Guild Wars 2

And please, post it here, so we all know and try it ourselves too, who knows…

StickerHappy.8052:

Zmodd.5427:

I’ve read it too, Lich Form came to mind… yeah… dark times are coming.

But lich form can be reflected, blinded, LoS, Dodged, and more importantly, Reflected.

You forgot to mention Moa’d, which is really fun… Anyway, I just think “perma-stabilty” in such a strong form isn’t, well, a good sight.

I’ve read it too, Lich Form came to mind… yeah… dark times are coming.

Undoubtedly there are many builds being played out there that we don’t know of because they weren’t posted here. It’s really hard to say “no build diversity” without real, “exact”, numbers.

Exciton.8942:

The balance over all classes is pretty decent at this point.
In dungeons, most classes are welcome but elementalists do stand out a bit for their dps. As for high level fractals, people usually prefer guardians.
In PvP, elementalists and engineers are most seeked professions but other professions can definitely be played ffective as well especially in mid-level competition.
In WvW, warrior guardian elementalist and necromancers are still the core for any organized group play. But you really can play any profession to their strength, especially in small-scale fight.

See how Elementalist comes in every point? Try one.

stvibes.5930:

Um who are devs?

Developers of the game. I don’t know their names, I believe they’re just a myth. :>

Windsagio.1340:

Glint seems likely mesmer type effects (and chronomancy)

No, no, no, no… “Chronomancy” is exclusive to us, mesmers.

u.u’

Least played: I’d say mesmer/engineer.
Most broken:
-meaning buggy, mesmer.
-meaning “OP”, elementalist.

1- For leveling I used Greatsword/Staff, but is good to carry a Sword/Focus with you.
2- Power-Precision-Ferocity, full Assassin, full Berserker or a mix of both. I myself play full Berserker.
3- Any chicken thingy.

Reading the answers I came up with this conclusion: ANet needs to buff our interrupt traits so that we stop playing as a thief and start playing as a mesmer. And maybe this is what our specialization will do for us, they even stated that it’ll affect PvP the most (don’t have the exact quote).

PS: I’m not saying we’re all playing shatter, I play 3 builds in PvP, 1 is double-ranged shatter, 1 is “PhantRupt” and 1 is a celestial MtD I play for fun, I just hope ANet comes up with a similar thought and, possibly, a “fix”.

1- From a PvE perspective, what I miss the most is AoE damage. Our AoE damage, our damage in general actually, is heavy dependant on our phantasms and they die so easily in some encounters… it’s sad.

2- For me, mesmers are best in PvP and worst in WvW (zergs).

3- There are many, many things, but one that makes me really mad is the iLeap dependence of a clone, I’d change that if I could (you still summon the clone but even if it dies we can “swap”).

4- Nothing would ever make me stop playing mesmer, not even a shield.

5- I’m a faithless person in general, I don’t expect anything to happen be it good or bad, but maybe, just maybe, our specialization may change my mind.

6- Phantasms not dying so easily, at least in PvE they should have some kind of protection from AoEs, the more Wyvern fight videos I watch the more anger I feel.

Sorry for any bad english, the struggle is real.

FYI, patch delayed, check General Discussion.

Edit: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/Next-Game-Build-Update/

kittenahe.3108:

Gaile Gray.6029:

kittenahe — I know you’re excited about what’s coming. So are we. We do want to do our best to make sure everything is topnotch and great, so a little more time for testing is in order. And I believe — although I don’t presume to tell you how to feel -- that you’ll be happy with the update!

Alright well good enough, can you please fix so my name doesn’t get censored? It’s really annoying, as fast as i write my name at the forum it will just say “Kittenahe” and that isn’t funny at all.

Oh yeah that is…
Thanks Gaile.

I play on Sea of Sorrows and, even though we have good/average numbers, Fort Aspenwood still beats us and Dragonbrand. I don’t think it’s full, IMO go for it.

We have a megaserver system now, PvE is merged, your server affects only your WvW experience. As for a profession, I’d say an* Elementalist, Guardian or Warrior.

“Hide Boots” option would be welcome, thanks.

Hlord.5940:

and Phantasm Warlock will still be holding scepter instead of staff, still!

If only this was the problem with iWarlock…

I think we should all say “Chronomancer” until the name is confirmed.

Yes please, enough of 3 players capping home while it’s empty and your team getting 4v2 in mid, and of course their turret engi camping far.

Zenith.7301:

What if using a shield changed all 5 of your skills, with the 3rd skill being a different one depending on the mainhand? Sorta like the thief’s weapon combos.

As long as we get good damaging AoEs (like fields) non-dependant on our phantasms I’m ok with it.

PS: English might have failed a little bit here.

Edit: This because IMO the problem with mesmer in current PvE meta is our AoE DPS and, remember, we’re not just getting a shield, we’re getting new profession mechanics as well.

