Build:E/N Blinding Surge

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

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=eleme/any airmag=12+1+1 energy=9+1 resto=9][blinding surge][shell shock][gale][protective was kaolai][weapon of warding][shock arrow][air attunement][resurrection signet][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

• A wand and offhand with 20/20 HCT/HSR are strongly recommended.
• A weapon set with +20% enchantment duration for casting Air Attunement.
• Survivor armor.

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.
• Use Lightning Orb on spikes, for general pressure or as a finisher.
• Use Gale to interrupt or prevent key actions such as self-heals and knock down fleeing (or chasing) foes.
• Use Glyph of Lesser Energy to help with energy management. Remember that Air Attunement still takes effect, so you can actually gain energy from GoLE

Counters

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