Axes of Symmetry (virtuoso)/history
December 12, 2023
- Fixed an issue that caused this skill to have a higher cooldown than intended for virtuosos.
November 28, 2023
- Reduced the cooldown from 10 seconds to 8 seconds in PvE and from 15 seconds to 12 seconds in PvP and WvW.
Axes of Symmetry
- Profession
Mesmer (skill list)- Specialization
Virtuoso- Weapon
- Main hand axe

- Movement
- Shadowstep
- Game link
“Shadowstep to a random location around your target and strike, applying confusion. Stocked blades apply extra stacks of confusion. This attack breaks enemy targeting, and your illusions change focus to the targeted foe.
Damage: 458 (1.25)? Damage: 642 (1.75)? 3 Player Confusion (6s): 329 Damage, 49 Damage on Skill Use 3 Player Confusion (3s): 164 Damage, 49 Damage on Skill Use Confusion per Stocked Blade (6s): 110 Damage, 16 Damage on Skill Use Confusion per Stocked Blade (3s): 55 Damage, 16 Damage on Skill Use- Breaks Enemy Targeting
- Evade: ¾ seconds
- Combo Finisher: Leap
- Range: 600
— In-game description
August 22, 2023
- Axes of Symmetry has been added to the game.
Axes of Symmetry
- Profession
Mesmer (skill list)- Specialization
Virtuoso- Weapon
- Main hand axe

- Movement
- Shadowstep
- Game link
“Shadowstep to a random location around your target and strike, applying confusion. Stocked blades apply extra stacks of confusion. This attack breaks enemy targeting, and your illusions change focus to the targeted foe.
Damage: 458 (1.25)? Damage: 642 (1.75)? 3 Player Confusion (6s): 329 Damage, 49 Damage on Skill Use 3 Player Confusion (3s): 164 Damage, 49 Damage on Skill Use Confusion per Stocked Blade (6s): 110 Damage, 16 Damage on Skill Use Confusion per Stocked Blade (3s): 55 Damage, 16 Damage on Skill Use- Breaks Enemy Targeting
- Evade: ¾ seconds
- Combo Finisher: Leap
- Range: 600
— In-game description
Beta event version: June 27, 2023
- Axes of Symmetry was available during the beta event.
Axes of Symmetry
- Profession
Mesmer (skill list)- Specialization
Virtuoso- Weapon
- Main hand axe

- Movement
- Shadowstep
- Game link
“Shadowstep to a random location around your target and strike, applying confusion. Stocked blades apply extra stacks of confusion. This attack breaks enemy targeting, and your illusions change focus to the targeted foe.
Damage: 458 (1.25)? Damage: 642 (1.75)? 3 Player Confusion (6s): 329 Damage, 49 Damage on Skill Use 3 Player Confusion (3s): 164 Damage, 49 Damage on Skill Use Confusion per Stocked Blade (6s): 110 Damage, 16 Damage on Skill Use Confusion per Stocked Blade (3s): 55 Damage, 16 Damage on Skill Use- Breaks Enemy Targeting
- Evade: ¾ seconds
- Combo Finisher: Leap
- Range: 600
— In-game description