Changes: Build:E/N Blinding Surge

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This build has been designed for the following use:

PvP
GvG

This build uses Air Magic to Spike and Blind opponents. Additional defense and/or utility skills round out the character.

Frequency

Somewhat out of favor, having been replaced by water eles in balanced builds. Still seen in some ele-based split builds.

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=eleme/n airmag=12+1+1 energy=9+1 blo=9][blinding surge][Shell Shock][Lightning Bolt][Strip Enchantment][gale][glyph of lesser energy][air attunement][Resurrection Signet][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

Armor

5x Survivor/Blessed Insignia
Superior Vigor
Minor Air
Minor Energy Storage
Restoration
Vitae

Weapons

Air Wand of Memory, 20% cast time
Air Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge
Air Wand of Memory, +15/-1 energy
Energy Storage Focus of Fortitude, +15/-1 energy
Blood Wand of Memory, 20% cast time (For Strip Enchantment)
Blood Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge (For Strip Enchantment)
Heavy Spear of Defense, +5 energy or 10% recharge or 10% cast time
Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

Usage

Cast Air Attunement before entering combat.
Use Blinding Surge to relieve pressure, and particularly to deflect enemies' most powerful attack skills (watch for Warriors converging on a new target). Do NOT spam Blinding Surge on recharge or it becomes very easy for enemy mesmers to Divert.

Counters

Diversion.
Interrupts, particularly Distracting Shot, Power Lock and Power Block.
Signet of Humility.
Enchantment removal.
Standard caster counters, Dazed, Migraine etc.

Variants

Chain Lightning or Lightning Orb over Lightning Bolt
Armor of Sanctity (6 Earth Prayers)
In HA consider taking:
- Ward Against Foes with Grasping Earth.
- "Make Haste!" and "Fall Back!".

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 This build uses Air Magic to Spike and Blind opponents. Additional defense and/or utility skills round out the character.
+== Frequency ==
+*Somewhat out of favor, having been replaced by water eles in balanced builds. Still seen in some ele-based split builds.
 ==Attributes and Skills==
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=eleme/rt airmag=12+1+1 energy=6+1 resto=11][blinding surge][shell shock][gale][protective was kaolai][weapon of warding][glyph of lesser][air attunement][optional][/build]
+[build prof=eleme/n airmag=12+1+1 energy=9+1 blo=9][blinding surge][Shell Shock][Lightning Bolt][Strip Enchantment][gale][glyph of lesser energy][air attunement][Resurrection Signet][/build]
 </pvxbig>
-*{{skill icon|Death Pact Signet}} since you are already specced into restoration.
-*{{skill icon|Resurrection Signet}}
 ==Equipment==
+=== Armor ===
-*A [[gw:wand|wand]] and [[gw:offhand|offhand]] with [[gw:20/20|20/20]] [[gw:HCT|HCT]]/[[gw:HSR|HSR]] are strongly recommended.
+*5x Survivor/Blessed Insignia
-*A weapon set with +20% enchantment duration for casting Air Attunement.
+*Superior Vigor
-*Survivor armor.
+*Minor Air
+*Minor Energy Storage
+*Restoration
+*Vitae
+=== Weapons ===
+*Air Wand of Memory, 20% cast time
+*Air Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge
+*Air Wand of Memory, +15/-1 energy
+*Energy Storage Focus of Fortitude, +15/-1 energy
+*Blood Wand of Memory, 20% cast time (For Strip Enchantment)
+*Blood Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge (For Strip Enchantment)
+*Heavy Spear of Defense, +5 energy or 10% recharge or 10% cast time
+*Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
+*Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type
 ==Usage==
 *Cast [[gw:Air Attunement|Air Attunement]] before entering [[gw:combat|combat]].
 *Use [[gw:Blinding Surge|Blinding Surge]] to relieve pressure, and particularly to deflect enemies' most powerful attack [[gw:skills|skills]] (watch for [[gw:warrior|Warriors]] converging on a new [[gw:target|target]]).  Do NOT spam [[gw:Blinding Surge|Blinding Surge]] on recharge or it becomes very easy for enemy mesmers to [[gw:Diversion|Divert]].
-*Use [[gw:Gale|Gale]] to interrupt or prevent key actions such as self-heals and knock down fleeing (or chasing) foes. When facing dual ranger, try [[gw:Gale|Gale]] their [[gw:Read the Wind|RtW]]
-*Use [[gw:Glyph of Lesser Energy|Glyph of Lesser Energy]] to help with energy management. Remember that Air Attunement still takes effect, so you can actually gain energy from GoLE.
-*Use [[gw:Weapon of Warding|WoW]] to relieve pressure off monks and to have a block against interupts.
-*Use [[gw:Protective Was Kaolai|PwK]] for party-heals.
 ==Counters==
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 *Standard caster counters, [[gw:Dazed|Dazed]], [[gw:Migraine|Migraine]] etc.
+== Variants ==
+*Chain Lightning or Lightning Orb over Lightning Bolt
+*Armor of Sanctity (6 Earth Prayers)
+*In HA consider taking:
+**Ward Against Foes with Grasping Earth.
+**"Make Haste!" and "Fall Back!".
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