Guild Wars 2

kitten Bandit Mesmer

Benjamin.8237:

Hybrid builds such as Celestial work great on classes that can stack might easily, so Elementalists, Engineers and Warriors especially. Mesmer might stacking isn’t as good so going celestial isn’t as effective. Have you tried a mix of 70% carrion 30% assassins and then take a sigil of accuracy on each weapon maybe? You will have very high power and condition damage still, while maintaining a decent crit chance.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fhAQNAR7fnsISjaWmGmqB3aGB4AMNBypkA-TFDBABus/QsKBrRnghaCaSZzUKlA4BA4j6PacEAYw8XGHEAtvAAkCwPhVA-w

Incorrect, I run Battle sigils ( 3 stacks of might for 20s CD 9 s ) on both of my mainhand weapons and one Strength Sigil on my off hand. As long as you are engaged with a target and swapping it’s pretty easy to maintain 6-12 stacks of might, that’s not including 5 stacks per interrupt VIA Bountiful interruption. IMO Celestial is probably one of the better gear sets for Hybrid builds.

1) The idea is to spread the damage VIA Conditions and Raw Power

2) Celestial is awesome because it evens out other stats are are required in order for this set up to work such as, Toughness, Vitality, Precision, Ferocity, Condition Damage, Power, the healing power is just an added bonus with 3 clones / phantasms up you’ll be regenerating over 1000 hp per tick with the signet heal that’s not including the regeneration buffs.

3) Survivability we all know how tanky and survivable Condition builds are but they do NO damage. By using Celestial you’ll have enough base power to actually be able to hurt your opponents. Add in Travelers runes and you’ll be extremely mobile both in and out of combat.

4) It works, I’ve tested it and trust me Celestial with this weapon combo is very effective.

5) by picking “other” gear sets you loose out. I use to run this with a full set of Rabid, Celestial weapons, Celestial ring, Celestial amulet, zerker accessories, zerker ring and a soldiers back piece and by switching to Celestial I gained a ton. Plug it into build editor and see for yourself.

It’s the same as the standard 4 4 6 0 0 PU Build. The weapons and gear is what makes it Hybrid.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fhEQRAsf7ansISZaWkGOqB3aGR1YM9Lp0CJDYhS2x2A-TlyCABOcCAA4AIs3+DAqh5Qlgdq+zFPpgvU+Jo+hCOoABAQAGOdTm1ZdrbdrbLX5KXoLXoNfhOclrzhTKgtmGB-w

Power base is 1697, bloodlust will boost your power to 1947 + wvw buff = 2047
Condition damage base 940 + wvw buff = 1040. I play around with the first trait in domination sometimes I’ll run Sig Mastery and bring boonshare or Signet of Domination for the added condition damage / stun. I’ll swap out blink for arcane Thievery ( vs condition heavy classes ) really the combinations are endless it all comes down to how you want to play it. Feel Free to mix up the armor also, I have a few sets so I play around with them to see which one I like the most. Currently running 2 Celestial, 2 Assassins 2 Rabid, This gives me more Critical Chance 46-47% but I loose some Critical Damage 198% vs 202% everything else is pretty much the same

PU Condition, PU Power… pshhhh just combine the 2 and run a hybrid build. if you like being aggressive ( Like I do ) You’ll love it. Takes the best from both builds and blends them into 1 package. Don’t expect super huge numbers ( unless you time your attacks perfectly, the big burst come from 2 or more sources, maxes out at just over 2k power w/o Might) but you can expect high surviveability VIA high armor 2700-2800+, super high HP 22-24k,and plenty of condition cleanse ( torch trait, mantra of resolve & Arcane thievery if you choose to run it ) all this with constant condition pressure ( roughly 900-1100 condition damage ). I eat condition PU Mesmers for breakfast and Zerker PU just doesn’t have the sustain. Plus running traveler runes means you can chase people down. To each their own, it’s not a play style for everyone but I personally think it’s one of our best roaming builds in a WvW setting.

A guild member wanted to test out his new Phantasm ( NON PU ) Boon Strip / Share Group build. I was running my usual Hybrid, Krometh was Conditions and Draxxus was the one testing. The 3 of us went out to pick a fight at bay, this was the result.