Seriously, I thought this main-hand shield nonsense was exclusive to guardians…
I’d like a main-hand dagger more than pistol, but that’s probably just me.

Wow, clearly a Scepter/Torch – Staff mesmer using clone death traits (stealth does NOT mean PU). Congratulations OP, you messed with a lot of minds today, I envy you.

Probably.

/15charrswalkintoabar

First question: Very unlikely (if you’re speaking of a new trait line);

Second question: No new weapons, specializations will each have a “new” existing weapon that the base profession couldn’t use before;

Third question: As I mentioned above, they’ll have a “new” existing weapon, meaning new skills just like it is now, yes;

Fourth question: I’m not sure I know what you’re talking about, won’t try to answer.

I know I made an Infinity Ball in my personal story, but it didn’t work as intended. (:

No, but I, not* sure if the community too, would like to use a dagger.

Jordo.5913:

He’ll only cover it until it’s released and then maybe up to a month worth of the launch hype and then fade away until the next expansion.

Although, you can’t blame him since he’s more of a news channel than a gameplay channel.

Oh yeah, I get that, but 2 or 3 more videos of GW2 would be welcome. (:

Yay! Thank you. I hope to see you coming back soon Joe, love your videos.

Electro.4173:

Mesmer could get a 5th. Maybe a time-related shatter, like freezing enemies or inflicting slow on them.

Actually, I have the exact same thought, a shatter skill that applies 1s Slow per illusion shattered and possibly a trait that makes it also applies 1s Quickness per illusion to the mesmer.

I think Elementalists will get the “Arcane” attunement.

So, I’ve seen that F5 key for a “Profession Skill 5” and thought about a new shatter skill (no name) that applies 1s of AoE Slow (the new condition) per illusion shattered and, possibly, a trait that makes it also applies 1s of Quickness to the caster per illusion shattered. Just a thought, I’d love it.

Issue: Neck being cut. I can’t test other races.

My advice: install Linux.

If you ever need to use your computer for work or research use Linux where, supposedly, you won’t be able to play. I do this, but my Linux (Ubuntu 14.04) is installed on my notebook.

Azrael.4960:

Some days I go pugging and when some poor nub says stack, I just pull aggro and go in. Everyone else follows and we murder the boss. Pretty sure the poor nub just sits there scratching his heading thing “how did that go so well without stacking?!”

I’ve done some pretty evil things. In COE, ppl still like stacking to the left of the door at the start. I pull the elementals with their V shaped ice attack that 1 shots ppl. I shift myself a bit so the V goes straight through the stack while I’m in the middle of the V. BAM 1 icy pug stack

I like living on the edge and dare them to kick me XD

Actually, these “V” AoEs are projectiles, if you have a mesmer (and I know because I’m one) ask to stack and as soon as they reach the group pop a Feedback. GG.

I’d like off hand dagger, because I like iRogue so much and I expect a Phantasm like him and, possibly, another stealth skill.

Rytlock coming out of nowhere caught my attention…

Just passing by and leaving my thanks. I mean it, thank you so much.

If I’m not mistaken, it’s just new colors.

Jzaku.9765:

Scoobaniec.9561:

Lol, these pants fits t3 light perfectly.

Ya mean that really expensive Cultural armourset exclusively for Charr that somehow still has tail clipping 2 years after launch?

Yeah it does look pretty nice but I’m not a fan of headgear that removes your hair for no reason lol

We asura know what you feel.

There are never enough asura mesmers in Tyria.

Edit: Changed my look.

In PvE you may think it’s great, now think about WvW, a zerg fight for instance, you may change your mind.

They are ascended, fortunately account bound. :>

Well, my past mesmer Armaeas, sylvari level 80 100% map completion, did it for server transfer before the megaserver system. No regrets.

Oh, now I feel great! Happy new year fellow player, have a wonderful 2015, you and everyone else reading. :>

2:07 hours until 2015 here in Brazil, wait for me with coffee, need coffee. NOW!

Indeed, the best thing you can do is buy your exotic using Badges of Honor (WvW tokens) plus a a bit of gold rather than buy every piece via Trading Post, you’ll find the NPCs for weapons and armors in your server’s borderland.

I use Knight + Berserker, it’s a good combo if you’re willing to try, you don’t have as much damage output as a full Berserker but you’ll certainly have more suvivability due to amount of toughness added by Knight (this is for WvW, it can be used in PvE but not as optimal as full Berserker). Since you’re going for Exotics it’s easy to try out gear combos, like Berserker + Assassin, Berserker + Knight or Rabid + Dire.

Even though I like your suggestion, I believe 1 gift/each is enough.

Yeah, Masterful Reflection failed twice but it’s working properly now, I have no idea why though. For Harmonious* Mantras, you’ll also lose 1 charge if you get downed.

Did Masterful Reflection reflect Ranger’s LB#2 before patch? It didn’t work 2 times for me.