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bisurge · Mar 29, 2008, 05:05 PM // 17:05

Is it a good idea to make a Mesmer/Warrior Bleeder/Degenerator? If so, what attributes should I get? (The skills are pretty obvious)

EDIT 1: Okay, I know I need Illusion Magic, Swordsmanship, and Fast Casting. This is for HP degeneration only, so far. How much of each should I get?

Terraban · Mar 29, 2008, 05:26 PM // 17:26

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Boogz · Mar 29, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37

terraban gave the answer to u

DarkGanni · Mar 29, 2008, 05:43 PM // 17:43

A Melee mesmer is a bad idea. They have low armor and aren't made for melee. I don't know much about mesmer builds but definitely its a bad idea.

- Ganni

byteme! · Mar 29, 2008, 08:48 PM // 20:48

I agree with the above. As a sword wielding Mesmer you're gonna get your ass handed to you pretty fast. Last thing you want is a caster class with pathetic Armor leading the charge into battle and going toe to toe with the enemy up close. Stay back and cast spells. That's what Mesmers do. Ideas like these make me want to bring Aura of Faith.

bisurge · Mar 29, 2008, 08:58 PM // 20:58

Okay guys thanks.
Making bleeder/degenerater is all the affects of a glass cannon. You annoy the enemy, but you die.

upier · Mar 29, 2008, 09:57 PM // 21:57

Sure, why not?
Have fun with it! Although if you are going to look death in it's ugly face - I'd at least go with something better then a degen dude. Which means 12 swordsmanship and some attack skills.

Trvth Jvstice · Mar 30, 2008, 12:34 AM // 00:34

I recently allowed a Me/W mele to join my HH team in a difficult (for newbys) mission, thinking "cool a Mesmer." To my horror/amusement, he ran up to the front lines using ALL Warrior skills. After he died a few times he realized he wasn't needed and stayed in the back and occasionally helped take out a straggler.

I'm pretty sure a really good build designer could create a Me/W mele build that would work under normal circumstances, but this guy was horrible.

Covah · Mar 30, 2008, 12:38 AM // 00:38

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Originally Posted by Trvth Jvstice

I'm pretty sure a really good build designer could create a Me/W mele build that would work under normal circumstances.

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:Me/W_Illusion_Slasher

PEW PEW!

Terraban · Mar 30, 2008, 12:52 AM // 00:52

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Originally Posted by Trvth Jvstice

I'm pretty sure a really good build designer could create a Me/W mele build that would work under normal circumstances, but this guy was horrible.

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/User:So..._Spell_Slasher
Win.

Painbringer · Mar 31, 2008, 03:09 PM // 15:09

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Originally Posted by bisurge

Okay guys thanks.
Making bleeder/degenerater is all the affects of a glass cannon. You annoy the enemy, but you die.

Honestly it is more fun to poison and defend and heal and degenerate at the same time doing armor ignoring damage. (I strongly recommend the shadow arts from an assassin to add to your bar)