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The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great

Focused on: Condition damage

Designed for: Open World and Open World General

Expansions required:

Difficulty:

Easy

This build was last updated on August 17, 2025 and is up to date for the August 19, 2025 patch.

Overview

Staff-staff mirage is a very simple yet effective build that revolves around spamming the Ambush Chaos Vortex to both deal damage and generate boons. The build provides permanent 25 Might, Fury and Alacrity to yourself and nearby allies, while dealing good Torment, Bleeding, and Confusion damage.

While the build has a very prominent lack of burst damage, staff-staff mirage is very simple to play, capable of soloing champions and bosses with ease thanks to its evasiveness, clones tanking for you, and its mobility.

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Skill Bar

Staff

Utility

Weapon Variants

In order to play staff-staff mirage you must equip one staff in your first weapon set, and a second staff on your second weapon set. Both staves must have a Sigil of Superior Sigil of Energy.

Axe+ Pistol can replace one staff, this build is called staxe mirage (staff+axe). It sacrifices boon generation and ranged damage in exchange for better burst. When playing in groups providing boons, staxe will outperform staff-staff. But staff-staff is better for solo content.

Skill Variants

Heal skill

We default to False Oasis as it provides an extra dodge for more damage.

Utility skills

We default to:
Signet of Midnight and Signet of Domination provide the highest sustained damage through their passive, so only use their active skill in emergencies. They can be replaced at a damage loss.
Crystal Sands provides damage and more Ambushes. Can be replaced if the need arises.
If you want or need to run other skills, here are some suggestions:

Sand Through Glass - evade, stunbreak, and Mirage Cloak. Removes Immobile which prevents you from dodging.
Mantra of Resolve - if conditions are a problem.
Feedback - to reflect projectiles.
Mimic - situationally powerful.
Portal Entre - can be useful, especially when playing in groups.
Blink - stunbreak and movement.

Elite skill

We default to Jaunt, it deals good damage, can teleport you out of danger, cleanses 1 condition, and is a leap finisher (See also:Guide:What are Combo Fields). If required, it can be replaced by:

Signet of Humility - sacrifices damage for the ability to delete a defiance bar.
Mass Invisibility - very situational to run past enemies or commune with Hero Points in stealth, use together with Prismatic Understanding for longer stealth, but change the trait afterwards.

Specializations

Variants

On fights against boses, you will not be constantly changing target so you require less clone generation and Deceptive Evasion is wasted. In these scenarios you can instead use Blinding Dissipation + Ineptitude for more damage through Confusion.
Illusionary Defense - trades a small amount of damage and Chaos aura uptime for Protection.
Duelist's Discipline - when playing staxe
Phantom Pain - when playing in groups and someone else is already providing Alacrity.

A setup with Relic of Rivers can also be considered. If using this relic, adjust your mirage traits and pick Riddle of Sand and Phantom Pain. This is a small damage increase when soloing, but when playing in groups you should play the default build.

Equipment

This build uses the same gear as Mirage - Alacrity Support Condi DPS. Infusions are not mandatory.

Head
Viper

Shoulders
Viper

Chest
Viper

Hands
Viper

Legs
Viper

Feet
Viper

Backpiece
Viper

Accessory
Viper

Amulet
Viper

Ring
Viper

Staff
Viper

Sigil

Staff
Viper

Sigil

Rune
x6

Relic

If you are gearing this character from zero, start with exotic quality gear. Search the trading post for "Viper's Abomination" weapons. Viper exotic armor is very expensive, so we recommend a budget alternative called Carrion (search the trading post for "Ogden" armor) until you can get Viper gear such as by farming Bladed armor or by acquiring ascended armor. Upgrade to Viper and ascended as you progress. See also: Guide:How to Gear a Character.

