User:Fallen/Crippling Anti-Mellee

This build uses the snaring power of the Mesmer elite skill Crippling Anguish coupled with a constant maximum health degen to rip up unprotected mellee classes in AB.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Mesmer/x Illusionm=12+1+3 Inspirationm=9+1 Dominationm=9+1][Crippling Anguish][Auspicious Incantation][Conjure Nightmare] [Clumsiness][Wastrel's Worry][Ether Feast][Optional][resurrection signet][/build]


 * Bring an interupt skill. Signet of Disruption works well.

Equipment

 * Radiant Insignias are optimal.
 * Any +15e +30hp staff.

Usage

 * Start off by choosing an over-extended mellee class and snaring him with Crippling Anguish.
 * Next pile degen on them.
 * Spam Wastrel's Worry to continue the damage stream.
 * If they get too close, hex them with Clumsiness and back up further.
 * Since they most likely wont be using any skills and will have a nice supply of energy, Ether Feast can keep your helth up for quite some time.

Counters

 * Advanced hex removal can pose a threat, but Wastrel's will serve as a rather nice cover if it is spammed correctly.

Variants

 * This build is somewhat flexible. The elite can be switched out for Kitah's Burden/Etheral Burden and say Conjure Phantasm for the maximum amount of degen.
 * Enchantment removal can be helpful if you anticipate a monk in the group. Inspired Enchantment can make your target much more vulnerable as well as help slightly more with energy management.