Archive:Team - GvG Dervspike

Dervspike is a GvG build designed to counter blockway. This build is best suited to Automated Tournament matches where you know the map before hand.

Team Composition
/ 2 AoM Dervishes

/ Offering of Spirit Smiter

/ Shatterstone Elementalist

/ Power Block Mesmer

/ Word of Healing Flag Runner

/ Restore Condition Monk

/Any Word of Healing Monk

2 AoM Dervishes
[build prof=d/a scythe=12+1+1 mystic=10+2 wind=8+1 shadow=2][avatar of melandru][wearying strike][mystic sweep][chilling victory][guiding hands][death's charge][signet of mystic speed][resurrection signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Survivor Insignias.
 * Sundering and Elemental scythes.
 * A + 10 vs x shield set.

Variants

 * Shadow Walk instead of Death's Charge and Dash instead of Signet of Mystic Speed.
 * Heart of Fury over Guiding Hands.


 * Shadow Walk instead of Death's Charge and Dash instead of Signet of Mystic Speed.
 * Faithful Intervention over Attacker's Insight. Consider taking Lyssa's Assault over Chilling Victory.
 * Guiding Hands over Heart of Fury.

Offering of Spirit Smiter
[build prof=rt/mo channeling=12+1+1 smit=10 rest=8 prot=2][offering of spirit][Ancestors' Rage][splinter weapon][draw conditions][judge's insight][Weapon of Warding][strength of honor][resurrection signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Survivor Insignias.
 * 40/40 Channeling and Smiting weapon sets.
 * A +10 vs x shield set.
 * A high energy Channeling set.

Variants

 * Weapon of Shadow, Protective Was Kaolai or Smite Condition.
 * Life can replace Bloodsong
 * Death Pact Signet or Flesh of My Flesh.

Shatterstone Elementalist
[build prof=e/n water=12+1+1 curse=10 ene=8+1][shatterstone][freezing gust][frozen burst][enfeebling blood][rend enchantments][glyph of lesser energy][water attunement][resurrection signet][/build]

Equipment

 * 40/40 Water Magic and Channeling sets.
 * A +10 vs x shield set.
 * A high energy Water Magic set.

Variants

 * Shard Storm or Ice Spikes.
 * Gaze of Contempt.
 * Glyph of Immolation and Steam.

Power Block Mesmer
[build prof=me/rt dom=12+1+1 fast=8+1 insp=10+1 rest=2][power block][cry of frustration][power drain][shame][diversion][shatter enchantment][inspired enchantment][death pact signet][/build]

Equipment

 * 40/40 Inspiration and Domination sets.
 * A +10 vs x shield set.
 * A high energy Domination set.

Word of Healing Flag Runner
[build prof=mo/e heal=12+1+1 prot=10+1 div=8+1 air=2][word of healing][patient spirit][guardian][mending touch][holy veil][heal party][glyph of lesser energy][storm djinn's haste][/build]

Equipment

 * A +20% enchanting, 40% HCT, 20% HSR Protection staff.
 * A 40/40 Healing set.
 * A +10 vs x shield set.
 * A high energy Healingc set.

Variants

 * Dismiss Condition over Mending Touch.
 * Protective Spirit.
 * Shield of Absorption.

Restore Condition Monk
[build prof=mo/e prot=12+1+1 div=8+1 heal=10+1][restore condition][reversal of fortune][aura of stability][guardian][spirit bond][aegis][holy veil][glyph of lesser energy][/build]

Equipment

 * Survivor Insignias.
 * A 40/40 Healing set.
 * A 40/20/20% Protection staff.
 * A 30/-2 high energy Protection set.
 * A shield set with +10 vs x shields.

Variants

 * Shield of Absorption instead of Aura of Stability.
 * Signet of Devotion, Shield of Absorption, or Pensive Guardian over Aegis. Consider replacing Glyph of Lesser Energy with a secondary skill of your choice.

Word of Healing Monk
[build prof=mo heal=11+1+1 prot=10+1 divi=10+1][word of healing][reversal of fortune][guardian][dismiss condition][protective spirit][signet of rejuvenation][holy veil][no skill][/build]
 * A secondary skill of your choice.

Equipment

 * Survivor Insignias.
 * A 40/40 Healing set.
 * A 40/20/20% Protection staff.
 * A 30/-2 high energy Healing set.
 * A shield set with +10 vs x shields.

Variants

 * Patient Spirit instead of Reversal of Fortune, and Shield of Absorption, Aura of Stability or Pensive Guardian over Signet of Rejuvenation.
 * Infuse Health over Guardian.