Rune of Superior Rune of the Trapper can only be crafted. If you can't acquire them right away, you can use Rune of Superior Rune of the Afflicted while you work on acquiring the much better Trapper runes.
Note that you require 0% boon duration from your gear to provide permament Alacrity from Mirage Mantle. This is because Renewing Oasis provides permanent Regeneration to enable Chaotic Persistence and gain 250 concentration (16.66% boon duration), which is all you need.
A setup with Relic of Rivers can also be considered. If using this relic, adjust your mirage traits and pick Riddle of Sand and Phantom Pain. This is a small damage increase when soloing, but when playing in groups you should use the default build.
If you require extra defense, a few pieces of Trailblazer can be used.

Consumables

Food

If you or another player shares an ascended feast, eat the Flatbread food. For normal open world you can use cheap basic food:

Utility

There's no budget utility items. If you need them, use:

/

Farming

+ (and variants)

Usage

Mirage Cloak

Mirage Cloak is the profession mechanic of the mirage. Whenever you dodge or pick up a Mirage Mirror, you enter Mirage Cloak for 0,75 seconds, dodging incoming attacks. You also gain access to Ambush skills for 1,5 seconds, which replace your first weapon skill. Mirage Cloak does not have a cast time, allowing mirages to dodge at any time, such as when casting a skill, when reviving someone, but cannot be used while under the effects of hard crowd control or immobilization.

Clone generation

Clones are essential to playing condition mirage. Try to always have 3 clones attacking. These are your sources of clones:

Phantasms become clones after attacking, so Phantasmal Warlock will summon 2 clones.
Phase Retreat summons 1 clone, but be mindful of the forced teleport, don't teleport into enemy AoEs.
Dodging while in combat will summon 1 clone at your location that attacks the nearest target due to Deceptive Evasion, and it will immediately use its Ambush skill due to Infinite Horizon.
Since your clones are very important in this build, you can time your dodges to make your clones dodge dangerous attacks thanks to Infinite Horizon. This trait also stunbreaks your clones when you dodge.
For staxe, Phantasmal Duelist and Lingering Thoughts summon 1 clone.

Damage

The vast majority of your damage comes from auto attacking and casting Chaos Vortex with 3 clones up, thanks to Infinite Horizon. Try to always have 3 clones attacking.

You should allow yourself and your clones to use one Winds of Chaos inbetween each Chaos Vortex, as it does more damage than spamming Chaos Vortex. Infinite Horizon forces the clone to cast the Ambush, interrumpting whatever they might be doing, so the player casting one auto attack after each Ambush also prevents the clone's Ambush from getting interrupted by casting another Ambush.
Since clones are so important for your damage, this build only uses Cry of Frustration when you can immediately generate 3 clones again. If your target is about to die, you can finish them off with Mind Wrack.
Use Chaos Armor, Crystal Sands and False Oasis off cooldown.
Weapon swap any time you're under 50% endurance to restore endurance thanks to Sigil of Superior Sigil of Energy. If you are at full endurance, dodge before weapon swapping. This can be done even with autoattack on, but you have to be fast to not interrupt your character automatically using Chaos Vortex.
Gaining Chaos Aura increases your damage for 5 seconds, stacking up to 15 seconds, thanks to Illusionary Membrane. You can gain Chaos Aura by using Chaos Armor and from combo finishers (such as Phase Retreat and Jaunt) inside ethereal combo fields (such as Chaos Storm or Lesser Chaos Storm from Method of Madness). (see also: Guide:What are Combo Fields)

Boons

This build provides permanent 25 Might, Fury and Alacrity to yourself and nearby allies through Chaos Vortex improved by Mirage Mantle.
- The duration of Might and Fury scales with the number of clones that use this skill (which is only possible thanks to Infinite Horizon), so try to maintain 3 clones up.
Winds of Chaos will also provide Might and Fury to allies it bounces to. Master Fencer also helps with fury. And the increased critical chance enables Sharper Images.
Renewing Oasis provides permanent self Regeneration. This enables Chaotic Persistence.

