Tested after SotO Release with Relic of the Fractal and full boons/conditions: Rotation with "get clones and auto attack": 24k dps (after long ramp up) 2nd Rotation that included "using a dodge when full endurance": 27k dps Self boons/condis only: 12k dps Conclusion: Still viable after SotO if you like it. Edit Sept 3rd 2024: Tested after Janthir launch, still viable.
Hi Mukluk. Thanks for the relic recommendation. For those of us without SotO, what’s a relic that comes from the free chests would you recommend as an alternative? I already went to the Heroics Notary and sadly couldn’t find the Relic of the Fractal.
as someone who has a progressive illness that affects my hands and will probably lead to me having great difficulties playing GW2 in the future; seriously thank you for this, it looks amazing. LI builds are a lifesaver.
That's what I appreciate in these builds, you shouldn't have to be a pianist to do acceptable damage and be useful in fractals/strikes/raids. Take care
Raid theorycrafter: Here is the highest DPS that is mathematically possible. Mukluk: Here is the highest DPS that is the easiest to play. Fashion theorycrafter: Here is the highest brightness that is possible if you are rich. GuildMM: Here is the highest Gold per second that is possible. Me: Haha, if you play an Asura mechanist using one of the racial elite skill and superior runes of the golemancer, while being in Metrica province so that the npc Kaii can lend you one of his golem for the heart, also use the replica job-o-tron backpack and a golem mini you can have the highest Golem per character that is possible. Edit: You could add turrets, cannon in a box and the deployable mortar turret to establish extra dominance.
Love that you're giving more love to these low intensity builds. Even if you don't have any functional issues, they can be great stuff to show and suggest to people who have just started or are feeling overwhelmed by builds & rotations after they've boosted to lvl 80. Hopefully Metabattle will return these as well.
In addition to the accessibility upside I really like the idea of LI builds for starting to learn a toon that I spent a level 80 boost on. Still need to farm the hero points for the elite spec, of course.
*Maniacal laughter. “He has joined the Dark side!”… but seriously, glad you’re making LI builds, especially since your intent is for AbleGamers. I have a few friends who want a build for their toons too.
LI builds are also useful for learning harder fights (like the harder strikes and easy-medium raid encounters), since you don't need to focus on your rotation but on encounter itself.
Improvements pointed out to me: 1: Chaos traitline, 1st trait, Master of Manipulation doesn't help because we don't use any (derp) so take anything else in that column. 2: Chaos Traitline, 3rd trait, currently is Prismatic Undertaking but "Bountiful disillusionment" helps a little bit more after you land an interrupt.
I thought you were just meming the chaos line since you also took the staff trait without a staff (I guess it still gives a little extra condi dmg?) Still hilarious.
Mukluk would you plz recommend a build for free to play Warrior that doesn't include GreatSword for pvp? I hate great sword all classes using them doesnt feel special at all especially for f2p players.. Thx
@@sig1761 yeah and i like its Burst skill i use axe in main hand and mace on off hand my second weapon not really sure sometimes i use rifle sometimes i use longbow . any tips for high damage and sustain. thx
Yay, now people with one finger can do more DPS than me! :D (Joke aside, I love that you're bringing accessible options into the spotlight, I'm just a really bad player who try as I might, cannot do any sensible damage on any build)
Thank you for sharing these. I love LI builds as they make the game more accessible AND if we're being honest, a large percentage of players would benefit from using them. Most strike PUGs have 2-3 players who would be happier and more useful rolling this kind of LI build, they just don't know it, yet.
incredible how many people here seem to struggle with similair conditions. Sending love to all the shaky hands people out there and thanks Muk for these builds. I have no idea how long I'm still going to be able to use both hands and it's really reassuring to see that there are ways to keep at least gw2 accessible.
I really love this new series of videos you're doing . My sister plays the game and has Multiple Sclerosis and has trouble with her hands many days and these builds can really help people like her. Thanks for doing these Mukluk.
Thank you for posting this. I have recently been diagnosed with arthritis and hurt after 30/45 mins of game play. It's been hard to adjust to after having played both GW 1 & 2 since 2006. I appreciate your time and effort.
Nice! Besides making the game more accessible and manageable, the LI builds are so great for learning the class too. Once you've really gotten a handle on "the in's and out's and why's" of a LI build, if you can and want to, you can really start to crank things up from there.
Great to see you providing attention to low intensity builds! Stuff like this is what helps to grow the GW2 community much more than the "Git Gud" or "You're not playing the game right unless you're min-max-ing/playing the way we play" attitudes that have been getting thrown around.
