Guild Wars 2

I agree. I went back and forth with a few builds and I’m trying Osicat’s Shatter Cat Mist 3.0 build. Seems to work pretty well. I know he suggests using a focus in the offhand, but I use a sword for some defense capabilities. Love shatter!

@Pyro: Thank you for the info! I’ll continue playing around with different builds similar to the ones discussed in this thread to see what fits my play style. I appreciate all of the information!

@Pyro: A guildie of mine uses the build I posted in my last reply and is performing very well in tPVP. I’m glad to hear its viable. I’m not sure how to make this type of build work with the iSwordsman. For defense, I use sigils of energy. I can dodge/dodge during the first round with gs. When I switch, I get that extra endurance and do another roll if needed. Also, I use gs5 to push back opponents if needed. For utilities I use feedback (good for ranged enemies), blink (for mobility), decoy (good to break stuns and also open with good pressure), and I use mass invis. I usually rely on mobility and stealth for defense. The name of the game for me is to keep my phantasms up within rotation as much as I can, juke in with sword2 skill for extra burst when needed, and stealth/blink around for defense.

Edit: Curse, just realized you were on this thread as well. He is the guildie I’m referring to. Btw, this build is working great. Decided to focus more on gs rather than putting 30 in duelist with sw/pistol. Keep going back and forth!

If you don’t mind me asking, what is your current setup with your phantasm build for pvp? I’m experimenting and am loving this build, so I like to play around to see if there is one that truly shines with this playstyle.

Thanks again!

I gave this build a try not realizing it was 4 months old >< . I’m looking to transition to a phantasm build from my previous shatter build.

I saw the video wookie posted and it got me going. Playing around with this build, I ended up with the following:

20 – skill 3, 10
25 – skill 2, 9
0
25 – skill 4, 5
0

I use GS and SW/Pistol with mainly berzerker gear. I generally open with GS2, 3, izerker – switch to sw/p and use magic bullet, summon iduelist, feedback, sword2, switch places and use blade flurry, rinse ’n repeat.

Seems pretty effective so far (PVE and PVP). I like the idea of having phantasms up at all times chewing away at any opponent as I juke in and out when needed for extra burst.

Any suggestions based on this information? I love this play style and strive to get really good at it!

Thanks!

I gave this build a try not realizing it was 4 months old >< . I’m looking to transition to a phantasm build from my previous shatter build.

I saw the video wookie posted and it got me going. Playing around with this build, I ended up with the following:

20 – skill 3, 10
25 – skill 2, 9
0
25 – skill 4, 5
0

I use GS and SW/Pistol with mainly berzerker gear. I generally open with GS2, 3, izerker – switch to sw/p and use magic bullet, summon iduelist, feedback, sword2, switch places and use blade flurry, rinse ’n repeat.

Seems pretty effective so far (PVE and PVP). I like the idea of having phantasms up at all times chewing away at any opponent as I juke in and out when needed for extra burst.

Any suggestions based on this information? I love this play style and strive to get really good at it!

Thanks!