Archive:Me/W Arenas Power Block

Powerful active domination mesmer.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=me/w dom=12+1+1 inspi=7+1 fast=8+1 tactics=8][power block][optional][power drain][diversion][drain enchantment][empathy][disciplined stance][resurrection signet][/build]
 * An interrupt ([[Power Leak@14]/[[Cry of Frustration@14]/[[Complicate@14]/[[Power Lock@14]/[[Power Spike@14])
 * [[Wastrel's Worry@14] to pressure enemies into casting

Equipment

 * Full survivors'.
 * 40/40 dom and inspiration sets, defensive set, high set.

Usage

 * Use Power Block to shut down a caster.
 * Empathy for melee hate.
 * Drain/interrupt Holy Veil if encountered. Easy since unlinked = no HCTs.
 * Diversion as shutdown or to disable important skills.
 * Use Disciplined Stance to get your long casts off or when under heavy pressure.

Counters

 * Magebane Shot.
 * Heavy anti-caster.
 * Other dom mesmers (if you don't PBlock them first)

Variants

 * Shame/Guilt for more caster hate.
 * Shield Bash.