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This build has a rating of 4 stars based on 16 votes.
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4 stars
Vinny gave this build 4 stars • December 2023
The recent buffs to The Pledge, Mirrored Axes, Axe getting a baseline CD reduction, and clones inflicting both bleed and torment on their first auto... This has given the build a bit of a buff. Arguably playable and capable of doing work again.
1 star
BernardBlack gave this build 1 star • June 2023
I once called this class unplayable some half a year or even a year ago. My rating was deleted even though I fully explained why I thought that was the case. Well I'm not gonna explain again, especially considering it's even worse now. Literally, actually unplayable after the 27th of June patchnote comes online. No offensive capabilities, no defense, no nothing. Virtually useless. Worse than core in every aspect
3 stars
Vex gave this build 3 stars • May 2023
Second dodge when? Mirage is still the most fun build on mesmer but Anet kneecapped us hard a few years back and they still haven't fixed the spec. Everything about it is good, the damage, the mobility, the CC but that 1 dodge really holds it back. O well at least it's the most skillful build out there and despite it's flaws I still love playing it.
5 stars
Seilios gave this build 5 stars • October 2022
It's one tricky yet rewardng build. Mirage needs a strategic play style when capturing points and interrupting enemies including its timing for a sudden counterattack like the use of Jaunt as a prelude to your burst combos. The proper execution of burst combo really helps too especially when interrupting ranged classes like the Ranger. Its survivability is rather situational, but using your defensive skills (sword and torch) properly can instantly reverse the situation esp. when being pressured by the enemy team in group fights or even in 1v1. But this build compared to other Mesmer power builds is more sustained, thanks to its defensive utilities. Nevertheless, a great side noder that hugely contributes to gaining points faster with its mobility through Mirage Thrust. Its winning secret lies in interruption and elimination of enemies in a fast manner while they're in CD mode or being caught off guard. This build also leans more in condition damage with an additional power damage through Axe and Pistol.
5 stars
Azethys gave this build 5 stars • May 2022
Remains as the #1 mesmer build for high tier play, as it simply provides great condition dmg, better surviability than most power mesmers with the carrion health pool and a burst, that when executed properly almost compares to the power mesmers burst, although this burst doesnt have the same aoe pressure as the power chrono and especially power mirage with the split surge beams.
5 stars
Timepiece gave this build 5 stars • April 2022
This very fun roamer build with extremely high burst damage; this build plays similar to thief, but with more damage but less mobility and stealth. This build can function a sidenoder as well, but only if you have most of your cooldowns ready. Although this looks like a condi build, this is more of a hybrid build, as it also has respectable power damage built into the shatters and axe. Although the healing isn't great, you have good sustain with F4, Sword 2, Torch 4, Sword thrust, Energy Sigil, and Signet. Interrupts with the Mantra, Pistol 5, and F3 could be potentially game changing. You can spam mantra on people trying to res downed enemies, which can be a pretty easy way to secure the kill. TLDR: play this build if you want to roam but don't like playing thief
5 stars
Lakreil gave this build 5 stars • September 2021
I am in love with this build. The burst combos and the CCs surely will help you in 1v1 especially in team fights. The CC skills of this mirage build is a bit OP if the opponent cannot negate properly or cleanse. Moreover, I am having fun how I sustain using this build. Pretty awesome tbh. Mirage is definitley an A tier in PvP nowadays if played right. To add, this is a bit squishy build, but if the sword and torch skills are properly use as defense it can have a good sustain in team fights. But again, the purpose of this build is to delete your opponents as fast as possible or interrupt the opponent especially in side nodes.
5 stars
Arkus Lufertus gave this build 5 stars • September 2021
This build is actually great partnered with a good team meaning with a nice support in boons. Technically, this build is a bit hard to play but rewarding at the same time. The CCs with axe and pistol condi skills are your primary damager here with the sword skill 2 and torch skill 3 as one of your defenses. You can 1v1 with this Mirage build, but your sole function is to interrupt opponents especially when decapping in side nodes. A fast kill build that has a bit of a sustain, thanks to F4 shield skill it makes easy to counter opponents.
