User:Loshon/DWGway

''This build uses Terraformer Assassins, Glaive Ritualists, and another player to complete the Fissure of Woe HM far under one conset. It requires a full consumable set to work.''

'''Note: The bars on this page are not of my composition, nor am I claiming any involvement in their creation. They are, however, modified from their originals to be more puggable.'''

Glaive Team

 * ''' Shadow Tank
 * '''/ Glaive Spiker 2x

Terraformers

 * '''/ R/A (T1)
 * '''/ 2x Glyph Sins (T23)
 * '''/ Helper Sin (T4)

Optionals

 * '''/ Forest SoS (For Less T3 Work)
 * '''/ Forge R/A (For Faster Times)

Shadow Tank
[build prof=A/Any shadow=12+1+3][Shroud of Distress][Shadow Form][Mental Block]["I Am Unstoppable!"][Optional][Optional][Unseen Fury][Death's Charge][/build] Optionals

When taking non-Shadow Arts optionals, put 12 points in the respective attribute.

or for a snare. Use on spikes.

or is good for longer spikes and/or cleanup. Use on spikes.

if you don't want to bring rez scrolls.

and for a resurrection and heal spike.

Gear

 * Full Blessed armor
 * %20 Enchanting 1H weapon + Shield vs. Slashing, Piercing

Glaive Spikers (x2)
[build prof=Rit/A Chann=12+3+1 shadow=12 resto=2][Spirit Rift][Death's Charge]["I am Unstoppable!"][Destructive was Glaive][Ancestor's Rage][Light of Deldrimor][Shroud of Distress][Unseen Fury][/build]


 * If your team is less experienced, take instead of  on one spiker.

Gear

 * 1H caster weapon + Shield vs. Slashing, Blunt.

How to Spike
Note: Never use Shroud of Distress until any Mesmers are dead.
 * Tank balls up groups of enemies.
 * Tank pings a target in the middle of the ball
 * Spikers press T, followed by 1, 2, 3, 8 if using Unseen Fury, then 4, 5, Drop Bundle, and 7. Use 6 for cleanup.

Glaive Team Jobs

 * The (#) denotes the maximum number of spikes required for each step.
 * Spike foes in Rastigan's path to the Tower of Courage. Spike all foes around the towers. (2)
 * Run on to the Battlefield, past the Shadow Squad on the corner OR hang back and do the ToC quest (only if you have no SoS). (1)
 * Ball and spike the 3 Skeletal groups on the Battlefield. (1)
 * Ball and spike each group around the base of the Forge. (4)
 * Ball and spike the Shadow Rangers and Shadow Beasts at the Top of Forge. If not all the rangers are in the ball, hide in a corner to obstruct attacks and use Ancestor's Rage on the MT + Spirit Rift to kill the remaining foes. (1)
 * Complete the quest Defend the Temple of War by spiking down the South Side first, followed by the North Side. (4)
 * Once A Gift of Griffons is taken, spike the Shadow Groups that spawn on the way back to ToC. (3)
 * Kill the Shard Wolf at ToC. (1)

General Terra Usage
Maintain Shadow Form and Shroud of Distress at all times. Kill enemies by using Sliver Armor and Ebon Battle Standard of Honor. As a general rule, kill melee enemies first, and ranged second. If you have Glyph of Concentration on your bar, cast it when Shadow Form is ~60% recharged to be safe. Be sure not to cast anything until after you have recast Shadow Form when Glyph of Concentration is active.
 * Avoiding Interrupts: Space out your casts by a minimum of 4 seconds, or cast a non-essential skill, such as Sliver Armor right before casting Shadow Form.

T1 R/A
[build prof=R/A exp=12 sha=12][Shroud of Distress][Shadow Form][Mental Block][Dwarven Stability][Whirling Defense][Dark Escape]["Finish Him!"][Death's Charge][/build]

Gear

 * Blessed Armor, Superior Shadow Arts headpiece
 * Perma Staff, 1 handed enchanting weapon
 * Fire Shield Shield, Piercing Shield

Jobs

 * Ball the Tower of Courage for the team.
 * Complete Slaves of Menzies.
 * Clear Tower of Strength and pop it's Shard Wolf.
 * Complete Khobay the Betrayer.

