Guild Wars 2

Since “Build Diversity” kicked in, I left my Sword/Focus + GS mesmer and swapped into a build I took my time fiddling with;

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=VN;4VPV11y63V-71c5;0Vz007-X;4JJT;049-39-34B;44oG6-JG4k06Rk06Ro-Fv-235-VYod1-60B1G2LZR42H0C-2cN

Now i’m looking for something that’ll build around the 30 chaos, yet have a bit more flare to it. Greatsword is a good weapon, and strong too, but i’m finding it a little “Eh” to use nowadays. Anyone out there got any builds that could possibly make PVE/WvW a funner experience again? I’m not asking for an entirely face-roll build. I wan’t something fun and new;

Some of the weapons sets i’m considering; (Order of Preference)

Sword/Torch + Scepter/Focus OR Sword/Focus + Scepter/Torch

Sword/Sword + Scepter/Torch

Sword/Torch + Scepter/Pistol

Sword/Torch + Staff (Trying to get over the stakitten slowness is a little un-nerving at the moment, though I bet it’d make a good weapon)

I don’t mind if i’m a little weaker than other builds, the main point here is that I want something enjoyable, long lasting. If i’m good enough I should be able to make the build work and be just as good as another build, if not better, right?

I’ll try to reply to any questions you have if you’re able to help me, thank you!

Make a build that doesnt use any of the weapon traits (just build what you feel like)
Carry all those weapon combos and swap between them, finding a fun compromise.
Adapt the build to make use of the weapon traits you wish you to have so thakittens even more powerful.

Problem solved.

I would go with sword/torch scepter/focus in WvW if I’m forced. Unfortunetly I cannot stop going back to the hunter-killer Greatsword. Scepter is totally worthless for killing stuff and sword wont help when your iLeap warp you 10m in the opposite direction of where you wanted to go.

Dawdler.8521:

Make a build that doesnt use any of the weapon traits (just build what you feel like)
Carry all those weapon combos and swap between them, finding a fun compromise.
Adapt the build to make use of the weapon traits you wish you to have so thakittens even more powerful.

Problem solved.

I would go with sword/torch scepter/focus in WvW if I’m forced. Unfortunetly I cannot stop going back to the hunter-killer Greatsword. Scepter is totally worthless for killing stuff and sword wont help when your iLeap warp you 10m in the opposite direction of where you wanted to go.

Uhh…Thanks?…I think. ;~;

So, what other idea’s we got?

How about a reflect/PU build?

Zerk gear (or whichever ya want) Sword – Focus / Scepter-Torch or vice-versa.

20/0/30/20/0 - torch trait / PU, Bountiful Interrupt, Debilitating Dissipation / Medic’s Feedback (or glamour cooldowns), Warden’s Feedback

Utilities: Feedback – Decoy or Veil andd… whatever is fun for ya. I’d say Inspiration signet to share all that protection you’ll be getting.

Your role would be to shut down ranged attacks with your reflects, support allies with protection, and stutter in and out of stealth while you sweep around the battlefield doing damage. Reflect damage is based off personal stats, which is why I recommend Zerkers (or Knight’s if zerk is too squishy) to maximize damage.

Chaos Archangel.5071:

How about a reflect/PU build?

Zerk gear (or whichever ya want) Sword – Focus / Scepter-Torch or vice-versa.

20/0/30/20/0 - torch trait / PU, Bountiful Interrupt, Debilitating Dissipation / Medic’s Feedback (or glamour cooldowns), Warden’s Feedback

Utilities: Feedback – Decoy or Veil andd… whatever is fun for ya. I’d say Inspiration signet to share all that protection you’ll be getting.

Your role would be to shut down ranged attacks with your reflects, support allies with protection, and stutter in and out of stealth while you sweep around the battlefield doing damage. Reflect damage is based off personal stats, which is why I recommend Zerkers (or Knight’s if zerk is too squishy) to maximize damage.

