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This build uses Air Magic to Spike and Blind opponents. Additional defense and/or utility skills round out the character. |
This build uses Air Magic to Spike and Blind opponents. Additional defense and/or utility skills round out the character. |
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| + | == Frequency == |
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| + | *Somewhat out of favor, having been replaced by water eles in balanced builds. Still seen in some ele-based split builds. |
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==Attributes and Skills== |
==Attributes and Skills== |
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| − | [build prof=eleme/ |
+ | [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] |
| − | *[[Gale@14] |
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| − | *[[Enervating Charge@14] |
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| − | *[[Shock Arrow@14] |
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| − | *[[Strip Enchantment@8] |
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| − | *[[Weapon of Warding@8] |
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| − | *[[Protective Was Kaolai@8] |
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| − | *[[Conviction@8] |
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| − | *For HA variants see bottom of page. |
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==Equipment== |
==Equipment== |
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| + | === Armor === |
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| − | *A [[gw:wand|wand]] and [[gw:offhand|offhand]] with [[gw:20/20|20/20]] [[gw:HCT|HCT]]/[[gw:HSR|HSR]] are strongly recommended. |
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| + | *5x Survivor/Blessed Insignia |
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| − | *A weapon set with +20% enchantment duration for casting Air Attunement. |
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| + | *Superior Vigor |
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| − | *Defensive Sets for +AL versus certains foes. |
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| + | *Minor Air |
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| − | *Survivor armor. |
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| + | *Minor Energy Storage |
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| + | *Restoration |
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| + | *Vitae |
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| + | === Weapons === |
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| + | *Air Wand of Memory, 20% cast time |
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| + | *Air Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge |
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| + | *Air Wand of Memory, +15/-1 energy |
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| + | *Energy Storage Focus of Fortitude, +15/-1 energy |
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| + | *Blood Wand of Memory, 20% cast time (For Strip Enchantment) |
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| + | *Blood Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge (For Strip Enchantment) |
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| + | *Heavy Spear of Defense, +5 energy or 10% recharge or 10% cast time |
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| + | *Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple |
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| + | *Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type |
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==Usage== |
==Usage== |
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*Cast [[gw:Air Attunement|Air Attunement]] before entering [[gw:combat|combat]]. |
*Cast [[gw:Air Attunement|Air Attunement]] before entering [[gw:combat|combat]]. |
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| − | *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: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. |
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| − | *Use [[gw:Weapon of Warding|WoW]] to relieve pressure off monks and to have a block against interupts. |
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| − | *Use [[gw:Protective Was Kaolai|PwK]] for party-heals. |
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==Counters== |
==Counters== |
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== Variants == |
== Variants == |
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| + | *Chain Lightning or Lightning Orb over Lightning Bolt |
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| − | *If taking /Rt skills use a hard res over Resurrection Signet, either Flesh of My Flesh or Death Pact Signet. |
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| + | *Armor of Sanctity (6 Earth Prayers) |
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*In HA consider taking: |
*In HA consider taking: |
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**Ward Against Foes with Grasping Earth. |
**Ward Against Foes with Grasping Earth. |
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Latest revision as of 16:12, 10 February 2012
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The PvXwiki community finds this to be an important part of the metagame. If you disagree with this rating, please discuss it on the build's talk page. This build has been designed for the following use: |
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!".