Decoy (trait skill)

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Disambig icon.png This article is about the Desperate Decoy trait skill. For the utility skill, see Decoy.

Decoy.png

Decoy

Profession
Mesmer icon small.png Mesmer (skill list)
Type
Clone
Game link
40 Recharge time
120 Recharge time
 
Decoy

Gain stealth and summon an illusion to attack your foe.

Stealth.png Stealth (3s): Invisible to foes.
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description


Related traits[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • As with all other mesmer skills that say they apply stealth, this skill does not actually provide Stealth. It provides Hide in Shadows, an effect with the same functionality as stealth. Hide in Shadows does not stack with stealth.

Version history[edit]

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch Changes
February 25, 2020 Competitive content update:
  • (Competitive split) Increased cooldown from 40 seconds to 120 seconds.
August 25, 2015
  • Desperate Decoy: Fixed a bug that caused this trait to have a recharge longer than its listed value.
June 23, 2015 Specialization update:
  • Desperate Decoy: Updated this trait to reflect the introduction of the specialization mechanic.
    • Now casts Decoy when you are struck while below 50% health.