Thank you so much for making these - having shaky hands with nerve damage means a lot of the classes I hear of as being 'complex' I just don't have fun with. It helps a lot and I really, really appreciate it.
thanks man, LI builds like this can also be useful while you're learning fights...sometimes I tend to focus on my rotation too much, forget to dodge stuff and end up on the floor humiliated :D gonna give this a go
This is amazing! I have an illness that make my hands numb after a certain time playing without a long rest. That makes it difficult for me to attent to a 3h raid. Builds likes this help a lot! Keep it coming, please. :)
I'm glad these exist. As I said on the stream. It is wonderful for all those with accessibility issues. So they can have the same fun as the rest of us.
Many of those LI builds are also actually preferable for when you play unfamiliar challenging content with a spec you don't really practices rotation to the point of muscle memory. I'm using beginner build (from Snowcrows) for my cDPS renegade and due to it's simplicity (just auto attack, 2 weapon skills, legend swap and legend skill each, so a bit harder than those LI builds) I am rarely falling behind in PuG strike groups (of course I don't join those with some stupid LI requirements). Since it's easy to play I can focus more on avoiding dmg (and thus getting downed less so I don't lose on my dps) and actual encounter mechanics. It's especially useful when I'm learning raids (shortbow is also a huge help since I can still deal dmg when away from boss due to mechanics).
Might I also suggest as an alternative to the Runes of Nightmare (Because they can be somewhat difficult to obtain), that you can also use Runes of the Krait. With the Earth and Torment sigils on the weapons, Runes of the Krait would improve the Bleeding and Torment conditions. PRAISE MUKLUK!!
I am a 63yo stroke survivor who've been playing MMOs since 1999 (and MUDs before that). I have mild double vision, and some fine hand coordination issues, as well as situational awareness and basic graphics turned down requirements because busy bloomy flashing stuff makes it such that I can't concentrate on what's going on. Damned if I'm stopping gaming, now that I'm retired. So LI builds keep me able to retire in Tyria. Bless the people who do this.
This series is awesome. Thank you for listening to your friend with hand issues, there are a lot of us gamers out here who don't have the reflexes or hand accuracy, or simply may have pain days when we're really bored and want to play, but get sick of dying or low dps complaints from fellow players. I'm sitting here right now deciding if I can manage any progress in EoD today on my Harbinger or Untamed/Soulbeast.
There's other MMOs that have (against tos) botting programs that can play your rotation for you, so all you gotta do is move around and click targets. I know why botting is wrong. But I wish there were more games that provided more accessibility to people with limitations. One of the reasons I came to GW2, was because I knew the action bar was only 5 buttons. And a few on the side. My goal is to use as few buttons as possible. It's why I like (pve) FPS games, RTS games, and games like Diablo 2. You only need 2-3 buttons to enjoy the game.
These LI builds are amazing. Have you considered doing some guides for LI core classes? I think that would be really helpful for disabled people, because the way to unlocking the elite specs can be a pretty big hurdle and a lot of people are likely going to try the free game before they spend money on a game they might not even be able to play. The reason why I'm asking: My best friend and I used to play pre HOT, before we knew each other. Last autmn he suggested we try and play together, because I kept mentioning how much I loved it back in the day. So we both reactivated our old accounts. However he has ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and it turned out playing gw2 was too exhausting for him. He tried following build guides to make it easier, but what little information there is on core builds is very max DPS focused. So pretty much the opposite of what he needs. Therefore he stopped playing again. I stuck with it and got the first 3 expansions. Lately I've been trying to figure out if there was any combination of builds, that would be minimum intensity for him and set me up with the best tools to help him out/ pull him through rougher situations. I've never done build crafting before and don't know how to appraoch this conundrum. Especially since I don't have a tone of experience in the game in general. I enjoy exploring every nook and cranny in the open world and if you have a healthy energy level you can do that with a half assed build and cobbled together gear without putting much thought into what buttons you're clicking. So yeah, I never had to think about builds, but now I want to and I don't even know what to google to get the information I'm looking for. I would really love to be able to share this hobby with my best friend again. And a little side note for anyone who has suggestions for me: I don't enjoy heavy armor classes or meele combat. Although the latter is fine if it happens occasionally. (My best friend has a fondness for asura, but isn't all that picky beyond that.)
I really like this series (the low-intensity builds) and really hope you continue it. I know someone with carpal tunnel that needs to be careful when playing this game so when seeing these builds come out, it's something I can share so they can play the game more, too. Thank you very much!
I didnt want to make a mesmer, but now I might have to. I cant hit 35k dps on any of my characters and on mirage I can just dodge when it comes up and hit that.
Thank you so much for coming up with this . I fractured my wrist about a year ago and then developed a case of carpel tunnel too. Since then it has gotten better but not 100%. So definitely can’t do a full rotation or even play for extended periods of time without risk of making things worst. So I all but gave up on high end group content . But with a build like this there is hope. Thank you again .
