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Mesmers: Control the Illusion | |
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| User | Kudzu |
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This suggestion pertains to mesmer clones, such as those created when using the scepter's primary skill. Currently, these clones work more like bombs than illusions; the mesmer sets them up so that they can be detonated later, giving off a feeling one might expect more from other classes, such as the engineer. While traits can be taken to enhance the deceptiveness of clones and other illusions, it is usually very easy to tell which mesmer is the real one. This detracts greatly from the "illusionist" feel of mesmers.
To fix this, I propose an added mechanism that will allow mesmers to use their clones in a more deceitful manner: allow mesmers to control their illusions. I present the following theorized ability as an example of this:
Book of the Illusionist[edit]
An ability that temporarily changes the mesmer's equipped skills (similar to the engineer's Flamethrower or the guardian's Tome of Wrath). Equipping this book removes any previous clones and creates three clones that look identical to the mesmer and have the mesmer's name. These clones deal very minor damage but have slightly higher health than regular clones and cause the same effects as other clones when shattered. Performing a shatter will close the tome and return the mesmer to his or her original skill set.
Skill One: Assault
This skill causes all clones to rush the targeted enemy and attack it.
Skill Two: Gather
This skill causes all clones to stack on the mesmer.
Skill Three: Scatter
This skill causes all clones to run in random directions away from one another and the mesmer.
Skill Four: Clone Swap
This skill causes the mesmer to trade places with one of the clones at random and should have a very small cooldown.
Skill Five: Unending Illusion
This skill summons more clones to replace those that have been killed. It can only be used if the mesmer has less than three active clones remaining and should have a small cooldown. Because shattering closes the tome, this skill cannot be used after a shatter.
