Mesmer Skin
Used by Revenant
Mesmer Skin
Become enveloped in Sentient energy, redirecting damage and stunning all those who dare attack. Stunned enemies can be Enthralled at no energy cost.
Introduced in Update 23.5 (2018-08-24)
Ability stats
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- Become enveloped in Sentient energy, redirecting damage and stunning all those who dare attack.
Info
- Mesmer Skin is Revenant’s ability 2.
- Become enveloped in Sentient energy, redirecting damage and stunning all those who dare attack.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Enthrall, Reave — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Mesmer Shield
Mesmer Skin Augment: Revenant receives +50% Mesmer Skin Strength and allies within Affinity Range are granted a maximum of 5 charges.
RevenantMesmer Skin Augment: Revenant receives +50% Mesmer Skin Strength and allies within Affinity Range are granted a maximum of 5 charges.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Mesmer Skin with: Mesmer Skin Augment: Revenant receives +50% Mesmer Skin Strength and allies within Affinity Range are granted a maximum of 5 charges.
- Rank up the augment to unlock the full effect values.
- Costs a mod slot (and capacity) — only equip it when the change matters for your loop.
Worth the Slot?
- Worth it when the augment’s change is central to how you play Revenant.
- Skip it if the base Mesmer Skin already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Mesmer Skin when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Mesmer Skin with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Mesmer Skin still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Revenant.
Ability dossier · Mesmer Skin
Synergies
- Mesmer SkinEnthrall
Use Mesmer Skin to set up Enthrall, or follow Enthrall with Mesmer Skin while enemies are vulnerable.
- Mesmer SkinReave
Use Mesmer Skin to set up Reave, or follow Reave with Mesmer Skin while enemies are vulnerable.
- Mesmer SkinDanse Macabre
Use Mesmer Skin to set up Danse Macabre, or follow Danse Macabre with Mesmer Skin while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Mesmer Skin’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Mesmer Skin unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Mesmer Skin unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Mesmer Skin costs energy each cast — Efficiency (or strong regen) keeps the loop comfortable on long missions.
Priority
Stack the stats that actually move this ability’s needle, then Efficiency for uptime.
Mission Use Cases
| Mission | How to Use It |
|---|---|
| Steel Path Survival / Defense / Disruption | Test whether Mesmer Skin still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Mesmer Skin to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Mesmer Skin only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Mesmer Skin is loud or forces combat, save it for after the vault; if it’s stealth-friendly, use it to stay safe. |
Comparisons
- VS
Vs similar tools on other frames — Mesmer Skin is tuned for Revenant’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Enthrall
Reave
Danse Macabre