So an easy to use build that makes a little bit under 10k when you are alone. Now I know that my 8-9k power reaper isnt weak in normal solo PvE. I think its very good to show the damage a build can make if you are on your own because thats how many player play it imo and if they are new to arkdps like me. I only check the dps fron others on meta bosses and than I see much higher dps than i could ever do. Hey is there a way to show your own dps even when you are in a big group and you are not in the top? Is there a way to show my dps without opening a new window ?
I'm really liking the idea of these low-intensity builds. I have paralyzing anxiety with group events and builds like this would help me enjoy the game more because I know I'm not holding the group back. Now I just have to figure out how to get Ascended gear without face planting in group events to start with.
so i have an idea for a low intensity option what bout a minion build for reaper? so that way they can use the rise shout for extra minions and extra tankyness with the right death magic traits. and necro has a lot of self healing for survivability not sure if it will deal as much damage as the mirage but it could be a decent option with the right gear :) meta battle also has one for scourge as well
Original video - th-cam.com/video/cbiy2ZmjABw/w-d-xo.html This is my favorite IBS strike build. Simple and get the job done with good damage. Also really good for normal Carin and MO
I've never played mesmer cause I don't know how to work with the clones, but I've been wanting to try it again. This feels like a nice way to start and get used to the mechanics.
I don't have a problem with some easy builds doing decent dps. It makes the game accessable for those who cannot do a complex rotation for whatever reason. They should have options to enjoy gaming just like the rest of us. Sure some people may exploit it, but I think it's worth the price in creating a game where more people can play.
@@thomasschrader8272 That’s advocating for the lowest common denominator. That’s a horrible way to run a game. Just look at Elden Ring, extremely hard, few if any shortcuts and the only way to win is to get good.
For those that will be weapon swapping with this build I suggest sigil of energy on both sets of weapons, you will be able to dodge so much more. Thanks for the guide, I like these lower intensity builds.
I just made a staff/alac Mirage for fractals. Good to know the axe/whatever variant can dole out good damage with the same gear and not having to learn another rotation.
Low intensity builds should just be called smarter builds. It is work smarter not harder. Why would you give yourself carpal tunnel to play a build that requires you to stroke your keyboard like piano keys just to achieve an extra 5-7k DPS. This method of playing the easiest build is how the game should be played at all times. It is just min maxing your effort to success ratio. Why put in 80% more effort to just achieve the same reward in a slightly faster time. I have no disability but I would still play a build that has so much synergy in the trait lines that I can click one button and 5 different things happen.
@@dreoxy6096 ? I think you misunderstood my comment. I was saying that people who can find the sweet spot of putting in the minimum effort to yield the maximum amount of reward are smart. Not sure how you got his confused. I was using min-max under the concept of diminishing returns.
I do not understand what I am doing wrong. With all Boons I am getting 16.7k DPS. Its not like I am messing up a rotation. The ONLY difference is that I have 2 celestial accessories instead of vipers. I dont understand how I am getting so little.
Muk played a Mesmer? Don't you feel dirty now??!! LMAO Srsly though, maybe not Low Intensity, but if you could figure out Harbinger for me that would be great. I've tried Power & Condi but the shroud just seems to kill me. I use any other skill in shroud other than 1 or 2 and Its like I'm committing suicide on the field. Just a hope you or anyone can help with... plz... :(
This very build highlights something that really bothers me about this game. I'm a new player (about 2 months), and one thing I've absolutely been hating, is that you don't get to explore these builds at all during leveling or map exploration. They should make it where you can explore these kinds of builds WHILE YOU LEVEL! I want to try this one, but leveling mesmer is just really painful and I die a lot. Other than that. I've been enjoying the game a lot. I just really hate "hey, here's 30 builds, but fuck you, you can't play them until you get to 80!" Diablo 3 had that same issue, where they'd have all these really cool sets with set bonuses, but you can't explore the build while leveling. You either had to be max level with all the right gear, or fuck you--you can't play it. Ok, end-rant!
I usually play Mirage pretty "agressively". Took some time to learn the rotation etc, but man that is definitely something I'm going to try for more chill roaming with her, and it will also be the occasion to switch that off-hand pistol too. Thanks a lot :]
With 10K, you're already putting out more dps than the average casual player on an open world map against a world boss. 20K is usually what is asked of people in raid groups and more advanced content, 30K+ is usually what top level players put out.
here my semi afk necro build: -Full celestial gear and runes -axe focus, dagger horn -blood fiend, locust sigil, bone fiend, shadow fiend, flesh golem -death magic 1 1 1 -blood magic 1 3 1 -spite 1 2 2 pretty neat for running personal story on new chars for keys or doing low maintenance stuff like drms
Really nice build want to try I already have viper but sup runes of nightmares are for now out of my reach. What other runes do you recommend to use instead, DPS wise 5xTrapper?