Priority

Phantasmal Warlock
Dodge + Chaos Vortex + Winds of Chaos
Chaos Armor
Chaos Storm
Phase Retreat - only if clones are needed

Defense

You can use your dodge Mirage Cloak at any time, even during other actions, but not while under the effects of hard crowd control.
Use Jaunt to reposition and cleanse 1 condition.
Abuse your Sigil of Superior Sigil of Energy for frequent dodges. You dodge so often that you'll dodge some attacks without even trying.
Distortion sacrifices your clones for invulnerability.
Chaos Armor blinds trash mobs.
Against enemies with projectiles, hide behind your clones.
Thanks to Bountiful Disillusionment, your Shatters provide stability. However, do not rely on this as this build wants to have high clone uptime.
Phase Retreat - to reposition or gain distance
Sand Through Glass can provide a strong stunbreak.

Crowd Control

Chaos Storm - 1 second Daze
Diversion - 1 second Daze from you AND each clone shattered, so up to 4 seconds of Daze.
Signet of Domination - 3 seconds of Stun (as a last resort)
Magic Bullet - 2.5 seconds of Stun (staxe only)
Signet of Humility - (variant option)

Video examples

Build showcase

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 | profession = mesmer
 | specialization = mirage
-| designed for = open world, open world general, open world solo
+| designed for = open world, open world general
 | focus = condition damage
 | rating = great
 | xpac = pof
+| difficulty = 1
 }}
 ==Overview==
-Condi Staff-Staff Mirage is a very simple yet effective build that revolves around spamming {{Skill|Chaos Vortex}} to both deal damage and generate boons. The build provides permanent 25 {{Tooltip|Might}}, {{Tooltip|Fury}} and some {{Tooltip|Alacrity}} to yourself and nearby allies, while dealing very high {{Tooltip|Torment}} and {{Tooltip|Confusion}} damage.
+Staff-staff mirage is a very simple yet effective build that revolves around spamming the Ambush {{Skill|Chaos Vortex}} to both deal damage and generate boons. The build provides permanent 25 {{Tooltip|Might}}, {{Tooltip|Fury}} and {{Tooltip|Alacrity}} to yourself and nearby allies, while dealing good {{Tooltip|Torment}}, {{Tooltip|Bleeding}}, and {{Tooltip|Confusion}} damage.
-It is currently one of the strongest open world builds, capable of soloing champions and bosses with ease thanks to its damage, its evasiveness, its damage, and its mobility. Its only weakness is the lack of burst damage.
+While the build has a very prominent lack of burst damage, staff-staff mirage is very simple to play, capable of soloing champions and bosses with ease thanks to its evasiveness, clones tanking for you, and its mobility.
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 ===Weapon Variants===
-There are no weapon variants. This particular build requieres two staves to function.
+In order to play '''staff-staff''' mirage you must equip one staff in your first weapon set, and a second staff on your second weapon set. Both staves must have a {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}}.
+* {{Tooltip|Axe}}+{{Tooltip|Pistol}} can replace one staff, this build is called '''staxe''' mirage (staff+axe). It sacrifices boon generation and ranged damage in exchange for better burst. When playing in groups providing boons, staxe will outperform staff-staff. But staff-staff is better for solo content.
-When tagging events, you can consider swapping one staff for a Greatsword with {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Fire}} and {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Stamina}}. This provides low damage but great tagging pottential by spamming {{Skill|Split Surge}}, but you will need gear with significant Power, such as {{Tooltip|Viper}}, to ensure tag credit.
 ===Skill Variants===
-Utility skills
+====Heal skill====
-* {{Skill|Sand Through Glass}} - evade, stunbreak, and Mirage Mirror.
+We default to {{Skill|False Oasis}} as it provides an extra dodge for more damage.
+====Utility skills====
+We default to:<br>
