Greatsword + Sword/x WvW Toughness Build

Greatsword + Sword/x WvW Toughness Build

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Posted by: SpitfireXD.3865

SpitfireXD.3865

Hi guys. I’ve been playing around with my mesmer’s gear and build recently and have constantly been debating over where I should put 5 points into. I run greatsword and sword (with offhand based on situation, most times I use sword).

My standard build is: http://www.guildhead.com/skill-calc#mzm9wGxa0azaMmacm
20/30/10/0/10 putting 10 into illusions for reflection. Recently, I’ve been seeing tons of condition engineers and that reflect really helps me out with their scary dps.
Do you guys think those 5 points can be put somewhere else?
If I go 25/30/10/0/5, I will receive 5% more damage to inactive foes (not casting skills).
If I go 20/30/15/0/5 I will receive a 3 second protection which can save me from bursts.
If I go 20/30/10/0/10 I can switch out the trait there for reflection, bonus damage for each illusion, etc. which can come in handy in every situation.
What are your opinions?

Gear I use:
3 Soldiers for big stat pieces
3 Knights for small stat
Cavalier back and rings
Zerker ammy with vitality
1 Zerker Accy and 1 allstat

I have also uploaded some gameplay if you would like to take a look! Any feedback and suggestions are welcome!

Dunois [Agg] Aggression
Elementalist/Mesmer of Eredon Terrace

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Posted by: Cempa.5619

Cempa.5619

Why not 20/20/0/0/30 and focus on GS but also Glamour+Confusion?

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Posted by: fabhpk.3584

fabhpk.3584

If you’re really into reflection you might want 20 points on Inspiration. That way, you’ll be able to lower your Feedback cooldown and also reflect missiles with focus skills. With a lower cooldown on Temporal Curtain/Into the Void to booth.

Gallatheah-Mes / Farakath Fravashi-Grd / Gorjyra-Thf / Ebhon-War / Zulkhar Mainyu-Nec /

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Posted by: SpitfireXD.3865

SpitfireXD.3865

I run glamour and confusion during zerg fights but not during small group roaming. I rarely take that reflection skill but it is useful when fighting condition thieves and engineers. I focus more on damage while keeping up my defensive stats.

I think putting 10 points into illusions allows me to change that trait depending on situation. I have to maintain the rest of the points (20/30/10/0/5) for necessary traits. It’s just that 5…somewhere

Dunois [Agg] Aggression
Elementalist/Mesmer of Eredon Terrace