Guild Wars 2

So I switched off mesmer a while back, and have come back to… well, you know. This isn’t gonna be another thread about any of that. This is what I want to know.
I play primarily PVE. No raids, maybe fractals eventually but not a concern right now. Just starting out again, so not even to level 80 yet lol.

So here’s what I’m asking for. What are people doing with mesmer in the more casual environments (Open World, World Boss, some dungeons, map meta events)? What has worked well, what has been fun to play, what has been enjoyable?

Keep things positive here guys. There’s enough negativity and resignation elsewhere.

I do sword-shield, GS. Gives me both range and high survivability. Domination+Illusion+Chrono. Blink+decoy in open world to be able to avoid getting in combat when I just want to run pass mobs. Often mimic to use blink more often and cross the map faster.

If you don’t have chrono yet, sword+focus and dueling.

Playstyle is mixed shatter/phantasm. Shatters for short fights or to finish, phantasm for longer fights.

I’ll check that out. Anyone else?

For world bosses, full zerk, gs + sword/sword.

For open world, gs + staff. Bind about face to a key, and use phase retreat on staff to get around faster.

Dom Insp Chrono for both, because I’m a bit lazy when it comes to dodging.

Signet heal, blink, well of calamity, well of recall, time warp. Can replace time warp for GW if you want shrug.

Someone should go PM that one guy who was all big on his optimized PvE build. This is the perfect thread for him.

For dungeons, fractals, raids, etc. The ones on metabattle are all fine.

You can always go with the guide in my signature. It will cover your way to 80 and all things open world.

I didn’t update my guide after the last alacrity nerf (curse you ANet), but this shouldn’t make too much of a difference for a newish mesmer.

Sword Shield / – Sword for open world. If I really NEED range, I use a staff, same for zerg fights against a champ (oh those 25k crits <3), while using MoP for max dps. I barely touch the GS in open world. Imo it’s rather a “slacker weapon” or “just for fun”. If you want to chill and dps without big efforts – GS is perfect.

Xyonon.3987:

Sword Shield / – Sword for open world. If I really NEED range, I use a staff, same for zerg fights against a champ (oh those 25k crits <3), while using MoP for max dps. I barely touch the GS in open world. Imo it’s rather a “slacker weapon” or “just for fun”. If you want to chill and dps without big efforts – GS is perfect.

And for some reason, reading this felt like deja vu. 0_o
Edit: and I mean like Inception level deja vu. I feel like I read that post before, and that at that time I had deja vu as well…

I have a compftable PvE build. High damage. Let the illusions do the job. Dodge once and watch the mob die. Against players, well they will focus on you and you die very glassy …. I like the build. It should be easy to obtain. Its criticals a lot and thats the key here.
You maintain 3 illusions that run havoc on the mobs. Low CD on summoning.
I you want a bit runspeed use signet of inspiration….
For PvP rethink the utilities. Also you get much more glass there. Its a PvE build!

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vhAQNAW8cnsICdqhVoBGqBMrhFcDqMAJ4Xnz4F1GNINZHA-T1CFABB8AAI4IA4nSQO0Jsi6PWp0LDNBMpMQgLAw77PAwBBIAACA7cnH9o7cnBA-w

Greetings
Wolf

bearshaman.3421:

Xyonon.3987:

Sword Shield / – Sword for open world. If I really NEED range, I use a staff, same for zerg fights against a champ (oh those 25k crits <3), while using MoP for max dps. I barely touch the GS in open world. Imo it’s rather a “slacker weapon” or “just for fun”. If you want to chill and dps without big efforts – GS is perfect.

And for some reason, reading this felt like deja vu. 0_o
Edit: and I mean like Inception level deja vu. I feel like I read that post before, and that at that time I had deja vu as well…

Yea, it’s what I tell ppl if they ask me about open world Mes xP Didn’t change my mind so far

For low-level PvE until you hit level 80, run condition to solo bosses and things. Wow new players with portal.

Once you start getting your level 80 exotic, start running full power zerker. Upkeep 3 phantasms at a time and your DPS will be OK. Reflects for dungeons and the Uncategorized Fractal.

Once you get your full ascended, get zerker. Run Dom/Insp/Chrono, Arcane Thievery, Null Field, and Well of Recall. For fractals, boonstrip is the best thing mesmer can offer a team. Arcane Thievery —-> one of those enemies with 2 minutes of protection and 25 might stacks, and your DPS will skyrocket. Oh yeah, and alacrity is nice too.