+{{Skill|Signet of Midnight}} and {{Skill|Signet of Domination}} provide the highest sustained damage through their passive, so only use their active skill in emergencies. They can be replaced at a damage loss.<br>
+{{Skill|Crystal Sands}} provides damage and more Ambushes. Can be replaced if the need arises.<br>
+If you want or need to run other skills, here are some suggestions:
+* {{Skill|Sand Through Glass}} - evade, stunbreak, and Mirage Cloak. Removes {{Tooltip|Immobile}} which prevents you from dodging.
 * {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}} - if conditions are a problem.
 * {{Skill|Feedback}} - to reflect projectiles.
 * {{Skill|Mimic}} - situationally powerful.
-* {{Skill|Portal Entre}} - can be useful, especially when zerging.
+* {{Skill|Portal Entre}} - can be useful, especially when playing in groups.
 * {{Skill|Blink}} - stunbreak and movement.
-* {{Skill|Arcane Thievery}} - steals boons, sends conditions, gives Quickness, and does some CC through Slow.
+====Elite skill====
-Elite skill
+We default to {{Skill|Jaunt}}, it deals good damage, can teleport you out of danger, cleanses 1 condition, and is a leap finisher (See also:[[Guide:What are Combo Fields]]). If required, it can be replaced by:
-* {{Skill|Mass Invisibility}} - to run past enemies or commune with Hero Points in stealth, use together with {{trait|Prismatic Understanding}} for longer stealth, but change the trait afterwards.
+* {{Skill|Signet of Humility}} - sacrifices damage for the ability to delete a defiance bar.
+* {{Skill|Mass Invisibility}} - very situational to run past enemies or commune with Hero Points in stealth, use together with {{trait|Prismatic Understanding}} for longer stealth, but change the trait afterwards.
 ==Specializations==
-{{Specialization|Dueling|top|mid|bot}}
+{{Specialization|Dueling|mid|mid|bot}}
-{{Specialization|Chaos|mid|bot|bot}}
+{{Specialization|Chaos|top|bot|bot}}
-{{Specialization|Illusions|bot|bot|bot}}
+{{Specialization|Mirage|mid|mid|top}}
-{{Specialization|Mirage|mid|top|top}}
+===Variants===
+* On fights against boses, you will not be constantly changing target so you require less clone generation and {{Trait|Deceptive Evasion}} is wasted. In these scenarios you can instead use {{Trait|Blinding Dissipation}} + {{Trait|Ineptitude}} for more damage through {{Tooltip|Confusion}}.
+* {{Trait|Illusionary Defense}} - trades a small amount of damage and Chaos aura uptime for {{Tooltip|Protection}}.
+* {{Trait|Duelist's Discipline}} - when playing '''staxe'''
+* {{Trait|Phantom Pain}} - when playing in groups and someone else is already providing {{Tooltip|Alacrity}}.
+A setup with {{Relic|Relic of Rivers}} can also be considered. If using this relic, adjust your mirage traits and pick {{Trait|Riddle of Sand}} and {{Trait|Phantom Pain}}. This is a small damage increase when soloing, but when playing in groups you should play the default build.
-* {{Trait|Mirage Mantle}} - extra defense.
-* On fights against boses where your clones can stay alive just fine so {{Trait|Deceptive Evasion}} is wasted, you can instead use {{Trait|Blinding Dissipation}} + {{Trait|Ineptitude}} for more {{Tooltip|Confusion}}.
-* On the topic of Dueling vs. Illusions traitlines, Dueling is always better due to the synergy of several traits.
-** {{Trait|Critical Infusion}} provides {{Tooltip|Vigor}} for more {{Skill|Chaos Vortex}} and more condition damage thanks to {{Trait|Nomad's Endurance}}.
-** {{Trait|Master Fencer}} + {{Trait|Phantasmal Fury}} + {{Trait|Sharper Images}} provide even more {{Tooltip|Bleeding}} damage.
-** {{Trait|Deceptive Evasion}} removes the need for {{Trait|Self-Deception}}, allowing use of {{Trait|Renewing Oasis}} which provides superb synergy with {{Trait|Illusionary Membrane}} and {{Trait|Chaotic Persistence}}.
 ==Equipment==
-This set uses the same gear as [[Build:Mirage_-_Alacrity_Support_Condi_DPS]], making it a good option for general PVE
+This build uses the same gear as [[Build:Mirage_-_Alacrity_Support_Condi_DPS|Mirage - Alacrity Support Condi DPS]]. Infusions are not mandatory.
