User:Jakadasnake/My New Build

An impressive spiking power from a distance. Once your foe is dropped below 50% health, you will be dishing 60 to 70 damage per second with Needling Shot.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Rt/R Spawning_Power=10+1+3 Marksmanship=11 Restoration=8+1 Communing=6+1][Dual Shot][Needling Shot][Optional] [Read the Wind][Optional][Wielder's Boon][Vital Weapon][Spirit's Strength][/build]


 * slot 1:
 * , For use against blocking skills. Very accurate killing blow.
 * , Again for use against blockers - more powerful but less accurate than Called Shot.
 * used to interrupt/deal damage to those pesky casters.
 * slot 2:
 * , Against Blind.
 * , For an extra heal.
 * Great skill to use while attempting to flee.
 * Great protection against melee pressure - especially against assassins who have ways to get past blocking.

Equipment

 * Ghost Forge insignias if your only skill that costs more than 5 energy is Dual Shot. Radiant Insignias are optimal otherwise.
 * Flatbow is the best bow to use, since the arc will dissapear while Read the Wind is active. The long range along with great relaod speed will allow you to solo cap with ease.
 * 20% armor penetration (20% chance) OR Zealous Bowstring
 * Enchantments last 20% longer.
 * +15% dmg(While Enchanted)

Usage
While your team captures its first base, activate Spirit's Strength and Vital Weapon. Make sure to keep these skills on while fighting.
 * Before fights, cast Read the Wind.
 * Auto-attack and Dual Shot until you drop your opponent below 50% health.
 * Once opponent is below 50%, spam Needling Shot and enjoy dealing up to 70 damage every second.
 * If they attempt to run and are blocking your arrows, pick them off with Dual Shot or Called Shot.

Counters
Mesmer hexes, Necromancer hexes, and all forms of enchantment removal will shut this build down. Try to avoid mesmer shrines. Melee is very tough to deal with if you don't have a way to block or blind them. Elementalists can generally out-spike you if you can't interrupt their larger spells.