Mesmer HM Farming Raptors! (Me/E)

This is a build for a Mesmer that will work just as good as E/Me Sliver for farming the whole Raptor Cave in HM (including killing the boss). It takes advantage of using the Elite "Signet of Illusions". I haven't seen a guide or anything so I decided to post one. I am sure someone has figured it out already, it is just that not everyone knows... Anyways, I decided to post a small guide for those few people. It can still complete a run in 3 minutes. I've seen other Me/E Raptor builds, but they are not all that great since they don't use full Earth Magic and they waste attribute points. This is basically the same as E/Me, but uses an Elite. This Mesmer build does not use any attribute points in Earth Magic (Earth Magic = zero)

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Skill Set/Attributes/Template Code:
[build prof=me/e ill=12+3+1 ins=9+1 fas=9+1 ear=0 name="Mesmer Sliver Raptor Farmer" box][Signet of Illusions][Stoneflesh Aura][Armor of Earth][Sliver Armor][Magnetic Aura][Grasping Earth][Channeling][Mantra of Resolve][/build]

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Equipment:

Armor:
*Any Max Armor.
*Illusion mask with Superior Illusion Magic rune.
*Any Vigor rune, 1 Minor Fast Casting and 1 Inspirition rune.
*5 Blessed Insigneas
*1 Attunement rune

Weapon Set (optional):
*Any max inscribable staff of any mastery (req doesn't matter) with an Insightful staff head, +5^50 "Hale and Hearty" inscription, and 20% Enchantment wrap.

*Any one-handed caster weapon with any illusion/inspiration/fast casting offhand for energy.

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Alternative Skills: Graspings Earth, Magnetic Aura, and Channeling can be replaced.

Illusion:
[Illusion of Weakness][Sympathetic Visage][Ancestors Visage]

Inspiration:
[Ether Feast]

No Attribute:
[Arcane Echo]

Earth Magic:
[Crystal Wave][Teinai's Crystals][Ward Against Foes]

Sunspear:
[Intensity]

Kurzick/Luxon:
[Elemental Lord]

Asuran:
[Mental Block][Radiation]

Norn:
[Finish Him][You Move Like a Dwarf]

Vanguard:
[Ebon Battle Standard of Honor]

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Counters:
*Interruptions by not keeping Mantra of Resolve on at all times.
*Not killing the boss first or quickly enough can result in your death.

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Usage:

*Exit Rata Sum into Riven Earth.
*Grab blessings from Shrine.
*Use Signet of Illusion.
*Use Mantra of Resolve while walking to entrance of cave.
*Cast Channeling.
*Cast Stoneflesh Aura and Armor of Earth.
*Renew Signet of Illusions.
*Run left and pull all Raptor Nestlings as you can and avoid getting stuck.
*Renew Signet of Illusions as often as you can, especially before renewing Stoneflesh and Armor of Earth.
*Renew Mantra of Resolve and Channeling before approaching the Boss.
*Cast a fresh Stoneflesh and Armor of Earth just before pulling boss.
*As boss approaches (make sure you renew Signet of Illusions), cast Magnetic Aura, Sliver, and Grasping Earth, then renew Signet of Illusions.
*Target Boss and attack with staff to help keep him from running as it is important to kill the boss first, before he kills you with monster skill.
*After boss is dead, your skills will be recharged including the long recharge of Magnetic Aura.
*Repeat usage until all Raptors are dead. When there is only a few left, target and attack raptors that are being targeted by Sliver to keep them from running.
*Pick up drops

*Make sure you keep Mantra of Resolve and Channeling up at all times. Also make sure you always refresh Signet of Illusions before using any Earth Spells. You can also use Channeling with Signet of Illusions to give you an extra 20+ second duration. Always use Magnetic Aura just before the boss closes in on you to protect you from Wild Strike, and also helps block the almost constant spammed Disrupting Dagger that will lower you energy if they attempt to interrupt one of your spells.

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Video:

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My mesmer hasn't been used much at all, except for storage, but now there is something for him to farm effectively and farm as fast as other professions such as Ele's

-ReZDoGG

just fyi---armof of earth has the pic of kinetic armor

just so nobody else gets confused like i did here :S

hehe I always like your guides ReZ

Quote: Originally Posted by the kurzick eater

nice but i get better way
IGN Baltaas Slaapes

Too much bold text makes baby Jesus cry.

nice one
i really have to try this out

Thank you rez

why use 16 illusion? the 3 spells are max - so it's good at 12 then - right?

