User:SirBaddock/W/A Shadow Blade Spiker

[build prof=W/A name="Shadow Blade Spiker" str=10 swo=11+1+3 sha=10][Death's Charge][Frenzy][Sever Artery][Gash][Galrath Slash][Final Thrust]["You're All Alone!"][Shadow Refuge][/build]

Equipment

 * Any Max Armor with the following Runes / Insignia's : Knight's Insignia, Superior Swordsmanship, Brawlers Insignia, Rune of Superior Vigor, Stalwart Insignia, Warrior Rune of Superior Absorption, 2x Radiant Insignia, 2x Rune of Vitae.
 * Any Sword / Strength shield combo will work.

Usage
Start out by selecting a target, any target will work but caster's are easier to spike. Once a target is selected use Death's Charge to shadow step to your target then use the following skills in order to kill the target.

Frenzy --> Server Artery --> Gash --> Galrath Slash --> Final Thrust

Use Shadow Refuge when minor healing is needed as it does not provide a significant amount of healing.

Counters
Blindness

Anti-Melee

Blocking Skills (Escape, Lightning Reflexes, etc)

Variations
Switch Galrath Slash with Silverwing Slash or another Sword skill like Standing Slash / Sun and Moon Slash / Steelfang Slash.