Talk:Backfire

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[edit] Hero caveat

Heroes only use Backfire on foes wielding a caster weapon; meaning that a mesmer Hero will never cast it on for example Storm Riders, Risen Ashen Hulks or Imps.

Speaking of hero behaviour, a mesmer hero equipped with this skill and an interrupt will think nothing of casting backfire on an enemy, then preventing that enemy from casting any spells. --Mme. Donelle 22:44, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Nice!

This is a very good skill. This, along with Empathy, is one of the only two skills needed to totally shut down a player for 10 seconds.--Sum Mesmer Guy 17:05, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Indeed. If anyone new to mesmer has problems with playing one, put Empathy/Backfire in. You are probably not the best but the best with only two skills. Noctarch 02:48, 21 June 2008 (UTC)

Two words: Hex Removal. Diversion and Shame carry much more catastrophic effects. Shinomori 02:42, 15 October 2008 (UTC)

You're forgetting Guilt (: -- euphoracle | talk 02:56, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bug

Will not activate on lethal damage but abort the spell instead. -- Nox Coma 15:46, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

That's complete bull. I've been killed millions of times by this spell alone.. 92.239.41.229 13:48, 2 August 2009 (UTC)