Looks great! I’m totally comfortable in using Zerker gear, i’ve played Mesmer exclusively since about November and ranked up about 2000 hours with it, all throughout using Zerkers. I was fiddling in the mists application and this is what I got to so far;

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=VN;4VPV11y63V-71;9;4JJT;048-39-34B;44oG0S;1t_MTt_MTo-FvcFDYG0;0V1-60B1G2LZR42oVJV1ko

EDIT; Heres your build you cooked up in the mists for future reference!

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=VN;4VPV11y63V-71;9;4J-TJ-48;247B07;24oG0S;1t_MTt_MTo-FvcFDYG0;0V1-60B1G2LZR4230C-2cm

(Back on my phone again as I run around @ work)

The “on-clone-death” traits really are pretty fun, and it works out that nearly all of the effects are control effects not reliant on condition damage (AoE cripple, weakness, vuln)

The sword cooldown trait will make sword more fun, but Phantasmal Fury will beef up your damage. Totally your choice there.

Id say take Bountiful Interruption over iMembrane(reduced damage per clone) only because that focus pull can net you huge rewards in big fights and the added mimight tacks will also boost your reflection damage.

Looks pretty enjoyable though, lemme know how it turns out if ya decide to use it

Chaos Archangel.5071:

(Back on my phone again as I run around @ work)

The “on-clone-death” traits really are pretty fun, and it works out that nearly all of the effects are control effects not reliant on condition damage (AoE cripple, weakness, vuln)

The sword cooldown trait will make sword more fun, but Phantasmal Fury will beef up your damage. Totally your choice there.

Id say take Bountiful Interruption over iMembrane(reduced damage per clone) only because that focus pull can net you huge rewards in big fights and the added mimight tacks will also boost your reflection damage.

Looks pretty enjoyable though, lemme know how it turns out if ya decide to use it

It’s pretty much the same gear (Infact, it is) aside from 20 points being swapped into other places, i’ll keep you posted, add us ingame if you like sometime, i’ll be having a go in the near future!

(Prepping for SAB)

Oh, and if you’re still there, what runes do you think’d work best. I’m wingin’ on Pack runes!

I think you should do what chaos inadvertently inspired me to do tonight: join spvp with a zerker amulet and a scepter with no off-hand and signet of illusions. No one will actually believe you’re just going to stand absolutely still and spam scepter attacks and when they figure it out and publicly declare you as ‘bad’ you can have a great laugh as you continue along as the mad berscepker.

djtool.8372:

I think you should do what chaos inadvertently inspired me to do tonight: join spvp with a zerker amulet and a scepter with no off-hand and signet of illusions. No one will actually believe you’re just going to stand absolutely still and spam scepter attacks and when they figure it out and publicly declare you as ‘bad’ you can have a great laugh as you continue along as the mad berscepker.

Thats quite a good plan, I wish the CD on Focus #4 was near instant, just pull em everywhere for 10 minutes.

Something like this?

Made this condi build a while back, had a lot of positive feedback (pm’s and such)

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/mesmer/Build-Poisoned-Apples/first#post2484121

Though you might try that setup with 20, 20, 30, 0, 0 instead of 20, 0, 30, 20, 0 to get the clone on dodge and sharper images, which are always solid trait choices.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fgAQRAsf7dlwzKqHTzmGb9IipHBnvBckUUavWJF62FC-jUDBINJDrZQ00CLjm6IQ5QFRjtEMaVRBp6KsqbY6YER1mbKamcp2qDQIgFzBA-w

djtool.8372:

I think you should do what chaos inadvertently inspired me to do tonight: join spvp with a zerker amulet and a scepter with no off-hand and signet of illusions. No one will actually believe you’re just going to stand absolutely still and spam scepter attacks and when they figure it out and publicly declare you as ‘bad’ you can have a great laugh as you continue along as the mad berscepker.

To bad the clones only cast ether bolt and not the full auto attack chain :/ makes it quite noticeable which Mesmer is real … Unless you are a tiny Asura of course