User:Blagos/Shadowstriker

This Build is designed to safe elimination foes, because you can't be the target of enemy attacks or spells due to Shadow Form       (and make nukers pissed off).

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=assassin/mesmer shadow=12+1+3 dagger=11+1 critic=6+1][Arcane Echo][Shadow Form][Golden Lotus Strike][Jagged Strike][Wild Strike][Death Blossom][Feigned Neutrality][Dark Escape][/build]

Equipment

 * Sundering Daggers Of Enchanting with "I Have the Power" inscription.
 * In second weapon slot you'll have Zealous daggers of enchanting with "I Have the Power" inscription.
 * The third slot is reserved for for high health set (selection of spear and shield).
 * Armor with Radiant Insignias and Runes of Attunement.

Usage

 * Activate Arcane Echo followed by Shadow form.
 * Combo looks like: Golden Lotus Strike &rarr; Wild Strike &rarr; Death Blossom &rarr; Jagged Strike &rarr; Wild Strike &rarr; Death Blossom.
 * After 18 second recast Shadow Form (because Arcane Echo holds it for just 20 secs and you need some leeway.).
 * When Shadow Form end use Feigned Neutrality and Dark Escape, because you'll probably need to run away.

Damage

 * highest observed DPS was 156, whole combo makes about 500 dmg. If you add Golden Fang Strike instead of Wild Strike your target will suffer DW helping you execute him.

Counters

 * Area of Effect spells.
 * Blind and Life stealing.
 * Blocking Lead Attack.
 * Signet Spam.
 * Touchers.

Variants

 * Replace Wild Strike with Golden Fang Strike