User:TheGEP/pve/RMe Degen

This build focuses on pressure through spreading degeneration with the elite Mesmer skill,  Fevered Dreams. In combination with Poison Tip Signet and  Barbed Arrows, this build is able to spread conditions rapidly, putting pressure on enemy monks.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=range/mesme expert=12+1 wilder=9+2+1 marksm=9+1 illusi=3][fevered dreams][Poison Tip Signet][Barbed Arrows][Distracting Shot][pin down][Natural Stride][Troll Unguent][Throw Dirt][/build]

Equipment
(Needs updating when I can get to GW)
 * A poisonous recurve bow of Fortitude with a "Strength and Honor" inscription, and a flatbow with the same stats.
 * A vampiric recurve bow, flatbow, and shortbow for spike assists and ganking.
 * Armour: Needs updating

Usage

 * Maintain Poison Tip Signet and Barbed Arrows as much as possible to spread conditions through your attacks.
 * Apply heavy degeneration through groups by casting Fevered Dreams before the degen.
 * Add the cripple condition by using Pin Down as the activator of Fevered Dreams
 * Interrupt enemies with Distracting Shot.
 * Use Troll Unguent to counter degeneration and for a self-heal.
 * Natural Stride can be used when running flags, as a defensive stance, or simply for a speed boost.
 * Use Natural Stride before Troll Unguent to decrease your chances of getting interrupted while casting it.

Counters

 * Anti-ranger.
 * Large amounts of condition removal can decrease your effectiveness.

Variant

 * Change Natural Stride for  Lightning Reflexes for some IAS.