Guild Wars 2

So I’m thinking of making a mesmer. I already have an ele and necro, because I like the magical feeling. So if I already have both a necro and an ele, is it a good idea to make a mesmer? What I mean is, is the playstyle different enough from an ele to be worth it? If yes, any recommendations on the race?

There is no doubt that the play style is very different between ALL classes.

Play the race you like best for aesthetics, if you’re going to play a mesmer.

I have both a level 80 Necro and a level 66 Ele, as well as a level 55 Mesmer, and I can say that all the play styles are drastically different. Everything from your thought process when approaching an encounter – be it outdoor PVE or in a dungeon – will be unique to each class, as well as the types of weapons you’ll likely be using.

They are all extremely fun and engaging, but different enough for me that I don’t feel like there’s any type of overlap amongst my characters. Everytime I start a character, it feels really fresh and new, even if I had just played either of the other two for a couple of hours prior. If you have the time, willingness and resources, you should by all means start a mesmer.

As far as race goes, I don’t think it really matters. Just play whatever you enjoy looking at – which, for me, are sexy human females.

Yepp take what you like. Ofc if you wvwvw alot some class elites might be interesting if it was not for the fact Mesmers Elites is superb from start. Darthaemos reason made me cuckle btw ;D

It might be my imagination but I feel as a tiny azura when I go in to put up a portal for portal bombing ppl tend to not se me as a threat. Also if its 2-4 ppl and im in the middle I less often get targted for group nuking.

/Osicat

Thanks guys, I sure will start a mesmer

I found the early levels of my Mez (now level 60) very tough, up until about 20. From 20 to 40 I found it was still pretty tough, but not as bad. At 40 I really felt something change (not just because this was right around the time they nerfed the hell out of iZerker :P ) but the traits really come together and the power of the Mez really shows. So have patience at the start and be ready to kite around like a maniac.

The early levels are harder than other classes. Main because more Power does not directly translate into more damage on a Mesmer. But there is a lot of variety in what you can bring to the table.

For the race decision, if you are looking for synergy in racial abilities all I can tell you that Norn have no synergy.

Yes, I have a Norn thief which I am pretty disappointed with. Luckily he is only level 6, so I’m not going to have much of a problem deleting him