View source for Chronomancer - Burst Shatter

{{MBuild
| profession = mesmer
| specialization = chronomancer
| designed for = roaming
| focus = direct damage
| rating = archived
}}

==Overview==
This build gives you a huge spike damage and at the same time high survivability if you play your skills well. It's optimal for small scale roaming.

==Skill Bar==
{{Skillbar
| profession = mesmer
| specialization = chronomancer
| set1 = greatsword
| set2 = sword, torch
| healing = Ether Feast
| utility1 = Blink
| utility2 = Decoy
| utility3 = Mantra of Distraction
| elite = Mass Invisibility
}}

===Weapon Variants===
'''Shield'''
{{Skillbar variant|mesmer|Sword|Shield}}

===Skill Variants=== 
'''Heal'''
* {{Skill|Mantra of Recovery}} if you are running the Inspiration variant, you get the most use out of the mantra heal with it's {{trait|Restorative Mantras}} and {{trait|Mender's Purity}} synergy.
* {{Skill|Well of Eternity}} for condi cleanse without having to trait or use mantras.

'''Utility'''
* {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}} for condi cleanse when not running the Inspiration trait line.
* {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} for more burst damage.
* {{Skill|Mirror Images}} Used back in the days, still useful for more burst (use right before Mindwrack) and also adds a stun break.

'''Elite'''
* {{Skill|Gravity Well}} useful for group play. It can also be useful when playing outnumbered but is more situational than {{Skill|Mass Invisibility}} 's escape utility.

==Specializations==
{{Specialization|Domination|top|top|mid}}
'''Variants'''
* {{trait|Power Block}} is best used with a shield.
{{Specialization|Dueling|top|top|top}}
{{Specialization|Chronomancer|mid|bot|bot}}

===Specialization changes===
Replace '''Dueling''' with '''Inspiration''' for more sustain and condi cleanse. Better against condi-based builds:
{{Specialization|Inspiration|mid|mid|top|variant=y}}

==Equipment==
{{PvE equipment
| stats = Berserker
| rarity = Ascended
| runes = 6 Superior Rune of the Scholar
| infusions = 18 Mighty WvW Infusion
| head = Ascended, Marauder
| chest = Ascended, Marauder
| legs = Ascended, Marauder
| back = Ascended, Marauder
| s1w1 = Ascended, Berserker, Greatsword, Superior Sigil of Air+Superior Sigil of Force
| s2w1 = Ascended, Berserker, Sword, Superior Sigil of Generosity
| s2w2 = Ascended, Berserker, Torch, Superior Sigil of Energy
}}

===Variants===
'''Stats'''
Any mix of Marauder's or Berserker's should suffice, Marauder's will cost you some burst but give you more survivability and is recommended for players less comfortable with the glassy high risk/high reward of this build. It is entirely possible to run full Berserker's but you will be weaker and require more awareness and good reflexes.

'''Sigils'''
* {{Gw2sigil|Superior Sigil of Bloodlust}}
* {{Gw2sigil|Superior Sigil of Fire}}
* {{Gw2sigil|Superior Sigil of Blood}}
* {{Gw2sigil|Superior Sigil of Absorption}} Best synergy with Shield.

'''Runes'''
* {{gw2rune|Superior Rune of Strength}}
* {{gw2rune|Superior Rune of the Pack}}

==Consumables==
'''Food'''
* {{gw2food|Scoop of Mintberry Swirl Ice Cream}} Adds some lifesteal.
* {{gw2food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}}. 
* {{gw2food|Dragon's Breath Bun}} (cheap alternative).

'''Utility''' afford a small increase to power, precision, or condition damage.
* {{Gw2food|Furious Sharpening Stone}} or {{Gw2food|Furious Maintenance Oil}} is optimal.
* {{Gw2food|Bountiful Sharpening Stone}} or {{Gw2food|Bountiful Maintenance Oil}}
* {{Gw2food|Toxic Sharpening Stone}} or {{Gw2food|Toxic Maintenance Oil}}
* {{Gw2food|Superior Sharpening Stone}}

==Usage== 
'''General'''
* {{Skill|Cry of Frustration}} is mainly for '''boon stripping''' in this build.

'''Setting up your burst'''
* Dazing and interrupting foes applies {{gw2wiki|Vulnerability}} - this makes {{Skill|Diversion}} even stronger. '''Learn to set up a Diversion chain:''' 
:* You can set up burst by building up '''20-25 stacks''' of '''Vulnerability''' on your target (at the price of wasting a very strong CC). To unleash Diversion's full potential, always try to position your clones in a way that they don't hit your target at the same time - Vulnerability can stack, but '''{{gw2wiki|Daze}} cannot stack''' - however you can land multiple '''consecutive''' dazes if you do it right.

'''Sword'''
* {{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}} isn't only for dealing damage - it's your second, short CD {{Skill|Distortion}} which can be handy when you are expecting a burst but ran out of dodges.
* The chain skill of {{Skill|Illusionary Leap}}, {{Skill|Swap}} is one of your key skills. You can {{gw2wiki|Immobilize}} the target so he can't dodge your burst - the shorter version is simply using the '''Swap''' {{to}} '''Blurred Frenzy''' {{to}} '''Mind Wrack''' combo. But you can also switch weapons after the Immob to '''Greatsword''' and land a much more significant burst.

'''Greatsword burst:'''
:* Stand '''close to your target''' for max damage and have '''at least 2 clones''' up (also near to your opponent - it's enough if you have 2 clones because Mirror Blade will summon a clone anyways).
:* Use {{Skill|Mirror Blade}} and {{Skill|Mind Wrack}} simultaneously, immediately followed by a {{Skill|Mind Stab}}.
:* If your enemy's trying to heal after your burst, use {{Skill|Illusionary Wave}} to interrupt it.
:* Use {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} before or after the burst, it's up to you.

'''Escape'''
{{Skill|Blink}} does '''NOT''' interrupt any skill cast, there for you can use {{Skill|Mass Invisibility}} and '''Blink''' to make the enemey lose your tracks, followed by {{Skill|The Prestige}} or {{Skill|Decoy}} for more stealth.

==Weaknesses==
* Heavy Condition pressure when not running Inspiration.
* Very glassy.

==Gameplay Videos==
* {{YouTube|gtf63IpFLHw|Guild Wars 2 Epic Mesmer WvW Montage Vol.16 "new patch"}}
* {{YouTube|9E6BzUV39Pk|Cormix}}