General Mirage Tips

This build revolves around shattering, clone generation, high Confusion and Torment uptime. It is one of the best condition damage build in the meta, and it shines even more with high attack speeds encounters.

• applies Confusion per hit up to six stacks. For that reason it's important that you place it close enough into the target's hitbox so it gets all six hits.
• will give you Stealth and remove a single condition. Always try to be in melee whenever you use and for when the skill finishes to trigger the trait .

You can detarget the boss when using to aim this skill.

You want to cast practically off-cd.

You want to delay your Weapon Swap as little as possible.

Pay attention to what your clones are doing ! if one is too far away from the boss you should think about creating another one using .

Since clones don't have any boons you attack much faster than them. While you would have the time to finish an auto-attack chain they would have only time to cast the first auto-attack. You don't want to cancel it or you will lose damage.

There is one important trait with this build that influence your second shatter skill :

• causes your to inflict Blind. This, in turn, inflicts Confusion due to .

Mirage Cloak and Mirage Mirror

You can gain Mirage Cloak by Dodge due to the trait . It's important to remember that your Dodge is static when playing on Mirage.

Whenever you gain Mirage Cloak your illusions will also gain it due to the trait . This means your illusions will also be able to use their Ambush skills.

Mirage Cloak also grants you 66% increased movement speed due to the trait

Gaining Mirage Cloak will also give you access to Ambush skills:

will drop a once the shards have come together. The will drop wherever you have cast the skill.

Collecting a will also give you the Mirage Cloak buff.

Spirit Vale

Vale Guardian

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

If you use while is up. You can use in the middle of to reposition yourself or Dodge at the end of to avoid getting ported.

You can also Dodge and just include this as part of your rotation.

Use inside of Vale Guardian's hitbox when Seeker are near.

You can use as part of your shatter sequences to avoid the damage from .

Split Phase

You should go to the Red Guardian during the split phase.

Ideally you want to generate 3 clones ASAP on the Red Guardian so that the rotation isn't delayed.

After the split you will need to regenerate your 3 clones because they will disappear after Red Guardian dies.

You can CC the Red Guardian with and .

Gorseval the Multifarious

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

Always Dodge for the sake of your clones. Even if you have Aegis, this won't stop your clones from getting Knockdown.

Use inside Gorseval's hitbox to ensure that no axes go to adds.

While Gorseval is doing it's very important to keep an eye on your clones count because it is very possible they die during this attack and if it happens you want to respawn them ASAP.

Split Phase

You should try to not delay the rotation during split.

You can use on Gorseval at the end of the split phase to ensure your clones don't disappear from the death of the adds.

Breakbar Phase

You should use to CC and add to your shatter sequence if the CC is a bit too slow.

Sabetha the Saboteur

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

Don't use during Sabetha's Flamewall attack, you might die from bad RNG, it is better to lose a bit of DPS than to die.

You can do cannons if necessary and if no one else wants to do them, you should be able to clear them really fast with Torment. You should only use to generate clones up there.

Use inside Sabetha's hitbox to ensure that no axes go to adds. But be careful not to get a since you would need to move out of the boss to ensure you don't kill your squad.

It is very important to use when Sabetha comes back to the platform after a champion, otherwise clones will disappear when the champion dies. If you can't manage to use you should shatter your clones (they would die anyway when the champion dies) when Sabetha appears and regenerate them ASAP.

Salvation Pass

Slothasor

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

or can be used to come back to Slothasor after dealing with a mechanic.

Use inside Slothasor's hitbox to ensure that no axes go to adds.

You can use three clones with to block . If done proprely it will completely negate the attack and helps immensely your squad.

Breakbar Phase

Sloth cleanses himself at the beginning of the CC animation and when the breakbar appears it is possible to apply condition again.

When the breakbar appears you should use if you are on pistol and with three clones then keep doing your rotation.

Matthias Gabrel

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

One Mirage can take to reflect and to remove the Blood Shield.

Even when Matthias is under Blood Shield you should keep doing your rotation. If there is a use for the ethereal Combo Field.

Use to move out quickly when you are subject to or . You can use to return to Matthias after dealing with these mechanics.

When subject to , move out while continuing your rotation. Use to jump back in but make sure you don't jump too early!

Using a Dodge will grant you 66% movement speed for one second due to the trait . Use this burst of speed to deal with mechanics if you don't have access to .

removes one condition and can be used to remove Poison.

Breakbar Phase

You should use to CC.

Consider using to CC if it avoid someone dying !

Bastion of the Penitent

Cairn the Indomitable

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

Do not start your rotation too early if you start on the platform to avoid throwing phantasms into Invulnerable buff.

If there are other Mirage in your squad there will be more ethereal Combo Field on the ground so don't keep 2 charges on . If there are any Mechanist playing bombs kindly ask them to use off-cd to improve your dps further with Smoke Combo Field.

Use , or just Dodge to avoid the circles.

can be used to avoid (If by any chance you encounter this mechanic).

