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diff --git a/blocking/blocking.tex b/blocking/blocking.tex index da7c613..717fdf3 100644 --- a/blocking/blocking.tex +++ b/blocking/blocking.tex @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ \iftexforht \newenvironment{infobox}[1][]{ - \HCode{</p><div class="infobox"><p>} + \HCode{</p><div class="infobox"><p class="indent">} \textbf{#1}: }{ \HCode{</p></div><p>} @@ -462,4 +462,38 @@ You should be able to block every big spin with either \skill{Sword}{2}{Blurred \caption{Utility skills for Chronomancer blocking. \gwtskills} \end{figure} + +\subsubsection{Alternation - Mirage Full Blocking} + +As we can see from the previous guide, we don't really need anything Chronomancer specific. +The only extras that Chronomancer gives us are an extra clone after shattering, and the ability to use a Shield for some more blocks. + +Mirage can easily fill in those gaps due to its special class mechanic - \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Mirage_Cloak}{\trait{Mirage Cloak}}. +This replaces your dodge so that you can dodge in-place. +Therefore, you can easily make up for the loss of blocks by having two dodges that will not move you away from the Sweet Spot. + +As for clone generation, you can get get some extra clones with the trait \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Self-Deception}{\trait{Self-Deception}} (Mirage, first column top). +This will generate a clone if you use a deception skill, such as \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Jaunt}{\uskill{Jaunt}}. +Keep in mind the UI trick to cast \uskill{Jaunt} in-place, without moving! + +Additionally, you can take \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Deceptive_Evasion}{\trait{Deceptive Evasion}} (Dueling, last column down). +This will generate a clone whenever you dodge. + +Since you cannot take a Shield off-hand anymore, you can use a second Sword as a replacement. +This will give you access to another block: \skill{Sword}{4}{\href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Illusionary_Riposte}{Illusionary Riposte}}. +The downside of this block is that it will move you a bit upon blocking an attack, which means you have to reposition yourself. +You can avoid the teleport by jumping in the right moment, but it is better to not rely on that if possible. + +\begin{figure}[ht] + \centering + \includegraphics[width=0.5\textwidth]{images/mirage-traits.png} + \caption{Traitlines for Mirage blocking. \gwtskills} +\end{figure} + +\begin{figure}[ht] + \centering + \includegraphics[width=0.3\textwidth]{images/mirage-skills.png} + \caption{Utility skills for Mirage blocking. \gwtskills} +\end{figure} + \end{document} |