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The Me/D Mystic IW is a PvP build that uses Illusionary Weaponry to deal armor ignoring damage coupled with Dervish Earth and Wind prayers for increased attack rate and protection. High health regeneration and deterants from Earth Prayers defend the IW Mesmer, while Wind Prayers allow the mesmer to attack 25% faster with a Sword or Axe and quickly heal.

Attributes and Skills

Mesmer / Dervish	Attribute Rank
Illusion Magic	12 + 1 + 3
Earth Prayers	8
Wind Prayers	10

Illusionary Weaponry

Whirling Charge

Dwayna's Touch

Veil of Thorns

Armor of Sanctity

Mystic Regeneration

Illusion of Weakness

Resurrection Signet

Usage

• Casting Illusion of Weakness at the start.
• Before attacking, cast Illusionary Weaponry and Mystic Regeneration. Maintain these enchantments.
• Heal with Dwayna's Touch.
• When near to target, enter the Whirling Charge stance.
• Use Veil of Thorns and Armor of Sanctity to deter attackers and boost defenses when under attack.

Equipment

• Totem Axe, Rajazan's Fervor or nearest alternative
• Forgotten Fan or focus of choice
• Blessed Insignia's

Counters

• Enchantment removal
• Interruption of Illusionary Weaponry
• Damage spikes
• Energy denial
• Stoneflesh Aura

Variants

• Armor of Sanctity can be replaced by Sympathetic Visage
• Veil of Thorns or Armor of Sanctity can be replaced by Aura of Thorns to cripple your target
• Lyssa's Haste can be useful to boost speed and help energy management.

See Also

• Me/W Illusion Slasher
• Me/A Neutral IW
• Me/D Twin Moon IW