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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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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.
   
 
== Attributes and Skills ==
 
== Attributes and Skills ==
 
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[build prof=A/W Dagger=12+1+1 Crit=12+1 Deadly=3][Flurry][Palm Strike][Trampling Ox][Falling Spider][Death Blossom][Impale][Dash][Resurrection Signet][/build]
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[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.
 
*[[Dash] - For an IMS.
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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.
 
* Zealous/Vampiric/Ebon Daggers of Fortitude.
 
* Zealous/Vampiric/Ebon Daggers of Fortitude.
*Defensive Sets.
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* Defensive Sets with the Crippling mod on the weapons.
   
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
*Spike with Palm Strike -> Trampling Ox -> Falling Spider -> Blades of Steel -> (Impale).
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* Spike with [[gw:Palm Strike|Palm Strike]] &rarr; [[gw:Trampling Ox|Trampling Ox]] &rarr; [[gw:Falling Lotus Strike|Falling Lotus Strike]] &rarr; [[gw:Twisting Fangs|Twisting Fangs]].
 
* [[gw:Flurry|Flurry]] for an IAS.
*Use Palm Strike -> Death Blossom in between spikes.
 
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* Don't forget you can use [[gw:Palm Strike|Palm Strike]]'s cripple effect to lineback enemy warriors
*Flurry for an IAS.
 
*Dash for IMS.
 
   
 
== Counters ==
 
== Counters ==
*General Anti-Melee
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*General anti-melee.
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*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.
   
== Notes ==
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== Example video ==
*Palm Strike has been updated.
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[[File:Palm Strike Spiker - AB Build Review, Gameplay (HD)|500px]]
   
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* See also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lihAw1jm2pY&fmt=22 A/W Palm Strike Spiker] '''(Large HD Version)'''
== See Also ==
 
*[[Build:A/W Solo Palm Strike Spiker]] Contains a stronger spike, as well as this build (excluding impale) in the optionals. And was posted prior to the update.
 

Latest revision as of 17:42, 12 December 2014

This build has been archived as of 12:28, 7 August 2009 (UTC), for the following reason:

  • Palm Strike nerf.

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.

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Equipment

  • Survivor's Insignia. Rune of Sup Vigor.
  • Zealous/Vampiric/Ebon Daggers of Fortitude.
  • Defensive Sets with the Crippling mod on the weapons.

Usage

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

 	Palm_Strike_Spiker_-_AB_Build_Review,_Gameplay_(HD)