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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | Core Power Mesmer open world build that has | + | 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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|healing = Signet of the Ether | |healing = Signet of the Ether | ||
|utility1 = Mantra of Pain | |utility1 = Mantra of Pain | ||
− | |utility2 = | + | |utility2 = Phantasmal Disenchanter |
− | |utility3 = | + | |utility3 = Blink |
|elite = Time Warp | |elite = Time Warp | ||
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===Weapon Variants=== | ===Weapon Variants=== | ||
− | * Focus - | + | * 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 Variants=== | ||
− | * {{Skill|Phantasmal Defender}} - phantasm that | + | 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}} - | + | * {{Skill|Phantasmal Defender}} - phantasm that {{Tooltip|Taunt|Taunts}}, but it has a really long cooldown and bad damage. |
− | * {{Skill|Feedback}} - | + | * {{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 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. | * {{Skill|Signet of Humility}} - if fighting champions or bounties with defiance bars. | ||
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+ | ==Template Code== | ||
+ | {{TemplateCode| | ||
+ | code = [&DQcKGRgaAR0jDyMPaQFpAY8BjwFlAYYBvAG8AQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] | ||
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==Specializations== | ==Specializations== | ||
{{Specialization|Domination|top|mid|top}} | {{Specialization|Domination|top|mid|top}} | ||
+ | {{Specialization|Illusions|mid|mid|top}} | ||
{{Specialization|Dueling|top|bot|top}} | {{Specialization|Dueling|top|bot|top}} | ||
− | {{ | + | * If you are not using a greatsword, replace {{Trait|Bountiful Blades}} with {{Trait|Empowered Illusions}}. |
− | + | * If you are levelling up your character, unlock your specializations in this order: Domination -> Illusions -> Duelling | |
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==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
:Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.<br> | :Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.<br> | ||
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{{PvE equipment | {{PvE equipment | ||
| weight = Light | | weight = Light | ||
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| weapon1 = Sword | | weapon1 = Sword | ||
| weapon2 = Sword | | weapon2 = Sword | ||
− | | sigil1 = Superior Sigil of | + | | sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy |
− | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of | + | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Force |
| weapon3 = Greatsword | | weapon3 = Greatsword | ||
− | | | + | | sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy |
− | | | + | | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Force |
− | | | + | | legs = Assassin |
+ | | relic = Relic of the Thief | ||
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− | * {{Rune|Superior Rune of the | + | * 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|Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter}} and {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Scholar}} are interchangeable. |
− | + | * Other relics include {{Relic|Relic of the Adventurer}}, {{Relic|Relic of Cerus}}, {{Relic|Relic of the Cavalier}}, and {{Relic|Relic of Durability}}. | |
− | * {{Tooltip|Knight}} | + | * 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. |
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==Consumables== | ==Consumables== | ||
− | + | Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world. | |
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− | + | ===DPS=== | |
− | * {{Utility|Sharpening | + | * Prioritize '''Steak''' Ascended food. |
− | * {{ | + | * {{Food|Plate of Spicy Moa Wings}} / {{Food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} |
+ | * {{Utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} / {{Utility|Tin of Fruitcake}} | ||
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+ | ===Defense=== | ||
+ | * {{Food|Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew}} | ||
+ | * {{Food|Fried Oyster Sandwich}} | ||
+ | * {{Food|Bowl of Lemongrass Mussel Pasta}} | ||
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+ | ===Farming=== | ||
+ | * Prioritize '''Steak''' Ascended food. | ||
+ | * {{Item|Birthday Blaster}} / {{Item|Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake}} | ||
+ | * {{Food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}} | ||
+ | * {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants) | ||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
+ | ===Damage=== | ||
+ | Your highest damage skills are {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}}, {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}}, {{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}}, and {{Skill|Mirror Blade}}. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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===Burst Opener=== | ===Burst Opener=== | ||
+ | Against bosses and other durable enemies, try to follow this opening burst. | ||
#{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} from range | #{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} from range | ||
#{{Tooltip|Weapon swap}} before entering combat | #{{Tooltip|Weapon swap}} before entering combat | ||
#{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | #{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | ||
+ | #{{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}} | ||
#{{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} | #{{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} | ||
#{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | #{{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | ||
+ | #{{Skill|Mirror Blade}} | ||
+ | #{{Skill|Mind Stab}} | ||
#{{Tooltip|Weapon swap}} | #{{Tooltip|Weapon swap}} | ||
#{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} in melee | #{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} in melee | ||
#{{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}} | #{{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}} | ||
− | #{{Skill| | + | #{{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}} |
− | + | #Auto attack. Most of the auto attack damage comes from the third skill, {{Skill|Mind Spike}} | |
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− | + | === Notes === | |
− | * Cast {{Skill|Mind Wrack}} | + | * Cast {{Skill|Mind Wrack}} with 3 clones. |
− | * | + | ** 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}} 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=== | ===Crowd Control=== | ||
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* {{Skill|Diversion}} | * {{Skill|Diversion}} | ||
* {{Skill|Illusionary Wave}} | * {{Skill|Illusionary Wave}} | ||
− | * {{Skill | + | * {{Skill|Illusionary Riposte}} {{to}} {{Skill|Counter Blade}} |
Latest revision as of 09:40, 1 September 2023
The community gave this build a rating, making it second-tier: Good
Focused on: Strike damage
Designed for: Open World, Open World General and Open World Core
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
Weapon Variants
- Focus - can replace offhand sword to trade some damage for the really strong ability to pack mobs together with .
Skill Variants
Most mesmer utility skills focus on utility instead of damage. This build recommends
and for a balanced mix of damage and utility. But you can consider other options.- Taunts, but it has a really long cooldown and bad damage. - phantasm that
- - a utility skill used to transport yourself and others. Useful to shorten distances when looping back to areas or during jumping puzzles.
- - to reflect projectiles.
- - if you need multiple successive stun breaks.
- - if you need to cleanse dangerous conditions.
- - if fighting champions or bounties with defiance bars.
Template Code
Specializations
- If you are not using a greatsword, replace with .
- 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.
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Assassin
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
- 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 to reach 100% critical chance.
- and are interchangeable.
- Other relics include , , , and .
- 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.
- /
- (and variants)
Usage
Damage
Your highest damage skills are
, , , and .The general idea behind the build is to use all your Phantasm skills, then reset their cooldown with
, 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 . You could also use for crowd control or for invulnerability.Burst Opener
Against bosses and other durable enemies, try to follow this opening burst.
- from range
- Weapon swap before entering combat
- Weapon swap
- in melee
- Auto attack. Most of the auto attack damage comes from the third skill,
Notes
- Cast
- If you want to minmax, you can use 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.
with 3 clones.
- Cast whenever you have 2 charges.
- 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 .
Defense and sustain
- Remember you can dodge attacks with , or block them with .
- 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 for . 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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