Difference between revisions of "Mesmer - Core Power Mesmer"

Latest revision as of 09:40, 1 September 2023

The community gave this build a rating, making it second-tier: Good

Designed for: Open World, Open World General and Open World Core

Difficulty:

Easy

This build was last updated on September 01, 2023 and is up to date for the March 19, 2024 patch.

Overview

Core Power Mesmer open world build that has really good burst damage and good sustained damage. It also serves as a good introduction to the Mesmer class as a whole, needing to rely on its clone generation and shatters to succeed.

Skill Bar

Sword/Sword

Greatsword

Utility

Weapon Variants

Focus - can replace offhand sword to trade some damage for the really strong ability to pack mobs together with Temporal Curtain.

Skill Variants

Most mesmer utility skills focus on utility instead of damage. This build recommends Mantra of Pain Phantasmal Disenchanter and Blink for a balanced mix of damage and utility. But you can consider other options.

Phantasmal Defender - phantasm that Taunts, but it has a really long cooldown and bad damage.
Portal Entre - a utility skill used to transport yourself and others. Useful to shorten distances when looping back to areas or during jumping puzzles.
Feedback - to reflect projectiles.
Mantra of Concentration - if you need multiple successive stun breaks.
Mantra of Resolve - if you need to cleanse dangerous conditions.
Signet of Humility - if fighting champions or bounties with defiance bars.

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Specializations

If you are not using a greatsword, replace Bountiful Blades with Empowered Illusions.
If you are levelling up your character, unlock your specializations in this order: Domination -> Illusions -> Duelling

Equipment

Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.

Head
Berserker

Shoulders
Berserker

Chest
Berserker

Hands
Berserker

Legs
Assassin

Feet
Berserker

Backpiece
Berserker

Accessory
Berserker

Amulet
Berserker

Ring
Berserker

Sword
Berserker

Sigil

Greatsword
Berserker

Sigil

Rune
x6

Relic

This set uses the same gear as Build:Virtuoso - Power DPS, making it good for general PVE. This is because it is simply not worth it to get a gear set optimized for core mesmer. It relies on virtuoso's Quiet Intensity trait to reach 100% critical chance.
Rune of Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter and Rune of Superior Rune of the Scholar are interchangeable.
Other relics include Relic of the Adventurer, Relic of Cerus, Relic of the Cavalier, and Relic of Durability.
For defense, equip the highest tier Jade Core you can afford. Use defensive food, traits, or skills if required. If necessary, use Knight trinkets.

Consumables

Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.

DPS

Prioritize Steak Ascended food.
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Defense

Farming

Prioritize Steak Ascended food.
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(and variants)

Usage

Damage

Your highest damage skills are Phantasmal Berserker, Phantasmal Swordsman, Phantasmal Disenchanter, and Mirror Blade.

The general idea behind the build is to use all your Phantasm skills, then reset their cooldown with Signet of the Ether, and use them again. This provides really good burst damage and good sustained damage. All of these phantasms will become clones after attacking, allowing you to shatter them for great damage with Mind Wrack. You could also use Diversion for crowd control or Distortion for invulnerability.

Burst Opener

Against bosses and other durable enemies, try to follow this opening burst.

Phantasmal Swordsman from range
Weapon swap before entering combat
Phantasmal Berserker
Phantasmal Disenchanter
Signet of the Ether
Phantasmal Berserker
Mirror Blade
Mind Stab
Weapon swap
Phantasmal Swordsman in melee
Blurred Frenzy
Phantasmal Disenchanter
Auto attack. Most of the auto attack damage comes from the third skill, Mind Spike

Notes

Cast Mind Wrack with 3 clones.
- If you want to minmax, you can use Cry of Frustration if Mind Wrack is on cooldown and you know you will have 3 clones again by the time Mind Wrack comes off cooldown. If you're unsure, just don't use Cry of Frustration because it is a minimal damage increase.
Cast Mantra of Pain whenever you have 2 charges.
Mind Stab will interrupt whatever you're doing (except using your heal skill) to cast it. So be careful not to interrupt yourself during an important skill like Phantasmal Berserker.

Defense and sustain

Remember you can dodge attacks with Blurred Frenzy, or block them with Illusionary Riposte.
Distortion is an amazing skill to make yourself invulnerable, with the duration increasing with each clone shattered. If the boss is doing a long attack you can use Distortion to completely ignore it and keep doing damage.
You have essentially no sustain but, in exchange, you deal really high damage.
If you find this playstyle too complicated you can swap Signet of the Ether for Ether Feast. This simplifies the rotation by reducing the number of times you use phantasms, and you can get more healing and more often from Ether Feast, but is a huge damage loss.