 {{PvE equipment
+| stats = Viper
 | weight = Light
-| stats = Viper
+| rune = Superior Rune of the Trapper
-| rune = Superior Rune of the Nightmare
 | rune-qt = 6
 | weapon1 = Staff
 | weapon2 =
-| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Malice
+| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Bursting
 | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Energy
 | weapon3 = Staff
 | weapon4 =
-| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Malice
+| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Bursting
 | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Energy
+| relic = Relic of the Fractal
 }}
+If you are gearing this character from zero, start with '''exotic quality gear'''. Search the trading post for "Viper's Abomination" weapons. Viper exotic armor is very expensive, so we recommend a budget alternative called Carrion (search the trading post for "Ogden" armor) until you can get Viper gear such as by farming Bladed armor or by acquiring ascended armor. Upgrade to Viper and ascended as you progress. See also: [[Guide:How to Gear a Character]].
+* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Trapper}} can only be crafted. If you can't acquire them right away, you can use {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Afflicted}} while you work on acquiring the much better Trapper runes.
-===Variant Equipment===
+* Note that you require 0% boon duration from your gear to provide permament {{Tooltip|Alacrity}} from {{Trait|Mirage Mantle}}. This is because {{Trait|Renewing Oasis}} provides permanent {{Tooltip|Regeneration}} to enable {{Trait|Chaotic Persistence}} and gain 250 concentration (16.66% boon duration), which is all you need.
-'''Gear'''
+* A setup with {{Relic|Relic of Rivers}} can also be considered. If using this relic, adjust your mirage traits and pick {{Trait|Riddle of Sand}} and {{Trait|Phantom Pain}}. This is a small damage increase when soloing, but when playing in groups you should use the default build.
-* {{Tooltip|Celestial}} - trades a large amount of DPS for boon duration and defense.
+* If you require extra defense, a few pieces of {{Tooltip|Trailblazer}} can be used.
-* {{Tooltip|Trailblazer}} - trades DPS for heavy defense.
-'''Runes'''
-* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Tormenting}} - provides {{tooltip|Regeneration}} for minor healing and sinergy with the Chaos traitline, but underperforms when you already have other sources of Regeneration and provides lower damage.
-* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Undead}} - when using {{Tooltip|Trailblazer}} gear, Undead runes will be your second best option for the set behind {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Nightmare}}.
-'''Sigils'''
-* It is strongly recommended to stick with the sigils listed; they provide the highest DPS. If it is required to replace one of the sigils, replace {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Malice}}, as {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}} is absolutely core to the build.
 ==Consumables==
-:'''Food'''
+===Food===
-* Any ascended food is superior to any other food you could use. Steak for power, flatbread for conditions. Budget versions of these foods exist and are acceptable.
+If you or another player shares an ascended feast, eat the Flatbread food. For normal open world you can use cheap basic food:
-* {{food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}} - farming
+* {{Food|Koi Cake}}
-* {{food|Koi Cake}} - DPS
+===Utility===
-* {{food|Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew}} - defense
+There's no budget utility items. If you need them, use:
+* {{Utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} / {{Utility|Tuning Icicle}}
-:'''Utility'''
+===Farming===
-* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants) - farming
+* {{Food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}} + {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants)
