Guild Wars 2

Just got the trait Debilitating Dissipation;
Clones apply a random condition to nearby foes when they are killed.

But my Clones explode, is that normal?!
Dunno yet if a random condition is applied or not.

I dont like an exploding animation for this trait.

If you trait for either Debilitating Dissipation or Crippling Dissipation (Domination V), the clones will explode instead of just fade away when killed or replaced.
I agree that the animation and the sound effect can get annoying, especially when the clones automatically expire after combat, when their target is killed.

I agree that the explosion can be annoying – it doesn’t really fit the “refined” theme of the class.

Explosion? Do you mean as in shatters?

vinceftw.5086:

Explosion? Do you mean as in shatters?

No, the flashbang-grenade-like explosions for debilitating dissipation, crippling dissipation and confusing combatants.

I like the explode effect and it goes with the manifesto’s visually meaningful combat. Although I’m not sure how you’d treat an exploding clone different than a non-exploding one… I mean the goal is to get the real mesmer after all.

My real problem with the clones is lack of off-hand weapon. Especially when you are using a torch, it’s really easy to spot the real mesmer.

I’m on the fence about this. One one hand, I prefer the shatter effect as it is far more artistic and even elegant. It truly fits the mesmer MO. However, the traited explosions have a visceral feel. When they go boom and something next to them dies, it just feels more satisfying.

Crossplay.2067:

I’m on the fence about this. One one hand, I prefer the shatter effect as it is far more artistic and even elegant. It truly fits the mesmer MO. However, the traited explosions have a visceral feel. When they go boom and something next to them dies, it just feels more satisfying.

Yeah, I have to agree with that. I really do love the butterflies, but the over-write explosions are just really nice and solid.

While i like the sound effect and explosion (its some variation to the things ive always been hearing), theres something missing…
Oh, i know: purple!. Id like it if they made the explosion purple, or magbe even use the torch prestige explosionn^__^. Thr explosions miss butterflies, too!

Cheers,
Alissah

I would love the explosions removed!

Instead:

• If you have Debilitating Dissipation, clones shatter into a burst of glass shards which flies outwards (compared to the normal animation where they sort-of break apart in place).
• If you have Crippling Dissipation, clones fade into a swarm of butterflies which does one quickly circle before fading.

If you have both, butterflies explode outwards.

This trait is a joke because conditions applied are pure crap. If it had something like apply burning for 3sec/poison 3sec/1stack of confusion 3sec/3stacks of bleeding 3sec then it would be worth taking

Nuka Cola.8520:

This trait is a joke because conditions applied are pure crap. If it had something like apply burning for 3sec/poison 3sec/1stack of confusion 3sec/3stacks of bleeding 3sec then it would be worth taking

AoE weakness no longer is crap, it’s actually pretty good, but yeah the other two suck a bit (though it amuses me when someone comes and AE mindlessly and receives an extra 9 stacks of bleeds…)

Re the explosion, I like the idea of exploding glass shards instead.

It is a shame these explosions do not give you a chance to act as a blast finisher. That would be sweet!