GW2. Raid Build. Power Chronomancer DPS. Mesmer PvE.
Last Update: December 2023
Overview
The Power Chronomancer is a DPS mesmer build that relies on combos and phantasms to do great burst damage. It also provides great CC, survivability through blocks, powerful utilities, and the best boon ripping potential. However, it is difficult to pull off and easy for mechanics to interrupt its combos.
Playstyle
Role: DPS 
Basic Skill Priority:
- Use F1 with 3 Clones
- Sword 5 (or Greatsword 4)
- Dagger 2/3 (or Greatsword 2/3)
- Swap Weapon
- Well of Calamity
- Phantasmal Disenchanter
When Signet of the Ether is up, use it shortly after using your phantasm skills (Disenchanter/Sword 5/GS 4) and then recast them.
Always open with your Continuum Split combo unless there will be a better opportunity to do so shortly after. Start it by getting three clones and since your phantasms can take a while to finish and generate its clones, fill in some damaging abilities:
Greatsword 4 > 3 > 2 > Phantasmal Disenchanter > Swap > Dagger 2 > 3 then go into the burst combo.
Continuum Split Burst:
- Sword 5 (or GS 4) + Continuum Split
- Signet of the Ether
- Sword 5 (or GS 4)
- Gravity Well
- Well of Calamity
- Phantasmal Disenchanter
- Dagger 2/3 (or GS 2/3)
- Repeat all of the above (except Gravity Well if you save it for CC)
- Swap Weapon
Equipment
| Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
|---|---|---|
| Helm Berserker | ||
| Shoulders Berserker | ||
| Coat Assassin | ||
| Gloves Assassin | ||
| Leggings Berserker | ||
| Boots Berserker |
Primary Weapon Set
| Greatsword Berserker |
|
Secondary Weapon Set
| Dagger Berserker | ||
| Sword Berserker |
| Item | Stat |
|---|---|
| Amulet Assassin | |
| Ring Assassin | |
| Ring Assassin | |
| Accessory Assassin | |
| Accessory Assassin | |
| Backpiece Assassin |
Relic
Consumables
Infusions
| Fractal x18 | |
| Optional x18 |
Alternatives
- Weapon: Sword can be used instead of Dagger main hand
- Weapon: Focus can be used instead of Sword off hand (the sword trait in dueling becomes useless)
Skills
| Greatsword | Heal / Utility / Elite |
| Dagger / Sword | |
Alternatives (Replace Mantra of Pain)
- Utility: for reflects
- Utility: for blocks
- Utility: for team mobility
Traits
Alternatives
- Utility: to provide alacrity
- Utility: to provide quickness
When providing Alacrity/Quickness to your team, prioritize using Shatters when you have 3 clones even if your F1 isn’t off cooldown to maintain the boon uptime.
Build Template
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
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Updated Gameplay with Dagger:
Boon/Utility Provider PoV:
