Guild Wars 2

Hi friends

Over the past 3~ months, I’ve been more focused on Uni work, as well being on a SWTOR binge, but now I’m back with the new patch and, though I am unsure what I should be doing with my mesmer in both general PvE / Map Completion, as well as what I should / can be running in Dungeons.

I have mostly full Zerkers gear, while only having rares on both jewelry and weapons just because I was saving up to finish up my set.

Thanks.

keenlam.4753:

I see
I think shatter and phantasm builds are still popular and powerful despite some minor setbacks from nerf patches.
If you’ve been checking the forum regularly, there is a growing number of new condition and interrupt builds which can lend themselves to support roles quite good in group fights.

Check out my condition build if you’re interested: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/mesmer/condition-build-The-Clone-Spammer/page/2#post2370617

Also, I’m trying an interrupt build at the same time. Here’s a link:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fgEQNAraWlwzKq3UzgGa9IhJFAA5keYaAc6SK4duB-jQxAYLBxkXR0YrZFRjVXjpcJiqBA-e

Thanks for the build! I switched over to this last night and really enjoyed it. Felt a lot better to me than what I was using before. I’ll most likely be sticking with something like this.

Phloww.1048:

I know shatter and phantasm builds are viable in PvE. I’ve made a hybrid build that can use both along with power and condition damage.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/mesmer/Builds-Flowing-Images-July-15th-update/first#post2415022

However, my builds do use mainly scepter/pistol, but it can use any of the other weapons as its second weapon set. If scepter or pistol isn’t your thing, no worries, you can swap out the traits to use others.

Interesting. How does a build like this compare to the one that was posted above? Is it simply just having more raw damage in place of condition damage, or is there a different playstyle to it? I’ll look into this one as well. Thanks!

keenlam.4753:

Hi OP:
Use this as a starting point (if you don’t mind reading through walls of text)
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/mesmer/List-Find-your-Mesmer-Build-Guides/first

I had seen that thread, but with some of the posts not being updated for a few months, and patches changing around builds, I questioned their viability. I thought I’d ask anyways while still looking around on that page and reading the comments.

Hey everyone. I recently hit 80 on my Mesmer, and I’m not really sure what to do with my build. (Edit: PvE only, mostly. I’ll get into WvW when I’m more comfortable with my skills)

I’ve just been running Greatsword / Sword-Focus and traiting along with the leveling guide 20/30/0/10/10 being the final, but seeing as there’s been some patches I’m sure this isnt as amazing at 80 anymore.

I’m not 100% sure where I’ll be going with this character, seeing as the guild I’m in doesn’t seem to be too active in anything other than discussion and Guild Events. I plan to just do Dungeons and general PvE, maybe Fractals when I begin to understand what they really are and maybe get into a proper guild for PvE.

So I’m literally taking all suggestions, builds or guides on PvE built mesmers. DPS, Support, Healer, I’d like to try it all some day. I’ve found some builds here and there but not many explain why they’re good, or seem to be a credible source other than one mans opinion. Want to hear from the community on what they like from a mesmer in their group.

Thanks