Guild Wars 2: Guide To Playing A Mesmer In PvP

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The Mesmer takes mind games to a whole new level in the PvP modes of Guild Wars 2. These sagacious killers will shatter your mind and then shatter you into a thousand pieces if you don't watch your step. In this guide, we'll be delving into the mysteries of the Mesmer profession and illuminating the best way to turn these dazzling duelists into a force to be reckoned with.

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The Mesmer is a class that rewards dedication. It has access to skills and abilities that other professions can't match, but the Mesmer itself is almost like playing a delicate musical instrument. A single mistake can be incredibly punishing, but skilled players can run rings around any opponent and be an annoyance to fight against (just ask Canach how he feels about Mesmers).

There are several roles that any profession can occupy in PvP, we like to start these guides explaining these roles because it's incredibly useful stuff to know for new players, and it gives you the framework to understand how you should apply your profession in PvP. The roles are as follows:

Unlike most professions, Mesmers can be hard to fit into a single category. They often have excellent ways to apply allies with boons, Mesmers also shine in situations where they can isolate a single opponent. That doesn't necessarily make them amazing at roaming, because the professions that excel at roaming (the Thief and the Ranger) can capitalize on the Mesmer's weakness.

Mesmers can be incredibly handy to apply pressure in team fights, they are an excellent wildcard to throw into any fight. Supporting your roamers, running rings around professions that don't have mobility, and having access to both Power and Condition Damage burst make