Signet of Midnight

Acquisition
Signet of Capture:
 * Malus Phasmatis (Perdition Rock)

Related Skills

 * Throw Dirt
 * Ineptitude (Elite)
 * Blinding Flash

Usage
This skill is much more useful defensively than offensively. Due to its touch range, it is rarely a good idea to plunge headlong into the fray with your fragile Mesmer's armor with the intent to blind your target, but it can be a complete lifesaver if a melee user (be it an enemy Warrior or a Bladed Aatxe) decides to feast on your squishy flesh.

For Mesmer/Necromancers or Necromancer/Mesmers, the fact that this skill blinds you as well can be used to your advantage if combined with skills which transfer conditions, such as Plague Touch or Plague Sending.

For Me/R or R/Me, consider using this in tandem with Antidote Signet to remove the blindness on yourself.

As with most spell casters, blindness is not that much of a disadvantage to those that cast spells. Since blindness does not affect casting spells, a mesmer will still be quite affective versus those that rely upon sight (assassins, Rangers, Warriors).