Archive:Me/E Sig of Illusion Ward Mesmer

This Mesmer uses Signet of Illusions to power Domination magic while, at the same time having a high spec Ward Against Melee.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Mesmer/Ele Illusion=12+1+1 fastcasting=12+1][Diversion@14][Power Leak@14][Power Drain@14] [Shatter Enchantment@14][Inspired enchantment@14][Signet of Illusions][ward against melee@14][resurrection signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Defensive sets.
 * Efficiency sets.
 * Health Armor.

Usage

 * Try to time diversion to take out key skills, or use it to create windows where the target won't cast.
 * Interrupt key skills with Power Leak or Power Drain.
 * Remove enchantments to help with spikes.
 * Use Ward to help with melee pressure
 * Always keep Signet of Illusions up. Don't let it get diverted or D-shot.
 * Keep in mind that Signet of Illusions can be canceled with no penalty. Use this to fake interrupts if you have to.
 * You can use Inspired protection skills, like Aegis or Protective Spirit to help relieve pressure or catch spikes. It can also be an effective way to relieve pressure vs a team using tainted flesh.

Counters

 * Anything that can shut down your signet will pretty much make your build worthless. Diversion on your signet basically means you go run a flag.
 * The usual interrupts on your domination skills or your ward still apply.

Variants

 * Glyph of Lesser Energy for resurrection signet, if your team has enough resses in the rest of the build
 * Cry of Frustration in place of Power Leak, for a hard interrupt with a shorter recharge.