Mirror Image (BlizzCon 2008)

Skill is a Tier 2 skill from the Wizard's Conjuring skill tree, creating an illusionary duplicate of the character.

Background

Diablo III Skill [e]

Mirror Image (BlizzCon 2008) Active, 1 ranks
Used by:	Wizard
Skill Description:
Create an illusionary duplicate of yourself.
Skill Details:
Type:	Decoy
Quantity:	5 illusions
Effect:	Small AoE
School:	Conjuration
Mana cost:	18
Cast time:	Instant
Duration:	8 sec
Cooldown:	Unknown
Synergies:	Duplicate Conjuring Conjured Health
Requires:	N/A
Prereq of:	N/A

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

Skill Design

This skill is seen in the BlizzCon cinematic, in which the Wizard creates 5 duplicates, all of which have a small white circle over their heads. They are not just decoys either; they join the combat, which makes this seem like a very interesting spell. They also run around on their own accord to find enemies to fight.

In this shot you can see the Wizard summoning her five images, who start attacking the enemy, and they act pretty convincingly. These attacks deals no damage, however. they are just mere illusions. Conjured Health will give them extra health.

Skill Rank Table

Rank 1: 5 Illusions for 8 seconds for 18 mana.

Only Rank 1 is currently known. Please note: In the GamesCom 2009 demo gameplay video, the Wizard used mirror image, producing only one illusion.

Synergies

Duplicate Conjuring - More images.
Conjured Health - Images get more health.

Skill Rune Effects

None known.

Development

Spell was first shown at BlizzCon 2008 when the Wizard was unveiled. It's still assumed to be available as of 6 August 2009.

Media

You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:

Mirror Image shot.
The Mirror Image animation.
Mirror Images casting Spectral Blade.
The Mirror Image skill icon.