Mesmer second proffesion. - Guild Wars Forums

Elite Raider · Nov 29, 2005, 08:48 PM // 20:48

whats the best secondary to go with a mesmer?

imaginary friend · Nov 29, 2005, 08:51 PM // 20:51

what kinda mesmer are you trying to be? IW mesmers usually havee warrior or ranger secondary. Degen mesmers have necros as secondary. elementalist for spell spamming ie: icy spear, stone daggers

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 29, 2005, 08:52 PM // 20:52

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Originally Posted by Elite Raider

whats the best secondary to go with a mesmer?

It's all preference really. On my mesmer, I'm a necro. It allow's me to run shutdown/hex damage build quite effectively, and I must say random 4 v 4 arena in ascalon..whew boy..mesmers shine in PVP =)

But like I said, it's all preference. Try some out, if you don't like it, you can always delete and remake <I know not the idealistic answer you wanted> but I found my place with my Me/N.

You might also want to look at the "campfire" section here, read some mesmer posts and get a feel for what people like...

--The Shim

Esprit · Nov 29, 2005, 08:57 PM // 20:57

It all boils down to personal preference. Each secondary has it's distinct abilities.

Mordakai · Nov 29, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03

I try to think of what secondary will most benefit from the Primary.

In other words, what Prof will most benefit from Fast Casting.

Elementalists, Necros and Monks will all benefit most. Rangers would be a better primary prob (better armor, and Expertise, but then again, quick trap setting and preps would be useful).

Warriors I can't see - wouldn't a Warrior/Me be better than a Me/W for an IW build?

darkMishkin · Nov 29, 2005, 11:50 PM // 23:50

The problem with making an IW mesmer, is that you won't get IW til very very late in the game if you are playing properly, and even if you get run you won't have the skill till you reach Beacons.

msih

Venus · Nov 29, 2005, 11:53 PM // 23:53

I use a mesmer/monk, and I love it because I can switch to a fast healer/protector, or a shudown dominator.... or both ^-^

lg5000 · Nov 30, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11

If you're anything like me.. 7 skills on your skill bar are mesmer skills, which would make a re-usable res (monk) a good second profession.

Just be prepared to explain to people you DONT heal.

Alternatively, Necro makes a nice secondary prof. Domination/curses

And after the desert, you can change professions anyway, so wait till then to get the /w, most people don't get that a mesmer can tank and won't thank you for trying.

Waylayer Brixt · Nov 30, 2005, 10:30 PM // 22:30

There is no "best" proffesion...That's part of what makes GuildWars such a popular game.

You could pick any proffesion and do fine with it.

It all depends on your preferences.
If you like:
Hexing: Mesmer/Necro
Healing: Mesmer/Monk
Spike Damage: Mesmer/*anything*

If you pick a spellcasting class then you can make full use of the Mesmer Primary Attribute: Fast Casting.

But, once again...No-matter what you choose, You can do good with it.

Serps · Nov 30, 2005, 10:53 PM // 22:53

If you want to be popular with other people, chose Me/Monk. Everyone likes monks.

However, if you want to be more effective in an offensive role, Me/N and Me/E are better choices.

Just bear in mind that it can be difficult to mix and match classes with Mesmers - I tend to either be mostly mesmer or mostly <other class> but rarely is it a half-and-half spread of attributes or skills.

kaloo · Nov 30, 2005, 11:19 PM // 23:19

I knd of like an Inspiration Mes, with Blood Necro. It's all about stealing, both energy and health.

Caged Fury · Dec 02, 2005, 09:42 AM // 09:42

My Mesmer's second profession is a Monk and I don't use any Monk skills. All attribute points are in Fast Casting, Domination and Inspiration. At the moment, I find my character more effective in PvE as a pure Mesmer.

Nov 29, 2005, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#1
Elite Raider Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Ascalons Elite Raiders Profession: W/Mo	Mesmer second proffesion. whats the best secondary to go with a mesmer?

Nov 29, 2005, 08:51 PM // 20:51	#2
imaginary friend Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: marhans grottoooo Guild: Empires of Underworld [EoU] Profession: R/Me	what kinda mesmer are you trying to be? IW mesmers usually havee warrior or ranger secondary. Degen mesmers have necros as secondary. elementalist for spell spamming ie: icy spear, stone daggers

Nov 29, 2005, 08:57 PM // 20:57	#4
Esprit Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Dvd Forums [DVDF] Profession: E/	It all boils down to personal preference. Each secondary has it's distinct abilities.

Nov 29, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03	#5
Mordakai Grotto Attendant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kyhlo Profession: W/	I try to think of what secondary will most benefit from the Primary. In other words, what Prof will most benefit from Fast Casting. Elementalists, Necros and Monks will all benefit most. Rangers would be a better primary prob (better armor, and Expertise, but then again, quick trap setting and preps would be useful). Warriors I can't see - wouldn't a Warrior/Me be better than a Me/W for an IW build?

Nov 29, 2005, 11:50 PM // 23:50	#6
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	The problem with making an IW mesmer, is that you won't get IW til very very late in the game if you are playing properly, and even if you get run you won't have the skill till you reach Beacons. msih

Nov 29, 2005, 11:53 PM // 23:53	#7
Venus Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, MA Profession: Me/Mo	I use a mesmer/monk, and I love it because I can switch to a fast healer/protector, or a shudown dominator.... or both ^-^

Nov 30, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11	#8
lg5000 Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia	If you're anything like me.. 7 skills on your skill bar are mesmer skills, which would make a re-usable res (monk) a good second profession. Just be prepared to explain to people you DONT heal. Alternatively, Necro makes a nice secondary prof. Domination/curses And after the desert, you can change professions anyway, so wait till then to get the /w, most people don't get that a mesmer can tank and won't thank you for trying.

Nov 30, 2005, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#9
Waylayer Brixt Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the shadows Guild: Slayers Of Sanity Profession: E/Mo	There is no "best" proffesion...That's part of what makes GuildWars such a popular game. You could pick any proffesion and do fine with it. It all depends on your preferences. If you like: Hexing: Mesmer/Necro Healing: Mesmer/Monk Spike Damage: Mesmer/anything If you pick a spellcasting class then you can make full use of the Mesmer Primary Attribute: Fast Casting. But, once again...No-matter what you choose, You can do good with it.

Nov 30, 2005, 10:53 PM // 22:53	#10
Serps Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Profession: N/Me	If you want to be popular with other people, chose Me/Monk. Everyone likes monks. However, if you want to be more effective in an offensive role, Me/N and Me/E are better choices. Just bear in mind that it can be difficult to mix and match classes with Mesmers - I tend to either be mostly mesmer or mostly <other class> but rarely is it a half-and-half spread of attributes or skills.

Nov 30, 2005, 11:19 PM // 23:19	#11
kaloo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Storm Striders[STRD] Profession: N/W	I knd of like an Inspiration Mes, with Blood Necro. It's all about stealing, both energy and health.

Dec 02, 2005, 09:42 AM // 09:42	#12
Caged Fury Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Hearts Of Fury [HoF]	My Mesmer's second profession is a Monk and I don't use any Monk skills. All attribute points are in Fast Casting, Domination and Inspiration. At the moment, I find my character more effective in PvE as a pure Mesmer.