User:PVX-Sjeps

Build: IX Degen
IX Degen is an heavy pressure build, that causes massive Health Degeneration among a lot of targets, while stripping every enchantment and slowing enemy attacks. The IX in the name means nine, wich is the degen that this build applies to every target (in three different ways). The pressure and the removal will overwhelm healers, particularly bonders and most protective monks.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Necromancer/Mesmer Curses=12+1+1 Illusion_Magic=10 Inspiration_Magic=8 Soul_Reaping=2][Envenom Enchantments][Corrupt Enchantment][Parasitic Bond] [Conjure Phantasm][Faintheartedness][Auspicious Incantation][Conjure Nightmare][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Radiant Armor for extra energy.
 * A curse staff (or wand/offhand). Suggested 30hp/5energy staff.

Usage

 * When the battle begins check your enemies. See if someone is enchanted and watch for Holy Veil and Hex Breaker. Also note who is a physical attacker (Warriors, Rangers, Assassins, Dervishes, Paragons).
 * If there are enchanted foes begin stripping with Corrupt Enchantments and Envenom Enchantments. Your elite will also apply a 8 degen that you'll cover with Parasitic Bond. This will cause a 9 degen for 10 seconds.
 * Watch for another target. This time should be an attacker. Cast Faintheartedness, Conjure Phantasm and Parasitic Bond on him. This will cause a 9 degen for 11 seconds (and more lasting 4 degen) and will make him attack 50% slower for 26 second. This will help greatly your healer.
 * Watch for another random target. Cast Auspicious Incantation, Conjure Nightmare and Parasitic Bond on him. This will cause again a 9 degen for 11 seconds and will also give you back a lot of energy.
 * Repeat the points above choosing your targets and stripping enchantments. The pressure will soon be excessive for almost all healers.
 * Remember to always cover your hexes with Parasitic Bond, cause it will also heal you.
 * Use Resurrection Signet if someone dies.

Counters

 * General Anti-Caster
 * Heavy Hex Removal

Variants

 * If you are not expecting lots of enchantments Envenom Enchantments could be replaced by some other self healing or energy management skill.