LI builds are also very good for people (like me) who have trouble keeping precise track of cooldowns or remembering a normal rotation And the mechanics of whatever you're doing. Just wanted to mention that, since most of the time people point out that it's good for people with physical disabilities, but LI builds are also very useful for neurodivergent folks & people with mental disorders as well.
I want to try this.I'm trying Power chrono with double sword+Greatsword but this requires rotation combos which is pretty annoying to keep up also people complaining about low dps.
I just suck ... so I may have to use this on my otherwise unused Mesmer. :D Thank you. I have what you might call a low intensity weaver that almost never switches out of Fire/air sword/dagger, though it heavily relies on hard hitting, fast moving, and dodging to survive... so maybe low intensity is not the right name for it.
I love these build videos, they're so simple and straight to the point! Normally you have to sit through 20 minutes of fuss to get to the actual build but this one tells you everything you need to know in just a few minutes
This is great, I like my Mirage, but it's really twitchy and I never remember to use my teleports, so why not switch them for signets. Going to give this a try for sure, thanks!
Great build! I have been using the Staff/Staff Mirage LI build, but as you have to dodge and weapon swap for it to work it might be too hard for some. I just like how it gives out a lot useful boons and is pretty easy to play. I also seem to have issues with melee range in GW2.
while not the main purpose of this video, i find these to be very good for getting an idea of what a class's main damage output skills are! thanks for that:-)
If you add more skills to the rotation (and maybe switch a couple of signets) can you reach more dos? Or for higher dps we gotta change the trait lines?
Tested after SotO Release with Relic of the Fractal and full boons/conditions:
Rotation with "get clones and auto attack": 24k dps (after long ramp up)
2nd Rotation that included "using a dodge when full endurance": 27k dps
Self boons/condis only: 12k dps
Conclusion: Still viable after SotO if you like it.
Edit Sept 3rd 2024: Tested after Janthir launch, still viable.
Hi Mukluk. Thanks for the relic recommendation. For those of us without SotO, what’s a relic that comes from the free chests would you recommend as an alternative?
I already went to the Heroics Notary and sadly couldn’t find the Relic of the Fractal.
I have shaky hands and suffer due to that in these kind of games. You're a godsend for posting these builds. Bless you.
Due to early arthritis in my hands I love LI builds. I use ones on Metabattle but so glad Mukluk is now posting some.
@QuicklyQuackers, Why not post the better build/guides?
as someone who has a progressive illness that affects my hands and will probably lead to me having great difficulties playing GW2 in the future; seriously thank you for this, it looks amazing. LI builds are a lifesaver.
That's what I appreciate in these builds, you shouldn't have to be a pianist to do acceptable damage and be useful in fractals/strikes/raids.
Take care
Raid theorycrafter: Here is the highest DPS that is mathematically possible.
Mukluk: Here is the highest DPS that is the easiest to play.
Fashion theorycrafter: Here is the highest brightness that is possible if you are rich.
GuildMM: Here is the highest Gold per second that is possible.
Me: Haha, if you play an Asura mechanist using one of the racial elite skill and superior runes of the golemancer, while being in Metrica province so that the npc Kaii can lend you one of his golem for the heart, also use the replica job-o-tron backpack and a golem mini you can have the highest Golem per character that is possible.
Edit: You could add turrets, cannon in a box and the deployable mortar turret to establish extra dominance.
Wait that last one is interesting, do go on...
Real shit
This cracked me up
Can I say that I love you for this?
Don't forget about a Golem in a box too!
Love that you're giving more love to these low intensity builds. Even if you don't have any functional issues, they can be great stuff to show and suggest to people who have just started or are feeling overwhelmed by builds & rotations after they've boosted to lvl 80.
Hopefully Metabattle will return these as well.
To me almost every build is a bit overwhelming in this game if you want to perform somewhat good 🥴even without shaky hands or whatever
@@Jermuuu I've enjoyed Mechanist in EoD because it's easy, fun and powerful. Sometimes it's just nice to chill and not be in OMG raid mode.
@@Wizler71 yeah i've heard really positive things about the mechanist! And if i remember right it can also perform as a support as well?
In addition to the accessibility upside I really like the idea of LI builds for starting to learn a toon that I spent a level 80 boost on. Still need to farm the hero points for the elite spec, of course.
And then farm nightmare court dungeon many, many......many times for the runes
Is this outdated? I followed exactly and did a whopping 12k max?
*Maniacal laughter. “He has joined the Dark side!”… but seriously, glad you’re making LI builds, especially since your intent is for AbleGamers. I have a few friends who want a build for their toons too.
