Mirror

This article is about the skill. For the item required in the crafting of Dawn and Dusk, see Mirror (item). For the Mirage specialization mechanic, see Mirage Mirror.

Manipulation. Reflect projectiles, and heal yourself. — In-game description

Mirror

Profession

Mesmer (skill list)

Slot

Healing

Type

Manipulation

Training cost

2 Hero points

Game link

API

10177

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10.25¼  

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Mirror

Manipulation. Reflect projectiles, and heal yourself.

 Healing: 5,195 (0.6)^?

 Mirror (2s): Reflects incoming projectiles.

— In-game description

Mechanics

• This skill will not go on full recharge until the healing portion of this skill occurs, meaning you can reflect projectiles on a fairly regular basis.
• Since the reflect radius is the same as the player's hitbox, the mesmer can only reflect projectiles that directly collide with them. For this reason, projectiles that explode upon collision, such as Giganticus Lupicus's Necrid Bolt or grenades from Grenade Kit, can still damage the mesmer if they land nearby. They will only be reflected if they land directly on top of the mesmer.
  • This behavior is shared by   Magnetic Shield and  Magnetic Aura

Related traits

Chaos

• Metaphysical Rejuvenation — Grant regeneration to nearby allies when you use a healing skill.
• Method of Madness — Cast Lesser Chaos Storm when you use a healing skill.
• Master of Manipulation — Manipulations grant aegis to yourself and nearby allies.

Inspiration

• Mender's Purity — Cast Lesser Power Cleanse when you use a healing skill.
• Ego Restoration — Create a clone when you use a healing skill.
• Illusionary Inspiration — Increase healing to other allies. Summoning an illusion heals all allies around you. Virtuoso: Triggers when stocking a blade.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
October 08, 2024	Increased the base healing from 4,299 to 5,195.
February 14, 2023	Reduced cooldown from 15 seconds to 12 seconds in PvE, and from 20 seconds to 15 seconds in PvP and WvW.
February 25, 2020	Competitive content update: (Competitive split) Increased cooldown from 15 seconds to 20 seconds.
October 18, 2016	Base healing power per level has been increased by 10%. Healing-power contribution has been increased by 33%.
June 23, 2015	Specialization update: This skill is now classified as a manipulation and has a unique mirror enhancement that can be applied by traits.
February 26, 2013	This healing skill now applies reflection for 2 seconds instead of 1.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Mirror has been added to the game.