Blind

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The visual effect of a blinded character: swarm of black dots in front of the eyes
Blind.jpg

Condition. While suffering from this ailment, your melee and missile attacks have 90% chance to "miss." Your projectiles also have a greater chance to stray from their intended target.

Concise description: Your melee and missile attacks have a 90% chance to miss. Your projectile spells also have a greater chance to stray from their intended target.

— in-game description

Skills that cause blindness[edit]

IconNameDescriptionOtherEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Belly Smash.jpg Belly Smash Hammer Attack. Inflicts Blindness condition to adjacent foes (3...6...7 seconds) if target foe is knocked down. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png warrioraWarriorHammer MasteryZ Prophecies
Black Powder Mine.jpg Black Powder Mine Trap. (90 seconds.) Affects nearby foes. Deals 20...30 damage. Inflicts Blindness and Bleeding conditions (7...10 seconds). Easily interrupted. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png aAnyDeldrimor rankZ Eye of the North
Blind Was Mingson.jpg Blind Was Mingson Item Spell. (15...51...60 seconds.) Drop effect: inflicts Blindness condition (3...7...8 seconds) on all nearby foes. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistRestoration MagicZ Factions
Blinding Flash.jpg Blinding Flash Spell. Inflicts Blindness condition (3...7...8 seconds). 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.750.75¾ Tango-activation-darker.png 0088 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngelementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Core
Blinding Powder.jpg Blinding Powder Spell. Inflicts Blindness condition (3...13...15 seconds) on target and adjacent foes. Must follow an off-hand attack. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngassassinaAssassinShadow ArtsZ Factions
Blinding Snow.jpg Blinding Snow Spell. Interrupts an action. Also inflicts Blindness (10 seconds.) 0 0 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerZ Core
Blinding Surge.jpg Blinding Surge Elite Spell. Deals 5...41...50 lightning damage. Inflicts Blindness condition (3...7...8 seconds) on target and adjacent foes. 25% armor penetration. If target was attacking, also hits adjacent foes and deals 50% more damage. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.750.75¾ Tango-activation-darker.png 0066 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Nightfall
Dust Cloak.jpg Dust Cloak Flash Enchantment Spell. (30 seconds.) Your attacks deal earth damage. Initial effect: deals 10...34...40 earth damage to adjacent foes. End effect: inflicts Blindness condition (1...3...4 second[s]) on adjacent foes. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 0 0066 Tango-recharge-darker.png dervishaDervishEarth PrayersZ Nightfall
Dust Cloak (PvP).jpg Dust Cloak (PvP) Flash Enchantment Spell. (30 seconds.) Your attacks deal earth damage. Initial effect: deals 10...34...40 earth damage to adjacent foes. End effect: inflicts Blindness condition (1...3...4 second[s]) on adjacent foes. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 0 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png dervishaDervishEarth PrayersZ Nightfall
Dust Trap.jpg Dust Trap Trap. (90 seconds.) Affects nearby foes. Deals 10...22...25 damage every second (5 seconds). Inflicts Blindness condition (3...7...8 seconds) every second (5 seconds). Easily interrupted. 0 2525 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngrangeraRangerWilderness SurvivalZ Prophecies
Ebon Dust Aura.jpg Ebon Dust Aura Elite Flash Enchantment Spell. (30 seconds.) Deal +3...13...15 earth damage with your melee attacks. Initial Effect: Blinds nearby foes for 1...6...7 second[s]. End Effect: removes Blindness. No effect unless wielding an earth weapon. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png dervishaDervishEarth PrayersZ Nightfall
Eruption.jpg Eruption Spell. Deals 10...34...40 earth damage each second (5 seconds). Hits foes near target's initial location. Inflicts Blindness condition (10 seconds). 0 2525 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngelementalistaElementalistEarth MagicZ Prophecies
Gaze from Beyond.jpg Gaze from Beyond Spell. Deals 20...56...65 lightning damage. Inflicts Blindness condition for 2...5...6 seconds if you are within earshot of a spirit. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistChanneling MagicZ Factions
Glimmering Mark.jpg Glimmering Mark Elite Hex Spell. (10 seconds.) Deals 5...21...25 damage each second to target and adjacent foes. Inflicts Blindness [sic] on foes using attack skills. Ends if you use a skill that targets this foe. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Prophecies
Ineptitude.jpg Ineptitude Elite Hex Spell. (4 seconds.) Also hexes foes adjacent to target. Deals 30...114...135 damage. Inflicts Blindness condition (10 seconds). No effect unless hexed foe attacks. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerIllusion MagicZ Prophecies
Lightning Touch.jpg Lightning Touch Touch Skill. Deals 10...50...60 lightning damage. Also hits foes adjacent to target foe. Inflicts Blind (1...3...4 second[s]) and Cracked Armor (1...8...10 second[s]) on all struck foes. 25% armor penetration. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.750.75¾ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Core