LI builds are also useful for learning harder fights (like the harder strikes and easy-medium raid encounters), since you don't need to focus on your rotation but on encounter itself.
Improvements pointed out to me:
1: Chaos traitline, 1st trait, Master of Manipulation doesn't help because we don't use any (derp) so take anything else in that column.
2: Chaos Traitline, 3rd trait, currently is Prismatic Undertaking but "Bountiful disillusionment" helps a little bit more after you land an interrupt.
I thought you were just meming the chaos line since you also took the staff trait without a staff (I guess it still gives a little extra condi dmg?) Still hilarious.
@@sethparker3122 No meme, just derped. If anything the first "student" for each of these builds is me, especially on the classes I don't play much.
Mukluk would you plz recommend a build for free to play Warrior that doesn't include GreatSword for pvp? I hate great sword all classes using them doesnt feel special at all especially for f2p players.. Thx
@@TheNinjatsu u can use double axe, it deals more damage than gs, you just lose some mobility is all.
@@sig1761 yeah and i like its Burst skill i use axe in main hand and mace on off hand my second weapon not really sure sometimes i use rifle sometimes i use longbow . any tips for high damage and sustain. thx
Yay, now people with one finger can do more DPS than me! :D
(Joke aside, I love that you're bringing accessible options into the spotlight, I'm just a really bad player who try as I might, cannot do any sensible damage on any build)
Thank you for sharing these. I love LI builds as they make the game more accessible AND if we're being honest, a large percentage of players would benefit from using them. Most strike PUGs have 2-3 players who would be happier and more useful rolling this kind of LI build, they just don't know it, yet.
incredible how many people here seem to struggle with similair conditions. Sending love to all the shaky hands people out there and thanks Muk for these builds. I have no idea how long I'm still going to be able to use both hands and it's really reassuring to see that there are ways to keep at least gw2 accessible.
We already have one hand mechanist, now one hand mirage. Looking foreward to one hand catalyst.
Hmmm calling them one hand builds is an interesting choice. I'm aware that's exactly why he made the first one, but........lol
Ooh catalyst would be an interesting one! I'm not sure if it's possible though
did you take a long shower after this?
I think he didn't feel dirty after this, since it's for a noble cause.
I really love this new series of videos you're doing . My sister plays the game and has Multiple Sclerosis and has trouble with her hands many days and these builds can really help people like her. Thanks for doing these Mukluk.
Thank you for posting this. I have recently been diagnosed with arthritis and hurt after 30/45 mins of game play. It's been hard to adjust to after having played both GW 1 & 2 since 2006. I appreciate your time and effort.
Switching to a trackball like the Logi mx ergo mouse (or alternative mice configs) can help a ton!
@@Ravenico Thank you for the tip, I will look into them today.
oh no mukluk is gone.hes gone. to the other side SEND HELP
Nice!
Besides making the game more accessible and manageable, the LI builds are so great for learning the class too.
Once you've really gotten a handle on "the in's and out's and why's" of a LI build, if you can and want to, you can really start to crank things up from there.
Great to see you providing attention to low intensity builds! Stuff like this is what helps to grow the GW2 community much more than the "Git Gud" or "You're not playing the game right unless you're min-max-ing/playing the way we play" attitudes that have been getting thrown around.
Thank you so much for making these - having shaky hands with nerve damage means a lot of the classes I hear of as being 'complex' I just don't have fun with. It helps a lot and I really, really appreciate it.
thanks man, LI builds like this can also be useful while you're learning fights...sometimes I tend to focus on my rotation too much, forget to dodge stuff and end up on the floor humiliated :D gonna give this a go
This is amazing! I have an illness that make my hands numb after a certain time playing without a long rest. That makes it difficult for me to attent to a 3h raid.
Builds likes this help a lot! Keep it coming, please. :)
I'm glad these exist. As I said on the stream. It is wonderful for all those with accessibility issues. So they can have the same fun as the rest of us.
As a certified lazy bum, I just love LI builds, so I really appreciate this one and hope to see more from you! ^.^
Many of those LI builds are also actually preferable for when you play unfamiliar challenging content with a spec you don't really practices rotation to the point of muscle memory.
I'm using beginner build (from Snowcrows) for my cDPS renegade and due to it's simplicity (just auto attack, 2 weapon skills, legend swap and legend skill each, so a bit harder than those LI builds) I am rarely falling behind in PuG strike groups (of course I don't join those with some stupid LI requirements). Since it's easy to play I can focus more on avoiding dmg (and thus getting downed less so I don't lose on my dps) and actual encounter mechanics. It's especially useful when I'm learning raids (shortbow is also a huge help since I can still deal dmg when away from boss due to mechanics).
