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| + | {{Archived-Build|date=12:28, 7 August 2009 (UTC)|category=great|reason1=Palm Strike nerf.|Reason2=No reason to run over [[Build:A/W Knocklock Palm Spiker|this]]|type1=HA|type2=RA|type3=AB|type4=CM}} |
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| − | {{Untested-Testing|RA|TA|AB|CM|HB}} |
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| − | Similiar to the Granth's Grasp Spiker except without reliance on enchantments. |
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| + | This very versatile [[gw:Assassin|Assassin]] build uses the elite skill [[gw:Palm Strike|Palm Strike]] for repeatable armor ignoring damage, [[gw:Cripple|Cripple]], and the ability to skip a lead attack, allowing you to use the more powerful dual attacks. |
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== Attributes and Skills == |
== Attributes and Skills == |
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| − | [build prof=A/W Dagger=12+1+1 Crit=12+1 |
+ | [build prof=A/W Dagger=12+1+1 Crit=12+1][Palm Strike][Flurry][Trampling Ox][Falling Lotus Strike][Twisting Fangs][Death Blossom][optional][Resurrection Signet][/build] |
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| + | '''Optional slot:''' |
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| + | *[[Nine Tail Strike@14] - For unblockable pressure. |
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| + | *[[Horns of the Ox@14] - To spam KDs with Palm Strike |
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| + | *[[Falling Spider@14] - Replace Falling Lotus if you're more comfortable with managing energy. |
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| + | *[[Wild Blow] - To end blocking stances. |
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| + | *[[Disrupting Dagger@3] - Interrupt. |
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| + | *[[Critical Strike@13] - Replace Death Blossom for energy management (use with Falling Spider). |
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| + | *[[Blades of Steel@14] - for big damage |
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| + | *[[Shadow Refuge] for death delaying. |
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* Survivor's Insignia. Rune of Sup Vigor. |
* Survivor's Insignia. Rune of Sup Vigor. |
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* Zealous/Vampiric/Ebon Daggers of Fortitude. |
* Zealous/Vampiric/Ebon Daggers of Fortitude. |
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| − | *Defensive Sets. |
+ | * Defensive Sets with the Crippling mod on the weapons. |
== Usage == |
== Usage == |
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| − | *Spike with Palm Strike |
+ | * Spike with [[gw:Palm Strike|Palm Strike]] → [[gw:Trampling Ox|Trampling Ox]] → [[gw:Falling Lotus Strike|Falling Lotus Strike]] → [[gw:Twisting Fangs|Twisting Fangs]]. |
| − | *Flurry for an IAS. |
+ | * [[gw:Flurry|Flurry]] for an IAS. |
| + | * Don't forget you can use [[gw:Palm Strike|Palm Strike]]'s cripple effect to lineback enemy warriors |
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== Counters == |
== Counters == |
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| − | *General |
+ | *General anti-melee. |
| + | *Palm Strike being disabled will make you ''completely'' useless. Be wary of skills like Diversion. |
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| + | *Smart players that know how to kite with a cripple shield. |
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| − | == |
+ | == Example video == |
| + | [[File:Palm Strike Spiker - AB Build Review, Gameplay (HD)|500px]] |
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| − | *Death Blossom for Blades of Steel so you can Palm Strike -> Death Blossom inbetween spikes. |
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| + | * See also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lihAw1jm2pY&fmt=22 A/W Palm Strike Spiker] '''(Large HD Version)''' |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | *Palm Strike has been updated. |
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 12 December 2014
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This build has been archived as of 12:28, 7 August 2009 (UTC), for the following reason:
This build had been designed for the following use: This build was in the category great before being archived. |
This very versatile Assassin build uses the elite skill Palm Strike for repeatable armor ignoring damage, Cripple, and the ability to skip a lead attack, allowing you to use the more powerful dual attacks.
Attributes and Skills
<pvxbig> [build prof=A/W Dagger=12+1+1 Crit=12+1][Palm Strike][Flurry][Trampling Ox][Falling Lotus Strike][Twisting Fangs][Death Blossom][optional][Resurrection Signet][/build]
Optional slot:
- [[Nine Tail Strike@14] - For unblockable pressure.
- [[Horns of the Ox@14] - To spam KDs with Palm Strike
- [[Falling Spider@14] - Replace Falling Lotus if you're more comfortable with managing energy.
- [[Wild Blow] - To end blocking stances.
- [[Disrupting Dagger@3] - Interrupt.
- [[Dash] - For an IMS.
- [[Critical Strike@13] - Replace Death Blossom for energy management (use with Falling Spider).
- [[Blades of Steel@14] - for big damage
- [[Shadow Refuge] for death delaying.
</pvxbig>
Equipment
- Survivor's Insignia. Rune of Sup Vigor.
- Zealous/Vampiric/Ebon Daggers of Fortitude.
- Defensive Sets with the Crippling mod on the weapons.
Usage
- Spike with Palm Strike → Trampling Ox → Falling Lotus Strike → Twisting Fangs.
- Flurry for an IAS.
- Don't forget you can use Palm Strike's cripple effect to lineback enemy warriors
Counters
- General anti-melee.
- Palm Strike being disabled will make you completely useless. Be wary of skills like Diversion.
- Smart players that know how to kite with a cripple shield.
Example video
- See also A/W Palm Strike Spiker (Large HD Version)