Build:Team - 5 Hero BiP Melee Elementalist Support

Hero team build for a melee elementalist player featuring cross-build synergies, spikes, pressure and teethed layers of defense.

Player build
[build prof=Elementalist/Assassin EnergyStorage=6+1 EarthMagic=11+1+3 DaggerMastery=12][Shockwave][Aftershock][Golden Lotus Strike][Jagged Strike][Fox Fangs][Death Blossom][Drunken Master][Optional][/build] Variable skill slot:
 * for general use.
 * in the crystal desert to counter [[Shield of Deflection], [[Shield Stance], [[Riposte], [[Defensive Stance] and [[Dust Trap].
 * Equipment: 40/40 earth magic, zealous daggers of defense with 15^50, shield set. 5 blessed insignias.
 * Weapon set usage: Use your 40/40 set earth magic for your spells and your daggers for attacking. Switch to your shield set when you are idle, entering combat or about to die.
 * Maintain [[Drunken Master].
 * Use [["I Am Unstoppable!"] to prevent knockdowns and improve your survivability.
 * Position yourself between as many foes as possible before using [[Shockwave] and [[Aftershock].
 * Try to wait with Aftershock until foes are knocked down by [[Gust] or [[Psychic Instability].
 * Pressure down surviving targets with [[Jagged Strike]→[[Fox Fangs]→[[Death Blossom]↺ and repeat the combo if necessary.
 * Use [[Golden Lotus Strike] as lead attack when you need the energy.
 * Main article: Dagger Elementalist

Smiter
[build prof=Monk/ SmitingPrayers=12+1+3 DivineFavor=12+1][Ray of Judgment][Smiter's Boon][Reversal of Damage][Heaven's Delight][Divine HEaling][Smite Condition][Smite Hex][Strength of Honor][/build]
 * 40/20/20 smiting prayers.
 * 5 blessed insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.
 * Main article: Smiter Hero

Gust Splinter Weapon
[build prof=Ritualist/Elementalist SpawningPower=3 ChannelingMagic=12+1+3 AirMagic=12][Gust][Teinai's Wind][Whirlwind][Lamentation][Splinter Weapon][Ancestors' Rage][Bloodsong][Flesh of My Flesh][/build]
 * Swift channeling magic staff of mastery with "Don't Think Twice".
 * 5 blessed insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 3 runes of vitae.

Psychic Instability
[build prof=Mesmer/Ritualist FastCasting=10+3 DominationMagic=12+1+3 InspirationMagic=8+2 RestorationMagic=2][Psychic Instability][Shatter Hex][Unnatural Signet][Mistrust][Cry of Frustration][Power Drain][Drain Enchantment][Flesh of My Flesh][/build]
 * Adept domination magic staff of fortitude with "Aptitude not Attitude".
 * 5 prodigy's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.
 * Main article: Domination Magic Hero

Blood is Power Healer
[build prof=Necromancer/Ritualist BloodMagic=10+1+2 SoulReaping=8+2 RestorationMagic=12][Blood is Power][Blood Bond][Signet of Lost Souls][Mend Body and Soul][Spirit Light][Spirit Transfer][Protective Was Kaolai][Life][/build]
 * 40/20/20 staff restoration magic.
 * 5 tormentor's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.
 * Main article: Blood is Power Healer Hero

Soul Twisting Prot
[build prof=Ritualist/Necromancer Communing=12+1+3 SpawningPower=12+1 Curses=3][Soul Twisting][Boon of Creation][Shelter][Union][Displacement][Armor of Unfeeling][Enfeebling Blood][Flesh of My Flesh][/build]
 * Any communing or spawning power staff.
 * 5 blessed insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.
 * Main article: Soul Twisting Prot Hero

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