Archive:P/Me Cruel Spear Paragon

This GvG-orientated Paragon is used to pump out damage and assist in spikes. It also carries offense and defense in the form of shouts.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=parag/mes spear=12+1+1 leader=9+1 command=9+1 dom=3][cruel spear][Vicious Attack]["Go For The Eyes!" (PvP)][optional]["Brace Yourself!" (PvP)][optional][aggressive refrain][Resurrection Signet][/build]
 * [[Cry of Frustration@3]/[[Mirror of Disenchantment]/[[Power Spike@3] for the first optional.
 * [[Anthem of Weariness@10]/[[Anthem of Flame@10]/[[Anthem of Envy@10] for the second optional slot.

Equipment

 * Survivor's and/or Centurion's Insignias, as you see fit.
 * Generic Swap: Vampiric Spear of Fortitude, Shield of Fortitude ("I Can See Clearly Now" inscription)
 * Aggressive Refrain Swap: +5e Spear of Fortitude, Focus ("Live for Today" inscription)
 * Elemental Swap: Elemental Spear of Fortitude, Shield of Fortitude ("I Can See Clearly Now" inscription)
 * Anti-Cripple Swap: +5e Spear of Fortitude, Shield of Fortitude ("Swift as Wind" inscription)

Usage

 * Maintain Aggressive Refrain on yourself, use your Shouts and Chants to maintain it (if running Anthem of Envy, use it just before engaging).
 * Autoattack to deal damage.
 * Assist in spikes with Cruel Spear and or Vicious Attack.
 * Use "Go for the Eyes!" during spikes to increase critical hit chances for yourself and others. Also use this to maintain energy.
 * Use "Brace Yourself!" to protect allies from knockdown.
 * Use your Mesmer optionals as necessary.

Variants

 * Replace Resurrection Signet with Signet of Return.
 * Consider Wild Throw to counter stances.
 * Never Surrender!" can be run over "Brace Yourself!" for anti-pressure.

Counters

 * Obstacles
 * Kiting
 * Block
 * Blindness