Crowd Control

Signet of Humility
Diversion
Illusionary Wave
Illusionary Riposte ⇒ Counter Blade

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 ==Overview==
-Core Power Mesmer open world build that has moderate damage and is a good introduction to the Mesmer class as a whole, needing to rely on its clone generation and shatters to succeed.
+Core Power Mesmer open world build that has really good burst damage and good sustained damage. It also serves as a good introduction to the Mesmer class as a whole, needing to rely on its clone generation and shatters to succeed.
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-|weapon2 = Sowrd
+|weapon2 = Sword
 |weapon3 = Greatsword
 |weapon4 =
 |healing = Signet of the Ether
 |utility1 = Mantra of Pain
-|utility2 = Mirror Images
+|utility2 = Phantasmal Disenchanter
-|utility3 = Phantasmal Disenchanter
+|utility3 = Blink
 |elite = Time Warp
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 ===Weapon Variants===
-* Focus - CC and area damage / vuln
+* Focus - can replace offhand sword to trade some damage for the really strong ability to pack mobs together with {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}}.
 ===Skill Variants===
-* {{Skill|Phantasmal Defender}} - phantasm that taunts
+Most mesmer utility skills focus on utility instead of damage. This build recommends {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} {{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}} and {{Skill|Blink}} for a balanced mix of damage and utility. But you can consider other options.
-* {{Skill|Portal Entre}} - an incredibly powerful tool available to Mesmers. Use it to transport others to places they might not normally be able to reach or to shorten distances when looping back to areas.
+* {{Skill|Phantasmal Defender}} - phantasm that {{Tooltip|Taunt|Taunts}}, but it has a really long cooldown and bad damage.
-* {{Skill|Feedback}} - if having trouble with projectiles.
+* {{Skill|Portal Entre}} - a utility skill used to transport yourself and others. Useful to shorten distances when looping back to areas or during jumping puzzles.
+* {{Skill|Feedback}} - to reflect projectiles.
 * {{Skill|Mantra of Concentration}} - if you need multiple successive stun breaks.
+* {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}} - if you need to cleanse dangerous conditions.
 * {{Skill|Signet of Humility}} - if fighting champions or bounties with defiance bars.
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 ==Specializations==
 {{Specialization|Domination|top|mid|top}}
+{{Specialization|Illusions|mid|mid|top}}
 {{Specialization|Dueling|top|bot|top}}
-{{Specialization|Illusions|mid|mid|top}}
+* If you are not using a greatsword, replace {{Trait|Bountiful Blades}} with {{Trait|Empowered Illusions}}.
-* {{Trait|Deceptive Evasion}} - for better clone generation
+* If you are levelling up your character, unlock your specializations in this order: Domination -> Illusions -> Duelling
 ==Equipment==
 :Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.<br>
-This set uses gear similar to [[Build:Chronomancer_-_Power_DPS]], making it good for general PVE
 {{PvE equipment
 | weight = Light
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 | weapon1 = Sword
 | weapon2 = Sword
-| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
+| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
-| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
+| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Force
 | weapon3 = Greatsword
-| weapon4 =
+| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
-| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
+| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Force
-| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
+| legs = Assassin
+| relic = Relic of the Thief
 }}
-* {{Rune|the Eagle}}, {{Rune|the Pack}} - alternative DPS runes
+* This set uses the same gear as [[Build:Virtuoso - Power DPS]], making it good for general PVE. This is because it is simply not worth it to get a gear set optimized for core mesmer. It relies on virtuoso's {{Trait|Quiet Intensity}} trait to reach 100% critical chance.
-* {{Rune|Durability}}, {{Rune|the Herald}}, {{Rune|Vampirism}} - defensive runes
+* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter}} and {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Scholar}} are interchangeable.
-* {{Sigil|Energy}} - defensive sigil
+* Other relics include {{Relic|Relic of the Adventurer}}, {{Relic|Relic of Cerus}}, {{Relic|Relic of the Cavalier}}, and {{Relic|Relic of Durability}}.
-* {{Knight}} - defensive trinkets
+* For defense, equip the highest tier Jade Core you can afford. Use defensive food, traits, or skills if required. If necessary, use {{Tooltip|Knight}} trinkets.
+<br>
 ==Consumables==
-:'''Food'''
+Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.
-* Any ascended food is superior to any other food you could use. Steak for power, flatbread for conditions. Budget versions of these foods exist and are acceptable.
-* {{food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}} - farming
+===DPS===
-* {{food|Dragon's Breath Bun}}, {{food|Plate of Truffle Steak}} - DPS
+* Prioritize '''Steak''' Ascended food.
-* {{food|Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew}} - defense
