Build:Any/A General Shadow Form Runner

Uses Shadow Form to provide a safe and fast build for any profession. This works well on any profession, but casters will find it much easier to use due to faster energy regeneration and larger energy pools.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=any/A Shadow=12][Shadow Form][i am unstoppable][Optional][Optional][Optional][death's charge][Heart of Shadow][drunken master][/build]

Any
 * for permanent anti-KD and very long Drunken Master, requires alcohol.
 * perma-SF if you can afford the energy
 * for faster runs.
 * for faster runs, you'll need a second IMS to cover the down time. It can also be used to break aggro quickly.
 * can be used as an additional anti-knockdown shout.
 * or  can be brought if you're in a tough spot.
 * can be used if you tend to die too fast, however it requires a 1 second cast and will slow you down. Remember that it will be stripped by Guiles.
 * to interrupt random Ice Golems.


 * for backup.
 * for backup.


 * or  in case a hex gets through.


 * and for faster runs.
 * to counter touch-skills.
 * Bring  to maintain "I Am Unstoppable!" and other shouts indefinitely.


 * Bring and  for fast runs and blocking. Chain them with Dash.


 * Bring to maintain   indefinitely.


 * for more health.
 * if you're lazy with IAU.
 * and  if you can manage the cost. Alternatively, take  instead of the other shout - IATS has an infinite duration and is therefore more energy efficient.

Equipment

 * Full Radiant/Survivor/Sentry (Depending which is more necessary for an area).
 * Full Attunement/Vitae (Depending on which is more necessary for an area).
 * High Armor Set
 * Spear.
 * "I Have the Power!" Inscription.
 * 20% longer Enchantments.
 * 16 Armor Shield.
 * -2 (while in stance).
 * +45hp (while in stance).
 * High Energy Set
 * Any staff with +10 energy and 20% halves skill recharge of spells.
 * Defensive, Hale, Swift, or Insightful Staff Head.
 * "Don't think twice", "Hale and Hearty" or "Seize the Day" Inscription.
 * Staff Wrapping of Enchanting (+20% useful for lengthening Shadow Form).

Usage

 * Use only around Ice Golems, Stone Summit Heretics, and Ice Imps.
 * Spam to escape aggro and cover more ground faster.
 * Use for spike healing and running. Remember to use it when your target is behind you.

Variants

 * if you really, really don't want to use alcohol.
 * ,, or to shadowstep to dwarves and for healing.

Counters

 * Ice Imps
 * Ice Golems
 * Rubberbanding in narrow passages i.e. the two troll caves
 * Lag causing any of the above