Guild Wars 2

i just recently shelved my thief after countless frustration from the crit change and thought i’d play around with a magic rouge. Basically, Im looking for builds to try out and thought i’d try out this “op, hard to kill, pls nerf” pu build. thanks in advance

You need 6 in Chaos for PU.
Most people split the rest between Domination and Dueling for both power and condi builds.
Staff + Scepter/Torch for condi. Dom IX, Dueling X, Chaos V, Chaos XII. The rest is up to you depending on whether you need more offense or defense.
Power PU is more of a mixed bag, I use GS + Sword/x and throw some interrupt traits in, some people focus more on direct phantasm damage.

Rabid gear for condi, zerker for power.

Mass invis elite is a given. Decoy rounds off the stealth nicely. You can toss in veil as well, but when playing solo I would go for something else instead. Blink is great, Mantra cleanse is good condi removal.

its only op vs new players. it makes it very hard to target the real mesmer. its easy to play with low risk high reward. If you want op play a hidden phanta build =]

i don’t want really want Op per say. i just want a general power build and Pu is the only one i could think of

What’s the crux of damage dealing in a PU build? Is it a mixed bag of phantasms, shattering, and my own weapons?

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What’s the crux of damage dealing in a PU build? Is it a mixed bag of phantasms, shattering, and my own weapons?

That sorta depends on how you build it. Generally shattering is a lesser part of the equation than phantasms and/or condition loading.

a condi spec where you throw up three illusions and let them bleed is pretty good, add “on clone death” effects, makes them deal damage no matter what. i prefer to stay away frmo shatter if im going to play PU. you can easily summon clones while in stealth and let them deal condi dmg. the damage isnt great but it can be overwhelming if done correctly. I dont have much experince with power PU, but frmo what ive seen, you can either go a phanta build where u sit in stealth and let phantas deal dmg or do a burst s/x shatter build. PU is really not op it has its draw backs, its really easy to use and easy for beginners to play and its also IMO the best spec to play agaisnt newer players. GL!

Thanks for the advice!

Shattering is generaly risky as a delayed clone might get you revealed, but if you have controll and timing it can be used for cc or extra burst.

Some video form my last 3 days roaming with Judge as PU condi (Napalm Cat)

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