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Thanks Fey! Appreciate the insight and assistance.
I agree, knowing where you want play is first step. I typically stay with the zerg and assume a support role. Since I’m still gearing as well, I just use my berserker gear for now. I do okay I guess with trying to add some dps when I can.
Occasionally I can’t find a group and end up roaming. This is where I get in trouble. I’m not a good 1v1 player and haven’t found a good build yet. So I usually get wrecked or run. Lol
Thanks, Cyninja. I appreciate the response. I’m still relatively new to GW2 and Mesmer but this information is incredibly helpful. I’m trying to keep track on what meta builds are currently preferred as I work to build up my character. I just finished obtaining my elite spec and some core masteries, so now I’m looking to start figuring out a plan to craft some better gear. For the time being, I’m limited to whatever I can buy at the auction.
Can someone link the meta condi build? I see it referred to often, but haven’t been able to figure out which one is the standard. Metabattle has 2-3 different variations depending on play type.
Fey (or anyone else that may know), is there a beginner Chronomancer build that is recommended? I only need the final 25 hero points to get Gravity Well and them I’m done with elite spec. Was hoping to find something that fits in with my current gear (Berserkers with GS and sw/focus. I’ve been dabbling with some WvW while working on PvE stuff as well. But since I am close, I am starting to consider fractals.
Is there a reasonable universal build or should I just start taking whatever for PvE and then switching to the meta builds for WvW and Fractals?
Thanks again, Fey. I’m about 35% of the way to Chrono at this point so I have some time. I’m really enjoying the Mesmer and glad that I decided to make this my main. The overall utility of the class fits me perfect.
I really appreciate all of your help, as well as those that have responded. Such a wealth of knowledge here in the forums. I’ve spent quite a bit of time reading posts going back 3+ years.
I’ve swapped out some berserker for 3 pieces of knights. Changed out amulet and rings to berserker. Other 3 accessories are still soldiers for now as I look for adequate replacement. Any tips on rings, etc and good runes?
On my armor, I have runes of the mesmer on all 6 pieces.
I’m sitting around 19k hp right now but still feel a little squishy. Dmg is okay, not spectacular but much better than before.
Spent some time today updating this build to better show the current setup and gear.
Wow, thank you Fey!
Yes, the build was more of a pvp setup. I had found it linked in the forum and just started using it as a base for myself. I made the skill changes that you suggested but still need to rework the gear. I have a couple of those items but truthfully I had forgotten to update the profile to ensure accuracy.
I have full armor sets of soldiers and berserkers. Runes are all sigil of the Mesmer. As for weapons, I’m using a GS as well as sword/focus. I do have a torch and staff in my bag to experiment with.
It looks like it’s going to be quite a grind to unlock all of the elite spec so I’ll focus on that for now. Once I have that, I’ll probably go with a meta build assuming I have the appropriate gear.
I appreciate your response!
Yes, I am not expecting massive DPS or huge criticals. I enjoy the support/utility gameplay which is what helped me decide on the Mesmer.
I am going with this build at the moment but trying different skills as needed. It definitely needs tweaked some so I would welcome any input. Again, this is just general solo PVE content to grind out mastery points and general zone events.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vhAQNAR8dnsIClqhFoBGpBUrhFVD6MIDJ6lT44bjMAFAA-TJRBwAAOCAaeIAE3fgcZAA
Thanks for your suggestions. I ended up grabbing a focus to experiment and try different combinations. Right now I’m using sword and focus with great sword and doing OK in general pve. Since I’m working on learning the play style I try not to tweak too much all at once.
I do need to figure out the right runes to slot and have temporarily gone with runes of the mesmer for now on all of my berserker gear. I can get by with the current setup but probably need to tweak the traits as needed. My initial condition shatter build was too squishy.
Just need something playable that will allow me to grind mastery points to train chronomancer. Then I’ll look for a more appropriate build.
So after much reading I decided to start with the condition shatter build. I picked up a berserker scepter and torch to start. I still have the GS, sword and pistol that I received from the boost. Was hoping to get some advice on gear. Does full berserker gear make sense or should I look for something else?
I do have the soldier gear but the stats are not inline with the build so dmg output is low. Also, would it be recommended to go with a staff instead of the GS?
I’m relatively new to GW2 but a long time MMO player dating back to the vanilla Everquest days. Unfortunately, work/life balance dictates my play time and so I decided to boost my Mesmer to 80 to accelerate progress.
Since I now have Chronomancer unlocked, I need to start acquiring hero points to unlock additional skills. Looking for some advice on a build and items that can help me on my way. I consider myself a casual player and have no immediate intention to push towards end-game raiding. I do see myself heading towards pugs and casual pvp as I develop comfort with the build.
I looked at a few build sites but most require you to have Chronomancer skills that I do not have yet, nor do I have the right gear. I’m pretty much just using the items that were given when my Mesmer was boosted.