Axes of Symmetry (virtuoso)

This article is about the skill used by virtuosos thanks to Weaponmaster Training. For the original version, see Axes of Symmetry.

Shadowstep to a random location around your target and strike, applying confusion. Stocked blades apply extra stacks of confusion. This attack breaks enemy targeting, and your illusions change focus to the targeted foe. — In-game description

Axes of Symmetry

Profession

Mesmer (skill list)

Specialization

Virtuoso

Weapon

Main hand axe

Movement

Shadowstep

Game link

API

69385

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0.75¾  

8

12

 

Axes of Symmetry

Shadowstep to a random location around your target and strike, applying confusion. Stocked blades apply extra stacks of confusion. This attack breaks enemy targeting, and your illusions change focus to the targeted foe.

 Damage: 458 (1.25)^?

 Damage: 642 (1.75)^?

₃ Player Confusion (6s): 198 Damage, 148 Damage on Skill Use

₃ Player Confusion (3s): 99 Damage, 148 Damage on Skill Use

 Confusion per Stocked Blade (6s): 66 Damage, 49 Damage on Skill Use

 Confusion per Stocked Blade (3s): 33 Damage, 49 Damage on Skill Use

 Breaks Enemy Targeting

 Evade: 0.75¾ seconds

 Combo Finisher: Leap

 Range: 600

— In-game description

Related traits

Dueling

• Mental Gymnastics — When you successfully evade an attack, gain vigor.
• Evasive Mirror — Reflect projectiles after a successful evasion.

Illusions

• Malicious Sorcery — Confusion you inflict has increased duration. When you dodge an attack, inflict confusion on your attacker.

Virtuoso

• Jagged Mind — Blade attacks inflict bleeding on critical hits. A percentage of your condition damage dealt heals you.
• Duelist's Reversal — Blocking or dodging an attack grants boons.
• Psychic Riposte — Blocking or evading an attack stocks blades. Dodging stocks a blade and causes your next Bladesong to be unblockable.

Notes

• Only available to virtuosos with Weaponmaster Training unlocked.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
December 12, 2023	Fixed an issue that caused this skill to have a higher cooldown than intended for virtuosos.
November 28, 2023	Reduced the cooldown from 10 seconds to 8 seconds in PvE and from 15 seconds to 12 seconds in PvP and WvW.
August 22, 2023	Secrets of the Obscure release: Axes of Symmetry has been added to the game.
June 27, 2023	Axes of Symmetry was available during the beta event.

See also

•   Axes of Symmetry