I’ll have to give that a go in Spvp. This is what I run it’s quite fun, being able to play offensively with access to stealth and condi clears is really nice. Unlike most PU builds I prefer to play offensively as well. This build is a bit more power based.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fhAQRAsf7ansISZaWkGOqB3aGR1YM9Lp0CJDYhS2x2A-TJRGwAAOJAJeCAt3fYZZAA

Some small man roaming action, 1st fight is a 2 man with myself and a Guildie running a D/D ele. The Second fight was an Improv 3 man put together as I followed 2 to south camp and saw their numbers with a guest appearance from a 4th guildie running his engi

Ross Biddle.2367:

For Hybrid I had The Holy Hell build running since the confusion nerf.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/mesmer/The-Holy-Hell-Build-2-0/first#post3977712
This was the redo of it after the last balance patch.

Difference with mine is I run as much mobility as possible (traited manips + curtain swiftness). Mobility is king in roaming.

Nice build, It’s awesome to see other Hybrid builds that are effective Cool video as well

fufu.8345:

The skill clicking makes me cringe.

I’m working on it! It can’t be that bad! Ive been pretty effective regardless, been playing this way for a LONG time. I don’t click 100% of the time just sometimes, it’s a habit that’t I’m trying to kick. If it really makes that much of a difference then I feel bad for my opponents once I switch. Pretty sure we dueled once Siafu when we were on HoD. I recall it being a long duel

Hybrid Burst Capabilities. You don’t need Stacks to be effective

Vs a ranger – a well timed Prestige / blurred frenzy combo as my Duelist unloads = 5.4k burst 2.4 from duelist unload and 3k from blurred frenzy. I had NO wvw stacks and only 5 stacks of Bloodlust

Vs a Necromancer – Opened up on a Necro trying to retake NE tower. First loaded up the conditions to get him off the ram, then ran him down and burst for 4,355. I had full guard stacks and 11 Bloodlust stacks

my condition damage is only 1100, power is over 2k with 47% crit chance and 198% crit damage I have the ability to burst between 3-5+k when I time my attacks perfectly. The conditions just add additional pressure + the on death clone traits. It’s not the standard run of the mill condition PU they don’t have any burst ability nor can they chase down targets like I can. If it was the “standard” PU Condi build I’d hit like a wet noodle and rely heavily on my targets staying engaged. It’s “Hyrbid” Because it combines the best from both PU builds. The Surviveability and conditions from the condi builds and the burst capabilities from the zerker specs and fuses them into one package.

If Scorpion from Mortal Kombat was a mesmer…..

Just got a naga Mouse trying to get use to all the new buttons :/ I use it sometimes but old habits die hard. Id like to think my reaction times are still pretty solid given this fact I know they can get better.

yeah lol this is by far my favorite build and is extremely fun to play especially when you’re up in your opponents faces bursting them down The CDs are short enough that you can burn through 75% of your attacks swap weapons do the same thing and by the time you get back most of them are off CD, it’s truly a relentless assault.

lol my internet kitten ed kept saying error I’m trying to delete them

See attached I apologize in advance for the skipping I had just downloaded Fraps and realized mid fight that it was only recording in 30s increments which I pieced together the best I could. I now have the registered version so that won’t be an issue anymore. Had Pandora going in the background with Flux Pavilion – I Can’t Stop playing, was absolutely perfect for what was going on, enjoy!

See attached I apologize in advance for the skipping I had just downloaded Fraps and realized mid fight that it was only recording in 30s increments which I pieced together the best I could. I now have the registered version so that won’t be an issue anymore. Had Pandora going in the background with Flux Pavilion – I Can’t Stop playing, was absolutely perfect for what was going on, enjoy!

Interesting didn’t know that, well you can use w/e other sigils you like in that case. In my wvw version of the build I use sigil of bursting on the pistol and torment on the torch. Bloodlust for stacking then swap to battle

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fhAQRAra8fnsISZaWkGOqB3aGx1YM9JhUCJDYgSWx0A-TJBBABAcSA84JAI4+DgVGAA

Here you go, it’s a well rounded build nice for running around and supporting the points when needed. The clone death traits make it useful when attempting to hold a point, constantly swapping weapons keeps the might stacks high usually between 6-9 and if you manage to daze your target you get an additional 5 VIA bountiful interruption and also stack vulnerability. You don’t really want to shatter unless you’re busting / locking down your target (F3 shatter) this hurts your dps and your regen via Signet of Ether. I personally run sig mastery because I occasionally like playing a little more lockdown and swap out blink for signet of domination which is where bountiful interruption really shines with access to 3 Dazes. Lets not forget with the +7%crit chance sigils and Phantasmal fury your Phantasams will be critical hitting and stacking bleeds like a boss. Conditions are no problem you got your 2 torch skills and mantra of resolve for a total of 6 condi removals if timed right you’ll always have one available besides the CD on resolve is very low. This build really shines when you get in your enemies faces, the scepter block torment hits like a train and the pistol duelist is devastating. The torch 4 skill is another nice combo when paired with sword 3 for the lockdown as you blurred frenzy and pop out of prestige. hope you like it! For me this is one of my all time favorite builds

