Archive:Me/any IoP Arenas Mes

Lame build that capitalizes on the good sides of IoP without losing on the drawbacks. Now with added utility from edenial and anti-melee.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Me/any ill=12+1+1 ins=9+1 fas=9+1][Ineptitude][Illusion of Pain][Phantom Pain][Optional][Ether Phantom][Drain Delusions][Optional][Resurrection Signet][/build]
 * First slot:
 * [[Power Drain@10]
 * [[Drain Enchantment@10]
 * [[Ether Feast@10]
 * [[Web of Disruption]


 * Second slot:
 * [[Return@3]
 * [[Shield Bash]
 * [[Armor of Sanctity@7] (drop Fast Casting)

Equipment

 * Full survivor's, vitae, runes above, vigor.
 * Defensive set with extended cripple/deep wound/weakness.
 * 40/40 illusion set
 * 40/40 inspiration set
 * High energy inspiration or illusion set.

Usage

 * Mainbar:
 * Ineptitude on melee when it's a sure shot.
 * IoP on a target, cover with either Phantom Pain or Ether Phantom, not both, or you can't cover it again when renewed.
 * Phantom Pain can be Drained for deep wound as a finish-off.
 * Ether Phantom is a strong cover hex that should be Drained if possible for maximum potential.
 * Swap sets for shortest possible recharge times.


 * Optionals:
 * Return to snare offensively or defensively on an ally in a suitable location.
 * Shield Bash for instant activation counter of physical characters.
 * AoS to lol at offense.

Counters

 * Strong hex removal.
 * Basic anti-caster.