Archive:Me/any VoR Mesmer

Abusing massively overpowered skills with Visions of Regret, making sure your opponent does nothing and takes damage, or retorts and takes damage.

Frequency

 * Used in Hexway builds frequently in GvG
 * Somewhat frequently seen in HA.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=mesmer/ritualist domination=12+1+1 inspiration=10+1 fastcasting=8+1 res=2][visions of regret][Backfire][Empathy][Signet of Humility][Optional][Power Drain][Drain Enchantment][Flesh of My Flesh][/build]

Optional

 * [[Diversion@14]
 * [[Power Spike@14]
 * [[Cry of Frustration@14]

Armor

 * 5x Prodigy's Insignia
 * Superior Vigor
 * Minor/Major Domination
 * Minor Fast Casting
 * Minor Inspiration
 * Restoration

Weapons

 * Domination Wand of Memory, 20% cast time
 * Domination Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge
 * Inspiration Wand of Memory, 20% cast time
 * Inspiration Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge
 * Domination Wand of Memory, +15/-1 energy
 * Domination Focus of Fortitude, +15/-1 energy
 * Spear of Defense, +5 energy
 * Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
 * Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

Usage

 * Prioritize your targets where your hexes will be most effective.
 * Use Visions of Regret on casters.
 * Backfire can be used for caster hate. Interchange with VoR on casters, but make sure not to use both hexes on one target.
 * Use Empathy to put pressure on melee.
 * Use Drain Enchantment for enchantment removal and energy management.
 * Use Power Drain to interrupt key spells and as energy management.
 * Resurrect allies.

Counters

 * Standard anti-caster
 * Hex removal