Here are some examples of creative and effective IW mesmer builds.

Remember that copying builds isnt the best thing to do, one should look at
someones build  to get ideas and be inspired.
Know how to use the build you are basing yours on. Don’t be sheep:
if you see an effetcive build, dont copy it with the rest of the sheep.
You are a mesmer and remember that you dont fight fire with fire,
much like you dont fight other peoples builds by copying it and pitting it
against them. Use your creativity to develop counters instead.

[[Azure’s Chaos Fencer]]

M/W
Flurry
Distortion
Riposte
Healing Signet
Illusion of Haste
Illusionary Weaponry
Illusion of Weakness
Ressurection Signet

This build is based in one of the commonly known builds for IW mesmers.
The use of flurry with Illusionary Weaponry mix is an effective combination
and is the reason why M/W is one of the most common Mesmer builds known.
However, one of the difference between the common and my Chaos Fencer is the
addition of Illusion of Haste to rid of crippling and provide a speed boost.
Another difference that marks the reason for the name of the build is
Riposte. With high rank in Tactics, this skill does not get in the way
of your stance and it allows you protection and added damage.

[[Bia W’s 55 IW Farmer]]

M/Mo
Protective Spirit
Illusionary Weaponry
Healing Breeze
Cry of Frustration
Sympathetic Visage
Mending
Essence Bond
Balthazar’s Spirit

This build is used to farm the Underworld using the popular 55HP setup. With a
low amount of HP, you will take a low amount of damage when enchanted by
protective spirit easily healed by regeneration. Search GWOnline.net’s mesmer
forums for exact specifications for this build.

[[Patccmoi’s Double Striker]]

M/A
Illusionary Weaponry
Distortion
Dancing Daggers
Mantis Touch
Exhausting Assault
Shroud of Distress
Shadow Refuge
Ressurection Signet

(Description taken directly from Patccmoi’s thread)
The basic idea is pretty simple : EVEN in IW, you can get your lead-offhand
combo to work since they aren’t attacks. They are both ranged spells.
One cripples too, which is priceless. A 13 sec/15 recharge ranged cripple is
extremely good for you. These allow you to strike your target with Exhausting
Assault. Do it right after a Dagger attack, and since it’s instant you’ll
get the 3 straight hit combo, doing a 120 damage spike.
*****
In my opinion this is one creative build born from creative a creative mind.
The idea that the assassin’s chain of lead offhand dual working with IW is a
priceless discovery that can open up to many other new builds for IW.

[[Milias IW Tank]]

M/E
Illusion of Weakness
Earth Attunement
Armor of Earth
Kinetic Armor
Stone Daggers
Sympathetic Visage
Ressurection Signet

IW build usually focus on the ability to deal alot of damage. This build
however was thought outside of the box. Breaking the common among IW builds,
this M/E variation focuses on defensive ability while using IW. This build
can be very viable in PVE.

[[jciardha’s The Illusionary Beastmaster]]

M/R
Illusionary Weaponry
Tiger’s Fury
Call of Haste
Predator’s Pounce (or Disrupting Lunge)
Conjure Phantasm
Troll Ungent
Comfort Animal
Charm Animal

This build ignores defense for more damage potential. This isnt necessarily
bad as long as you play smart. This build has the most damage potential I
have seen in IW builds. However this build lacks utility and can be very
energy intensive.

[[Zergirl’s Blackout IW Build]]

M/W
Illusionary Weaponry
Blackout
Flurry
Imaginary Burden/Ethereal Burden
Illusion of Haste/Illusion of Weakness
Conjure Phantasm
Power Spike
Ressurection Signet

The usage of blackout works well with IW builds because the build is naturally
in touch range. This is one of the best variants of IW that involve anticasting
capabilities.