User:Paragon City/Team:Earthen Shutdown

This team uses Earthen Shackles, Mark of Rodgort and an R/D Scythe Spammer to totally snare and dominate unprepared opponents.

#1: Scythe Spammer
[build prof=R/D Expertise=12+1+3 Scythe=11 wind=6][Zealous Sweep][Eremite's Attack][Mystic Sweep][optional][optional][optional][optional][resurrection signet][/build]

#2: Burning Ele
[build prof=E/D Fire=12+1 Energy=12+1+1][Optional][Optional][Optional][Optional][Optional][Optional][Optional][resurrection signet][/build]

#3: Hexing/Buffing Mesmer
[build prof=Me/Mo Fast=12+1+1 Domination=9+1 Inspiration=9+1 Healing=3][Castigation Signet][Defender's Zeal][Shrinking Armor][Scourge Healing][Scourge Enchantment][Judge's Insight][Strength of Honor][Resurrection Chant][/build]

#4: Shadow Arts ZB Monk
[build prof=monk/assas protec=12+1+1 divine=9+1 Healing=9+1 shadow=3][Zealous Benediction][Reversal of Fortune][Dismiss Condition][Gift of Health][Spirit Bond][Shield of absorption][Return][Holy Veil][/build]

Role in Team

 * General, all purpose healer.

Equipment

 * Survivor/Blessed Insignias.
 * Neg/defensive set, casting set, high set.

Usage

 * ZB acts as a energy efficient Boon-heal.
 * RoF is your main heal, use it to counter a spike, and GoH is used as a general all purpose heal.
 * Dismiss Condition to remove conditions.
 * Use SB to counter more powerful spikes.
 * Use Holy Veil as hex removal, or maintain it against shutdown hexes.
 * Use Return to escape from troublesome frontliners.

Counters

 * Standard Anti-caster Counters

Variants
Depends on your preference really. Most prefer to run ZB in TA however.