Might I also suggest as an alternative to the Runes of Nightmare (Because they can be somewhat difficult to obtain), that you can also use Runes of the Krait. With the Earth and Torment sigils on the weapons, Runes of the Krait would improve the Bleeding and Torment conditions.
PRAISE MUKLUK!!
I am a 63yo stroke survivor who've been playing MMOs since 1999 (and MUDs before that). I have mild double vision, and some fine hand coordination issues, as well as situational awareness and basic graphics turned down requirements because busy bloomy flashing stuff makes it such that I can't concentrate on what's going on.
Damned if I'm stopping gaming, now that I'm retired. So LI builds keep me able to retire in Tyria.
Bless the people who do this.
This series is awesome. Thank you for listening to your friend with hand issues, there are a lot of us gamers out here who don't have the reflexes or hand accuracy, or simply may have pain days when we're really bored and want to play, but get sick of dying or low dps complaints from fellow players. I'm sitting here right now deciding if I can manage any progress in EoD today on my Harbinger or Untamed/Soulbeast.
There's other MMOs that have (against tos) botting programs that can play your rotation for you, so all you gotta do is move around and click targets. I know why botting is wrong. But I wish there were more games that provided more accessibility to people with limitations.
One of the reasons I came to GW2, was because I knew the action bar was only 5 buttons. And a few on the side. My goal is to use as few buttons as possible. It's why I like (pve) FPS games, RTS games, and games like Diablo 2. You only need 2-3 buttons to enjoy the game.
"Working with the finest video editor on earth"
I say it a lot, but without a doubt the best content creator/editor combo on youtube.
These LI builds are amazing. Have you considered doing some guides for LI core classes? I think that would be really helpful for disabled people, because the way to unlocking the elite specs can be a pretty big hurdle and a lot of people are likely going to try the free game before they spend money on a game they might not even be able to play.
The reason why I'm asking:
My best friend and I used to play pre HOT, before we knew each other. Last autmn he suggested we try and play together, because I kept mentioning how much I loved it back in the day. So we both reactivated our old accounts. However he has ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and it turned out playing gw2 was too exhausting for him. He tried following build guides to make it easier, but what little information there is on core builds is very max DPS focused. So pretty much the opposite of what he needs. Therefore he stopped playing again. I stuck with it and got the first 3 expansions. Lately I've been trying to figure out if there was any combination of builds, that would be minimum intensity for him and set me up with the best tools to help him out/ pull him through rougher situations. I've never done build crafting before and don't know how to appraoch this conundrum. Especially since I don't have a tone of experience in the game in general. I enjoy exploring every nook and cranny in the open world and if you have a healthy energy level you can do that with a half assed build and cobbled together gear without putting much thought into what buttons you're clicking. So yeah, I never had to think about builds, but now I want to and I don't even know what to google to get the information I'm looking for. I would really love to be able to share this hobby with my best friend again.
And a little side note for anyone who has suggestions for me: I don't enjoy heavy armor classes or meele combat. Although the latter is fine if it happens occasionally. (My best friend has a fondness for asura, but isn't all that picky beyond that.)
I really like this series (the low-intensity builds) and really hope you continue it. I know someone with carpal tunnel that needs to be careful when playing this game so when seeing these builds come out, it's something I can share so they can play the game more, too. Thank you very much!
Is this still viable? I am doing exactly what you are doing in the video and I am not getting 24k DPS.
Are you gonna do a LI Build for all the classes?
I doubt they will all reach numbers like THIS but I'll see how high I can get each one.
For someone who doesn't play mesmer, like at all, this might just be incentive enough to drag one through the EoD story... Cheers.
I didnt want to make a mesmer, but now I might have to. I cant hit 35k dps on any of my characters and on mirage I can just dodge when it comes up and hit that.
Challenge unlocked: make an elementalist LI dps guide lmao
Thank you so much for coming up with this . I fractured my wrist about a year ago and then developed a case of carpel tunnel too. Since then it has gotten better but not 100%. So definitely can’t do a full rotation or even play for extended periods of time without risk of making things worst. So I all but gave up on high end group content . But with a build like this there is hope. Thank you again .
So an easy to use build that makes a little bit under 10k when you are alone. Now I know that my 8-9k power reaper isnt weak in normal solo PvE. I think its very good to show the damage a build can make if you are on your own because thats how many player play it imo and if they are new to arkdps like me. I only check the dps fron others on meta bosses and than I see much higher dps than i could ever do.
Hey is there a way to show your own dps even when you are in a big group and you are not in the top? Is there a way to show my dps without opening a new window ?
Can't wait for a Low intercity Elementalist build. And thank for this exquisite build.
