User:Readem/PvX:NoBias

At PvX, we accept and vet only the highest caliber of Builds, and wish to maintain that reputation. To do so, we have set up the following criteria for newly submitted Builds:
 * Uses the best combination of skills to fulfill the role of the Build. Skill choice should not be limited by Campaign, nor by the limitations of the Build’s Author.
 * Best possible equipment is listed, including those from the various other Campaigns. Selection should not be limited by the Build’s Author.
 * Personal opinions should not be on the Build Page; rather it should be discussed on the Discussion Page of the Build and then later added if found subsequent.
 * Usage should give only the best of advice, and not state the obvious. It should also be very clear and concise.

An "Acceptable" Version of this Build would look something like this:

(Example Only)

This Build utilizes the Elite Crippling Slash along with Gash, to quickly spike unwary targets. It is designed for general PvP.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=w/e strength=9+1 Swordsmanship=12+1+1 firemagic=9][crippling slash][gash][sun and moon slash][Bull's Strike][rush][frenzy][conjure flame][resurrection signet][/build]


 * Any of the 3 conjures may be used in this Build.
 * Replace Bull's Strike with Healing Signet in RA, and put some points into tactics.

Equipment

 * Survivor's Insignia
 * Fiery Sword of Fortitude (changes with choice of Conjure)

Usage

 * Begin by casting your Conjure (at the beginning of the match).
 * When approaching your target use Frenzy and begin gaining adrenaline. Use Rush as cancel stance when under pressure.
 * Use Crippling Slash when charged.
 * Use Gash followed by Sun and Moon Slash/Protector's Strike to quickly spike your target (Target must be bleeding via Crippling Slash for this to work)
 * Recast your Conjure when necessary, rinse and repeat.

Counters

 * Standard Melee counters (hexes, blind, Aegis etc)
 * It is worth noting that Shield of Absorption will activate on the conjure damage as well, becoming more powerful twice as fast.

Variants

 * Replace Sun and Moon Slash with Protector's Strike or Final Thrust.
 * Replace Rush with Enraging Charge to quickly charge Crippling Slash

Here is an example of an “Unacceptable” Build:

(Example only)

This Build is good. It works really well and causes Crippling and Deep Wound via Crippling Slash and Gash.

== Attributes and Skills == [build prof=w/e strength=9+1 Swordsmanship=12+1+1 firemagic=9][crippling slash][gash][sun and moon slash][protectors strike][rush][frenzy][conjure flame][resurrection signet][/build]

== Equipment == '''*I use a Fiery Dragon Sword because that is all I have. *Good Shield is +25 or higher, works well for me.'''

== Usage == '''I like finding a Monk, then attacking. Then activating my Conjure to do more damage. When I have enough, I use Crippling Slash. Then when I have more, I use Gash and Protector's Strike to kill him. Bull’s Strike it to knock-down moving enemies. Frenzy to increase my attack  speed, and Rush to make me go faster.'''

== Counters == *Monks and Eles with Blind.

== Variants == '''*None, this the best one I use. Sun Moon Slash Better then Protector's Strike. I Don't have it though.'''

As one can plainly see, the Usage, Varients, Notes, and even Description are extrodinarily biased. The Equipment and Skills, are NOT the best possible choices, as they are limited by what the Author appears to use and have. This is not acceptable.