-* {{utility|Tuning Icicle}}, {{utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} - dps
-* {{utility|Corsair Tuning Crystal}} - dps if using gear with high toughness
 ==Usage==
 ===Mirage Cloak===
-Mirage Cloak is the profession mechanic of the mirage. Whever you dodge or pick up a Mirage Mirror, you enter Mirage Cloak for 0,75 seconds, dodging incoming attacks. You also gain access to Ambush skills for 1,5 seconds, which replace your first weapon skill. Mirage Cloak does not have a cast time, allowing mirages to dodge at any time, such as when casting a skill, when reviving someone, or even during the effects of crowd control.
+{{Trait|Mirage Cloak}} is the profession mechanic of the mirage. Whenever you dodge or pick up a {{Skill|Mirage Mirror}}, you enter Mirage Cloak for 0,75 seconds, dodging incoming attacks. You also gain access to Ambush skills for 1,5 seconds, which replace your first weapon skill. Mirage Cloak does not have a cast time, allowing mirages to dodge at any time, such as when casting a skill, when reviving someone, but cannot be used while under the effects of hard crowd control or immobilization.
 ===Clone generation===
+Clones are essential to playing condition mirage. Try to always have 3 clones attacking. These are your sources of clones:
 * Phantasms become clones after attacking, so {{skill|Phantasmal Warlock}} will summon 2 clones.
 * {{Skill|Phase Retreat}} summons 1 clone, but be mindful of the forced teleport, don't teleport into enemy AoEs.
-* Dodging while in combat and with 1 or more clones alive, will summon 1 clone at your location that attacks the nearest target due to {{trait|Deceptive Evasion}}, and they inmediatly use {{skill|Chaos Vortex}} due to {{trait|Infinite Horizon}}.
+* Dodging while in combat will summon 1 clone at your location that attacks the nearest target due to {{trait|Deceptive Evasion}}, and it will immediately use its Ambush skill due to {{trait|Infinite Horizon}}.
 * Since your clones are very important in this build, you can time your dodges to make your clones dodge dangerous attacks thanks to {{trait|Infinite Horizon}}. This trait also stunbreaks your clones when you dodge.
+* For '''staxe''', {{Skill|Phantasmal Duelist}} and {{Skill|Lingering Thoughts}} summon 1 clone.
+===Damage===
+The vast majority of your damage comes from auto attacking and casting {{skill|Chaos Vortex}} with 3 clones up, thanks to {{trait|Infinite Horizon}}. Try to always have 3 clones attacking.
+* You should allow yourself and your clones to use one {{Skill|Winds of Chaos}} inbetween each {{skill|Chaos Vortex}}, as it does more damage than spamming Chaos Vortex. {{trait|Infinite Horizon}} forces the clone to cast the Ambush, interrumpting whatever they might be doing, so the player casting one auto attack after each Ambush also prevents the clone's Ambush from getting interrupted by casting another Ambush.
+* Since clones are so important for your damage, this build only uses {{Skill|Cry of Frustration}} when you can immediately generate 3 clones again. If your target is about to die, you can finish them off with {{skill|Mind Wrack}}.
+* Use {{Skill|Chaos Armor}}, {{Skill|Crystal Sands}} and {{Skill|False Oasis}} off cooldown.
+* Weapon swap any time you're under 50% endurance to restore endurance thanks to {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}}. If you are at full endurance, dodge before weapon swapping. This can be done even with autoattack on, but you have to be fast to not interrupt your character automatically using Chaos Vortex.
+* Gaining {{Tooltip|Chaos Aura}} increases your damage for 5 seconds, stacking up to 15 seconds, thanks to {{Trait|Illusionary Membrane}}. You can gain Chaos Aura by using {{Skill|Chaos Armor}} and from combo finishers (such as {{Skill|Phase Retreat}} and {{Skill|Jaunt}}) inside ethereal combo fields (such as {{Skill|Chaos Storm}} or Lesser Chaos Storm from {{Trait|Method of Madness}}). (see also: [[Guide:What are Combo Fields]])
 ===Boons===