4 stars
Acedia1092 gave this build 4 stars • April 2021
A side node build that allows really advanced players to outplay their opponents.
5 stars
Utrex gave this build 5 stars • April 2021
Great build, used by top AT teams and in upper tier Ranked games. Can side node well, plus fights easily, apply pressure on tanky builds, and rotate efficiently.
5 stars
Augustinho gave this build 5 stars • April 2021
Mirage is still a great sidenoder and can hard carry but very difficult to play
5 stars
Hanz gave this build 5 stars • April 2021
With everything slowly getting nerfed around it, Mirage is becoming better and better. The pressure is insanely good and the Power Block Interrupts are just OP. That trait together with the mantra can completely negate enemy healing skills in some matchups. Sustain is incredibly low though, but at least there's some cleansing and A+ mobility so it could be worse. Probably the hardest build to play in PvP right now, but it pays off.
4 stars
Irdu gave this build 4 stars • May 2020
Mirage is still a great Sidenoder, even with 1 Dodge. Lynx, Sword Ambush and Blink make this build very mobile. It can handle about all offensive sidenoders apart from those with strong Condition Cleanse, e.g. good Weavers - bunkers you shouldn't try if they're not out of CDs, as your burst is better spent elsewhere. It excels at taking out problematic classes in teamfights as the Condition Burst coupled with multiple Interrupt options drains even a Necro's life rather fast. It's not very resilient, though, so after Distortion, Signet of Illusions and another Distortion are spent, it's time to Disengange and move on. In fights against strong Condition Classes, I favour Mantra of Resolve, as the double Cleanse really adds up with The Prestige, Cleansing Sigil, Jaunt and Dodge. edit: at the moment, I enjoy Mimic in the free slot. A Mimic before Signet of Illusions is a strong option for longer matches as properly chained, this allows for 3 Cry of Frustrations and 3 Distortions in a row. edit2: For longer duels and more fighting on-node, I like to have Inspiration over Domination, with Sage Amulet and Adventurer Rune. Since this shatters a lot, the heal from Inspiration happens frequently. Signet of Domination or Signet of Midnight are both viable choices in the free slot, depending on the match-up.
4 stars
Pragmatizm gave this build 4 stars • March 2020
I run a variation of this Build. Swap out Domination with Dueling, spec Duelist's Discipline + Blinding Dissipation + Ineptitude. In Illusions spec Phantasmal Haste over Maim the Disillusioned and Malicious Sorcery over Master of Fragmentation (for the faster Scepter 3). In Mirage spec Riddle of Sand over Self-Deception. Scepter + PIstol, Axe +Torch. Signet of Midnight + Blink + Mantra of Distraction. Very glass if played wrong, but a great dueler and +1. Focus on rotating Daze to punish casting and watch people kill themselves with 12 stack of confusion. The sustain in the build comes from properly interrupting and blinding, dodge should be saved for condi clear and proper ambush usage. As of today I am Top 100 in NA with this build.
4 stars
Shadow gave this build 4 stars • March 2020
An alright build but I swapped the torch over with the sword to combine The Prestige with Mirage Thrust for engaging with the flame burst proc or disengaging with stealth. With the endurance nerf to Mirage Cloak, Mirage doesn't hold the same place it once did. This build can still do some damage and with smart positioning and skill usage it can still win some duels and +1 targets while proving some mobility for rotations with Mirage Thrust. It has problems when getting focused and with outnumbered fights so keep it out of fights where you are outnumbered and rotate elsewhere.
4 stars
Slyner gave this build 4 stars • March 2020
Despite the strong nerf at the dodge, this build works very well. If you are experiencing sustain problems, replace illusion with inspiration. Avoid burn guard at x1. The rest of the classes you can handle well at x1 but it is not the focus of the build, always walk with the team.

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