Raven Shriek.jpg Raven Shriek Shout. Removes Blindness from allies in earshot. Inflicts Blindness condition (4...10 seconds) to nearby enemies. 0 0 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png aAnyNorn rankZ Eye of the North
Ride the Lightning.jpg Ride the Lightning Elite Spell. Deals 10...58...70 lightning damage. 25% armor penetration. Blinds all adjacent foes (1...4...5 second[s]). You instantly move to your target. May target allies. 5 Tango-overcast.png 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Factions
Ride the Lightning (PvP).jpg Ride the Lightning (PvP) Elite Spell. Deals 10...58...70 lightning damage. 25% armor penetration. Blinds all adjacent foes (1...4...5 second[s]). You instantly move to your target. May target allies. 5 Tango-overcast.png 1515 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistAir MagicZ Factions
Rupture Soul.jpg Rupture Soul Spell. Destroys target allied spirit. Deals 50...122...140 lightning damage and inflicts Blindness condition (3...10...12 seconds) to nearby foes. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.750.75¾ Tango-activation-darker.png 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistSpawning PowerZ Factions
Shadow Sanctuary.jpg Shadow Sanctuary Enchantment Spell. (10 seconds.) You gain +7...10 Health regeneration and +40 armor. You are Blind (5 seconds). 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinAllegiance rankZ Factions
Shadowsong.jpg Shadowsong Binding Ritual. Creates a level 1...8...10 spirit (30-second lifespan). Its attacks deal 5...17...20 damage and inflict Blindness condition (1...5...6 second[s]). 0 1515 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngritualistaRitualistCommuningZ Factions
Shadowsong (Master Riyo).jpg Shadowsong (Master Riyo) Binding Ritual. Creates a level 1...5...6 spirit (30 second lifespan). Its attacks inflict Blindness condition (1...5...6 seconds). 0 1515 Tango-energy.png 055 Tango-activation-darker.png 04545 Tango-recharge-darker.png monsteraMonsterCommuningZ Bonus Mission Pack
Shadowsong (PvP).jpg Shadowsong (PvP) Binding Ritual. Creates a level 1...5...6 spirit (30-second lifespan). Its attacks deal 5...17...20 damage and inflict Blindness condition (1...5...6 second[s]). 0 1515 Tango-energy.png 055 Tango-activation-darker.png 04545 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistCommuningZ Factions
Shockwave.jpg Shockwave Elite Spell. Foes in the area take 15...51...60 earth damage and are Weakened (1...8...10 second[s]). Nearby foes also take +15...51...60 earth damage and have Cracked Armor (1...8...10 second[s]). Adjacent foes also take +15...51...60 earth damage and are Blinded (1...8...10 second[s]). 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistEarth MagicZ Factions
Signet of Midnight.jpg Signet of Midnight Elite Touch Signet. (15 seconds.) Inflicts Blindness condition. You suffer from Blindness (15 seconds). 0 0 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png mesmeraMesmerZ Prophecies
Smoke Powder Defense.jpg Smoke Powder Defense Stance. (8 seconds.) The next time you are struck, you take half damage and inflict Blindness condition (2...5...6 seconds) on adjacent foes. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinShadow ArtsZ Eye of the North
Smoke Trap.jpg Smoke Trap Elite Trap. (90 seconds.) Inflicts Blinded and Dazed conditions (5...9...10 seconds) to nearby foes. Easily interrupted. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 02.002 Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png rangeraRangerWilderness SurvivalZ Nightfall
Sneak Attack.jpg Sneak Attack Melee Attack. Inflicts Blindness (5...8 seconds). Counts as a lead attack. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 0 0055 Tango-recharge-darker.png aAnyEbon Vanguard rankZ Eye of the North
Steam.jpg Steam Spell. Deals 20...52...60 cold damage. Inflicts Blindness condition (5...9...10 seconds) if target foe is Burning. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0088 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistWater MagicZ Nightfall
Temple Strike.jpg Temple Strike Elite Off-Hand Attack. Interrupts a spell. Inflicts Dazed and Blindness conditions (1...8...10 seconds). Must follow a lead attack. 0 1515 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinDagger MasteryZ Factions
Throw Dirt.jpg Throw Dirt Touch Skill. Inflicts Blindness condition (3...13...15 seconds). Also affects foes adjacent to target foe. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngrangeraRangerExpertiseZ Core
Unseen Fury.jpg Unseen Fury Stance. Inflicts Blindness condition on adjacent foes (3...9...10). You cannot be blocked by Blinded foes for 10...26...30 seconds. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinShadow ArtsZ Factions
Weapon of Shadow.jpg Weapon of Shadow Weapon Spell. (1...6...7 second[s].) Inflicts Blindness condition (5 seconds) on anyone who attacks target ally. Target ally's next 1...3...3 attack[s] inflict Blindness (5 seconds) if they hit. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistRestoration MagicZ Factions

