User:Shadowsin/A/Me Shadow Sin

The strategy of this build is to keep Shadow Form up 100% of the time. It can stand against many types of opposition, and can be adapted to be a ganker.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Assassin/Mesmer name=100% invincisin shad=12+1+3 dead=11+3 dag=6+3][Deadly Paradox][Arcane Echo][Shadow Form] [Dancing Daggers][Mantis Touch][Way of the Lotus][Vampiric Assault][Impale][/build]

Equipment

 * Full set of max armor with radiant insignias.
 * The headgear must be Shadow Arts + 1
 * One rune of attunement. (Note: You do not need The sup runes for Dagger Mastery and Deadly arts You just do less damage without them)
 * Rune of Sup Vigor.
 * Zealous daggers of enchantment. Inscription : Damage + 15% while enchanted
 * Vampiric daggers of enchantment, with energy + 5 inscrip.
 * High energy staff to recast Shadow Form if your energy is running low.

Usage

 * At the start of the battle cast: Deadly Paradox, Echo, and Shadow Form. The order is key.
 * Run into battle. Be wary of AoE spells and Ritualist drop items as these do not target and therefore affect you.
 * Use the Arcane Echo'd version of Shadow Form when the timer is just about to touch the bottom center of the skill box. (Note:The timing is important because when you go to recast it with Arcane Echo again, a split second may matter.)
 * Repeat the above steps as soon as Arcane Echo recharges.
 * If you miss the timing on Shadow Form it shouldn't be off by that much so if it runs out recast it quick!
 * The above combo will keep Shadow Form up 100% of the time.
 * Keep attacking to keep your energy up,and when you think you have enough cast:
 * Dancing daggers
 * Mantis Touch
 * Way of the Lotus
 * Vampiric assault
 * Impale
 * If necessary use Deadly Paradox to semi-spam Dancing Daggers (The Deadly Paradox nerf lessens the spam rate.)
 * Repeat all these steps as necessary.
 * Switch between your Vampiric and Zealous dagger sets depending on your energy/health needs.

Counters

 * Untargeted Area of Effect spells or AoE spells that targeted an ally.
 * Ritualist Drop items.
 * Signets
 * Conditions.
 * Timing Shadow Form wrong.
 * Touch Skills.

Variants

 * Replace Way of the Lotus with Resurrection Signet for party support.
 * Replace Way of the Lotus with Feigned Neutrality for a health boost if you need it.
 * Replace Vampiric Assault with Trampling Ox for a nice knock down
 * Replace Way of the Lotus with Dash or some other speed boost, or even Return.