Guild Wars 2

I have been very reluctant about posting these builds on the forums, but seeing as how they have received mostly positive feedback (<— not the Mesmer skill) on YouTube, I am posting a compilation of detailed guides that I have come up with for the Mesmer. These guides vary in a number in their methods, function, and purpose, but the majority of them are geared toward PvE, dungeons, Fractals, and WvW (in other words, everything but sPvP). I will include links and a brief description of the build itself. Links will be listed in reverse chronological order rather than by the category of the build itself. I hope you find at least one of these useful

1. Condition Build? I’m Confused

This video features a condition build…sort of. It relies on greatsword clones to stack bleeds but also isn’t lacking in the burst department. One click of your F2 skill, Cry of Frustration, and your enemy will be killing himself, meanwhile you are armed with Retaliation, which will allow you to suck even more of your enemy’s health away. And do you hear that? It’s the moaning minstrel…

2. Fractals of the Mists: How to Glass Cannon beyond levels 30+

This is a video featuring tips to make your life easier as you progress through FotM. I’m running a glass cannon spec, using my Balanced Build shown in a video listed below, entitled “Build of Balance.” As a Mesmer, you are able to dish out a lot of damage, while still maintaining moderate survivability.

3. “Loaded Signets,” Mantras, Duality

In this episode, I reveal my “Loaded Signet” build, a variation of the “Build of Balance” that was featured in my last video. I also take a look into a new build entirely, which focuses on Mantas and delivering high, sustained DPS. Lastly, I discuss the “duality” of the Mesmer class, a segment in which we will take an intensive look into some of the skills that offer a variety of options wrapped into one neat package.

4. “Build of Balance”

Tired of changing from a Fractals build to a pure glass cannon one to get the dailies done? If you’re anything like me, and you change your build multiple times every day, you know it can get time consuming, not to mention it begins to burn a hole in your wallet (illusionary wallet ftw). This build focuses on giving you the ability to support yourself while still pumping out the damage.

5. “The Illusionary Bunker”

With the nerfs to phantasms, including our damage and LOS requirement, I have made a build that focuses less on the illusions and more on the…reality. Just so everyone is aware, they nerfed illusionary membrane so that it can only trigger once every 15 seconds. This build is still viable by all means, but slightly less effective. Also using Runes of the Earth is now necessary in order to keep protection up. Before the last patch it was easily possible to have 30 seconds of protection in the middle of a fight, now it’s not always probable that you will have protection up 100% of the time. Still an effective build nonetheless for those of you wanting to tank in cloth.

6. “WvW Guide:” A Shatter Spec

This is an aggressive style build that I made when phantasms were getting nerfed and had huge problems with LOS. If you fancy the the way of the thieves, downing people in seconds without them knowing what hit them, then you’re in luck. This build is deals devastating burst. Just be mindful of condition-based foes. Cripples are you weakness. Bring Null Field or some other condition removal if you want some security.

7. “Dungeon Guide: Support”

This is a guide to an adaptable Mesmer dungeon build. This will allow you to deal damage, while keeping your party members alive and healthy. Full berserkers armor is great if you have a good group of friends you can speed-clear with, but what about for those of you just getting on your feet? Here’s the perfect build for such an occasion.

8. “PvE Guide” Part 1 and 2

My first build / guide, and the one I’m probably most embarrassed to post. I made this guide when there weren’t many level 80 Mesmers yet, or level 80 players in general. Still, if you are just starting out or are simply looking for a good build to run for farming in Orr, check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_67323&feature=iv&src_vid=1CluYGa5VFA&v=tuUkgh8XJTQ

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I just hit 80 a few mins ago and will go through the videos and hopefully learn a ton of useful information.

How up to date are these?

The are listed in reverse chronological order of the date they were posted, so I would recommend the ones near the top.