T2 Glyph Sin
[build prof=A/E ear=12 sha=12+1+3][Shroud of Distress][Shadow Form][Armor of Earth]["I Am Unstoppable!"][Ebon Battle Standard of Honor][Sliver Armor][Glyph of Concentration][Death's Charge][/build]

Gear

 * Blessed Armor, Superior Shadow Arts headpiece
 * Perma Staff, 1 handed enchanting weapon
 * Slashing Shield, Piercing Shield

Jobs

 * Take the quest The Hunt!.
 * Kill the Beach Wolf and Cave Wolf.
 * Kill the  Seeds of Corruption.

T3 Glyph Sin
[build prof=A/E ear=12 sha=12+1+3][Shroud of Distress][Shadow Form][Armor of Earth]["I Am Unstoppable!"][Ebon Battle Standard of Honor][Sliver Armor][Glyph of Concentration][Heart of Shadow][/build]

Gear

 * Blessed Armor, Superior Shadow Arts headpiece
 * Perma Staff, 1 handed enchanting weapon
 * Lightning Shield, Slashing Shield

Jobs

 * Run to the Lighting Forest. Kill the Skeletal enemies on the front of the bridge.
 * Kill the Banshees without aggroing the Wailing Lord. (use a longbow)
 * Kill the Forest Wolf.
 * If not running an SoS, kill Rock Borer Worms and Armored Cave Spiders in the entrance.
 * Kill the closest group of Skeletal enemies that spawn when you take A Gift of Griffons. Make sure the Main Team is off the battlefield before you take the quest. During this time, do not ping any enemies.
 * Pull the Spirit Sheperds away from the SoS's path; Sliver down the ones who won't pull far enough.
 * Pull the aggro away from the Griffon's path as the SoS walks by with griffs. If not running an SoS, take the griffs and let another terra pull.

T4 Helper Sin
[build prof=A/E ear=12 sha=12+1+3][Shroud of Distress][Shadow Form][Armor of Earth]["I Am Unstoppable!"][Ebon Battle Standard of Honor][Sliver Armor]["Optional"][Death's Charge][/build]

for an easier Priest of Menzies kill.

for an easier Priest of Menzies area, as well as greater survivability. (HoS up the cliff)

for a quicker Mage run.

Gear

 * Blessed Armor, Superior Shadow Arts headpiece
 * Perma Staff, 1 handed enchanting weapon
 * Slashing Shield, Piercing Shield

Jobs

 * Pop the Battlefield camp by killing the group of Shadow soldiers on the ledge. Take quests from the two Eternals that spawn.
 * Complete Army of Darkness and kill the Battlefield Shard Wolf.
 * Help with clearing Forge.
 * Hold the North Side (front) of Forge during the quest.
 * Send the Tower Mage.
 * Complete Tower of Strength by killing the Shadow Lord.

Forest SoS
[build prof=Rt/r res=3 cha=12+1+3 spa=9 bea=9][Signet of Spirits][Bloodsong][Vampirism][Painful Bond][Edge of Extinction][Summon Spirits (Kurzick)][Rupture Soul][Flesh of My Flesh][/build]

Gear

 * Attunment, Superior Vigor, Blessed, Radiant
 * +10vs Lighting Shield and Casting 1H weapon

Jobs

 * Cast EoE before every spike. Do not take aggro with your spirits until ToC.
 * At the Tower of Courage, wait for rasti and put up spirits before he opens the door. Once the door is open, summon your spirits in the entrance, and maintain them. Recast Summon Spirits constantly when they take damage.
 * Run to the Wailing Forest, and use your spirits to kill everything at the entrance, avoiding Spirit Shepherds as much as possible.

Forge R/A
[build prof=R/A exp=12 sha=12][Shroud of Distress][Shadow Form][Mental Block][Dwarven Stability][Whirling Defense][Dark Escape]["Finish Him!"][Death's Charge][/build]

Gear

 * Blessed Armor, Superior Shadow Arts headpiece
 * Perma Staff, 1 handed enchanting weapon
 * Slashing Shield, Piercing Shield

Jobs

 * Ball the 3 Skeletal mobs on the Battlefield.
 * If not already open, pop forge by killing the casters in front.
 * Once forge is open, do a 360 around the base, collecting all melee aggro. From there, run to the top, popping all Shadow Beasts before activating Whirling Defense and killing all the melee.