Copy of Build; Mesmer - PU Condi Roamer

THIS IS A COPY OF http://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Mesmer_-_PU Roaming that I have added uncase it goes missing from the mainsite

Overview

One of the most annoying-to-fight builds of all time, ever.

Deals immense condition damage and boasts exceptional survivability with escapes, raw resilience, stealth and sustainment. Also excels at easily clearing camps.

Skill Bar

First Weapon Set

Staff

Utility

Elite

Second Weapon Set

Scepter/Torch

Slot Changes

•  Signet of Inspiration
   over 
   Arcane Thievery
   before combat to travel. Combine constant Swiftness from 
   Signet of Inspiration
   and Prismatic Understanding to quickly get around.
•  Signet of Midnight
   for camp-clearing and more damage/pressure.
•  Mantra of Resolve
   as a condition removal alternative.
•  Null Field
   for boon/condition support and to combo with 
   Phase Retreat
   for 
   Chaos Armor
  .
•  Veil
   for even more stealth and group support.
•  Portal Entre
   for its obvious benefits.
•  Mimic
   because it's fun.

Specializations

Dueling

Illusions

Chaos

Trait Variants

• Evasive Mirror has its benefits but can easily break stealth.
• Compounding Power for more damage, although it is not recommended. The Pledge is hugely important for condition removal and stealth.
• Master of Fragmentation and Malicious Sorcery are both OK, but Ineptitude is particularly strong with Blinding Dissipation.
• Chaotic Transference for more damage, although again it is not recommended. Chaotic Dampening makes you ridiculously hard to kill.

Weapons

First Weapon Set Main Hand Staff Stats: Dire  Superior Sigil of Cleansing  Superior Sigil of Energy	Second Weapon Set Main Hand Scepter Stats: Dire  Superior Sigil of Cleansing Off Hand Torch Stats: Dire  Superior Sigil of Energy

Sigil Variants

You should always have a Superior Sigil of Energy with each set specifically for Deceptive Evasion. Otherwise, solid choices include Superior Sigil of Bursting, Corruption and Doom.

Equipment

Armor Head Stats: Dire  Superior Rune of Perplexity Shoulders Stats: Dire  Superior Rune of Perplexity Chest Stats: Dire  Superior Rune of Perplexity Hands Stats: Dire  Superior Rune of Perplexity Legs Stats: Dire  Superior Rune of Perplexity Feet Stats: Dire  Superior Rune of Perplexity	Accessories Amulet Stats: Dire Ring 1 Stats: Dire Ring 2 Stats: Dire Earring 1 Stats: Dire Earring 2 Stats: Dire Back Stats: Dire

Dire is the recommended equipment spread, but Rabid (or a mix) is a good alternative. Swap to full Rabid and gain a 30% critical hit chance but lose 6370 health.

Rabid's increased critical hit chance is useful for the Critical Infusion and Sharper Images traits, but you'll have a pretty low chance anyway. Also, Dire is especially nice since you can top-off your immense health pool with Regeneration and 

 Signet of the Ether

 while stealthed.

Rune Variants

With Superior Rune of Perplexity, you can easily inflict over 20 stacks of Confusion, making it one of the best options. Other solid alternatives includeSuperior Rune of the Nightmare, Traveler and Undead. Other options may include Superior Rune of the Dolyak, Krait and Melandru.

Food and Consumables

• Rare Veggie Pizza (or equivalent). Other options include Bowl of Lemongrass Poultry and Bowl of Black Pepper Cactus Salad, but your survivability is superb anyway.
• Bountiful Tuning Crystal, Master Tuning Crystal or Toxic Focusing Crystal (preference).

Usage

One of the easiest Mesmer builds that allows you to remain stealthed for over 45 seconds (excluding Desperate Decoy and 

 Veil

).

• Swap to 
   Signet of Midnight
   before clearing any camp; it will allow you to easily clear fully upgraded camps and even camps reinforced with Mercenaries.
• Chaotic Dampening makes you practically invulnerable to direct damage while 
   Chaos Armor
   is in effect (instant Protection plus triggered Protection, Regeneration, and Swiftness with Blind and Cripple). Remember you can also combo 
   Phase Retreat
   into 
   Chaos Storm
   for another five seconds.
• In addition to their normal effects, all your Shatter skills inflict Blind, two stacks of Confusion and Torment. Constantly use them (wisely) for added pressure.
• You can easily "abuse" 
   Signet of the Ether
   by casting and dodging to create as many Illusions as you'd like for added healing while stealthed. You can deal damage with your Illusions, cast 
   Diversion
   and 
   Distortion
   for added pressure, and even use 
   Arcane Thievery
   without breaking stealth.
• Otherwise, be very careful when stealthing. Any direct damage from 
   Chaos Storm
  , 
   The Prestige
  , 
   Mind Wrack
  , or 
   Cry of Frustration
   will break stealth. In addition, reflection damage from 
   Mirror
   as triggered by 
   Blink
  , 
   Arcane Thievery
  , and 
   Mass Invisibility
   will also break stealth. It is much safer to use 
   Mass Invisibility
   while you are already stealthed anyway.
• Lastly, take extra care around 50% health to not waste Desperate Decoy and apply Revealed.

Counters

• Heavy condition prevention/removal (
   Diamond Skin
   is particularly annoying); conditions are 90% of your damage.
• Heavy condition pressure (particularly your own - think 
   Plague Signet
  ), yet your removal with a Superior Sigil of Cleansing on each swap is quite good.
• Pussying out. While you are a master at hiding and running away, other players can do it back, though your Confusion and Torment can make it difficult. You have literally no way to stun.

Streamers

• Twitch: TheTurtlemilk