Afterimage in RuneScape: Dragonwilds Dragonwilds · Skill

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Afterimage

Afterimage is a perk unlocked at level 25 Magic, leaving behind an illusory image for 10 seconds after using the first Surge charge. This will allow the player to avoid strikes, as the enemy will strike the illusory image instead. After 10 seconds, the enemy will lock on to the player. When equipping the Zamorak Cape, it provides a special attack where the afterimage can explode and cause burning damage when it expires.

Updated 2026-09-20Game version 1.0

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Level
25
Release
17 June 2025
Skill
Magic
Source
Surge
Update
Update 1 - 0.8.0

Direct answer

What is Afterimage?

Afterimage is a perk unlocked at level 25 Magic, leaving behind an illusory image for 10 seconds after using the first Surge charge. This will allow the player to avoid strikes, as the enemy will strike the illusory image instead. After 10 seconds, the enemy will lock on to the player. When equipping the Zamorak Cape, it provides a special attack where the afterimage can explode and cause burning damage when it expires.

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What is Afterimage in RuneScape: Dragonwilds?+

Afterimage is a perk unlocked at level 25 Magic, leaving behind an illusory image for 10 seconds after using the first Surge charge. This will allow the player to avoid strikes, as the enemy will strike the illusory image instead. After 10 seconds, the enemy will lock on to the player. When equipping the Zamorak Cape, it provides a special attack where the afterimage can explode and cause burning damage when it expires.

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The information on this page was last checked on 2026-09-20.