Effective mesmer guide

= Synospsis =

This guide is divided in two primary sections in order to account for the fondamental differences of roles between a PvE mesmer and a PvP mesmer. This does not mean that the advices in the PVE section do not apply to PVP, just that they might apply less.

= General =

So you're a Primary Mesmer
As a primary Mesmer, you have access to Fast Casting, Mesmer armor and Mesmer Attribute Runes.

Fast Casting: Enables you to fire spells much quicker than any other profession.
 * Classic Mistake: Most beginner Mesmers forget that Fast Casting applies to any spells, as such, any spell-oriented profession (Monk, Elementalist, Necromancer and, to a lesser extent, Ritualist) will synergize well with it.

Mesmer Runes & Headgear: Enables you to have up to 4 more ranks in a Mesmer Attribute than secondary Mesmers. The advantages should be obvious.

Do you really need to be a Primary Mesmer
Here are some signs that might indicate that Mesmer might be more suited as a secondary profession for you:


 * You're using repeatedly the most expensive Mesmer skills (be it Conjure Nightmare, Panic or whatnot).
 * Energy Storage could end up being more useful to you than Fast Casting.


 * None of your Mesmer Attribute is higher than 12 or You're not using Fast Casting.
 * Any of the other profession could make an interesting alternative.

Managing Energy
= PVE =

Domination Magic
Backfire is the crux of a anti-caster PvE Domination Mesmer. The AI is too stupid to stop casting when hexed, use that to your advantage.

Inspiration Magic
= PVP =