Archive:P/Me Cruel Spear Paragon

This build has been archived as of 20:24, November 23, 2009 (UTC), for the following reason: Soldier's Fury This build had been designed for the following use: PvP GvG PvP HA This build was in the category Good before being archived.

This GvG-orientated Paragon is used to pump out damage and assist in spikes. It also carries offense and defense in the form of shouts.

Attributes and Skills

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• [[Cry of Frustration@3]/[[Mirror of Disenchantment]/[[Power Spike@3] for the first optional.
• [[Anthem of Weariness@10]/[[Anthem of Flame@10]/[[Anthem of Envy@10] for the second optional slot.

</pvxbig>

Equipment

• Survivor's and/or Centurion's Insignias, as you see fit.
• Generic Swap: Vampiric Spear of Fortitude, Shield of Fortitude ("I Can See Clearly Now" inscription)
• Aggressive Refrain Swap: +5e Spear of Fortitude, Focus ("Live for Today" inscription)
• Elemental Swap: Elemental Spear of Fortitude, Shield of Fortitude ("I Can See Clearly Now" inscription)
• Anti-Cripple Swap: +5e Spear of Fortitude, Shield of Fortitude ("Swift as Wind" inscription)

Usage

• Maintain Aggressive Refrain on yourself, use your Shouts and Chants to maintain it (if running Anthem of Envy, use it just before engaging).
• Autoattack to deal damage.
• Assist in spikes with Cruel Spear and or Vicious Attack.
• Use "Go for the Eyes!" during spikes to increase critical hit chances for yourself and others. Also use this to maintain energy.
• Use "Brace Yourself!" to protect allies from knockdown.
• Use your Mesmer optionals as necessary.

Variants

• Replace Resurrection Signet with Signet of Return.
• Consider Wild Throw to counter stances.
• Never Surrender!" can be run over "Brace Yourself!" for anti-pressure.

Counters

• Obstacles
• Kiting
• Block
• Blindness