Theres Chrono lowkey build maybe? XD
The way of your thinking is so beautiful. I wish more would consider we're not all perfect and able players. Love it Muk!
I don't have issues with my hands but I really appreciate you helping the game cast a wider net for players!
Love this content I have carpal tunnel and it's painful to play games.
I'm really liking the idea of these low-intensity builds. I have paralyzing anxiety with group events and builds like this would help me enjoy the game more because I know I'm not holding the group back. Now I just have to figure out how to get Ascended gear without face planting in group events to start with.
I don't suffer from anything, I'm just lazy.
Thanks for the build!
Muk...Your the Finest of all humans.
These builds are pure gold for us with slower reflexes and bad ping!
This is great for people with disabilities. I like to see more specs that can do this. Maybe make this into a series.
based, hope to see many more LI builds from you, thanks
so i have an idea for a low intensity option
what bout a minion build for reaper? so that way they can use the rise shout for extra minions and extra tankyness with the right death magic traits. and necro has a lot of self healing for survivability
not sure if it will deal as much damage as the mirage but it could be a decent option with the right gear :)
meta battle also has one for scourge as well
Original video - th-cam.com/video/cbiy2ZmjABw/w-d-xo.html
This is my favorite IBS strike build. Simple and get the job done with good damage. Also really good for normal Carin and MO
I've never played mesmer cause I don't know how to work with the clones, but I've been wanting to try it again. This feels like a nice way to start and get used to the mechanics.
Love that you are doing these! Great to see these!
I am always impressed with Noxxi's work.
2 buttons? Hell no.
1 button. Perfect!
perfectly balanced as all things should be
He said snidley.
I don't have a problem with some easy builds doing decent dps. It makes the game accessable for those who cannot do a complex rotation for whatever reason. They should have options to enjoy gaming just like the rest of us. Sure some people may exploit it, but I think it's worth the price in creating a game where more people can play.
@@thomasschrader8272 That’s advocating for the lowest common denominator. That’s a horrible way to run a game. Just look at Elden Ring, extremely hard, few if any shortcuts and the only way to win is to get good.
@@thomasschrader8272 decent dps should be 25k not 35k by pressing 2 buttons while most of the otter classes need to utilize rotations to get such dps
For those that will be weapon swapping with this build I suggest sigil of energy on both sets of weapons, you will be able to dodge so much more.
Thanks for the guide, I like these lower intensity builds.
not sure about this because I have not tried it, but a hammer dps dragonhunter might be another low intensity build worth covering.
Ugh, Muk doing a MESMER build?! Disgusting. I need to take a shower immediately. (this is an inside joke, btws, just to make sure)
I just made a staff/alac Mirage for fractals. Good to know the axe/whatever variant can dole out good damage with the same gear and not having to learn another rotation.
Happy to learn about mirage builds without the constant teleporting. I love how the community is so open to low intensity stuff.
Thank you for these guides, it is much appreciated!
Can you use Trailblazers with this? How much would it affect the Dps? I like having the extra HP buffer.
did you try this out? would like to know that too, it is only for an alt alt rarely used so think the ekstra HP would be nice too...
*Purple muk op!*
grinding a dead dungeon for runes is going to be pretty grim though
You lost a bet, didn't you? Otherwise you woudn't touch mesmer
Hey, runes of the nightmare no longer exist. Do you have a recommendation?
My new favourite build. 💜
Im guessing this has been nerfed since this video. I am not getting nearly the same dps.
Banners/spirits no longer provide the same damage boost so all builds predating that change are slightly lower, but it should not be a huge drop.
@@MuklukTH-cam I am averaging 20k dps with dodging.
@@AdaptGaming I'm having the same issue, were you able to figure it out?
@@imacaryay7628 nope. Just gave up.
subbed
Thanks for making these Muk!
Noway
Next do auto attack staff dare devil
It's already been sent to the editor.
Low intensity builds should just be called smarter builds. It is work smarter not harder. Why would you give yourself carpal tunnel to play a build that requires you to stroke your keyboard like piano keys just to achieve an extra 5-7k DPS. This method of playing the easiest build is how the game should be played at all times. It is just min maxing your effort to success ratio. Why put in 80% more effort to just achieve the same reward in a slightly faster time. I have no disability but I would still play a build that has so much synergy in the trait lines that I can click one button and 5 different things happen.
"Low intensity builds should just be called smarter builds"
Yeah, because the people who minmax are the dumb ones. Got it.
@@dreoxy6096 ? I think you misunderstood my comment. I was saying that people who can find the sweet spot of putting in the minimum effort to yield the maximum amount of reward are smart. Not sure how you got his confused. I was using min-max under the concept of diminishing returns.
