Build difficultyMedium
Pros +
- Excellent condition pressure
- High evade uptime
- Flexible repositioning
- Carrion equipment profile
- PvP ready
Cons −
- Clone and dodge timing matter
- Cleanse-heavy fights reduce pressure
- Timing still affects performance
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Mirage
Condition Duelist
Mirage condition duelist variation for PvP, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty MediumRating 5/5Mode PvP
Mirage archiveChoose a build variation15 total builds
Condition pressureCondition DuelistMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Strike damageTeamfighterHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCommunity review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuck
- Structured PvP uses its own amulet, rune, relic, and sigil template.
- Track enemy stun breaks and defensive cooldowns before committing the main sequence.
Power1,507Toughness1,320Vitality1,996Precision1,452Critical Chance26.52%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage1,927Healing Power0Expertise823Concentration601Condition Duration40.06%
Loadout
Gear
Condition-focused competitive equipment · Control runes · Pressure sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Structured PvP equipmentPvE armor stats, trinkets, infusions, food, and Jade Bot bonuses are disabled. This standardized PvP template controls the build.
Conquest focusCondition pressure, sustain, cover conditions, and point control
Superior Rune of the Necromancer (PvP)(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +35 Vitality(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +65 Vitality(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageSuperior Rune of the Necromancer (PvP)One PvP rune activates the complete rune bonus.
Carrion Amulet+1,000 Condition Damage+1,000 Power+500 Vitality+500 PrecisionCarrion AmuletDetermines the majority of this build's attributes.
Relic of the FractalSustained bleeding applications add additional damaging conditions.Relic of the FractalSustained bleeding applications add additional damaging conditions.Primary weapon set
Staff
Superior Sigil of DoomSuperior Sigil of DoomPoison your next attack after swapping weapons.
Superior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.Secondary weapon set
Axe + Torch
Superior Sigil of ConfusionSuperior Sigil of ConfusionImprove confusion application and pressure.
Superior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.Combat configuration
Traits & Skills
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Skill notes
Encounter setup
Use Jaunt after the condition stack is established, then place Mirage skill 6 inside the longest safe damage window. Keep Mirage Cloak for recovery.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Selected skill reference
Mirage CloakHeal- JauntUtility
- The PrestigeUtility
- Mirage skill 4Utility
- Mirage skill 5Utility
- Mirage skill 6Elite
Combat execution
Rotation & Field Notes
Weapon planAStaffBAxe + Torch
- 01SetupRead enemy defenses
Create and maintain clones before the damage window, then use ambush attacks after dodge rather than spending endurance only for movement.
››Track stun breaks - 02CommitForce the decisive trade
Refresh key conditions while the target is stable and use Jaunt to reposition without breaking pressure.
››Do not overextend - 03ResetReset and rotate
Save one evade or stealth response for mechanics, cleave, or an opponent's counterburst.
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