Archive:P/W "Coward!" Paragon

This Paragon Build uses the skill "Coward!" as a both offensive and supportive skill. The build also involves Shouts, Anthems and Spear Attacks, used to apply Pressure to the opposing team.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=para/war spear=12+1+1 command=9+1 leadership=9+1][vicious attack][spear of lightning]["coward!"][never surrender][anthem of flame]["go for the eyes!"][aggressive refrain][resurrection signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Survivor or Centurion Insignias.
 * Vampiric Spear, for regular attacking.
 * Zealous Spear, for energy gain, if needed.
 * Elemental (Fiery, Icy, Shocking or Ebon), against high physical AL.
 * All Spears should have a "Strength and Honor" Inscription.
 * A Command Shield of Fortitude, with either a "I Can See Clearly Now!" or a "Luck of the Draw" Inscription.
 * Rune of Clarity, Rune of Superior Vigor.

Usage

 * Activate Aggressive Refrain before battle.
 * Outside of battle, keep it up with Anthem of Flame.
 * Use both "GFTE!" and Anthem of Flame to add pressure, but also gain Energy.
 * Use Vicious Attack in conjunction with "GFTE" for a higher chance of applying Deep Wound.
 * Use Spear of Lightning for additional damage.
 * Use "Coward!" to support Melee allies, by Knocking Down fleeing opponents.
 * "Coward!" can also be used to support any party member, by Knocking Down chasers.
 * Try staying out of enemy fire as much as possible.
 * Use Resurrection Signet as needed.

Counters

 * Blind, Weakness and Cripple.
 * Anti Shout skills.

Variants

 * Invest points in Tactics instead of Command, drop "GFTE!"/AoF and use either "WY!" or "SU!", or both, for a more defensive build.
 * Use Awe to inflict Daze.
 * Use Signet of Return as a hard resurrection.
 * Disrupting Throw.
 * Barbed Spear and Maiming Spear for Crippling.
 * Replace Anthem of Flame with Anthem of Weariness.
 * Blazing Spear can replace Spear of Lightning
 * Res Signet can be replaced with "Fall Back!" for a speed boost in AB.