Archive:W/A Shadow Axe

This GvG build is meant to aid in spiking down targets quickly. The spike is more unexpected as one warrior shadowsteps to the target.

Attributes and Skills
[build name="Shadow Axe" prof=warri/assas axemas=12+1+1 strength=12+1 shadow=3][eviscerate][body blow][Optional][bull's strike][death's charge][frenzy][rush][resurrection signet][/build]
 * Disrupting Dagger.
 * Disrupting Chop.
 * Distracting Strike.
 * Agonizing Chop.

Equipment

 * Complete Survivor Insignias. A rune of clarity, rune of restoration, and a rune of superior vigor.
 * Zealous, Ebon and Vampiric axes (Inscription: "Strength and Honor" and of Fortitude suffix).
 * Furious Spear to charge adrenaline from a distance.

Usage

 * Use Frenzy to buff your DPS and adrenaline attacks.
 * Use Death's Charge to shadowstep to an unsuspecting target, follow up with Eviscerate + Body Blow.
 * Use Death's Charge to shadowstep to a moving target, then use Bull's Strike to knockdown the foe.
 * Spike with Eviscerate + Body Blow.
 * Use Bull's Strike to snare kiting targets.
 * Use Rush to cancel Frenzy if under attack.

Counters

 * Blind, block, miss etc.

Variants

 * Dash or Sprint can be used instead of Rush.
 * Healing Signet or Lion's Comfort can be used as a self heal. If you take Healing Signet, drop strength to 9 and take Executioner's Strike instead of Body Blow.