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{{quotation|[[Mothusi]], Expert Paragon|Echoes are [[skill]]s that have an additional effect whenever a [[Shout]] takes effect or ends on an [[ally]].}}

[[Skill type]]. An [[Echo (skill type)|echo]] is a type of [[Paragon]] skill that provides a [[duration]]-limited benefit to a single non-[[spirit]] ally. 

All echoes have effects closely dependent on the use of [[chant]]s and shouts (with a duration) on the affected target, sometimes having no effect at all without these.

With the exception of [[Enduring Harmony]] and [[Soldier's Fury]], echoes belong to one of two families:
* '''Refrains''' have a continuous effect and [[renewal|renew]] themselves whenever a chant or shout ends on the affected target.
* '''Finales''' have a limited duration and an instant effect triggered when a [[chant]] or [[shout]] ends on the affected target:

==Notes==
* Only chants or shouts with a duration on the user do trigger echoes, since the chant/shout effect must actually end (i.e. appear and disappear from the [[Effects Monitor]]). Shouts that cause instant effects, for example [["Never Give Up!"]], will not trigger echoes.
* Echoes have an [[energy]] cost, an [[activation]] time, and an [[aftercast delay]]. 
* Echoes cannot be removed (ending only on expiration or death). 

== Maintaining Refrains==
If trying to maintain Refrains during and between fights, the following skills are optimal depending on the targets that are affected by the Refrain. 
*Team members: [["They're on Fire!"]] and [["Can't Touch This!"]] are the most practical and reliable skills as they:  
** are non-elite, 
** are shouts (so earshot range with no activation time and can be applied while running), 
** require energy (and not adrenaline),
** recharge in 10s (without modifiers), which is less than all Refrain's duration
** either last 10s (i.e. "They're on Fire!"), or end when reapplied (i.e. "Can't Touch This!")
** have no restrictions on application (unlike skills such as [["Never Surrender!"]]).
** Also sport a good protection effect. 
*User only: [["Help!"]] or [["To the Limit!"]] (with 8 or less [[Tactics]]) can be slightly more interesting than "They're on Fire!" due to their lower cost and alternative effect. 
*[[Allies]] (includes [[summon]]s or [[minion]]s, notably [[Flesh Golem]]s): [["Fall Back!"]] can be effective but is usually not enough on its own. [[Anthem of Weariness]] can be used instead to provide [[bar compression]], but is not instant. 

Most chants or shouts do not end if they are reapplied before they expire, so skills that increase their duration (i. e. [[Enduring Harmony]] and [[Vocal was Sogolon]]) can disrupt Refrains. Similarly, skills or consumables that reduce the recharge time of chants and shouts (such as [[Serpent's Quickness]], [[Time Ward]] or [[Essence of Celerity]]) must be played around carefully to avoid this issue.
*[["Can't Touch This!"]] and [["I Am the Strongest!"]] end if they are reapplied before they expire, triggering echoes.

==List of echoes ==

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