Build:E/any PvP Invoke Lightning

Air elementalist designed for and common in spike builds.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=E/any Air=12+1+2 Energy=12+1][Invoke Lightning][Shell Shock][Lightning Strike][Blinding Flash][Aura of Restoration][Air Attunement][Optional][Optional][/build] Variable skill slots
 * GvG
 * AB
 * RA
 * AB
 * RA
 * RA
 * RA

Armor

 * 5x Blessed Insignia
 * Superior Vigor
 * Restoration
 * Vitae

Weapons

 * Air Wand of Memory, 20% cast time
 * Air Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge
 * Air Wand of Memory, +15/-1 energy
 * Energy Storage Focus of Fortitude, +15/-1 energy
 * Adept Air Staff of Enchanting, 20% cast time
 * Spear of Defense, +5 energy or 10% recharge or 10% cast time
 * Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
 * Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

Usage

 * Maintain Air Attunement, covered with Aura of Restoration.
 * Shell Shock spike targets, or use before spikes called by Dervishes as a fake.
 * Invoke on spikes. Take advantage of AoE when possible.
 * Blinding Flash physicals to protect yourself and allies.
 * Windborne allows you to function as a flagrunner when the runner is needed elsewhere or as a serviceable split response.

Counters

 * general Anti-Caster.
 * Enchantment removal.