Stack as close as possible to Cairn to avoid getting hit by .

You can add to your shatter sequence to avoid the damage.

If you are forced to go to a circle then you can use to get back to Cairn quickly.

If you get do not use as it will teleport you into your team. Try to stay close enough to his hitbox so you can still auto attack but also out of range of your allies. Make sure you are still close enough to avoid getting hit by

You can use while using Celestial Dash, the special action key, to cancel out the movement. This is useful during the challenge mote as you can cancel the unwanted movement.

Mursaat Overseer

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

Make sure to stand inside the hitbox when Jade Scouts get nearby so all your hit.

Pretty much a DPS Golem, so practice your rotation !

Hall of Chains

Soulless Horror

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

Pay attention to your Clone amount as they can die from mechanics and you will need to respawn them ASAP.

If there are other Mirage in your squad there will be more ethereal Combo Field on the ground so don't keep 2 charges on . If there are any Mechanist playing bombs kindly ask them to use off-cd to improve your dps further with Smoke Combo Field..

Don't use if a wall is nearby or you wont be able to deal any more damage while being dead on the floor.

You can over Walls.

If close to a red AoE, left after by a Tormented Dead, then don’t use as losing all boons can hurt your DPS a lot. On the other hand you can yolo through the Spinning Scythes quite happily because you can evade them mid cast or out of them mid cast.

Don't use if there is a Tormented Dead near as you might Stun it. This will cause your Druid problems as they try to push it away.

Breakbar Phase

You should continue your rotation even during the breakbar because you can still inflict conditions during it. Make sure to add to your shatter sequence and delay a bit if you are on pistol to CC.

If the CC is definetly too slow it is imperative to use to finish the CC.

Dhuum

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

While dealing with mechanic there is very high chance that your clones will despawn because of the distance between you and the boss. Keep an eye on your clones number and respawn them ASAP when coming back to Dhuum.

If you are doing the green mechanic the clones will also despawn upon green so you'll need to respawn them ASAP when getting back from it.

Pay attention to when you use as it can port you in front of Dhuum or even into a .

You can use Dodge, during the . Make sure you don't have Dhuum targeted and the axes will automatically go to Dhuum.

Use to cleanse the Torment from after the . You can also use this to jump to your soul. Using at the correct time will completely negate the Knockback from the .

You can Dodge to get a 66% movement speed increase when you are subject to or . Using Dodge will give you this burst of speed due to . You can also use , if you have it. You can then jump back into Dhuum using .

Don't use when Dhuum is using .

Your clones can get Feared by the fissures on the ground, so Dodge for them.

Final 10%

You can use to come back to dhuum after interacting with a seal.

The hitbox in the last 10% is super weird, you will probably encounter weird interactions with . To reduce the probabilty of not working you should be placed between Dhuum legs when he is lifted up in the air.

Mythwright Gambit

Twin Largos

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

Considering all the short phases on this encounter, the key to get a good and constant dps would be to generate 3 clones and start your rotation ASAP on each phase.

If a boss is about to phase you should not use to cast a phantasm or since you want to open again ASAP when the next phases start.

Unless you really want to play torch here, you should play the Staxe variation since both build deal almost equal damage on this encounter.

If there are other Mirage in your squad there will be more ethereal Combo Field on the ground so don't keep 2 charges on . If there are any Mechanist playing bombs kindly ask them to use off-cd to improve your dps further with Smoke Combo Field. It will also generates clones closer to the boss than the one who are alreay spawned but far away.

Nikare

You can save one Dodge for and .

If the tank is on the edge of the platform you will need to stand back a bit when using so you don't fall off.

If you get hit by , you can Dodge for a quick burst of speed then rush to the side of the platform, use and drop it. Then use or to get back in.

If you get hit by and Nikare uses , Dodge just as he is about to come through you. This will probably one shot you if you don't evade it.

Kenut

Watch out when you are using and when the tornados are close.

Always Dodge because the Knockback will really hurt your DPS.

You can use back to Kenut after .

Key of Ahdashim

Cardinal Sabir

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

As you cannot go inside the hitbox, disable the snap ground target setting or you won't be able to collect back the from .

During the big Breakbar Phase that can Push you away, just maintain a normal rotation and include as part of your shatter sequence.

Use , or Dodge to avoid , the Push during the Breakbar Phase.

You can use as part of your shatter sequence to avoid the damage from .

During last phase, it's highly recommended to not use but if you really want to, combine it with a to avoid dying.

Qadim the Peerless

Skills	Weaponset

General Mirage Tips

As you cannot go inside the hitbox, disable the snap ground target setting or you won't be able to collect back the from .

The phases are usually pretty short so you want to get the rotation going ASAP each time when you can target Qadim the Peerless.

If the boss is about to phase you should not use to cast a phantasm or since you want to open again ASAP when the next phases start.

Use and to help CC the Pylon. You can also use to help out when dealing with Anomalies.

You can use for if you aren't feeling confident enough to Dodge it.

You can use to move out of the squad if you have the mechanic.