Phantasmal Seeking Axe

Release a phantasmal axe that seeks out a target after a delay, inflicting conditions. — In-game description

Phantasmal Seeking Axe

Profession

Mesmer (trait skill list)

Specialization

Mirage

Trait

 Phantom Pain

Game link

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Phantasmal Seeking Axe

Release a phantasmal axe that seeks out a target after a delay, inflicting conditions.

 Damage: 106 (0.4)^?

 Seek Range: 480

₂ Torment (3s): 132 Damage, 191 Damage if Foe Is Stationary

 Range: 200

— In-game description

Notes

• Each axe could hit foes while first appearing, and then strike again when seeking a target.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
November 28, 2023	This trait no longer reduces the cooldown of axe skills and will no longer generate phantasmal spinning axes with Mirror Strikes. Increased the torment inflicted by phantasmal seeking axes from 1 stack for 4.5 seconds to 2 stacks for 3 seconds.
December 12, 2017	The torment duration from this skill was increased to 4.5 seconds
November 28, 2017	This skill will no longer hit the same target twice with the same axe.
November 07, 2017	Increased seek distance for the follow-up attack by 20%. Increased damage by 33%. Reduced angle variance.
September 22, 2017	Path of Fire release: Phantasmal Seeking Axe has been added to the game.