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April 14, 2026

  • Mistburn Mortar: Reduced the burning duration of the base version from 2 seconds to 1.5 seconds in PvE only. Reduced the burning duration of the traited version from 2.5 seconds to 2 seconds in PvE only. Reduced the burning duration granted by the effect from 2.5 seconds to 1 second in PvE only.
Mistburn Mortar.png

Mistburn Mortar

Not available underwater  Ground-targeted  
Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Antiquary icon small.png Antiquary
Slot
Profession mechanic
Type
Offensive Artifact
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Mistburn Mortar

Shoot an orb that explodes upon impact with the ground, creating a corrupted area that deals damage and applies conditions to enemies.

For a short time after using this skill, your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.

Damage.png Damage: 202 (0.5)?
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (1s): 131 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (6s): 786 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).png5 Mistburn Mortar (10s): Your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.
Mistburn Mortar (effect).png2 Mistburn Mortar (10s): Your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.
Burning.png Burning (10.5½s): 197 Damage
Burning.png Burning (2s): 262 Damage
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Miscellaneous effect.png Pulses: 5
Interval.png Interval: 1 second
Radius.png Radius: 240
Combo.png Combo Field: Fire
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description

February 03, 2026

  • Mistburn Mortar: Reduced the effect stacks granted from 5 to 2 in PvP only.
Mistburn Mortar.png

Mistburn Mortar

Not available underwater  Ground-targeted  
Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Antiquary icon small.png Antiquary
Slot
Profession mechanic
Type
Offensive Artifact
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Mistburn Mortar

Shoot an orb that explodes upon impact with the ground, creating a corrupted area that deals damage and applies conditions to enemies.

For a short time after using this skill, your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.

Damage.png Damage: 202 (0.5)?
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (20.5½s): 328 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (6s): 786 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).png5 Mistburn Mortar (10s): Your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.
Mistburn Mortar (effect).png2 Mistburn Mortar (10s): Your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.
Burning.png Burning (2s): 262 Damage
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Miscellaneous effect.png Pulses: 5
Interval.png Interval: 1 second
Radius.png Radius: 240
Combo.png Combo Field: Fire
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description

January 13, 2026

  • Mistburn Mortar: Reduced the burning inflicted by additional strikes from 3 seconds to 2.5 seconds in PvE only.
Mistburn Mortar.png

Mistburn Mortar

Not available underwater  Ground-targeted  
Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Antiquary icon small.png Antiquary
Slot
Profession mechanic
Type
Offensive Artifact
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Mistburn Mortar

Shoot an orb that explodes upon impact with the ground, creating a corrupted area that deals damage and applies conditions to enemies.

For a short time after using this skill, your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.

Damage.png Damage: 202 (0.5)?
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (20.5½s): 328 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (6s): 786 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).png5 Mistburn Mortar (10s): Your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.
Burning.png Burning (2s): 262 Damage
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Miscellaneous effect.png Pulses: 5
Interval.png Interval: 1 second
Radius.png Radius: 240
Combo.png Combo Field: Fire
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description

December 09, 2025

  • Mistburn Mortar: Reduced the burning duration caused by the trait-enhanced version of this skill from 3 seconds to 2.5 seconds in all game modes. Reduced the burning duration from this skill's beneficial effect from 6 seconds to 3 seconds in PvE only.
Mistburn Mortar.png

Mistburn Mortar

Not available underwater  Ground-targeted  
Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Antiquary icon small.png Antiquary
Slot
Profession mechanic
Type
Offensive Artifact
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Mistburn Mortar

Shoot an orb that explodes upon impact with the ground, creating a corrupted area that deals damage and applies conditions to enemies.

For a short time after using this skill, your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.

Damage.png Damage: 133 (0.5)?
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (3s): 393 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (6s): 786 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).png5 Mistburn Mortar (10s): Your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.
Burning.png Burning (2s): 262 Damage
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 5
Miscellaneous effect.png Pulses: 5
Interval.png Interval: 1 second
Radius.png Radius: 240
Combo.png Combo Field: Fire
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description

October 28, 2025

  • Mistburn Mortar: In addition to its previous effects, for a short period of time after using this skill, your next five strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies. Reduced the burning duration from 6 seconds to 2 seconds in PvE only.
Mistburn Mortar.png

Mistburn Mortar

Not available underwater  Ground-targeted  
Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Antiquary icon small.png Antiquary
Slot
Profession mechanic
Type
Offensive Artifact
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Mistburn Mortar

Shoot an orb that explodes upon impact with the ground, creating a corrupted area that deals damage and applies conditions to enemies.

For a short time after using this skill, your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.

Damage.png Damage: 133 (0.5)?
Mistburn Mortar (effect).pngBurning.png Burning (2s): 262 Damage
Mistburn Mortar (effect).png5 Mistburn Mortar (10s): Your strikes additionally inflict burning on enemies.
Burning.png Burning (2s): 262 Damage
Miscellaneous effect.png Pulses: 5
Interval.png Interval: 1 second
Radius.png Radius: 240
Combo.png Combo Field: Fire
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description

Beta event version: August 19, 2025

  • Mistburn Mortar was available during the Visions of Eternity elite specialization Beta Event.
Mistburn Mortar.png

Mistburn Mortar

Not available underwater  Ground-targeted  
Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Specialization
Antiquary icon small.png Antiquary
Slot
Profession mechanic
Type
Offensive Artifact
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Mistburn Mortar

Shoot an orb that explodes upon impact with the ground, creating a corrupted area that deals damage and applies conditions to enemies.

Damage.png Damage: 133 (0.5)?
Burning.png Burning (5s): 655 Damage
Miscellaneous effect.png Pulses: 5
Interval.png Interval: 1 second
Radius.png Radius: 240
Combo.png Combo Field: Fire
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description