Guild Wars 2

Seeing as how the mantra cast time was decreased again, is it a viable build to use in PvE now? I have been running the typical shatter build for 4-5 months now, and I’d like to try something new. I’d preferably like to make a build around my weapons, as I put a lot of work into them (GS and sword). I’ve never actually tried a mantra build, so it seems interesting. Thanks in advance!

• Inspiration IV
• Inspiration X
• Healing Mantra
• Mantra of Pain

If you want, Dueling VII
GL

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Unless you want pure mantra burst build with 30/30/x/x/x.

Actually, Mantras were viable before the charge reduction, now they’re just a bit better. The DPS for Mantra of Pain was and is higher than a full range GSword auto attack. I’ve been running a 30/10/0/25/5 build for a while and I really enjoy it. That is my default setup but I’ll switch in different utilities and throw on Focus and Wardens Feedback when it’s called for. Use your MoP when your other skills are on cooldown and you have 2 phantasms out. The damage output will make up for the charge time when you’re only able to autoattack. This also heals you and your group so charge up when you’re close to others. Phantasms do quite good damage and I use some Knights gear, trait n Signet to bolster their health and toughness (if that works, I pretend it does..). If you can maintain 2 or 3 phantasms and push some Power Spikes out you’re doing quite good damage. Mantras give you a bit more depth in play compared to a standard Phantasm build, and its nice to have a little extra to throw around in fights where your phantasms don’t stick around long.

GL,

Blood~

Thanks for the replies. I’m playing with a 30/30/0/0/10 build in Orr just for giggles, and it’s quite powerful. I might try something a bit more group-oriented for dungeons, however. It’s pretty fun so far.