Mirror Image
| Job | Ninja |
|---|---|
| Type | Active (Supportive) |
| Target | Self |
| Max level | 5 |
| SP cost | 22 → 30 |
| Cast time | 1.8s → 1.0s |
| Duration | 60s → 180s |
| After-cast delay | 1s |
| Catalyst | Shadow Orb × 1 |
| Requires | Cicada Skin Shedding Lv4, Ninja Aura Lv1 |
Mirror Image is an active supportive skill of the Ninja class. The Ninja conjures phantom duplicates of themselves that absorb incoming physical attacks, granting a generous pool of dodges with no knockback.
Overview
Mirror Image is the Ninja's premier defensive buff. While Ninja Aura is active, the Ninja spends it to create illusory copies equal to the skill level; each copy soaks one physical attack. Unlike Cicada Skin Shedding, dodging here does not push the attacker back, but the number of dodges is higher and the buff lasts much longer.
Mechanics
Effect: Grants a number of automatic physical dodges equal to SkillLv.
No knockback: blocked attacks are simply nullified; attackers are not pushed away.
Requires Ninja Aura: the skill can only be cast while Ninja Aura is active, and casting Mirror Image consumes that aura.
Recast cancels: casting Mirror Image again removes the previous set of images before applying the new one.
Physical only: as with Cicada Skin Shedding, only physical attacks are evaded.
Leveling
| Level | Dodges | Cast time | Duration | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.8s | 60s | 22 |
| 2 | 2 | 1.6s | 90s | 24 |
| 3 | 3 | 1.4s | 120s | 26 |
| 4 | 4 | 1.2s | 150s | 28 |
| 5 | 5 | 1.0s | 180s | 30 |
Requirements
Cicada Skin Shedding Lv4 and Ninja Aura Lv1.
Catalysts
- 1 Shadow Orb (item ID 7524) per cast.
Notes
- Because casting consumes Ninja Aura, you must re-cast Ninja Aura before you can use Mirror Image again.
- Mirror Image trades the attacker-knockback of Cicada Skin Shedding for a larger dodge pool and a far longer duration.