Guild Wars 2

Hey guys, and i’m back with my creepy build uh…Thing.

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-N;4VPV11y6BV-71;9;4JJT;048-19-34B;44NG0LJG4t_MTt_MTo-Fv-ED2wVYod1-60B1G2LZR42o-G-2cM

I’ve been running a PU build since the “Build Diversity” patch due to the changes to some of the traits I used to run and this is what it has become thus far. It works well (In my opinion) as a clone spamming power build (EG; Spamming clones to recycle and activate conditions whilst snapping at the enemy through other means) but i’m not sure if there is something I could do in order to nip a bit more DPS into it.

My main wonder is whether or not this would be better DPS wise as a condition build or remain as a power build with changes to the Runes and Sigils.

I like the build in itself, some good survivability thanks to PU, and the weapon set is my favourite, i’m just wondering if i’m being naive with some aspects of it and going “Nawh, thats alright, it’s my baby I wouldn’t change it for the world” Any advice/constructive criticism would be loved, i’ll probably reply in a few hours as it’s 3:15am in England, and I need my nap! Stay safe and have fun! Thank you again!

You appear to have sword/sword+scepter/sword as your weapons. I’m thinking that’s a mistake?

Ok, going to assume you mean torch instead.

It’s actually an interesting build. A bit odd, but I sort of like it. Your damage is going to hurt a bit since you only have 1 good phantasm and it will die VERY easily, but the combination of the clone death traits is interesting. You could definitely tie someone up very well with them.

I would put the sword with the scepter and the torch with the sword, just personal preference, I like to have the 2 blocks on that one weapon set.

I would avoid summoning the iMage at all costs unless you desperately need it for the condition removal.

I would drop null field in favor of Mantra of Resolve. With PU, you’ll have plenty of chances to charge it, and it’ll provide far more effective removal than null field.

This wouldn’t work as a condition build at all really. I’d recommend putting energy sigils in place of fire though, and replacing those runes of the pack with something a bit more useful.

You could try something like this
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fgAQRAsc7flwzqpXUTmGb9IipHEXvBckUUavWJF82FC-j0BBYfDim+I0UBBK5pIaslhFRjVXDT5iIqGA-w

It would give you some condition removal, tankiness while still maintaining some of your burst potential. I chose rune of the traveler to provide you with more boon duration on your prismatic, and for the condition duration to affect some of your other abilities. Rune of the traveler should give you movespeed as well and you won’t have to worry about that. I chose to trait you for master of manipulation to allow you to escape easier and for your arcane thievery cooldown.

Pyroatheist.9031:

You appear to have sword/sword+scepter/sword as your weapons. I’m thinking that’s a mistake?

Ah big sorry! I’m Sword/Torch and Scepter/Focus. I use this combination so i’ve got skills to block on each one (Sword #2 and Scepter #2)

Pyroatheist.9031:

Ok, going to assume you mean torch instead.

It’s actually an interesting build. A bit odd, but I sort of like it. Your damage is going to hurt a bit since you only have 1 good phantasm and it will die VERY easily, but the combination of the clone death traits is interesting. You could definitely tie someone up very well with them.

I would put the sword with the scepter and the torch with the sword, just personal preference, I like to have the 2 blocks on that one weapon set.

I would avoid summoning the iMage at all costs unless you desperately need it for the condition removal.

I would drop null field in favor of Mantra of Resolve. With PU, you’ll have plenty of chances to charge it, and it’ll provide far more effective removal than null field.

This wouldn’t work as a condition build at all really. I’d recommend putting energy sigils in place of fire though, and replacing those runes of the pack with something a bit more useful.

Thats my idea, it’s a slow death, but it works in combination with the PU! The idea is to constantly get clones going to the point that you’re able to Perma Cripple someone. My usual damage chain goes to start off in Scepter/Focus and use my Warden, i’d then swap to Sword/Torch and use my Illusionary Leap to immobilize them and teleport to use Sword #2, once thats done I can dodge back to make another clone and invis using Torch #4, get out of range and use Scepter #1/#3 for clone spammage and confusion.

http://intothemists.com/guides/643-prismatic_clone_factory_20

Is very similar to your build and is my main tpvp build. Conditions are definitely the way to go with this. For sigils, I highly suggest Sigil of Energy for more clone spamming goodness.

I use a crit/condi version with manipulation traits and a load more armor, condition/boon duration. I run poison sigils on each weapon set (9 seconds of poison), which chops down those bunker/healers, and adds yet another condition on the stack to screw with condi removal.

Helios.3598:

http://intothemists.com/guides/643-prismatic_clone_factory_20

Is very similar to your build and is my main tpvp build. Conditions are definitely the way to go with this. For sigils, I highly suggest Sigil of Energy for more clone spamming goodness.

Thanks for the cool build but i’d really prefer not to swap out my weapons, 1. I like them. 2. I made legendaries from other builds and I feel mean not using them…X’D