-* This build provides permanent 25 {{Tooltip|Might}} and significant {{Tooltip|Alacrity}} uptime to yourself and nearby allies through {{skill|Chaos Vortex}}.
+* This build provides permanent 25 {{Tooltip|Might}}, {{Tooltip|Fury}} and {{Tooltip|Alacrity}} to yourself and nearby allies through {{skill|Chaos Vortex}} improved by {{Trait|Mirage Mantle}}.
-* {{skill|Winds of Chaos}} will also provide {{Tooltip|Might}} and {{tooltip|Fury}} to allies it bounces to.
+**The duration of Might and Fury scales with the number of clones that use this skill (which is only possible thanks to {{Trait|Infinite Horizon}}), so try to maintain 3 clones up.
+* {{skill|Winds of Chaos}} will also provide {{Tooltip|Might}} and {{tooltip|Fury}} to allies it bounces to. {{Trait|Master Fencer}} also helps with fury. And the increased critical chance enables {{Trait|Sharper Images}}.
-===Damage===
+* {{Trait|Renewing Oasis}} provides permanent self {{Tooltip|Regeneration}}. This enables {{Trait|Chaotic Persistence}}.
-* The bast majority of your damage comes from auto attacking and casting {{skill|Chaos Vortex}} with 3 clones up, thanks to {{trait|Infinite Horizon}}. * You should always have 3 clones up. Check the clone generation section above.
+;Priority
-* Since clones are so important for your damage, this build only uses {{Skill|Cry of Frustration}} when you can inmediatly generate 3 clones again.
+# {{Skill|Phantasmal Warlock}}
-* If your target is about to die you can finish them off with {{skill|Mind Wrack}}.
+# Dodge + {{Skill|Chaos Vortex}} + {{Skill|Winds of Chaos}}
-* Weapon swap any time you're under 50% endurance.
+# {{Skill|Chaos Armor}}
+# {{Skill|Chaos Storm}}
+# {{Skill|Phase Retreat}} - only if clones are needed
 ===Defense===
-* Use {{Skill|Jaunt}} to reposition and cleanse 1 condition.
+* You can use your dodge {{Trait|Mirage Cloak}} at any time, even during other actions, but not while under the effects of hard crowd control.
-* Abuse your {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}} for frequent dodges.
+* Use {{Skill|Jaunt}} to reposition and cleanse 1 condition.
-* {{Skill|Sand Through Glass}} can provide a strong stunbreak.
+* Abuse your {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}} for frequent dodges. You dodge so often that you'll dodge some attacks without even trying.
-* You dodge very often, so you'll dodge some attacks without even trying.
+* {{Skill|Distortion}} sacrifices your clones for invulnerability.
 * {{Skill|Chaos Armor}} blinds trash mobs.
 * Against enemies with projectiles, hide behind your clones.
 * Thanks to {{trait|Bountiful Disillusionment}}, your Shatters provide {{tooltip|stability}}. However, do not rely on this as this build wants to have high clone uptime.
+* {{Skill|Phase Retreat}} - to reposition or gain distance
+* {{Skill|Sand Through Glass}} can provide a strong stunbreak.
 ===Crowd Control===
-* Interrupts: {{Skill|Chaos Storm}}
+* {{Skill|Chaos Storm}} - 1 second {{Tooltip|Daze}}
-* {{Skill|Diversion}}
+* {{Skill|Diversion}} - 1 second {{Tooltip|Daze}} from you AND each clone shattered, so up to 4 seconds of Daze.
-* {{Skill|Signet of Domination}} (as a last resort)
+* {{Skill|Signet of Domination}} - 3 seconds of  {{Tooltip|Stun}} (as a last resort)
+* {{Skill|Magic Bullet}} - 2.5 seconds of {{Tooltip|Stun}} (staxe only)
+* {{Skill|Signet of Humility}} - (variant option)
-==Video Examples==
+==Video examples==
-Check the description of each video for more details.
+[https://youtu.be/Ip3FjIVW0M0 Build showcase]
-* [https://youtu.be/PeWz9YGyWLE Pile of Guanno HP (Vampire Broodmother in Verdant Brink)]
-* [https://youtu.be/OlIkhoMZbQE Itzel Belongings HP (Frogs in Verdant Brink)]
-* [https://youtu.be/FdDwo87vUw8 Champion Avatar of Balthazar (in Auric Basin)]
-* [https://youtu.be/rqaPVQQw9G0 Egg Clutch HP (Champion Chak Lobber in Auric Basin)]
-* [https://youtu.be/MzMm4gygtog Newborn Mushrooms (Champion Mushroom Queen in Rata Novus, Tangled Dephts)]

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