Final profession announced - Mesmer.

[Arkenaw]

I still want to know what that musical lightning spell is called. Before reveal I thought it was mind wrack, but that turned out to be what I actually thought would be shatter delusions. My second guess is aneurysm and then energy surge. Might also be migraine. Or it could just be a new spell! lol

[Deleted]

This looks like it's going to be my all-time favourite class of all-time. Am very excited. Being a tricky pain in the arse that messes with peoples heads - god bless it.

[RaidWarning]

It still really annoys me that it was leaked ahead of time. Just sucks they didn't get the chance to surprise people themselves. Not that the Mesmer was a huge surprise, but still.

[whill4]

Damn that was sick.

In GW1 I think the Mesmer was the most under-rated class. Not even just in PVP. But PvE they would always have a skill up their sleeve like Empathy or Backfire that would make some of the hardest boss fights easy as hell.

Either this or Engineer will be my main

[airea]

I'm so glad they brought unique classes like this and the engineer into GW2. I feel like people are finally starting to realize that it's not about being medieval, it's about being in a fantasy world.

[Arazen]

I found a really good read on further mechanics of the mesmer:

wwwDOTgameinformerDOTcom/games/guild_wars_2/b/pc/archive/2011/12/14/lifting-the-veil-on-guild-wars-2-39-s-mysterious-mesmer-profession.aspx?PostPageIndex=1

They are going to be extremly squishy, while their illusions will do a lot of damage. Also:" Yo dawg, we heard you liked casting, so we put a mantra in your class, so you can cast, while you cast"

I need a time machine! This sounds so awesome!

Edit: It seems, I am not allowed to post links, may someone please repost it for everyone?

[Mif]

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/gu...ostPageIndex=1

[Arazen]

the link

Haha, thanks

[Jovanaar]

This is the super-best-kept secret, eighth and last profession for Guild Wars 2.

Well played Jon, well played.

[Lefuu]

looks epic, can't wait

[Cuchulainn]

looks epic, can't wait

I'm stealing your signature.
Mif...STRIKES AGAIN!

[station]

I'm wondering how much mesmers will be cluttering up the battle field with all those portals and clones/phantasms running around everywhere. Could you imagine 10-20 of them in one area? It would make WvWvW and large dynamic events a gpu/processing nightmare....

[Pridefox]

I'm wondering how much mesmers will be cluttering up the battle field with all those portals and clones/phantasms running around everywhere. Could you imagine 10-20 of them in one area? It would make WvWvW and large dynamic events a gpu/processing nightmare....

I'm thinking they won't clutter it up any more than engineer turrets, ranger pets, necro pets etc. I see your point though but I think almost all the classes can add to that clutter : (.

[Loaf Lord]

I'm wondering how much mesmers will be cluttering up the battle field with all those portals and clones/phantasms running around everywhere. Could you imagine 10-20 of them in one area? It would make WvWvW and large dynamic events a gpu/processing nightmare....

Lol with the current graphics and the fact that there will be 100 player dynamic event fights, the game will already be a gpu/cpu nightmare... unless I'm missing some magic game engine trick arena net has up their sleeve.

[Dragoncurry]

Saw this coming but I MUST SAY, they look fantastic in comparison to before. I hated how they looked like goddamn people going to a masks party in Gwars1.

[theredviola]

Don't flog me... but I'm not really that jazzed about the Mesmer.

Yes, it has some pretty interesting mechanics about them (exploding MI's tehe), but I don't see myself playing one -- at least, not right away.

[Deleted]

Lol with the current graphics and the fact that there will be 100 player dynamic event fights, the game will already be a gpu/cpu nightmare... unless I'm missing some magic game engine trick arena net has up their sleeve.

I know they are using some kind of technology that's also being used by other games like Mass effect, that made pretty graphics without even pushing something to the max. I don't know about the 100 players nightmare though, guess we'll have to see and find out during open beta.


I can't say the mesmer looks bad, but it probably isn't my cup of tea. It relies too much on the illusions. I still don't understand why it isn't luck-based. If your opponent takes a decision based on luck and goes after you, rather than the illusion... The defense of buying time with confusing your enemy is gone then.

[Alatian]

Saw this coming but I MUST SAY, they look fantastic in comparison to before. I hated how they looked like goddamn people going to a masks party in Gwars1.

Party masks are an option. In fact, you start the game with one. I, personally, enjoy the Mesmer because they look like they're going to a party. Nothing says badass more than looking classy as hell while slaying monsters

[Durzlla]

Party masks are an option. In fact, you start the game with one. I, personally, enjoy the Mesmer because they look like they're going to a party. Nothing says badass more than looking classy as hell while slaying monsters

lol i may hate most of the male mesmer armor... But the masks are quite awesome to wear while you slaughter your enemies =D