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A Me/N build that uses heavy energy degen to shutdown any caster.

[build prof=Mesmer/Necromancer InspirationMagic=10+1+3 FastCasting=8+1 Curses=12][Wither][Ether Phantom][Drain Delusions][Malaise][Ether Lord][Parasitic Bond][Ether Feast][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Variants
Replace Ether Feast with:
 * Drain Enchantment for enchantment removal
 * Power Drain for interuppt and energy gain (however note you will have huge amounts of energy due to Drain Delusions)

Parasitic Bond may also be replaced but it acts as a very useful and spamable cover hex. And heals you if removed.

Equipment

 * Superior Inspiration
 * Minor Fast Casting
 * Superior Vigor
 * Survivor

This is what I use personally but it doesn't particularly matter: Pk5RRP7nCTaIqpWVqolpI90slpIDLFipIbSnlpIDrrlpItA


 * Note: I find the defensive set better to use because I never have a need for the extra energy provided by a staff.

Usage

 * Spam your hexes on your targets.
 * Try to Keep Wither and Malaise covered by other hexes at all times.
 * Cast Ether Phantom, immediately followed by Drain Delusions.
 * Cast Ether Lord when you are low on energy or to shutdown a target. When casting Ether Lord, it's best not to use drain delusions. Cast 1,2,4,6,5. (This causes -6 energy degen for 10 seconds)
 * Always cover your hexes with Parasitic Bond.
 * Use Ether Feast to heal yourself.
 * Use Rez Sig when needed.

Counters

 * Any general anti-caster spells ie. Backfire, Interuppts.
 * Heavy Hex removal ie. PnH (Note: If faced against a PnH monk, use it to your advantage. Cast Parasitic Bond often and directly after PnH is cast. Use Drain Delusions often to gain and drain energy.)