Guild Wars 2

Hey guys!

So I got the game around a month ago, but I’ve only started PVPing yesterday. I was using Pyroatheist’s Overpowered dueling build for most of my time in PVP. However, I have been looking at shatter builds recently, and the only reason why I haven’t switched to a shatter build is because I somewhat dislike shattering, although I will play one if I need to.

Anyways, my question is are there any other viable PVP builds besides shatter builds? From what I’ve gathered, it seems like shatter mesmers are almost the only way to go. I want to play a phantasm build, but I can’t seem to find one after the most recent patch. The only one I found was Pyroathiests’ build.

Thanks in advance!

you should play a build that you like not one that you “need to” Are we talking SPvP, TPvp or even WvW? i would say anything (within reason – Shatter, Phantasm) are okay. You will struggle in TPvP due to us sucking in TvP with the current Meta.

WvW wise you have several options and it depends on your gameplay style, like if solo or running with zergs.

I really like playing phantasm builds, but the problem is I can’t really find a decent one for sPvP besides the Overpowered one, which may or may not be outdated. I find myself dying easily, but thats probably just me :P

I haven’t really tried a Shatter build… but i’m open to the idea. Are there any good ones that you recommend?

WvW I also haven’t really tried either. Usually in sPvP I go solo… so maybe thats something.

Thanks :P

Theres alot of viable pvp builds other than Pyro’s OP build!

For phantasm, all you really need is 10/0/0/25/0. You can put 25 in illusions and 10 in dueling for example, or anything else you feel like. 10dueling is highly recommended though! Also avoid the torch because rhe phantasm is kitten.

Theres alot of viable condition builds aswell, they usually use the staff and clone on death traits, i think.

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I find myself dying easily, but thats probably just me :P

Practice. Shatter builds usually use berserker amulets, and mesmer relies alot on active defense. Try duelijg with a warrior and only stand there auto attacking, the warrior will walk away with like 75% health left xD.

Shatter builds always have decoy and blink for survivability and flexibility. If you cant survive with those, then you can try adding a staff for more defense ^__^.

Haha thank you :P

The other 35 points I can just use on whatever that benefits me?

Another question… and i’m going to sound insanely noob, but in this context, what exactly does kitten mean? I see everyone using it and it just goes over my head :/

I most certainly will get more practice :P

Thanks!

Yup, you can put them anywhere you like! I usually use 10/10/0/25/25 in pvp… But then again, its been months since i used a phantasm build :P.

forum automaically censors “bad” words, and replaces it with kitten.
Sometimes i just like typing kitten by itself, i dont think i use alot of profanity :o.

edit: and youre welcome! Always happy to help out.

haha ill give that a try :P

oooh. that makes so much more sense o_o

XD

I’m running 20/20/20/0/10 atm for tpvp’s. It’s a ‘balanced’ build which I’ve taken on 1v2’s, Necro’s and even Spirit Rangers 1v1.

I take I, VII in Domination.
II and X in Dueling.
III and X in Chaos.
I in Illusions.

Berzerker’s with Valk Jewel. Use Mirror for healing, Blink, Arcane Thievery and Decoy. Mass Invis as an Elite.

Full Lyssa Runes, GS/Staff with Sigil of Sup. Strength on GS, Sigil of Superior Energy on Staff.

hmmm that seems interesting… Ill give it a try when i get to tPvP

Thanks :P

Good recommendations here. If you want to try an interrupt style, check this one out:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/mesmer/Build-ChillRuption

oiscat has a nice spvp condition build and video in his thread as well (see sticky list).

http://intothemists.com/guides/
is one reference for builds.

Thanks guys

I’ll definitely try some of these out and see how they suit me :P