Build:Team - GvG LaG Spike

This GvG team build, usually referred to as LaG Spike, features strong spikes with effective backline shutdown in 8v8 situations but can also be used to force a 28 minute game by splitting team members.

Devastating Hammer Warrior
[build prof=Warrior/Assassin HammerMastery=12+1 Strength=12+1+1 ShadowArts=3][Enraging Charge][Devastating Hammer][Hammer Bash][Crushing Blow][Protector's Strike][Optional][Flail][Death's Charge][/build] Optional Equipment

Runes and insignias
 * 4 sentinel's insignia.
 * Stonefist insignia (not on chest or leg armor).
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.

Weapons
 * Vampiric hammer of defense with "Strength and Honor".
 * Sundering hammer of defense with "Strength and Honor" for accumulating lord damage.
 * Elemental hammer of defense with "Strength and Honor" against warriors.
 * Furious or zealous axe/sword of defense with "I have the power!".
 * Furious spear of fortitude with "I have the power!" and
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% blind duration.
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% cripple duration.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.

Usage
 * Spike mind shocked targets with [[Crushing Blow@13] and [[Protector's Strike@14].
 * Combine with [[Death's Charge@3] for less obvious spiking targets.
 * Main Article: Devastating Hammer Warrior

Wastrel's Collapse Assassin
[build prof=Assassin/Elementalist DaggerMastery=12+1+1 CriticalStrikes=8+1 WaterMagic=10][Wastrel's Collapse][Leaping Mantis Sting][Fox Fangs][Horns of the Ox][Falling Lotus Strike][Twisting Fangs][Conjure Frost][Dash][/build] Equipment

Runes and insignias
 * 5 blessed insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.
 * Rune of restoration.

Weapons
 * Icy daggers of defense, 15^enchantment.
 * 40/20/20 water magic.
 * Icy spear of fortitude, +5 energy with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% blind duration.
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% cripple duration.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type.

Usage
 * Use [[Horns of the Ox@14] and [[Wastrel's Collapse] to knock down two monks for a spike.
 * You can call a spike on the monk you knocked down with wastrel's collapse and follow with [[Falling Lotus Strike@14] and [[Twisting Fangs@9].
 * Mark targets with fox fangs, start attacking a different target without using attack skills; then call a spike on the earlier marked target with instant twisting fangs.
 * Split off with the mind burn elementalist if your team needs to regenerate from exhaustion or your opponent has too much shutdown in an 8v8 situation.
 * Main Article: Wastrel's Collapse Assassin

Mind Burn Elementalist
[build prof=Elementalist/Monk FireMagic=12+1+2 EnergyStorage=10+1 HealingPrayers=8][Aura of Restoration (PvP)][Fire Attunement][Mind Burn][Immolate][Glowing Gaze][Smoldering Embers][Flame Djinn's Haste][Healing Breeze][/build] Equipment

Runes and insignias
 * 5 blessed insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.
 * Rune of restoration.

Weapons
 * 40/20/20 fire magic.
 * 40/20/20 healing prayers.
 * 40/40 fire magic.
 * High energy set fire magic.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hrt with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% cripple.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.

Usage
 * Follow spikes with [[Mind Burn@15].
 * Split off with the assassin if your team needs to regenerate from exhaustion or your opponent has too much shutdown in an 8v8 situation.
 * Main Article: Mind Burn Elementalist

Mind Shock Elementalist
[build prof=Elementalist/any AirMagic=12+1+2 EnergyStorage=12+1][Aura of Restoration (PvP)][Air Attunement][Mind Shock (PvP)][Lightning Strike][Shell Shock][Blinding Flash][Windborne Speed][Optional][/build] Variable skill slot Equipment

Runes and insignias
 * 5 blessed insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.
 * Rune of restoration.

Weapons
 * 40/20/20 air magic.
 * 40/40 air magic.
 * High energy set air magic.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hrt with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% cripple.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.