Quote: Originally Posted by the Puppeteer

good idea, i always like innovative use of SoI

Quote: Originally Posted by ReZDoGG This is a build for a Mesmer that will work just as good as E/Me Sliver for farming the whole Raptor Cave in HM (including killing the boss). It takes advantage of using the Elite "Signet of Illusions". I haven't seen a guide or anything so I decided to post one. I am sure someone has figured it out already, it is just that not everyone knows... Anyways, I decided to post a small guide for those few people. It can still complete a run in 3 minutes. I've seen other Me/E Raptor builds, but they are not all that great since they don't use full Earth Magic and they waste attribute points. This is basically the same as E/Me, but uses an Elite. This Mesmer build does not use any attribute points in Earth Magic (Earth Magic = zero)

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Profession: Me/E (Mesmer/Ele)

Equipment:

Armor:
*Any Max Armor.
*Illusion mask with Superior Illusion Magic rune.
*Any Vigor rune, 1 Minor Fast Casting and 1 Inspirition rune.
*5 Blessed Insigneas
*1 Attunement rune

Weapon Set (optional):
*Any max inscribable staff of any mastery (req doesn't matter) with an Insightful staff head, +5^50 "Hale and Hearty" inscription, and 20% Enchantment wrap.

*Any one-handed caster weapon with any illusion/inspiration/fast casting offhand for energy.

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Template Code: OQZEAZwTmzIU/qlCeIqoVYCiAA

Attributes:

Illusion Magic: 12+3+1 (16)
Inspiration Magic: 9+1 (10)
Fast Casting: 9+1 (10)

Skill Set:

[card]Signet of Illusions[/card][card]Stoneflesh Aura[/card] [card]Sliver Armor[/card][card]Magnetic Aura[/card][card]Grasping Earth[/card][card]Channeling[/card][card]Mantra of Resolve[/card]

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Counters:
*Interruptions by not keeping Mantra of Resolve on at all times.
*Not killing the boss first will result in your death by his Monster skill.

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Usage:

*Exit Rata Sum into Riven Earth.
*Grab blessings from Shrine.
*Use Signet of Illusion.
*Use Mantra of Resolve while walking to entrance of cave.
*Cast Channeling.
*Cast Stoneflesh Aura and Armor of Earth.
*Renew Signet of Illusions.
*Run left and pull all Raptor Nestlings as you can and avoid getting stuck.
*Renew Signet of Illusions as often as you can, especially before renewing Stoneflesh and Armor of Earth.
*Renew Mantra of Resolve and Channeling before approaching the Boss.
*Cast a fresh Stoneflesh and Armor of Earth just before pulling boss.
*As boss approaches (make sure you renew Signet of Illusions), cast Magnetic Aura, Sliver, and Grasping Earth, then renew Signet of Illusions.
*Target Boss and attack with staff to help keep him from running as it is important to kill the boss first, before he kills you with monster skill.
*After boss is dead, your skills will be recharged including the long recharge of Magnetic Aura.
*Repeat usage until all Raptors are dead. When there is only a few left, target and attack raptors that are being targeted by Sliver to keep them from running.
*Pick up drops

*Make sure you keep Mantra of Resolve and Channeling up at all times. Also make sure you always refresh Signet of Illusions before using any Earth Spells. You can also use Channeling with Signet of Illusions to give you an extra 20+ second duration. Always use Magnetic Aura just before the boss closes in on you to protect you from Wild Strike, and also helps block the almost constant spammed Disrupting Dagger that will lower you energy if they attempt to interrupt one of your spells.

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Video: I guess I can make one if requested.

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I know this probably don't deserve a guide, but why not give those lonely mesmers something to do? My mesmer hasn't been used much at all, except for major storage... but now there is a way to give him something to do, along with getting skill points that I could use.

-ReZDoGG I've been running this identical build for a couple months.. Just that my ele can do it better.

this is pretty cool ^^ thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by masta_yoda

ME LIKES ^^. Looks like a nice dmg output combining sliver armor with grasping solves the scatter. Gg as always

Quote: Originally Posted by cgruber

Awesome.


I can link it from the E/Me guide pretty please?

i took out grasping earth and replaced it with ether feast.
Just lure the raptors to a wall on their left side and they won't run away anyway
This changes makes it safer to kill the boss.

I have been playing with a Me/E farm as well.

I use the Earth Magic with Glyph of Elements to get up to 14 level.

I find magnetic aura to be worthless. Better off going with Mental block, as you will ALWAYS have 50% block, rather than 75% 1/3 of the time.

I have also started running Signet of Midnight rather than either blocking skill. Aggro some little guys, then go after the boss. When she comes in range (make sure to have a fresh Stoneflesh up), blind her, and then ether-feast to recover some health. Timing is critical, but it is doable, and just making sure sliver gets her is important. I have been using a totem axe, but I am gonna start looking for an Enchanting mod for a spear, so I can keep her aggroed.

One important thing to remember when using Mantra of Concentration is to not attack unless necessary. You have 20+ nestlings using disrupting strike on you, which can drain your energy in a manner of seconds. Only attack to set aggro, then hit a move key so that you are no longer attacking.

Once the boss is dead, you can renew your Stoneflesh, then sliver armor when it expires, killing most of that group in no time.

I have seen the grasping earth used in some builds, and never understood it before. I will have to try it out and see what happens.

One more thing; since you have a high Illusion Magic anyway, Illusion of weakness might be worth considering. The spike heal could well save you if the Broodmother doesn't die quick enough.

Quote: Originally Posted by Boneyard Spleeneater