Illusions

This article is about the specialization. For the profession mechanic, see Illusion.

Illusions is a core specialization for the mesmer that focuses on improving shattering and illusions.

Tier	Name		Description
Minor Adept	Cry of Pain		Cry of Frustration inflicts more stacks of confusion for an increased duration.
Major Adept	Shatter Storm		Mind Wrack becomes an ammo skill.
Major Adept	Persistence of Memory		When a phantasm becomes a clone, it transfers its boons to you.
Major Adept	The Pledge		Reduces recharge on torch skills. Flame bursts from torch skills inflict additional burning.
Minor Master	Compounding Power		Creating an illusion increases your outgoing damage and gives increased condition damage for a short duration.
Major Master	Escape Artist		Create a clone when you gain stealth.
Major Master	Phantasmal Haste		Phantasms spawn with quickness. Gain quickness when you create a phantasm.
Major Master	Maim the Disillusioned		Shatter skills inflict torment on hit.
Minor Grandmaster	Master of Misdirection		Shatter skills gain recharge reduction.
Major Grandmaster	Phantasmal Force		Phantasms' damage permanently increases whenever they attack or gain might.
Major Grandmaster	Master of Fragmentation		Your shatter skills are improved.
Major Grandmaster	Malicious Sorcery		Increases attack speed while wielding a scepter. Reduces recharge on scepter skills.

See also: List of mesmer traits

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