View source for Mirage - Staff/Staff Infinite Horizon

{{MBuild
| profession = mesmer
| specialization = mirage
| designed for = Open World, Open World Events, Open World Solo
| focus = events, aoe, condition damage, survivability
| rating = archived
| xpac = hot, pof
}}

==Overview==
:A Mirage build for open world. This build deals less damage than [[Build:Mirage - Axe/x Infinite Horizon]] but is nearly unkillable due to the ability to fight from range. This build focuses on aoe damage for '''Events'''. It can '''Tag''' decently but is inferior to the [[Build:Mirage - Greatsword Farmer]] variant. 

==Skill Bar==
{{Skillbar
|profession = Mesmer
|specialization = Mirage
|set1 = staff
|healing = False Oasis
|utility1 = Signet of Midnight
|utility2 = Signet of Domination
|utility3 = Sand Through Glass
|elite = Jaunt
}}

===Weapon Variants===
* You can carry a '''Greatsword''' for tagging mobs in open world farming with {{Skill|Split Surge}}.

===Skill Variants===
:'''Healing Skills'''
* {{Skill|Ether Feast}} - if you can't stay in the same spot for {{Skill|False Oasis}}.

:'''Utility Skills'''
* {{Skill|Blink}} - alternative stun break.
* {{Skill|Crystal Sands}} - more DPS and mirage cloaks.
* {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}} - if conditions are a problem.
* {{Skill|Feedback}} - to reflect projectiles.

==Specializations==
'''Build Code'''
{{BuildTemplate
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| id = build-template-1
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{{Specialization|Dueling|top|top|mid}}
{{Specialization|Chaos|top|mid|top}}
{{Specialization|Mirage|top|mid|top}}
:'''Variants'''
* {{Trait|Chaotic Dampening}} - sacrifices a small amount of damage for more {{Skill|Phase Retreat}} and {{Skill|Chaos Storm}}.
* {{Trait|Deceptive Evasion}} - faster clone generation.
===Equipment===
:Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.
==Standard Equipment==
:This build uses similar gear to the [[Build:Mirage - Condi DPS Illusions]] build for fractals and raids.
{{PvE equipment
| stats = Viper
| rarity = Ascended 
| runes = 6 Superior Rune of the Nightmare
| infusions = 18 Spiteful +5 Agony Infusion
| s1w1 = Ascended, Viper, Staff, Superior Sigil of Bursting+Superior Sigil of Energy
| s2w1 = Ascended, Viper, Staff, Superior Sigil of Bursting+Superior Sigil of Energy
}}
*If running a greatsword for farming, use {{Sigil|Stamina}} instead of {{Sigil|Energy}}. You can also carry an extra staff with {{Sigil|Stamina}} for better results when you're killing lots of normal enemies.

===Rabid Equipment===
For a tankier option you can run the '''Rabid Variant'''. You will lose some damage but gain a moderate boost to health. This variant is recommended for most Open World players. 
{{PvE equipment
| stats = Rabid
| rarity = Ascended 
| runes = 6 Superior Rune of the Nightmare
| s1w1 = Ascended, Rabid, Staff, Superior Sigil of Malice+Superior Sigil of Energy
| s2w1 = Ascended, Rabid, Staff, Superior Sigil of Malice+Superior Sigil of Energy
}}

===Gear Variants===
You can check our Guide on Gear Variants to find good alternatives for this build! [[Guide:Open_World_Gear_Variants_Summary]]

==Consumables==
'''Food:'''
* Any ascended food is superior to any other food you could use. Steak for power, flatbread for conditions.
* {{food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}} - Use for general farming.
* {{Food|Chocolate Omnomberry Cream}} - Use for when you need to max out magic find.
* {{food|Scoop of Mintberry Swirl Ice Cream}} - more sustain
* Anything - Any food is better than none, but you should prioritize the food above before using any other food. 

'''Utility:'''
* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}}, {{Utility|Lump of Crystallized Nougat}}, {{Utility|Flask of Pumpkin Oil}} - general farming
* {{utility|Tuning Icicle}} - good damage option with +karma

==Usage==

===Damage===
* Most of your damage comes from {{Skill|Chaos Vortex}}. Dodge and walk into mirage mirrors as often as possible to gain access to the ambush skill.
* Always have three clones up, as your clones deal a lot of damage through {{Trait|Infinite Horizon}}. To quickly generate clones you can use {{Skill|Phase Retreat}} followed by {{Skill|False Oasis}} or {{Skill|Jaunt}}.
* Weapon swap off cooldown to proc {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}}.
* You can throw {{Skill|Chaos Storm}} at crowds of enemies to trigger {{Trait|Chaotic Interruption}}.
** Thanks to {{Trait|Descent into Madness}}, your heal skill provides a second {{Skill|Chaos Storm}} centered on yourself.

===Defense===
* You're literally always dodging with this build, so you shouldn't have too much trouble with enemy attacks.
* Use your massive range to your advantage by kiting enemies and staying out of their attacks.
* Use {{Skill|Chaos Armor}} if you're taking hits.
* {{Skill|Jaunt}} is your primary condition cleanse. If you have a lot of trouble with conditions, you can slot {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}}.

===Crowd Control===

* {{Skill|Diversion}}
* {{Skill|Chaos Storm}}
* Your heal skill traited with {{Trait|Descent into Madness}}
* {{Skill|Signet of Domination}} (as a last resort)