Guild Wars 2

I know sword is the go-to weapon but since Mesmers are so squishy, what’s the best way to use the weapon? In dungeons I always find going into melee to attack with swords allows enemies to destroy me.

Mesmer aren’t squishy. They are average, like ranger or engi. Thief and ele are squishy.

The only thing you have to do is to attack with your aa. If an enemy starts his attack, use skill 2. If skill 2 is on cd, use your offhand sword block (don’t use the block if you have 3 phantasms out, since the block creates a clone wich destroyes a phantasm, wich decreases your dps). If both are on cd, just dodge.

In the end – practice.