I run a Celestial Hybrid build in Spvp but I use scepter / pistol – sword torch. It’s a lot of fun to play

I run a hybrid build it’s pretty nasty, much more fun than the straight Condition L2P PU build. It does use PU but the weapon and gear combo make for a well rounded mesmer. Plenty of Condition removal and surviveability + with full Stacks, Food, and wvw buffs you’ll be sitting at 2k power and 1100+ condition damage with 20500+ hp and 2760+ armor. In the hands of a skilled player this build is extremely deadly, and fun to play constantly swaping weapons to keep the might stacks up and keep your enemy on their toes!

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fhEQRAsf7ansISZaWkGOqB3aGx1YM9JhUCJDYgSWx0A-TVzCABAcAEO+gAs3+DAqhJKlUSpE5inUwXKHuU9HB1PUwBEY6TAwYKBDAcAMcdrbdr7u7u7lXe5lXe5We5hHe4dLFwWTjA-w

Fractal Scepter b/c fractal

Lovin my Warriors look, Straight Valhalla Valkyrie <3

Add On Death Clone Traits to up the anti in bigger fights. Between Debilitating Dissipation, Crippling Dissipation, paired with Chaos Storm and Bountiful interruption = huge might stacks and condition damage. Yeah, we’re not the best in Zerg fights but we’re not entirely useless. Plus if you run with an organized group that 1 blast finisher from torch can pair well with fields dropped by your buddies. Hell it’s always nice to be able to single an enemy out as the fight draws out or just focus fire with the heavies. No reason why you can’t hang with 3000 armor and 22000+ HP, 1900-2000 condition damage is no joke.

IMHO I feel that 20 20 30 0 0 is our most versatile trait set we have as a class. I run 3 different gear sets giving me the ability to switch play styles by simply switching gear and traits. Power / Crit , Condition / Tank, Hybrid. Personally I prefer Hybrid build for roaming. You can have a nicely rounded out set with the help of food and wvw buffs. At full Stacks I’m sitting at 3000 attack, between 1100 – 1300 condition damage ( depends on utilities IE. Signet of Domination ) 2770 armor, 21000+ HP, 50% critical chance, 76% critical damage. Just play around with the build editor to find the set that best suits your play style.

the Duelist phantasms should have quip equipped. Just imagine all of the confetti and toy noises!

I also run Scepter / Pistol, Sword / Torch with a Hybrid Condi build it’s a lot of fun and very strong.

Pay to win, Gem Store / Farm —-→ buy Travelers Runes. 25% movement speed 24/7. Problem solved

Depends on what you want. For bunker condi I’d go Rabid / celestial ( for better points spread )

If you have the WvW buffs you really don’t need Dire I run a full set of Rabid with dire weapons and rabid / celestial trinkets and I’m at 22.8k HP 3k armor no need for more vitality. I also run a Hybrid Condition build that still has good burst and between 1100-1300 condi dmg running Rabid armor, celestial / zerker trinkets. Sounds crazy but with full stacks you’ll have 3k attack on top of the 1100-1300 condi dmg ( sig of dom / oils or crystals), 2770+ armor, nearly 21.5k hp, 50% crit chance ( depends on oils / crystals ), 76%crit dmg. Don’t believe me see below, Running full ascended with infusions obviously makes a huge difference all of those +5s add up.

Fresh Look Lovin the new Selfless Potion

Gangsta Mesmer O_o

andddd Sub Zero

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/support/bugs/Fractals-50-no-Daily-Chest/first#post3427150

There’s so many with issues with Fractal’s it’s not even funny, why anyone even bothers with 50 is beyond me.. It’s obviously bugged / broken like most of fractals after the update. Maybe if we cause enough ruckus they’ll actually do something about it instead of archiving the issues.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/support/bugs/Fractals-50-no-Daily-Chest/first#post3427150

See Above ^

I’ve already posted a tread on this in the Fractured Forums unfortunately they archived it before giving me any resolution even though they acknowledged that it was an Issue. I don’t know why people even bother with Fractals 50 anymore there’s not point just do 49 until it’s “Fixed” . Don’t even get my started on the rewards…..

