User:Oxton

Build: Me/A HC Fast Cast Hybrid

This is an alternative to the Icy Shackles Mesmer, providing more support and pressure. It is intended so that it works alongside another Domination mesmer in a balanced team.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Me/A fas=10+1 dom=9+1 ins=10+2 sha=5][Arcane Echo][Hidden Caltrops][Empathy][Inspired Hex][Optional][Optional][Drain Enchantment][Resurrection Signet][/build]

For optional you may choose one of the following:
 * - To use when you're at 5 energy and provide an annoyance to monks.
 * - Extra hex removal, energy and support, therefore.
 * - Disable Key Elite Skills.
 * - Enchantment Removal and a Bit more Energy Denial.
 * - Damage and Support.
 * - Brilliant cover hex and skill in my opinion.

You could also take and  to work alongside the other mesmer better.

Equipment

 * Shield Set
 * 50/50 Set
 * Staff Weapon Set with +5e (While Health is above 50%)
 * Higher Energy Set

Usage

 * Use Arcane Echo > Hidden Caltrops and cast on two people that NEED SNARING. Use again when recharged.
 * Empathy to put pressure on Warriors and even Rangers.
 * Remove enchantments with Drain Enchantment and any other enchantment removals you may have chosen.
 * Inspired Hex to support allies
 * Signet of Humility (if you've taken it) to disable key skills.

Counters

 * Caster Shutdown
 * Interruption
 * Dazed