I do not understand what I am doing wrong. With all Boons I am getting 16.7k DPS. Its not like I am messing up a rotation. The ONLY difference is that I have 2 celestial accessories instead of vipers. I dont understand how I am getting so little.
Do you have all conditions on golem?
Muk played a Mesmer? Don't you feel dirty now??!!
LMAO
Srsly though, maybe not Low Intensity, but if you could figure out Harbinger for me that would be great. I've tried Power & Condi but the shroud just seems to kill me. I use any other skill in shroud other than 1 or 2 and Its like I'm committing suicide on the field. Just a hope you or anyone can help with... plz... :(
is nightmare runes better than the new trapper runes for this?
Is there a build like this but with the staff? I like to be ranged.
What is the budget armor reccomendation?
This very build highlights something that really bothers me about this game.
I'm a new player (about 2 months), and one thing I've absolutely been hating, is that you don't get to explore these builds at all during leveling or map exploration. They should make it where you can explore these kinds of builds WHILE YOU LEVEL! I want to try this one, but leveling mesmer is just really painful and I die a lot.
Other than that. I've been enjoying the game a lot. I just really hate "hey, here's 30 builds, but fuck you, you can't play them until you get to 80!" Diablo 3 had that same issue, where they'd have all these really cool sets with set bonuses, but you can't explore the build while leveling. You either had to be max level with all the right gear, or fuck you--you can't play it.
Ok, end-rant!
I usually play Mirage pretty "agressively". Took some time to learn the rotation etc, but man that is definitely something I'm going to try for more chill roaming with her, and it will also be the occasion to switch that off-hand pistol too. Thanks a lot :]
is 10k dps good dont play much lol
With 10K, you're already putting out more dps than the average casual player on an open world map against a world boss. 20K is usually what is asked of people in raid groups and more advanced content, 30K+ is usually what top level players put out.
@@viktor1496 ahh okay thank you for that info glad the build is around then to help people with issues playing
here my semi afk necro build:
-Full celestial gear and runes
-axe focus, dagger horn
-blood fiend, locust sigil, bone fiend, shadow fiend, flesh golem
-death magic 1 1 1
-blood magic 1 3 1
-spite 1 2 2
pretty neat for running personal story on new chars for keys or doing low maintenance stuff like drms
Really nice build want to try I already have viper but sup runes of nightmares are for now out of my reach. What other runes do you recommend to use instead, DPS wise 5xTrapper?
As if we didn't have enough mesmers already xD
They're massively overrepresented in the open world.
LI builds are also very good for people (like me) who have trouble keeping precise track of cooldowns or remembering a normal rotation And the mechanics of whatever you're doing. Just wanted to mention that, since most of the time people point out that it's good for people with physical disabilities, but LI builds are also very useful for neurodivergent folks & people with mental disorders as well.
I want to try this.I'm trying Power chrono with double sword+Greatsword but this requires rotation combos which is pretty annoying to keep up also people complaining about low dps.
I just suck ... so I may have to use this on my otherwise unused Mesmer. :D Thank you. I have what you might call a low intensity weaver that almost never switches out of Fire/air sword/dagger, though it heavily relies on hard hitting, fast moving, and dodging to survive... so maybe low intensity is not the right name for it.
I love these build videos, they're so simple and straight to the point! Normally you have to sit through 20 minutes of fuss to get to the actual build but this one tells you everything you need to know in just a few minutes
Finally THE build for my ermm... condition. Chaos bless you, man.
I'm just here to top dps in pugs at night. No illnesses or anything, just to lazy to learn the proper benchmark builds for harder classes.
This is great, I like my Mirage, but it's really twitchy and I never remember to use my teleports, so why not switch them for signets. Going to give this a try for sure, thanks!
:D the only type of clone wars I can approve of. Thanks for another awesome LI build Muk!
Behind me my clones are doing 10k dmg per second. This is the best starting line. LOL..
Great build! I have been using the Staff/Staff Mirage LI build, but as you have to dodge and weapon swap for it to work it might be too hard for some. I just like how it gives out a lot useful boons and is pretty easy to play. I also seem to have issues with melee range in GW2.
Other than the weapons is it much different?
@@Udeus5 Your dps is less, but you bring boons people are always happy to see. Might and alacrity.
@@Niyack sorry I wasn’t clear. Other than the weapon is there any differences in the build.
Not really practical since illusions get destroyed pretty quickly in real encounter. This has been the biggest downside of mesmer in group content
Low-itense series plz :) hihi
that's too hard, i need something easier
while not the main purpose of this video, i find these to be very good for getting an idea of what a class's main damage output skills are! thanks for that:-)
If you add more skills to the rotation (and maybe switch a couple of signets) can you reach more dos? Or for higher dps we gotta change the trait lines?