Guild Wars 2

Hey all! I came back to GW2 a couple of days ago after having a couple years break, and I am kinda confused with all the changes. I am lvl 80 and I’m more into PvE. I have tried to read up on guides regarding mesmers, but I’m not sure if they are outdated. Could anyone give me some information on builds that are mostly used in PvE please. I liked playing a staff mesmer, but that was just for leveling so I’m not sure how well they hold up in dungeons and fractals.

Any help will be appreciated

Most likely to PvE Fractals/Dungeons I’d suggest you to play:

• 2 4 0 5 3 – warden reflect | low phantasm cooldown | less self dmg
• 6 4 0 4 0 – high phantasm dmg | reflect on warden | good self dmg
• 6 6 0 0 2 – highest self dmg | high phantasm dmg
• 6 4 0 0 4 – high self dmg | low phantasm cooldown | less time between phantasm attacks

The traits to choose in domination:

• III – 15% more phantasm dmg
• VI – 20% less cooldown to signets
• XI – +4% dmg per charged mantra

The dueling traits are:

• II – phantasms get fury
• IV – 20% swordskill cooldown
• XI – 1 additional charge to mantras

The Inspiration traits are:

• II – 20% faster glamour cooldown
• VIII – fokus skills reflect

Illusions:

• III – 3% more dmg per illusion
• X – phantasms attack faster

These are all Phantasm specs played with Sword+Fokus&Sword+Sword and in some situations (eg. Lupicus) you take a pistol for the offhand sword.

Me Games Ma.8426:

Most likely to PvE Fractals/Dungeons I’d suggest you to play:

• 2 4 0 5 3 – warden reflect | low phantasm cooldown | less self dmg
• 6 4 0 4 0 – high phantasm dmg | reflect on warden | good self dmg
• 6 6 0 0 2 – highest self dmg | high phantasm dmg
• 6 4 0 0 4 – high self dmg | low phantasm cooldown | less time between phantasm attacks

The traits to choose in domination:

• III – 15% more phantasm dmg
• VI – 20% less cooldown to signets
• XI – +4% dmg per charged mantra

The dueling traits are:

• II – phantasms get fury
• IV – 20% swordskill cooldown
• XI – 1 additional charge to mantras

The Inspiration traits are:

• II – 20% faster glamour cooldown
• VIII – fokus skills reflect

Illusions:

• III – 3% more dmg per illusion
• X – phantasms attack faster

These are all Phantasm specs played with Sword+Fokus&Sword+Sword and in some situations (eg. Lupicus) you take a pistol for the offhand sword.

Thank you!!