Build:Me/Rt GvG Energy Surge

Deals large amounts of armor-ignoring damage and removes enchantments on spike through the use of Domination Magic.

Frequency

 * Seen frequently, especially in spike builds. Generally interchangeable with Power Block mesmers.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Mesmer/Ritualist DominationMagic=12+1+1 FastCasting=10+1 InspirationMagic=8+1 RestorationMagic=2][Complicate][Optional][Optional][Shame][Energy Surge][Shatter Enchantment][Drain Enchantment][Death Pact Signet (PvP)][/build] Variable skill slots
 * – use a rune of major domination magic.
 * – use a rune of major domination magic.
 * – use a rune of major domination magic.

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

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

 * [[Complicate@14] skills defensively, preferably [[Apply Poison]. When applicable, use it to take out resurrection skills.
 * Use [[Power Leak@14] or [[Power Drain@14] against dangerous spells such as [[Shame].
 * Assist spikes.
 * Hex monks in advance with [[Diversion@14] or [[Shame@14].
 * Use [[Shatter Enchantment@14] to remove [[Spirit Bond (PvP)] before or during a spike.
 * Deal additional damage with [[Energy Surge@14].
 * Help your frontline dealing pressure by removing [[Guardian] with [[Drain Enchantment@9].

Counters

 * Anti-casting skills.
 * Energy denial.
 * Dying on cast set