Archive:Me/any Illusion Spam

The Illusion Spammer is designed to spread degen throughout the enemy team, putting pressure on opposing monks. Usually included in a team with other hex spammers or degeneration characters for maximum effectiveness.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=mesmer/any inspiration=11+1+2 illusion=11+2 fast=8+1][Conjure Phantasm][Images of Remorse][Spirit of Failure][Energy Drain][Mantra of Persistence][Power Drain][Drain Enchantment][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Enchanter's armor for extra energy.
 * Weapon Set 1: +5 Energy Sword or Axe - (+30hp) / Illusion Focus - (20% Illusion recharge)(+30hp)
 * Weapon Set 2: Inspiration Wand - (20% Inspiration recharge)(20% Inspiration fast cast) / Inspiration Focus - (20% Inspiration recharge)(+30hp)

Usage

 * Against melee: Cast Spirit of Failure and cover with Images of Remorse and Conjure Phantasm
 * Kite when taking damage. Or use Distortion if using the variant build.
 * Drain Enchantment when called for or when low on energy
 * Power Drain slower casting targets such as Elementalists to ensure energy gain when low on energy.

Variants

 * Mantra of Persistence may be replaced with Distortion, for greater survivability, especially in split tactics.
 * Providing the opponent has enough attackers (to trigger Spirit of Failure), you may wish to replace Energy Drain with Migraine.
 * You may choose to replace Resurrection Signet with Resurrection Chant, providing you have a Monk secondary class.