Guild Wars 2

Ok, so I decided I might as well go post all my builds around to see what’s what. If you frequent other classes’ boards you’ll probably see another one of my topics there asking for advice.

Anyway, to preface I pretty much just play PvE and I’m open to just about all suggestions but I’d like to keep my weapon sets. But in the Mesmer’s case I’d be willing to keep a GS sword in my inv if I need it,

Here’s what I’ve been using: http://www.guildhead.com/skill-calc#mcmMcc0zMMRnrmMRnrmx9MaxMRbMVRs8khS7khA7khG7070M7kIB70V7owZ70m

Here’s what I’m thinking of now: http://www.guildhead.com/skill-calc#mcmMcc0zMMTnrmMTnrm0GGpVMmmaVk08070V7kGf70V7ofD70m

The first build is more in the spirit of the Mesmer (at least the GW1 one) if that makes sense. Confusion, Dazes/Stuns basically punishing and controlling one foe or in other words being a pain in the kitten :P To be honest it works fine so far; I’ve done every dungeon, I frolic around Orr and other 80 zones and have been able to get by rather well but I’m looking for some more oomph or at least to switch it up.

For my new build I was thinking something more Phantasm based and possible tanky or glass cannony (Phantasms seem to be able to go either way). I probably want to go full Berserker here and buff precision/prowess wherever I can.

Lastly how does cool-down stack? There seems to be ways to get a lot of improved recharge like for example “Illusion summoning skills recharge 20% faster” plus “Weapon XXXX skills recharge 20%” would these sort of traits stack?