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The Ebon Dust Skirmisher is built around supporting its group through chants and conditions. The enchantment [[Ebon Dust Aura]] is combined with the Paragon's ability to attack quickly and precisely to apply [[Blind]] indefinitely. This build has remarkable utility while remaining specialized enough to fit a specific role within a team. |
The Ebon Dust Skirmisher is built around supporting its group through chants and conditions. The enchantment [[Ebon Dust Aura]] is combined with the Paragon's ability to attack quickly and precisely to apply [[Blind]] indefinitely. This build has remarkable utility while remaining specialized enough to fit a specific role within a team. |
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== Equipment == |
== Equipment == |
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* You should carry three different spears with you:[[Vampiric]], [[Zealous]], and [[Ebon]]. Make sure you have your Ebon [[Spear]] equipped when trying to [[Blind]] opponents. |
* You should carry three different spears with you:[[Vampiric]], [[Zealous]], and [[Ebon]]. Make sure you have your Ebon [[Spear]] equipped when trying to [[Blind]] opponents. |
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* Make sure to equip a Rune of Clarity, and it might be wise to bring one weapon with an "I can see clearly now!" inscription. |
* Make sure to equip a Rune of Clarity, and it might be wise to bring one weapon with an "I can see clearly now!" inscription. |
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* You will need to have at least 35 energy for this build to work effectively. |
* You will need to have at least 35 energy for this build to work effectively. |
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* Apply [[Aggressive Refrain]] before the battle begins and use [[Anthem of Flame]] to renew it out of battle. |
* Apply [[Aggressive Refrain]] before the battle begins and use [[Anthem of Flame]] to renew it out of battle. |
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* Use [["Go for the Eyes!"]] for energy management and to keep [[Aggressive Refrain]] up during combat. |
* Use [["Go for the Eyes!"]] for energy management and to keep [[Aggressive Refrain]] up during combat. |
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* Cast and maintain [[Ebon Dust Aura]] when targeting opponents that rely on attacks. |
* Cast and maintain [[Ebon Dust Aura]] when targeting opponents that rely on attacks. |
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* [[Swift Javelin]] should be used while your enchantments are active. |
* [[Swift Javelin]] should be used while your enchantments are active. |
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* Use [[Barbed Spear]] to apply [[bleeding]] and [[blind]]. |
* Use [[Barbed Spear]] to apply [[bleeding]] and [[blind]]. |
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* [[Leader's Comfort]] is your self-heal. |
* [[Leader's Comfort]] is your self-heal. |
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* A little taste of your own medicine in the form of a [[Plague Touch]] or other blinding skills. |
* A little taste of your own medicine in the form of a [[Plague Touch]] or other blinding skills. |
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* On-hit hexes like [[Insidious Parasite]]. |
* On-hit hexes like [[Insidious Parasite]]. |
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* Enchant removal can hinder your ability to blind. |
* Enchant removal can hinder your ability to blind. |
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* Or, put attribute points into earth prayers and take [[Wild Throw]] instead of GftE for more offense at the expense of energy management. |
* Or, put attribute points into earth prayers and take [[Wild Throw]] instead of GftE for more offense at the expense of energy management. |
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Revision as of 08:26, 26 March 2007
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The Ebon Dust Skirmisher is built around supporting its group through chants and conditions. The enchantment Ebon Dust Aura is combined with the Paragon's ability to attack quickly and precisely to apply Blind indefinitely. This build has remarkable utility while remaining specialized enough to fit a specific role within a team.
Attributes and Skills
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| Any / Any | Attribute Rank |
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| Spear Mastery | 10 + 1 + 1 |
| Leadership | 10 + 2 |
| Command | 8 + 1 |
| Earth Prayers | 8 |
<pvxbig> [Barbed Spear][Swift Javelin]["Go for the Eyes!"][Anthem of Flame][Ebon Dust Aura][Leader's Comfort][Aggressive Refrain][Resurrection Signet] </pvxbig>
Equipment
- You should carry three different spears with you:Vampiric, Zealous, and Ebon. Make sure you have your Ebon Spear equipped when trying to Blind opponents.
- Make sure to equip a Rune of Clarity, and it might be wise to bring one weapon with an "I can see clearly now!" inscription.
- You will need to have at least 35 energy for this build to work effectively.
Usage
- Apply Aggressive Refrain before the battle begins and use Anthem of Flame to renew it out of battle.
- Use "Go for the Eyes!" for energy management and to keep Aggressive Refrain up during combat.
- Cast and maintain Ebon Dust Aura when targeting opponents that rely on attacks.
- Swift Javelin should be used while your enchantments are active.
- Use Barbed Spear to apply bleeding and blind.
- Leader's Comfort is your self-heal.
Counters
- A little taste of your own medicine in the form of a Plague Touch or other blinding skills.
- On-hit hexes like Insidious Parasite.
- Enchant removal can hinder your ability to blind.
Variants
- Swap points in Command for points in Motivation and take Energizing Chorus or Chorus of Restoration instead of "Go for the Eyes!".
- Dump points from command into Earth Prayers and swap GftE for a skill like Conviction or Vital Boon. In the case of Vital Boon, take Signet of Pious Light instead of Leader's Comfort.
- Or, put attribute points into earth prayers and take Wild Throw instead of GftE for more offense at the expense of energy management.
- Drop Barbed Spear for Mighty Throw for more damage output at the expense of quick activation and bleeding.