Build:Me/A PvP Psychic Instability Wastrel's

Lineback casters and create pressure in the process.

Frequency

 * Seen in GvG as a replacement for normal domination mesmers in some split builds, or as a counter to elementalist-heavy builds such as split.
 * Common in Random Arenas.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Mesmer/Assassin DominationMagic=12+1+2 InspirationMagic=9+1 FastCasting=9+1][Psychic Instability (PvP)][Power Spike][Power Drain][Wastrel's Demise][Optional][Shatter Enchantment][Drain Enchantment][Dash][/build] Variable skill slot
 * – if anticipating to partake in skirmishes to overwhelm solo monks.
 * – additional damage.
 * – self healing for split situations. Increase inspiration magic by 1, decrease fast casting by 1.

Equipment
Runes and insignia
 * 5 prodigy's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.

Weapons
 * 40/40 domination magic.
 * 40/40 inspiration magic.
 * High energy sets inspiration 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

 * Chose an easily linebacked offensive caster.
 * The ideal target are earth magic elementalists as they have expensive spells with long casting times and a fragile energy management.
 * Water magic elementalist are similarly easy to target, but it takes longer to ravage their energy.
 * Other elementalists.
 * Mesmers without [[Wastrel's Demise] using both [[Diversion] and [[Shame].
 * Apply wastrel's demise and start interrupting your target's skills.
 * Use [[Drain Enchantment@10] either for removing protection from your target, especially [[Shielding Hands], or to support your frontline against protection such as [[Guardian].
 * Save [[Shatter Enchantment@15] until you can either use it to kill your target or it's called for on a spike.
 * Assist spikes with [[Wastrel's Demise] if your team build features a knock down on spike, such as from [[Lightning Surge@16] or [[Devastating Hammer].

Counters

 * Quickly activated skills.
 * Physical based teams.