Archive:A/W Shovesin

The Shovesin combines Shove with Falling Spider to deal a large burst of spike damage. It is designed for Alliance Battles.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=assas/warri dagger=10+1+1 critic=10+2 shadow=8+2 tactic=8][return][bulls strike@0][falling spider][death blossom][shove][disrupting stab][caltrops][shadow refuge][/build]

Equipment

 * Shrouded Armor for maximum energy.

Usage

 * Stay in the backline until a spike target is called.
 * If the target is moving, use Bull's Strike; if immobile, use Shove.
 * Follow the knockdown with Falling Spider and Death Blossom.
 * Use Disrupting Stab to interrupt important skills.
 * Use Caltrops if your target begins to kite. Follow up with a Bull's Strike to knock them down again.
 * If targeted, Return to an ally in the backline.

Counters

 * All standard attack counters work. This includes conditions such as blindness and weakness; hexes such as Empathy, Faintheartedness and Spiteful Spirit; and blocking stances or enchantments such as Distortion, Guardian, and Shield of Deflection.

Variants

 * Replace Death Blossom with another Dual Attack such as Twisting Fangs or Blades of Steel.
 * Replace Caltrops with Resurrection Signet for GvG.
 * Utilize the high Tactics rank for shouts such as "Watch Yourself!".
 * Replace Return with another shadow stepping skill such as Recall, Shadow of Haste, or Death's Charge.