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Mirage
Condition DPS

Mirage condition dps variation for Raids, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty MediumRating 5/5Mode Raids
Mirage archiveChoose a build variation15 total builds
Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Raids · June 2, 2026 balanceExpansion required Path of Fire
Community review layerCross-checked recommendationsSnow CrowsMetaBattle
  • Match boon roles to the subgroup and align burst with exposed phases.
  • Use encounter utility only when it does not break required boon coverage or the next damage window.
Build templateDPS reportEquipmentBuildRotationMesmer builds
Build difficultyMedium

Pros +

  • Excellent condition pressure
  • High evade uptime
  • Flexible repositioning
  • Viper equipment profile
  • Raids ready

Cons −

  • Clone and dodge timing matter
  • Cleanse-heavy fights reduce pressure
  • Timing still affects performance
AttributesViper profile
Power1,507Toughness1,000Vitality1,996Precision1,452Critical Chance26.52%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage1,927Healing Power0Expertise823Concentration601Condition Duration40.06%

Loadout

Gear

Viper armor · Trapper runes · Bursting and Earth sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.

ArmorStat & upgrade
Helm armorViper's Helm+54 Power+54 Condition Damage+30 Precision+30 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Helm Superior Rune of the Trapper · 1/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Shoulders armorViper's Shoulders+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Trapper · 2/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Coat armorViper's Coat+121 Power+121 Condition Damage+67 Precision+67 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Coat Superior Rune of the Trapper · 3/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Gloves armorViper's Gloves+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Gloves Superior Rune of the Trapper · 4/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Leggings armorViper's Leggings+81 Power+81 Condition Damage+44 Precision+44 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Leggings Superior Rune of the Trapper · 5/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Boots armorViper's Boots+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Boots Superior Rune of the Trapper · 6/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
ItemStat
Viper's BackpieceViper's Backpiece+52 Power+52 Condition Damage+28 Precision+28 ExpertiseAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceViper's Backpiece
Viper's AccessoryViper's Accessory+92 Power+92 Condition Damage+49 Precision+49 ExpertiseBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryViper's Accessory
Viper's AccessoryViper's Accessory+92 Power+92 Condition Damage+49 Precision+49 ExpertiseSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryViper's Accessory
Viper's AmuletViper's Amulet+133 Power+133 Condition Damage+71 Precision+71 ExpertiseBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletViper's Amulet
Viper's RingViper's Ring+106 Power+106 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingViper's Ring
Viper's RingViper's Ring+106 Power+106 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingViper's Ring
Relic of the FractalRelic of the FractalApplying enough bleeding stacks inflicts additional damaging conditions.ExoticRelicType: Combat relicRequired Level: 60Account BoundRelic of the Fractal Relic
Weapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
StaffViper's Staff+210 Power+210 Condition Damage+112 Precision+112 ExpertiseAscended · Two-Handed WeaponViper's Staff Two-Handed Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Secondary weapon set
AxeViper's Axe+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponViper's Axe Main Hand Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
TorchViper's Torch+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponViper's Torch Off Hand Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 secondsExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PainDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Other items
Agony infusionMalign +9 Agony Infusion+5 Condition Damage · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18AscendedUpgrade ComponentType: InfusionRequired Level: 80Account BoundInfusions ×18Malign +9 Agony Infusion
Salsa-Topped Veggie FlatbreadSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread+100 Expertise+70 Condition Damage66% chance to steal life on critical hitAscendedConsumableType: Food · NourishmentRequired Level: 80Account BoundFoodSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread
Master Tuning CrystalMaster Tuning CrystalGain Condition Damage equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Condition Damage equal to 8% of ExpertiseAscendedConsumableType: Utility · EnhancementRequired Level: 80Account BoundUtilityMaster Tuning Crystal
Jade Bot CoreJade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityPower your jade bot and increase your character's vitality.ExoticJade Bot CoreType: Tier 10Required Level: 80Account BoundJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 Vitality

Combat configuration

Traits & Skills

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Skill bar

Recommended setupRaids · Condition DPS

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.

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Selected skill reference

  • Mirage CloakHeal
  • JauntUtility
  • The PrestigeUtility
  • Mirage skill 4Utility
  • Mirage skill 5Utility
  • Mirage skill 6Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopRaids
Weapon planAStaffBAxe + Torch
  1. 01SetupPre-position for burst

    Create and maintain clones before the damage window, then use ambush attacks after dodge rather than spending endurance only for movement.

    Mirage Cloak›Jaunt›The Prestige    Confirm boons and positioning
  2. 02CommitSpend under squad boons

    Refresh key conditions while the target is stable and use Jaunt to reposition without breaking pressure.

    Jaunt›The Prestige›Mirage skill 4    Do not miss the squad burst
  3. 03ResetRecover through mechanics

    Save one evade or stealth response for mechanics, cleave, or an opponent's counterburst.

    The Prestige›Mirage skill 4›Mirage skill 5    Respect assigned mechanics
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.