Guild Wars 2

Yesterday, I switched my build from a Phantasm damage heavy build to a Shatter Based build. In the process, I lost both of the Phantasm traits that boost their damage by 15%, each, but both builds used the Greatsword.

First Build was 20/20/0/25/5
Second build is 20/0/20/0/30

Before, my iBerserker was attacking immediatly after summoning. This made for a reliable burst and a reliable cripple in PVE and WvWvW. Today, I noticed that my iBerserker now has a noticeable delay in its first attack.

I am wondering how quickly people are seeing their Berserker attack and what traits they are using?

iBeserker is a finicky skill. 1/2 the time it comes out of the gate swinging, the other 1/2 it just sits there and or dies. I don’t think traits matter much.

I’ve noticed this same thing happening with some traits… for me illusions got way faster on their attacks after i switched my traits around.

This also worked on other illusions.

You got just same problem is mine. That delay bug is present when you don’t have 5-point minor trait in Inspiration, called Vengeful Images.
Try it in Mists.

Winds.3087:

You got just same problem is mine. That delay bug is present when you don’t have 5-point minor trait in Inspiration, called Vengeful Images.
Try it in Mists.

thanks for this.
i wonder what the bug is, the earlier attacking or the short waiting period before the attack …

Winds.3087:

You got just same problem is mine. That delay bug is present when you don’t have 5-point minor trait in Inspiration, called Vengeful Images.
Try it in Mists.

Yup, just tested this. It is indeed Vengeful Images that makes the difference.

Also, it seems this change from Vengeful Images applies to more than just Berserker. It also makes Swordsman, Warlock and Warden attack immediately upon creation. It likely works this way for all Phantasms.