Mind Stab/history

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April 14, 2026

  • Mind Stab: This skill now deals increased damage against vulnerable foes.
Mind Stab.png

Mind Stab

Ground-targeted  
Profession
Mesmer icon small.png Mesmer (skill list)
Weapon
Greatsword
 
Weapon slot 3
Game link
0.25¼ Activation time  10 Recharge time  
Mind Stab

Stab an illusionary greatsword through the ground to cripple foes at your targeted location. This skill deals increased damage against vulnerable foes.

Damage.png Damage: 726 (1.8)?
Damage.png Damage: 403 (1.0)?
Damage.png Damage Increase per Stack of Vulnerability: 1%
Crippled.png Cripple (5s): -50% Movement Speed
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Radius.png Radius: 240
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description

August 02, 2022

  • Mind Stab: In PvE only, increased damage multiplier from 1.0 to 1.8.
Mind Stab.png

Mind Stab

Ground-targeted  
Profession
Mesmer icon small.png Mesmer (skill list)
Weapon
Greatsword
 
Weapon slot 3
Game link
0.25¼ Activation time  10 Recharge time  
Mind Stab

Stab an illusionary greatsword through the ground to cripple foes at your targeted location.

Damage.png Damage: 726 (1.8)?
Damage.png Damage: 403 (1.0)?
Crippled.png Cripple (5s): -50% Movement Speed
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Radius.png Radius: 240
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description

March 29, 2022

  • Mind Stab: Increased power coefficient from 0.7 to 1.0 in PvP and WvW.
Mind Stab.png

Mind Stab

Ground-targeted  
Profession
Mesmer icon small.png Mesmer (skill list)
Weapon
Greatsword
 
Weapon slot 3
Game link
0.25¼ Activation time  10 Recharge time  
Mind Stab

Stab an illusionary greatsword through the ground to cripple foes at your targeted location.

Damage.png Damage: 403 (1.0)?
Crippled.png Cripple (5s): -50% Movement Speed
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Radius.png Radius: 240
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description

February 25, 2020

  • Mind Stab: Cooldown reduced from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.
    • This skill no longer removes boons, but instead inflicts cripple for 5 seconds.
    • Competitive splits: Reduced power coefficient from 1.0 to 0.7.
Mind Stab.png

Mind Stab

Ground-targeted  
Profession
Mesmer icon small.png Mesmer (skill list)
Weapon
Greatsword
 
Weapon slot 3
Game link
0.25¼ Activation time  10 Recharge time  
Mind Stab

Stab an illusionary greatsword through the ground to cripple foes at your targeted location.

Damage.png Damage: 403 (1.0)?
Damage.png Damage: 282 (0.7)?
Crippled.png Cripple (5s): -50% Movement Speed
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Radius.png Radius: 240
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description

September 09, 2014

  • Mind Stab: Increased the radius of the attack to 240. Increased the damage of the attack by 17%.
Mind Stab.png

Mind Stab

Ground-targeted  
Profession
Mesmer icon small.png Mesmer (skill list)
Weapon
Greatsword
 
Weapon slot 3
Game link
0.25¼ Activation time  12 Recharge time  
Mind Stab

Thrust your greatsword into the ground, damaging foes and removing 1 boon.

Damage.png Damage: 403 (1.0)?
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Radius.png Radius: 240
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description

June 25, 2013

  • Mind Stab: Reduced the aftercast by .4 seconds.

September 14, 2012

Original version

0.25¼ Activation time  12 Recharge time  
Mind Stab

Thrust your greatsword into the ground, damaging foes and removing 1 boon.

Damage.png Damage: 314
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Radius.png Radius: 120
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description