Guild Wars 2

Expansive.3716:

I really wish that other players who play the other professions took your advice about taking time to learn and understand things. People want the easy way out and come on the forums to complain about Mesmer.

Yes this is the truth. But I also think it extends to all classes. Sure, there is always a flavor of the month ezmode build for any class, but playing the game requires the player to adapt to the unique mechanics of the class they play. If people want a game where there is just 1 ezmode build for every class and you battle it out, that’s a legitimate argument, but it’s not this game.

I play a shatter mesmer (20/20/0/0/30) in spvp, and it is totally viable, depending on your movement. Yes, against conditions heavy classes it can get gross, but the key is to keep moving and not get caught. It’s high risk, but high reward.

I run ether feast, decoy, blink, signet of illusions, and mass invisibility. As long as I keep invisible, out of aoe conditions (I’m looking at you, necros), and keep shattering, most players will have a hard time finding me, particularly in a 2v2~ish situation. In 1v1s I try to keep invisible and keep my distance. The burst will usually speak of itself.

I have looked at potential ways to add some conditions removal, null field being one that you pointed out, but it’s not worth sacrificing a stun break, and it doesn’t act fast enough. Truth be told, the burst from shatter as well as the maneuverability from the various stun breaks ideally will be enough to keep you from receiving too many conditions. If you do get nailed by a bunch of conditions, well, hope for the best.

In conclusion: It’s very viable, just requires careful playing that avoids getting bombed by too many conditions too early.