Archive:Team - GvG Spirit's Strength

This GvG team build is designed to quickly wipe the opposing party in an 8v8 situation.

Spirit's Strength Ritualists
[build prof=Ritualist/Assassin SpawningPower=12+1+1 ChannelingMagic=6+1 DaggerMastery=11 RestorationMagic=2][Spirit's Strength][Weapon of Aggression][Golden Phoenix Strike][Death Blossom][Golden Lotus Strike][Golden Fang Strike][Blades of Steel][Optional][/build] Variable skill slot Equipment
 * on one ritualist.
 * on the other ritualist.

Runes and insignias
 * 5 ghost forge insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.

Weapons
 * Zealous daggers of defense, 15^enchantment.
 * 40/20/20 spawning power.
 * Spear of defense, +5 energy with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% blind duration.
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% cripple duration.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.

Usage
 * Maintain [[Spirit's Strength@14] and tell your team when you renew it, so they can cover it instantly.
 * Maintain [[Weapon of Aggression@7].
 * Pressure down targets with your dagger attack skills.
 * If your target gets [[Spirit Bond (PvP)] before you start using your attack skills, consider switching to a nearby target.

Domination Mesmer
[build prof=Mesmer/Elementalist DominationMagic=12+1+1 InspirationMagic=8+1 Fastcasting=10+1][Complicate][Power Leak][Diversion][Shame][Glyph of Renewal][Shatter Enchantment][Drain Enchantment][Resurrection Signet][/build] Equipment

Runes and insignias
 * 5 prodigy's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.

Weapons
 * 40/40 domination magic.
 * 40/40 inspiration magic.
 * High energy set domination magic.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hrt with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% cripple duration.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.

Usage
 * Main article: Renewal Dom Mesmer

Restore Condition Prot
[build prof=Monk/Warrior Prot=12+1+1 Divine=8+1 Tactics=10][Restore Condition][Spirit Bond (PvP)][Aegis (PvP)][Guardian][Shielding Hands][Holy Veil][Aura of Stability][Balanced Stance][/build] Variants Equipment
 * Pick Necromancer Balanced.
 * This makes you more vulnerable to [[Power Block] and [[Power Leak].

Runes and insignias
 * 5 disciple's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.

Weapons
 * 40/20/20 protection prayers.
 * Spear of enchanting, +5 energy, protection prayers focus of fortitude, +15/-1 energy.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hrt with
 * Tactics shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
 * Tactics shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
 * Low energy shield set.

Usage
 * Main article: Restore Condition Monk

Healing Burst Fuse
[build prof=Monk/Assassin HealingPrayers=12+1+1 ProtectionPrayers=9+1 DivineFavor=9+1 ShadowArts=3][Healing Burst][Patient Spirit][Infuse Health][Guardian][Shield Guardian][Cure Hex][Draw Conditions][Dark Escape][/build] Variant Equipment
 * Take [[Signet of Rejuvenation@14] over [[Infuse Health@14] against pressure builds.

Runes and insignias
 * 5 disciple's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.

Weapons Usage
 * 40/20/20 protection prayers.
 * 40/40 healing prayers.
 * High energy sets healing prayers.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hct with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
 * Low energy shield set.
 * Main article: Healing Burst Monk

Healing Burst Runner
[build prof=Monk/Assassin HealingPrayers=11+1+1 ProtectionPrayers=10+1 DivineFavor=10+1][Healing Burst][Patient Spirit][Spirit Bond (PvP)][Guardian][Shield Guardian][Cure Hex][Draw Conditions][Dash][/build] Variants Equipment
 * Replace [[Spirit Bond (PvP)@11] with [[Protective Spirit@11] against spike builds or [[Shield of Absorption@11] against pressure builds.
 * Replace [[Shield Guardian@11] with [[Shielding Hands@11] and [[Guardian@11] with [[Mending Touch@11] if anticipating a dedicated split build.

Runes and insignias
 * 5 disciple's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.

Weapons
 * 40/20/20 protection prayers.
 * 40/40 healing prayers.
 * High energy sets healing prayers.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hct with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
 * Low energy shield set.

Usage
 * Main article: Healing Burst Runner

Playing this team
Game Plan Quickly overwhelm the opposing team and finish the match.

8v8 Flag Split Lategame
 * Play extremely aggressive, try to stomp their team.
 * The entire team including the backline should push up for anti physical protection with gust and whirlwind.
 * Hold it on your runner or mesmer.
 * Defend with the runner.
 * Defend with one gust, prot, fuse.

Playing against this team
8v8 Situations Flag Split Lategame
 * Spread out.
 * Don't kite.
 * Disenchant the ritualists.
 * Interrupt the mesmer.
 * Dual run.
 * Split offensively if you can't survive properly in an 8v8 situation.
 * Avoid having a solo monk against the mesmer.

Exemplary Video
Gust Elementalist PoV: