Slipstream

This article is about the mesmer spear skill. For the skimmer skill, see Slipstream Boost.

Create a current at your location that immobilizes enemies entering it and grants superspeed to allies passing through it. — In-game description

Slipstream

Profession

Mesmer (skill list)

Weapon

Spear

Game link

API

10325

This skill is only available underwater and has no land replacement.

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0.5½  25  

Slipstream

Create a current at your location that immobilizes enemies entering it and grants superspeed to allies passing through it.

 Damage: 202 (0.55)^?

 Superspeed (8s): Movement speed is greatly increased. Maximum duration: 10s

 Immobilize (3s): Unable to move.

 Duration: 10 seconds

 Unblockable

— In-game description

Related traits

Dueling

• Fencer's Finesse — Gain a stacking ferocity effect when you or one of your illusions strikes with a one-handed sword or an underwater spear. Reduces recharge on sword and underwater spear skills.

Chronomancer

• Time Catches Up — Activating a Shatter gives your illusions superspeed. Shatters deal increased damage to movement-impaired foes.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
May 08, 2018	This skill has been reworked. Allies who pass through its area of effect gain 8 seconds of superspeed, and enemies are immobilized for 3 seconds. Its area of effect has been significantly increased.
September 09, 2014	Added an Unblockable skill fact.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Slipstream has been added to the game.