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OP, why so much mesmer bashing? I’ve played (still playing) all three scholars, necro (52), ele (44), and mesmer (40) so although I’m not level 80, I think I can put in some input. Out of all three, mesmer was the last one I started because everyone said they were subpar in PVE and that is all I do, but after playing I fail to see how people can say this. I find mesmer the most fun to play and much more effective in PVE that my other scholars. The problem I think many people have however is the learning curve necessary to use mesmers efficiently.
1.) shatter shatter shatter. Shattering is our class mechanic and imo if your not using it in PVE then you are missing out. I run a phantasm/power build and while I don’t shatter as often kittenter mesmers, there are still times when you are missing out if you are not using it. When you have 2 clones out that are you about to rewrite in order to start summoning more phantasms, why not shatter? If you see a mob running to your illusion and will probably kill them, why not shatter? If the mob you are targetted on is about to die which means your illusions will go poof, why not shatter? Shattering is just a necessary/highly recommended if you want to play efficiently and there is no getting over that fact.
2.) Survivability. Mesmers are like roaches, they are terribly hard to kill and this is without even putting one point into toughness. Even when your downed, the #2 skill is a godsend. You can usually get yourself safely rallied or revived by using #2 to get away, #3 to have your rogue distract or kill the mob, and then #4 of course. The GS #5 is also a great skill for sticky situations, push mob(s) back and give you crucial time to form a plan of action. Decoy is in no way a necessity, but I rely on that skill so much. Whenever you see a mob(s) aggro you. You can just pop out a decoy and the mobs will generally run and attack one of your clones…or another player, but they aren’t attacking you
but this leads to the next point.
3.) Mesmers (imo) are not a pet class. Are illusions are just that, illusions. It sounds mean, but our illusions are basically meatshields. Yes, phantasms are a major source of mesmer damage so you want to keep them alive if possible, but don’t rage and complain that they keep dying. Guess what? You can just keep popping out more. Clones as you have come to realize deal basically no damage, clones are for shattering/distracting nothing more (except for staff clones which are very useful on a condition build). My illusions have saved me so many times due to their distracting nature and I love them
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Also I understand that you don’t like the GS, that is your choice, but I don’t understand how you say it aoe isn’t good. Yes, we aren’t as aoe-y as the other scholars, but our aoe is not bad. I generally run GS/Staff or GS/Sword-Focus. If you utilize shatter, the GS #2 can be a little aoe. Use the skill and then shatter the clone immediately. GS #3 just needs to be used efficiently. Then #4, I read what you said about #4 and just…yeah. I love the berserker. Berserker is one of our best aoe imo. Each swing can hit 5 targets so as a result is can hit a high amount of mobs. The most efficient way I see that there is to use the berserker is to set in on the mob furthest away from you. To me that just seems to hit the most amount of mobs. Also my berserker tends to be survive the long out of my phantasms due to the fact he is constantly moving rather than the other phantasms which tend to stay in one place. Also berserker kiting is possible. You can circle kite while your berserker keeps spinning into the group you are kiting. Its not the fastest way, but when you are in a dungeon being chased by a crapload of mob, it buys some time while still doing some dps.
Basically I’m just saying that mesmers aren’t bad in pve. One must just used to playing one and realize how to play one efficiently for the best results.