Related skills[edit]

Skills that benefit from blindness[edit]

IconNameDescriptionOtherEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Signet of Shadows.jpg Signet of Shadows Signet. Deals 5...29...35 damage. Deals 15...51...60 more damage if target foe is Blinded. 0 0 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 03030 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinDeadly ArtsZ Factions
Unseen Fury.jpg Unseen Fury Stance. Inflicts Blindness condition on adjacent foes (3...9...10). You cannot be blocked by Blinded foes for 10...26...30 seconds. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinShadow ArtsZ Factions
Unseen Fury (PvP).jpg Unseen Fury (PvP) Stance. (15...51...60 seconds.) You cannot be blocked by Blinded foes. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 0 04545 Tango-recharge-darker.png assassinaAssassinShadow ArtsZ Factions

Skills with blindness-dependent effects[edit]

IconNameDescriptionOtherEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Slippery Ground.jpg Slippery Ground Spell. Causes knock-down if this foe is Blind or moving. Affects foes adjacent to your target. 50% failure chance unless Water Magic greater than 4. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png elementalistaElementalistWater MagicZ Eye of the North

Skills that prevent blindness[edit]

IconNameDescriptionOtherEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Sight Beyond Sight.jpg Sight Beyond Sight Enchantment Spell. (8...18...20 seconds). You are immune to Blindness. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistSpawning PowerZ Nightfall

Skills that remove blindness[edit]

See also: List of condition removal skills
IconNameDescriptionOtherEnergyActivation timeRecharge timeProf.AttributeCampaign
Antidote Signet.jpg Antidote Signet Signet. Remove Poison, Disease, and Blindness from yourself, and one additional condition. 0 0 01.001 Tango-activation-darker.png 0044 Tango-recharge-darker.png Tango-quest-icon.pngrangeraRangerZ Core
Ebon Dust Aura.jpg Ebon Dust Aura Elite Flash Enchantment Spell. (30 seconds.) Deal +3...13...15 earth damage with your melee attacks. Initial Effect: Blinds nearby foes for 1...6...7 second[s]. End Effect: removes Blindness. No effect unless wielding an earth weapon. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png dervishaDervishEarth PrayersZ Nightfall
Guiding Hands.jpg Guiding Hands Enchantment Spell. (20 seconds.) Your next 0...2...3 attack[s] cannot be blocked. Initial effect: removes Blindness. 0 1010 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01010 Tango-recharge-darker.png dervishaDervishWind PrayersZ Nightfall
Raven Shriek.jpg Raven Shriek Shout. Removes Blindness from allies in earshot. Inflicts Blindness condition (4...10 seconds) to nearby enemies. 0 0 0 02020 Tango-recharge-darker.png aAnyNorn rankZ Eye of the North
Sight Beyond Sight.jpg Sight Beyond Sight Enchantment Spell. (8...18...20 seconds). You are immune to Blindness. 0 055 Tango-energy.png 00.250.25¼ Tango-activation-darker.png 01515 Tango-recharge-darker.png ritualistaRitualistSpawning PowerZ Nightfall

Notes[edit]

  • Blind can virtually neutralize a physical attacker, because they only have a one in ten chance of hitting with attacks. Blind is very useful in both PvP and PvE, and can significantly reduce damage output from melee or ranged attackers.
  • A Rune of Clarity and the inscription "I Can See Clearly Now" can be used to reduce Blind duration by 20% each.
  • Your projectiles may stray slightly off course while blinded. This can be seen while blinded and using a projectile weapon (bow, staff) or projectile spell (Flare, Crippling Dagger) on a target. They sometimes lean to the left or right side of a target, if the target moves or stop moving this can cause "stray" or "dodge". Other misses will simply display as the word "miss".
  • The visual indication of Blind is a swarm of black dots originating from the affected character's eyes.

See also[edit]


Conditions
Bleeding.jpg BleedingBlind.jpg BlindBurning.jpg BurningCracked Armor.jpg Cracked ArmorCrippled.jpg CrippledDazed.jpg DazedDeep Wound.jpg Deep WoundDisease.jpg DiseasePoison.jpg PoisonWeakness.jpg Weakness