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/rt airmag=12+1+1 energy=6+1 resto=11][blinding surge][shell shock][gale][protective was kaolai][weapon of warding][Optional][air attunement][optional][/build] </pvxbig>

Optional 1

• Aura of restoration (Drop air to 11+1+1 and increase energy.
• Glpyh of Lesser energy

Optional 2

• Death Pact Signet since you are already specced into restoration.
• Resurrection Signet

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 Gale to interrupt or prevent key actions such as self-heals and knock down fleeing (or chasing) foes. When facing dual ranger, try Gale their RtW
• 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.
• Use WoW to relieve pressure off monks and to have a block against interupts.
• Use PwK for party-heals.

Counters

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