So here I was doing my 29 Daily run, things are going smoothly until…. Cliff-side fractal, we get to the boss and apparently he’s Invulnerable won’t take any damage. We tried wiping and relogging, nada. Thanks just wasted 1 hour trying to get this to work to get kitten. Please Fix fractals. First broken rewards, then no chest for lvl 50 now this…. see screens below.

So tired of all of the fractal bugs

Any update on this?? I’m not going to attempt 50 again until this issue is resolved

Dat Air-Filtration Device:D

I just made a post about the same issue, they’re looking into it. Hopefully we’ll get an answer soon

Thanks Andrew, I really appreciate it

I didn’t…. I’ve been doing Fractals for ages, it reset at 7pm EST i did this at like 2am I was WvWing before

My personal level is 50 I have over 190+ Pristine relics and I did Fractals 50 yesterday for the first time….. The final boss encounter was Mai Trin, and upon completion NO ONE IN MY GROUP GOT OUR DAILY CHEST. Needless to say I was pretty kitten off…. attached is a screenshot showing my personal / reward level. One of our party members rage quit.

-I’ve already been De-leveled
-Keep getting Non-infused rings at lvl 30-40+
-Still can’t buy anything with Pristine Relics other than Rings
- Now no Daily chest for lvl 50??

- Am I being trolled?

As a Frequent Fractal goer I was pretty upset to see my personal level rolled back to 30 Further more I was disappointed that the proposed Fractal Gear Box (weapon skinbox) – [&AgFCwAAA] was not added during the last patch. I was really banking on it to be added during this update as per what a Dev said in a post about a few weeks ago in regards to “Fractal Rewards”

Most of us do Fractals constantly for the prestige, challenge, skins, loot, etc. I’ve obtaining over 165+ Pristine Fractal Relics, and still have yet to see ANY Fractal Swords or Daggers. I like the fact that the weapons are “rare” but doing this many Daily runs and getting constant kitten rewards is just ridiculous. Here’s what I think should be done about it.

1) ANET should allow ALL Players who had previously made it pass 30 to choose between a Universal Ascended Weapon Chest [&AgE3wAAA] or a Fractal Gear Box (weapon skinbox) – [&AgFCwAAA] Obviously the codes are already in the game this could be done very easily

2) Players that have made it to 40+ automatically get BOTH sent to them in the mail ( like back during the Dragon Festival fiasco ) – See Link —->
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/info/updates/Game-Update-Notes-June-11th-2013#post2260082

Lastly, please for kitten sake add new items to the Fractal vendors and make the rings salvageable / mystic forge-able. I Never understood why the only dungeon in the game that had Agony resistance never had a way for you to Obtain the items NEEDED to progress available at the vendors. STOP GIVING ME Non- Infused RINGS ON 30+ Fractals!! This has happened to me 3-4 times Post Patch.

/endrant

- your Fractal Frequenter Nazarus Soulswag – Mesmer Anvil Rock

the code exist!! Expect it to be put in sometime soon! Preview it

[&AgE/wAAA] Thaumanova Anomaly’s Staff

Fun In Lion’s arch, pick an outfit any outfit

Just a heads up you can get BOTH a weapon skin and an ascended weapon chest on daily chest i just did my 38 daily and got both!! I’m all for a fractal weapon ticket though so tired of doing this over and over to NOT get the fractal sword or at least make it a fractal weapon chest…

new look, not many light armors that offer pants / vets combo this is what I came up with

illusionary leap, iZerker, now this. This is a sad sad day for Mesmers

Been meaning to make this thread for quite some time, Illusionary leap is broken. 9 times out of 10 when a target is moving or is on higher ground and you use this skill it never immobilizes the target and you never teleport. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used this on a moving target that was in range and it never works or if it does I don’t teleport instead just reappear in the same location that I activated the skill in. Please fix this it’s one of our few CC skills and is key in WvW & Spvp.

Race: Human

Class: Any

Weapon: Fiery Dragon Sword / Jormag’s Breath ( comparison )

Issue:

The Fiery Dragon Sword seems greatly over-sized when compared to other swords on any race especially Humans. The sword is nearly 1/2 the size of my character which is ridiculous. When Compared to Breath of Jormag the difference is very noticeable. Also when stowed the weapon clips thorough the ground due to its enormous size. Please either scale down the Fiery Dragon Sword, or Scale up Jormag’s. The difference between the 2 is driving me crazy