Usage
 * Use [[Blinding Flash@15] on flesh wound paragons and hammer warriors.
 * Lead regular spikes with [[Shell Shock@15].
 * Use [[Mind Shock@15] on the spike target if your hammer warriors demands it or deliberately on monks.
 * Main article: GvG Mind Shock Elementalist

Domination Mesmer
[build prof=Me/Rt Domination=12+1+1 Inspiration=8+1 Fastcasting=10+1][Complicate][Power Leak][Diversion][Shame][Energy Surge][Shatter Enchantment][Drain Enchantment][Death Pact Signet (PvP)][/build] Equipment

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

Weapons
 * 40/40 domination magic.
 * 40/40 inspiration magic.
 * High energy set 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
 * Main article: Energy Surge Spike Mesmer

Restore Condition Prot
[build prof=Monk/Warrior Prot=12+1+1 Divine=8+1 Tactics=10][Restore Condition][Spirit Bond (PvP)][Aegis (PvP)][Guardian][Shielding Hands][Holy Veil][Aura of Stability][Balanced Stance][/build] Variants Equipment
 * Pick Necromancer Balanced.
 * This makes you more vulnerable to [[Power Block] and [[Power Leak].

Runes and insignias
 * 5 disciple's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.

Weapons
 * 40/20/20 protection prayers.
 * Spear of enchanting, +5 energy, protection prayers focus of fortitude, +15/-1 energy.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hrt with
 * Tactics shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
 * Tactics shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
 * Low energy shield set.

Usage
 * Main article: Restore Condition Monk

Healing Burst Fuse
[build prof=Monk/Assassin HealingPrayers=12+1+1 ProtectionPrayers=9+1 DivineFavor=9+1 ShadowArts=3][Healing Burst][Patient Spirit][Infuse Health][Guardian][Shield Guardian][Cure Hex][Draw Conditions][Dark Escape][/build] Variant Equipment
 * Take [[Signet of Rejuvenation@14] over [[Infuse Health@14] against pressure builds.

Runes and insignias
 * 5 disciple's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.

Weapons Usage
 * 40/20/20 protection prayers.
 * 40/40 healing prayers.
 * High energy sets healing prayers.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hct with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
 * Low energy shield set.
 * Main article: Healing Burst Monk

Healing Burst Runner
[build prof=Monk/Assassin HealingPrayers=11+1+1 ProtectionPrayers=10+1 DivineFavor=10+1][Healing Burst][Patient Spirit][Spirit Bond (PvP)][Guardian][Shield Guardian][Cure Hex][Draw Conditions][Dash][/build] Variants Equipment
 * Replace [[Spirit Bond (PvP)@11] with [[Protective Spirit@11] against spike builds or [[Shield of Absorption@11] against pressure builds.
 * Replace [[Shield Guardian@11] with [[Shielding Hands@11] and [[Guardian@11] with [[Mending Touch@11] if anticipating a dedicated split build.

Runes and insignias
 * 5 disciple's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * Rune of vitae.

Weapons
 * 40/20/20 protection prayers.
 * 40/40 healing prayers.
 * High energy sets healing prayers.
 * Spear of defense, 10%hct with
 * Strength shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
 * Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
 * Low energy shield set.

Usage
 * Main article: Healing Burst Runner

Playing this team
Game Plan Probe whether you can win in an 8v8 situation. If not, gain ground with splitting.

8v8 Flag Split Lategame
 * Perform spikes in which every monk is shut down.
 * Hold on your runner.
 * Defend with the runner.
 * If necessary, split the assassin and one or two elementalists. Keep collapsing and re-splitting until the opponent does a mistake and you can score a kill.
 * Defend with mind burn, assassin and runner.

Playing against this team
8v8 Situations Flag Split Lategame
 * Keep [[Aura of Stability@14] on one of the other monks.
 * Shut down the elementalists. Mind shock is easier to take care of and more important.
 * Disenchant the assassin.
 * Try dual running and flag pushing if your builds allow for it.
 * Don't defend with your runner against a single damage split.
 * Avoid having a single monk against their mind shock elementalist.

Exemplary Videos
Assassin PoV:

Mind Shock PoV: