Latest revision as of 18:44, 4 July 2012

Mirror Image is a Mastery Wizard skill unlocked at Level 25, creating an illusionary duplicate of the Wizard.

The duplicates have hit points and move around just like the Wizard, casting from the same available skills and creating a useful distraction for the enemies. Their attacks do not deal any damage though, and they are purely tanks/distractions, not offensive weapons.

Background[edit | edit source]

Mirror Image in action.

In order to avoid close combat as much as possible, the Wizard can create duplicates of herself, who will also aggressively attack opponents.

Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

Refer to the Mirror Image rune effects article for thorough descriptions of all five rune effects in this skill, including screenshots, videos, strategy tips, and other related information.

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Wizard">Mirror Image</skill> <skill class="Wizard" rune="Simulacrum">Mirror Image</skill> <skill class="Wizard" rune="Duplicates">Mirror Image</skill> <skill class="Wizard" rune="Mocking Demise">Mirror Image</skill> <skill class="Wizard" rune="Extension of Will">Mirror Image</skill> <skill class="Wizard" rune="Mirror Mimics">Mirror Image</skill>

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

This skill creates a duplicate of the Wizard that uses Wizard spells to ferociously attack monsters the instant it appears. The Image's spells don't do any damage, so it's more like an animated Decoy than a Shadow Master. But it works like a tank, with monsters attacking the Image if it is closer to them than the Wizard, and as anyone who has played artillery characters knows, a tanking minion (or another player) is beyond value.

Lesser known effects of Mirror Images is that it sheds almost all debuffs, and breaks almost all forms of CC adding to its uses.

You can break Jailer with this.
You can be already Frozen and break that with this.
You can break Nightmarish.
Will dispel Diablo's Conflagration skill.
If you have Fracture (db) rune on Teleport (db) that will dispel any mirror images you have up.^[1]

Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Wizard passives provide a benefit to Mirror Image, runed or not:

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Wizard">Illusionist</skill> <skill class="Wizard">Critical Mass</skill>

Development[edit | edit source]

Mirror Image was first shown at BlizzCon 2008 when the Wizard was unveiled, where it was at Tier II on the Conjuring Skill Tree. It then spawned five illusion images.

The BlizzCon 2009 version increased illusion health; it seemed likely the number of images probably could be increased through the use of skill runes. Flux found it useful in the right circumstances:[1]

I didn’t use this one very often during play, since the Wizard was powerful enough to slaughter most attackers without needing the assistance, but the few times I did Mirror Image, against big mobs, it worked marvelously. The mirror doesn’t last for very long, usually dying to the monster onslaught, but it didn’t have to. The Wizard has a number of nice AoE spells, even at low levels, and all the MI had to do was provide a focal point for the Fallen or Dark Cultists to swarm around to turn them into fish in a barrel for Arcane Orbs.

Mirror Image was still listed at BlizzCon 2010, but it wasn't one of the Wizard's starting skills. Skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, allowing skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30. Consequently, all skill levels were adjusted and Mirror Image became a level 15 skill.

The skill changed visuals at some point late in development where instead of "normal" clones of the Wizard, the Wizard herself and the images took on a metallic sheen, which added visibility in the playing field.

Beta[edit | edit source]

The Diablo III Beta started in September 2011, and while it ran, all of the skills continued to undergo extensive iteration. Skill changes varied from changing the levels the skills are unlocked, to changes in resource cost, damage, and even function. A few skills were removed altogether, and a few new ones were added. Also, the entire skill system received an overhaul with the Beta Patch 13 update in February 2012, with physical runes replaced by rune effects that automatically unlock at various levels for the different skills.

Mirror Image was dropped to level 14 early in the beta. With the Patch 13 changes, it was classified as a Mastery skill and bumped to level 25.

Previous Versions[edit | edit source]

See the Wizard skill archive for more details on previous versions of Mirror Image and other Wizard skills.
Or see Mirror Image (BlizzCon 2008) for the original version of this skill.

Mirror Image animation sequence in the BlizzCon 2008 Demo.

In Other Games[edit | edit source]

Mirror Image is basically a combination of the Assassin skill Shadow Master and the Amazon skill Decoy from Diablo II. The Mirror Image attacks monsters with a variety of skills, like the Shadow Master, but doesn't do any actual damage, like the Decoy.

In PVP[edit | edit source]

Although PVP and Arena play has yet to be released for Diablo III, there are still some things to take into consideration. For Mirror Image, despite whether it is or is not runed, the Collector's Edition wings create a bit of an issue.

Mirror Image and CE Wings.

As seen in the image, only the actual Wizard displays the CE Wings, which are a vanity item from the Collector's Edition, giving away which Wizard is the player.

Media[edit | edit source]

Mirror Image can be seen in action on video here:

You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:

Current version of Mirror Image.
Mirror Image shot.
The Mirror Image animation.
Mirror Images casting Spectral Blade.

References[edit | edit source]

↑ Wizard Defensive Breakdown - Deced, 03/07/2012

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[1] Wizard Defensive Breakdown - Deced, 03/07/2012

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-'''Skill''' is a Tier 2 [[skill]] unlocked for the [[Wizard]] at level 3, creating an illusionary duplicate of the character.
+[[File:IconMirrorImage.png|left]]
+'''Mirror Image''' is a Mastery [[Wizard skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 25, creating an illusionary duplicate of the Wizard.
+The duplicates have hit points and move around just like the Wizard, casting from the same available skills and creating a useful distraction for the enemies. Their attacks do not deal any damage though, and they are purely tanks/distractions, not offensive weapons.
 ==Background==
-{{Skillbox
+[[File:Mirrorimg.jpg|thumb|200px|Mirror Image in action.]]
-|game= Diablo III
-|portrait= Wiz-mirror-image3.jpg
-|portrait-width= 47px
-|active= Active
-<!-- |name= -->
-|ranks= 5
-|user= Wizard
-|tree= Conjuring
-|description= Create an illusionary duplicate of yourself.
-|type= Decoy
-|quantity= Illusion with 20-100% caster health
-|effect= Small [[AoE]]
-|school= Conjuration
-|resource= [[Mana]]
-|cost= 15
-|cast-time= Instant
-|duration= 8 sec
-|cooldown= Unknown
-<!-- |synergies= -->
-}}
 In order to avoid close combat as much as possible, the Wizard can create duplicates of herself, who will also aggressively attack opponents.
+==Skill Rune Effects==
+Refer to the [[Mirror Image rune effects]] article for thorough descriptions of all five rune effects in this skill, including screenshots, videos, strategy tips, and other related information.
+{{skill description header}}
+<skill class="Wizard">Mirror Image</skill>
+<skill class="Wizard" rune="Simulacrum">Mirror Image</skill>
+<skill class="Wizard" rune="Duplicates">Mirror Image</skill>
+<skill class="Wizard" rune="Mocking Demise">Mirror Image</skill>
+<skill class="Wizard" rune="Extension of Will">Mirror Image</skill>
+<skill class="Wizard" rune="Mirror Mimics">Mirror Image</skill>
 ==Skill Design==
-This spell creates a duplicate of the [[Wizard]] that use Wizard spells to ferociously attack [[monster]]s the instant it appears. The Image's spells don't do any damage, so it's more like an animated {{iw|Amazon_Passive_and_Magic_Skills#Decoy Decoy}} than a {{iw|Assassin_Shadow_Disciplines#Shadow_Master Shadow Master}}. But it works like a [[tank]], with monsters attacking the Image if it is closer to them than the Wizard, and as anyone who has played artillery characters knows, a tanking minion (or another player) is beyond value.
+This [[skill]] creates a duplicate of the [[Wizard]] that uses Wizard spells to ferociously attack [[monster]]s the instant it appears. The Image's spells don't do any damage, so it's more like an animated {{iw|Amazon_Passive_and_Magic_Skills#Decoy Decoy}} than a {{iw|Assassin_Shadow_Disciplines#Shadow_Master Shadow Master}}. But it works like a [[tank]], with monsters attacking the Image if it is closer to them than the Wizard, and as anyone who has played artillery characters knows, a tanking minion (or another player) is beyond value.
+Lesser known effects of Mirror Images is that it sheds almost all debuffs, and breaks almost all forms of CC adding to its uses.
+:*You can break [[Jailer]] with this.
+:*You can be already Frozen and break that with this.
+:*You can break [[Nightmarish]].
+:*Will dispel Diablo's Conflagration skill.
+:*If you have [[Fracture]] ({{wl|[http://diablonut.incgamers.com/skill/wizard/teleport#fracture db]}}) rune on [[Teleport]] ({{wl|[http://diablonut.incgamers.com/skill/wizard/teleport db]}}) that will dispel any mirror images you have up.<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?835645-Wizard-Defensive-Breakdown#post8370522 Wizard Defensive Breakdown] - Deced, 03/07/2012</ref>
-[[Image:Wiz-mirror-image2.jpg|center|thumb|675px|Mirror Image animation sequence in the [[BlizzCon 2008]] Demo.]]
+==Synergies==
+The following [[Wizard passives]] provide a benefit to Mirror Image, runed or not:
+{{skill description header}}
+<skill class="Wizard">Illusionist</skill>
+<skill class="Wizard">Critical Mass</skill>
+==Development==
+'''Mirror Image''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2008]] when the [[Wizard]] was unveiled, where it was at Tier II on the [[Conjuring Skill Tree]]. It then spawned five illusion images.
+The [[BlizzCon 2009]] version increased illusion health; it seemed likely the number of images probably could be increased through the use of [[rune|skill runes]]. [[Flux]] found it useful in the right circumstances:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-wizard-skill-trees/]
+<blockquote>''I didn’t use this one very often during play, since the Wizard was powerful enough to slaughter most attackers without needing the assistance, but the few times I did Mirror Image, against big mobs, it worked marvelously. The mirror doesn’t last for very long, usually dying to the monster onslaught, but it didn’t have to. The Wizard has a number of nice AoE spells, even at low levels, and all the MI had to do was provide a focal point for the [[Fallen]] or [[Dark Cultist]]s to swarm around to turn them into fish in a barrel for [[Arcane Orb]]s.</blockquote>
+Mirror Image was still listed at [[BlizzCon 2010]], but it wasn't one of the Wizard's starting skills. Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], allowing skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30. Consequently, all skill levels were adjusted and Mirror Image became a level 15 skill.
-This skill was not used very often during the gameplay at [[BlizzCon 2009]] since the Wizard was powerful enough to slaughter most attackers without needing the assistance, but the few times it was used against big groups of monsters, it worked marvellously. The mirror doesn't last for very long, usually dying to the monster onslaught, but it didn't have to. The Wizard has a number of nice [[AoE]] spells even at low levels, and all the Image had to do was provide a focal point for the [[Fallen]] or [[Dark Cultist]]s to swarm around to turn them into fish in a barrel for [[Arcane Orb]]s.
+The skill changed visuals at some point late in development where instead of "normal" clones of the Wizard, the Wizard herself and the images took on a metallic sheen, which added visibility in the playing field.
+===Beta===
+{{Beta skill notes}}
-==Skill Rank Table==
+Mirror Image was dropped to level 14 early in the beta. With the Patch 13 changes, it was classified as a Mastery skill and bumped to level 25.
-* '''Rank 1:''' One illusion for 8 with 20% of [[caster]]'s [[health]]. (projected)
-* '''Rank 2:''' One illusion for 8 with 40% of [[caster]]'s [[health]].
-* '''Rank 3:''' One illusion for 8 with 60% of [[caster]]'s [[health]].
-* '''Rank 4:''' One illusion for 8 with 80% of [[caster]]'s [[health]]. (projected)
-* '''Rank 5:''' One illusion for 8 with 100% of [[caster]]'s [[health]]. (projected)
+===Previous Versions===
+See the [[Wizard skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Mirror Image and other Wizard skills.<br>
+Or see [[Mirror Image (BlizzCon 2008)]] for the original version of this skill.
-==Synergies==
-* None known
+[[Image:Wiz-mirror-image2.jpg|center|thumb|675px|Mirror Image animation sequence in the [[BlizzCon 2008]] Demo.]]
-==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
+===In Other Games===
-* None known.
+Mirror Image is basically a combination of the {{iw|Assassin Assassin}} skill {{iw|Shadow_Master Shadow Master}} and the {{iw|Amazon Amazon}} skill {{iw|Decoy Decoy}} from [[Diablo II]]. The Mirror Image attacks monsters with a variety of skills, like the Shadow Master, but doesn't do any actual damage, like the Decoy.
+===In PVP===
-==Development==
+Although [[PVP]] and [[Arena]] play has yet to be released for Diablo III, there are still some things to take into consideration. For Mirror Image, despite whether it is or is not runed, the [[Collector's Edition]] wings create a bit of an issue.
-Spell was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2008]] when the [[Wizard]] was unveiled. It then spawned five illusion images and there was also two other skills to synergise with Mirror Image: [[Duplicate Conjuring|Duplicate Conjuring]] for more images and [[Conjured Health|Conjured Health]] for more health.
-The [[BlizzCon 2009]] version only increased illusion health, but added 4 more ranks on the actual skill, rather than separating it over 3 different ones. In this version, it seems likely the number of images probably can be increased through the use of [[rune|skill runes]].
+[[Image:Mirrorimg_wings.jpg|center|thumb|350px|Mirror Image and CE Wings.]]
-'''Previous versions:'''
+As seen in the image, only the actual Wizard displays the CE Wings, which are a vanity item from the Collector's Edition, giving away which Wizard is the player.
-* [[Mirror Image (BlizzCon 2008)]]
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+==Media==
+Mirror Image can be seen in action on video here:
+* [[Cinematic: Wizard]]
+* [[Video: Blizzcon 2010 Rune Effects]]
+You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
-==Media==
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
-You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Mirror+Image&cat=all '''Mirror Image''' specific gallery contents]
-* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
-* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Mirror+Image Mirror Image-specific gallery contents]
 <gallery>
+Image:Mirrorimg.jpg|Current version of Mirror Image.
 Image:Wiz-mirror-image1.jpg|Mirror Image shot.
 Image:Wiz-mirror-image2.jpg|The Mirror Image animation.
 Image:Wiz-spectral-blade2.jpg|Mirror Images casting [[Spectral Blade]].
-Image:Wiz-mirror-image3.jpg|The Mirror Image skill icon.
 </gallery>
-<!--
 ==Related Articles==
-''Articles that are related, but not emphasised enough in any other section, or articles that just need further attention.''
+* [[Duplicate Conjuring]] is a retired skill that provided for more images.
--->
+* [[Conjured Health]] is a retired skill that gave more health to Mirror Images.<br>
+Skill runes made both skills obsolete.
+=References=
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+<references/>
+</font>
-==References==
-* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-gameplay-report/P2/ Wizard Gameplay Report]
-* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamescom-wizard-gameplay-footage/ GamesCom Gameplay Footage]
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