires accurate positioning Forced movement Frequent animation locks Loses damage on moving targets Lacks burst damage
Attributes
Power 2173
Toughness 1000
Vitality 1297
Precision 1633
Critical Chance 35.14%
Ferocity 1000
Critical Damage 150%
Condition Damage 1942
Healing Power 0
Expertise 898
Condition Duration 74.86%
Concentration 0
Boon Duration 0%
Benchmark History
Last Benchmark Max
46528
Last Benchmark Average
45800
Gear
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 AxeMain Hand

Viper's TorchOff Hand
Secondary Weapon Set

Viper's PistolOff Hand
Other Items

Infusionx15

Infusionx3

Food

Utility

Jade Bot Core
Traits & Skills
Skills
Skill Reference Guide
Axe & Torch Default Keybind
1
2
3
4
5
Pistol Default Keybind
4
5
Shatter Default Keybind
F1
F2
F3
Rotation & Extras
  1. + Dodge
  2. +
  4. Weapon Swap
  5. +
  8. Once you have a clone, then Dodge
  10. +
  12. + Collect
  16. Dodge
  17. +
  18. Begin Auto Attack Chain
  19. Once you have a clone, + Dodge
  20. then finish Auto Attack Chain
  21. Weapon Swap

Maintain stacks by creating illusions, and use your Shatters before getting new clones to utilize .

Always prioritize using , pairing it with to keep their Cooldowns synchronized.

Weapon Swap regularly for Endurance.

Cast and whenever possible, without interrupting your clones' actions.

  • Keep in mind that your clones will not have Quickness, making their and Auto Attack cast times longer compared to yours!
  • Note that gaining Mirage Cloak during will interrupt your clones.

This rotation regularly uses for clone generation via . You may keep a charge or two for movement/utility if necessary, but it will cost you more damage than it would on other variants.
Skill Defiance Damage Source
100 base + 100 per Clone Shatter
100 Torch
250 Pistol
300 Utility

Comments

lemonderp1 month ago

Fluid rotation and Plenty of CC?! Those greedy mirage players! Thats too much, time to nerf mirage again
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