Guild Wars 2

So recently ive been experimenting with various phantasm builds, shatter builds, condition builds, the lot, and i was wondering what the best solo roaming build is? for 1v1 i’d probably say the phantasm is best but what happens when it becomes a 1vX is shatter a lot more powerful in these situations? or is phantasm still top for taking on more than one person at the same time, i’ve seen people running phantasms do 1v2’s and i’ve also seen shattercat builds take 1v2’s?
so i’d like to hear opinions from you guys, i love solo roaming and small group roaming so i just need a great build for taking out enemies in WvW.

shatter is AOE dmg, phantasms are single target. It could be a bit difficult switching targets with phantasms…

I run a combo of shatter an phantasm. To be honest 1 v X is all about movement. Either use a staff or get real good at blinking and portal.

I honestly think that any of those types of builds can be successful roaming if you play them right. The key is to figure out which play style you enjoy more/are better at and learn how to use it to the max.

I’ve personally won some 1v6’s with my phantasm build, and I’ve seen videos of Mesmers beating similar numbers with shatter builds, tank builds, etc.

Alsom Mogar is absolutely right, winning a 1vX is all about movement and good use of terrain in my opinion.

Hi.

For solo raoming you need to face the fact you cant controll the numbers you will face. To build for 1 vs 1 is not optimal as you for sure will endup in 1 vs x. You need a few key elemnts for be effetcive in solo roaming.

- Enought speed movment to be able to outrun groups chasing you,
- Stealth, a key element for solo roaming.
- Enought dmg to be able to take down a camp + 1 defender in resonable time.
- Enought survival to be able to in desperate times defend a comp or fight a longer 1
vs x fight
- Flexibility, the build you go for need to be able to fight greater number but also be
able to move the fight round without lose effectivity.

Two of my builds are extremly effective for solo roaming, witch you chose is down to your playstyle. I have gear and use both regulary.

Shatter Cat Mist 2.0:

Shatter Cat Heavy 2.0:

Hope this help, I recomend see both before make up your mind. they wery different in playstyle.

/Osicat

I like 20/30/0/0/20 or 20/20/0/0/30 zerkin’ for roaming

Just make sure to run Staff and don’t invest in condition damage.