Mesmer

Fast Casting (Primary)
Fast Casting decreases the activation time of your Spells and Signets. (No effect for non-Mesmer skills with an activation time less than 2 seconds.) In PvE, each rank of Fast Casting decreases the recharge time for your Mesmer Spells by 3%

Domination Magic
Increases the duration and effectiveness of your Domination spells, which allow you to disrupt and damage your enemies for their actions.

Illusion Magic
Increases the duration and effectiveness of your Illusion spells, which deceive your enemies and hinder their movement, attacks, and ability to cast spells.

Inspiration Magic
Increases the duration and effectiveness of your Inspiration spells, which steal Energy from enemies, remove enchantments, and prevent damage.

Trivia

 * Franz Mesmer was a German physician whose ideas led to the development of hypnosis.
 * The icon used to represent Mesmers is similar to the Hamsa, an ancient symbol found in amulets throughout the Middle East and North Africa.