Guild Wars 2

This post will detail several Mesmer traits that behave inconsistently.

Illusory Persona (XI): 30 points in illusion
“Shattering illusions creates the shatter effect on you as well.”

Illusions are not required to be shattered to create the effect on you. The effect is created on you upon use of a shatter skill. This triggers some “on-shatter” traits, but not all.

Vigorous Revelation (III): 10 points in inspiration
“Shattering Illusions grants vigor to nearby allies.”

An illusion does not need to be shattered to trigger this trait if you are using Illusory Persona. This leads to the conclusion that Illusory Persona makes the player count “as an illusion” as well.

Restorative Illusions (XII): 30 points in inspiration
“Heal a small amount when you shatter illusions.”

Functions in-line with Vigorous Revelation: an illusion does not need to be shattered to trigger this trait if you are using Illusory Persona. In addition Illusory Persona also adds to the amount healed.

Shattered Strength: 25 points in illusions
“Shattering Illusions grants you one stack of might per illusion (10 seconds).”

Works contrary to Vigorous Revelation and Restorative Illusions, as it does not grant a stack of might upon use of a shatter with zero illusions out, but with Illusory Persona active. Also Illusory Persona does not give you an extra stack of might when other illusions ARE shattered.

Shattered Conditions (XI): 30 points in inspiration
“Using a shatter skill removes a condition.”

The condition is only removed if an illusion is shattered, contrary to the description saying “using a shatter skill”. In addition, having Illusory Persona active does not trigger Shattered Conditions. In both cases, having zero illusions out will cause Shattered Conditions to have no effect.

Confusing Cry (II): 10 points in illusions
“Cry of Frustration grants retaliation.”

As with Shattered Conditions, this trait only triggers if you have an illusion out when a shatter skill is activated. Does not trigger with zero illusions, even when Illusory Persona is active.

Conclusions:
First, there needs to be a clarification made on whether the player is counted “as an illusion” for the purposes of Illusory Persona, or if it is purely for the sake of creating an extra shatter effect.

Second, there needs to be a distinction made between “using a shatter skill” and “shattering illusions”. I feel that these two terms, while meaning very different things, are being used interchangeably.

Third, there needs to be a rewording for traits liking Confusing Cry to detail the exact circumstances under which the trait will trigger (refer to my second conclusion).