Mirage build help

[Bigpapasmurf.5623]

Hello folks of WvW.

I know I am stretching hereamd wishing for the impossible, however I don't want to give up my search.

I am looking for a DPS Mirage build that uses greatsword. Was also running axe/torch but with dps axe nerfs thats not as viable. Don't really want sword as imo its clunky.

Was also running clone spam for the vigor uptime (can get my dodges roughly every 5 seconds). I have a condi build for it however I really want a DPS one that works.

I mainly roam solo up to small scale, however my build was selfish so self survival was key.

Any constructive build ideas are welcome. I want to #MakeDPSMirageGoodAgain

[XenesisII.1540]

https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/categories/mesmer

http://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Mesmer_-_Core_Shatter_RoamerSwitch dueling line for mirage I guess since you don't want to use sword, but you lose out on Superiority Complex which is needed for the burst.If you dump chaos line you lose out on Master of Manipulation trait which is really good for manipulation skills, and Prismatic Understanding which helps with defense stealth wise.Axe doesn't really make senses for a power build though, and sword ambush would give you some mobility, core version is better anyways better mix of offense/defense and two dodges. GS power mirage wasn't as good as condi before the patch because much less sustain, you'll have to rely on more stealth if you want to survive longer fights, or groups, not exactly the best for roaming.

[Bigpapasmurf.5623]

@"XenesisII.1540" said:https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/categories/mesmer

http://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Mesmer_-_Core_Shatter_RoamerSwitch dueling line for mirage I guess since you don't want to use sword, but you lose out on Superiority Complex which is needed for the burst.If you dump chaos line you lose out on Master of Manipulation trait which is really good for manipulation skills, and Prismatic Understanding which helps with defense stealth wise.Axe doesn't really make senses for a power build though, and sword ambush would give you some mobility, core version is better anyways better mix of offense/defense and two dodges. GS power mirage wasn't as good as condi before the patch because much less sustain, you'll have to rely on more stealth if you want to survive longer fights, or groups, not exactly the best for roaming.

Yeah ive noticed that core is king for dps mesmer, however I have blind faith that I can find something that works for me. Ive never relied on PU for anything, mainly clone generation and detargeting, and now thanks to nerfs, vigor generation to get some dodges going.

Axe (pre dps axe nerfs) was really good to me. Great burst. Trying to hold onto it however i think its time to hang up the Axe until something gets buffed DPS.

I rarely use meta so im def gonna modify it to my playstyle. Tried swapping to deception for the gs trait, however didnt work so hot lol.Thanks for your response, ill look into it for sure.

Normally I am the one thoerycrafting however I am banging my head on DPS MIrage. The nerfs made it almost non existent.