+* {{Food|Plate of Spicy Moa Wings}} / {{Food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}}
+* {{Utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} / {{Utility|Tin of Fruitcake}}
-:'''Utility'''
+===Defense===
-* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants) - farming
+* {{Food|Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew}}
-* {{utility|Tin of Fruitcake}}, {{utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} - dps
+* {{Food|Fried Oyster Sandwich}}
+* {{Food|Bowl of Lemongrass Mussel Pasta}}
+===Farming===
+* Prioritize '''Steak''' Ascended food.
+* {{Item|Birthday Blaster}} / {{Item|Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake}}
+* {{Food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}}
+* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants)
+<br>
 ==Usage==
+===Damage===
+Your highest damage skills are {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}}, {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}}, {{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}}, and {{Skill|Mirror Blade}}.
+The general idea behind the build is to use all your Phantasm skills, then reset their cooldown with {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}}, and use them again. This provides really good burst damage and good sustained damage. All of these phantasms will become clones after attacking, allowing you to shatter them for great damage with {{Skill|Mind Wrack}}. You could also use {{Skill|Diversion}} for crowd control or {{Skill|Distortion}} for invulnerability.
 ===Burst Opener===
+Against bosses and other durable enemies, try to follow this opening burst.
 #{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} from range
-#{{Gw2skill|Weapon swap}} before entering combat
+#{{Tooltip|Weapon swap}} before entering combat
 #{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}}
+#{{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}}
 #{{Skill|Signet of the Ether}}
 #{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}}
-#{{Gw2skill|Weapon swap}}
+#{{Skill|Mirror Blade}}
+#{{Skill|Mind Stab}}
+#{{Tooltip|Weapon swap}}
 #{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} in melee
 #{{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}}
-#{{Skill|Mind Wrack}}
+#{{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}}
+#Auto attack. Most of the auto attack damage comes from the third skill, {{Skill|Mind Spike}}
-===Rotation===
-:Begin with the Burst Opener denoted in the above section.
-#{{Skill chain|Mind Slash}} until {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} is available again.
-#{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} - interrupt autoattack chain
-#{{Gw2skill|Weapon swap}}
-#{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}}
-#{{Skill|Mirror Blade}} and {{Skill|Spatial Surge}} until {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} is ready
-#{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}}
-#{{Skill|Signet of the Ether}}
-#{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}}
-#{{Gw2skill|Weapon swap}}
-#{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}}
-#{{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}}
-:Repeat from step 1.
-:'''Notes:'''
+=== Notes ===
-* Cast {{Skill|Mind Wrack}} when 3 clones are active.
+* Cast {{Skill|Mind Wrack}} with 3 clones.
-* Cast {{Skill|Cry of Frustration}} when 3 clones are active and {{Skill|Mind Wrack}} will not be available for several seconds.
+** If you want to minmax, you can use {{Skill|Cry of Frustration}} '''''if''''' Mind Wrack is on cooldown and you know you will have 3 clones again by the time Mind Wrack comes off cooldown. If you're unsure, just don't use Cry of Frustration because it is a minimal damage increase.
-* Cast {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} off cooldown
+* Cast {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} whenever you have 2 charges.
+* {{Skill|Mind Stab}} will interrupt whatever you're doing (except using your heal skill) to cast it. So be careful not to interrupt yourself during an important skill like {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}}.
+===Defense and sustain===
+* Remember you can dodge attacks with {{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}}, or block them with {{Skill|Illusionary Riposte}}.
+* {{Skill|Distortion}} is an amazing skill to make yourself invulnerable, with the duration increasing with each clone shattered. If the boss is doing a long attack you can use Distortion to completely ignore it and keep doing damage.
+* You have essentially no sustain but, in exchange, you deal really high damage.
+* If you find this playstyle too complicated you can swap {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} for {{Skill|Ether Feast}}. This simplifies the rotation by reducing the number of times you use phantasms, and you can get more healing and more often from Ether Feast, but is a huge damage loss.
 ===Crowd Control===
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 * {{Skill|Diversion}}
 * {{Skill|Illusionary Wave}}
-* {{Skill chain|Illusionary Riposte}}
+* {{Skill|Illusionary Riposte}} {{to}} {{Skill|Counter Blade}}

Difference between revisions of "Mesmer - Core Power Mesmer"

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Contents

Overview