Sidenode Virtuoso
Rotation
Phantasmal Warlock
Chaos Armor
Chaos Storm
to gain distance in melee matchupsPhase Retreat
orBladesong Harmony
Bladesong Sorrow
as soon as you procBladesong Sorrow
Psychic Riposte
Virtuoso is a sidenoder heavily based on projectiles. It is an excellent matchup into condition-based builds and offers good utility and damage in team fights. As mesmer it has access to a potentially game-breaking elite: Signet of Humility
Build Fundamentals
Virtuoso doesn’t have clones, instead, it stores up to 5 blades. Every core Mesmer skill that would usually give you a clone now gives you a blade, you also have access to Psychic Riposte
Blocking not only stocks up 3 blades but gives you Quickness
Duelist's Reversal
Your main sources of damage are your Shatters (Bladesongs) Bladesong Sorrow
Bladesong Harmony
When you can’t use Bladesongs, cycle through your weapon skills.
On Staff make sure to use Phase Retreat
Chaos Storm
Chaos Aura
Chaos Armor
On Scepter, you should spam Illusionary Counter
Blinded
Confusing Images
Sustain
Virtuoso survivability is based on blocks, a lot of them. Every Bladesong gives you Aegis
Bladeturn Requiem
Bladeturn Requiem
On top of their effects and damage, all your Bladesongs will also heal and cleanse you because of Restorative Illusions
Signet of Midnight
Blade Renewal
Rotation
Phantasmal Duelist
delay it a bit in case opponent isMagic Bullet
Dodgeing
Bladesong Harmony
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Weapon Swap
Phantasmal Swordsman
if you blocked or dodgedBladesong Harmony
Virtuoso is a sidenoder heavily based on projectiles. It is an excellent matchup into condition-based builds and offers good utility and damage in team fights. As mesmer it has access to a potentially game-breaking elite: Signet of Humility
Build Fundamentals
Virtuoso doesn’t have clones, instead, it stores up to 5 blades. Every core Mesmer skill that would usually give you a clone now gives you a blade, you also have access to Psychic Riposte
Blocking not only stock up 3 blades but gives you Quickness
Duelist's Reversal
Your main sources of damage are your Shatters (Bladesongs) Bladesong Sorrow
Bladesong Harmony
When you can’t use Bladesongs, cycle through your weapon skills. Your biggest damage abilities after Bladesongs will be your blocks and evade skills: Illusionary Riposte
Illusionary Counter
Blurred Frenzy
Remember to use the 2nd part if the block won’t proc.
On Swords set, it might be tempting to use Phantasmal Swordsman
Might
Quickness
Illusionary Leap
Sustain
Virtuoso survivability is based on blocks, a lot of them. Every Bladesong gives you Aegis
Bladeturn Requiem
Bladeturn Requiem
On top of their effects and damage, all your Bladesongs will also heal and cleanse you because of Restorative Illusions
Signet of Midnight
Blade Renewal