Mirrored Image vs. Displaced Image

[Verde]

What are the pros and cons? Playing a Trickster right now and a bit confused on the differences. Thx.

[Haplok]

Mirrored Image provides a much higher Deflection bonus (+30 at full power), but it diminishes with each hit. Displaced Image bonuses are static (+10, but also helps Reflex) .

They don't stack. But once Mirrored is down, Displaced will take over.

 

Mirrored might be really good if you can mostly avoid being hit.

 

I guess usually use both as a Trickster? You'll have better defenses early, when it counts the most.

Edited October 1, 2018 by Haplok

[Verde]

Which one is better for melee vs. ranged? I know Displaced also adds Reflex.

[Haplok]

Why not both?

 

Higher defense early, when it counts the most. Moderate defense throughout encounters.

Edited October 1, 2018 by Haplok

[Verde]

Ah I see what you're saying. Well both is expensive at 3 total Guile but certainly worth consideration. Thanks for answers, didnt think about combining them!

[1TTFFSSE]

Generally mirrored is enough for most encounters - it is cheap and you can recast it if it gades plus if you are sword and board and or a paladin mirrored image often is the only thing you need on top of your great defenses save displaced for "longer" boss encounters. 

[Purudaya]

For melee, mirrored + repulsive visage is the better investment imo. There's less need to worry about defenses when all of your nearby enemies are terror-locked

[Lampros]

Why not both?

 

Higher defense early, when it counts the most. Moderate defense throughout encounters.

 

The problem is cost though. 3 Guile is really prohibitive - even at level 20.

 

Also, for melees, you might not want to spend so much time casting if you want to start the fight with Charge/Shadow Step, etc. to interrupt dangerous casters.

 

Anyways, it's amazing how all my questions are answered in prior threads. But it takes forever to search for them!