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· This is currently the highest DPS conditional build for chronomancer in Guild Wars 2.
· It achieves over 46k DPS, offering high damage along with excellent CC (Crowd Control) capabilities.
· The build is relatively easy to manage in actual combat and is very fun to play.
· This build is presented by the SyrmaGaming channel, and we thank the original creator and rotation maker.

· All gear should be the Viper set (armor, weapons, accessories, etc.).
· For gear stats, choose options that maximize conditional damage and duration.
· The optimal rune is 'Rune of the Trapper'. If unavailable, 'Nightmare Rune' or 'Undead Rune' can be used.
· Weapons used are Staff and Scepter/Pistol combination. Infuse weapons with 'Demons' and 'Bursting' sigils.
· The 'Relic of Akeem' provides the highest DPS. This relic activates when you disable an enemy while they have 5 or more stacks of Confusion or Torment.
· If you don't have the Relic of Akeem, 'Fractal Relic' or 'Relic of Thorns' can be considered, but Relic of Akeem offers the best DPS.

· Use 'Cilantro Cured Meat Flatbreads' for food to boost Vitality and Condition Damage.
· If on a budget or lacking higher-tier food, 'Koi Cakes' are a good alternative. This food helps compensate for Condition Duration if you're lacking.
· For utility consumables, use 'Toxic Tuning Crystals' to maximize Condition Damage.

· Illusions Trait Tree:
· Gain more Confusion stacks and duration when using Shatter skills.
· Increase Condition Damage and Power Damage when creating illusions.
· Reduce cooldowns when shattering illusions.
· Inflict Confusion on enemies when you dodge.
· Apply more Torment stacks when shattering illusions.
· Your F1 skill becomes a dual-charge ammo skill.

· Dueling Trait Tree:
· Critical hits apply Bleeding to your illusions. This synergizes with 'Phantasmal Fury' to significantly boost Bleeding damage.
· Grant Fury to yourself and allies.
· Using F2 applies Blind and Incompetence, which also synergizes with Confusion effects.

· Chronomancer Trait Tree:
· Allows the use of the 'Continuum Shift' skill.
· Gain additional Alacrity when shattering illusions, and your critical hit chance increases while Alacrity is active.
· Alacrity duration increases and is more effective on yourself.
· Perform an additional attack when illusions expire.
· Maintain permanent Alacrity by shattering illusions with three clones.
· Instantly restore one clone when shattering illusions with three clones.
· Gain increased Power Damage and movement speed after shattering illusions with the 'Time Catches Up' trait.

· Key Skills:
· Signet of Ether: Resets clone cooldowns and restores health, contributing to increased damage.
· Mirror Images: Used for stun break and creating two clones.
· Signet of Midnight: Increases Condition Damage and provides a stun break. Use carefully to minimize DPS loss.
· Signet of Domination: Provides CC and buff removal, also contributing to increased Condition Damage.
· Swell of Passion: Offers stability, stun break, and endurance.
· Time Warp: Grants movement speed and Alacrity to party members.
· Null Field: Can be used for condition cleanse or AoE CC.
· Mantra of Concentration: Resets all skill cooldowns and provides stability.
· Signet of Humility: Reduces CC and applies CC to enemies. Can be replaced with Time Warp or Mass Invisibility.

· Weapon Skills:
· Staff:
· Auto-attack: AoE damage and condition damage.
· Skill 2: Move backward and create clones.
· Skill 3: Create two illusions, high Power and Condition Damage.
· Skill 4: Apply Confusion and Blind effects.
· Skill 5: AoE CC and Confusion effect.
· Scepter/Pistol:
· Auto-attack: Creates a clone on the final hit and deals high damage.
· Skill 2: Block and apply Confusion on second cast.
· Skill 3: High Power Damage and Confusion effect.
· Skill 4: Ranged Bleeding and Power Damage.
· Skill 5: AoE CC and Confusion effect.

· Shatter Skills:
· All shatter skills apply Torment and grant Alacrity.
· F1: High Power Damage.
· F2: High Condition Damage.
· F3: Soft CC and strong CC.
· F4: Invulnerability.
· F5 (Continuum Split): Teleport to a designated location, resetting all cooldowns, health, and endurance.

· Opener (Opener):
· 1. Use Scepter/Pistol skill 4.
· 2. Double-tap skill 2 and switch weapons.
· 3. Use Phantasmal Warlock.
· 4. Use Continuum Split.
· 5. Use Signet of Ether.
· 6. Use Phantasmal Warlock.
· 7. Use Chaos Storm.
· 8. Use Phase Retreat.
· 9. Use Continuum Shift.
· 10. Use Phase Retreat once its cooldown is reset.
· 11. Use Phantasmal Warlock.
· 12. Use Signet of Ether.
· 13. Use Phantasmal Warlock.
· 14. Use Chaos Storm.
· 15. Auto-attack until weapon switch.

· Scepter Loop (Scepter Loop):
· 1. Start and end with Phantasmal Duelist.
· 2. Use skill 3.
· 3. Double-tap skill 2.
· 4. Use skill 5.
· 5. Double-tap skill 2 (immediately when cooldown is ready).
· 6. Fill with auto-attacks.
· 7. Use Confusing Images and double-tap skill 2.
· 8. Use Phantasmal Duelist when available and switch weapons.

· Staff Loop (Staff Loop):
· 1. Use Phantasmal Warlock.
· 2. Use Phase Retreat.
· 3. Auto-attack 3 times.
· 4. Use Chaos Storm.
· 5. Auto-attack 1 time.
· 6. Use Phase Retreat when its cooldown is ready.
· 7. Use Continuum Split when available.
· 8. Use Phantasmal Warlock.
· 9. Use Signet of Ether.
· 10. Use Phantasmal Warlock.
· 11. Use Phase Retreat.
· 12. Switch weapons.

· General Combat Tips:
· Always use shatter skills with three clones active.
· When managing cooldowns, prioritize 'Rewinder' > 'Split Second' > 'Time Warp' > 'Distortion'.
· During Continuum Split, utilize as many clones as possible for maximum efficiency.
· Use Mirror Images and Chaos Storm within Continuum Split for additional damage.
· Signet of Ether interrupts attacks during casting, so be mindful when chaining with other skills.
· Signet of Midnight is used for stun breaks. Using it within Continuum Shift can reset cooldowns and provide additional damage.

· This is a very fun and powerful conditional damage build.
· It can achieve over 46k DPS when executed perfectly.
· Highly recommended for players who prefer conditional builds on Mesmer in Guild Wars 2.
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