Archive:P/any PvE Angelagon

This build was archived 12 December 2008, for the following reason: Change to Angelic Bond This build had been designed for the following use: PvE general PvE hero This build was in the category Good before being archived.

The Angelagon uses Angelic Bond to help protect your team (mainly your frontliners) and provide a bonding-like Paragon. This, combined with Paragon damage, provides a powerful team player.

Attributes and Skills

Paragon / Any 12 + 1 + 1 Leadership 8 + 1 Command 10 + 1 Spear Mastery You gain 2 Energy for each ally affected by one of your Shouts or Chants (maximum 7 Energy). Spear of Lightning NightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 11Spear of LightningSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +17 lightning damage. This attack has 25% armor penetration.56 Vicious Attack NightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 11Vicious AttackSpear AttackIf this attack hits, you deal +16 damage. If you land a critical hit with this attack, target foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 12 seconds.58 "Go for the Eyes!" NightfallParagon. Command 9"Go for the Eyes!"ShoutFor 10 seconds, the next time each ally within earshot makes an attack, that attack has an additional 72% chance to critical. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 7 energy).4 Angelic Bond NightfallParagon. Leadership 14Angelic BondElite SkillFor 10 seconds, the next time an ally within earshot would take fatal damage, that damage is negated and that ally is healed for 188 Health. Angelic Bond ends on all other allies.5130 Anthem of Envy NightfallParagon. Command 9Anthem of EnvyChantFor 10 seconds, the next attack Skill used by each ally within earshot deals +19 damage against foes with more than 50% Health. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 7 energy).61 Aggressive Refrain NightfallParagon. Leadership 14Aggressive RefrainEchoFor 24 seconds, you attack 25% faster but have -20 armor. This echo is reapplied every time a chant or shout ends on you.25220 Anthem of Weariness EotNParagon. Command 9Anthem of WearinessChantFor 8 seconds, the next attack Skill used by each ally within earshot also causes Weakness for 10 seconds. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 7 energy).5110 Resurrection Signet CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedResurrection SignetSignetResurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost.3   Template code

Equipment

• Radiant or Survivor's Armor, with either Runes of Vitae or Runes of Attunement
• A 15^50 Spear of Fortitude, with a -5^20% Shield of Fortitude

Usage

• Activate Aggressive Refrain and maintain it with Anthem of Weariness
• Cast Angelic Bond on your frontliners or vulnerable players
• Spam "Go for the Eyes!" and Anthem of Envy for support and energy
• Use your attacks accordingly
• If running on heroes, micromanaging a hero's use of Angelic Bond and Aggressive Refrain are suggested.

Counters

• Standard anti-melee counters
• Unreliable healing

Variants

• Anthem of Flame can swap out Anthem of Weariness for additional melee support or if another Paragon has Anthem of Flame.
• Swift Javelin, Mighty Throw, Spear of Redemption, or Wild Throw can take the place of Spear of Lightning
• "Fall Back!" can be used as a party IAS.
• Merciless Spear provides a different source of DW.
• "There's Nothing to Fear!" can be used on players.
• Balthazar's Spirit can provide a good energy gain.
• Below is a Motivation Version of the bar. It provides a little more energy than the Command bar, but also loses some melee support.

Paragon / Any 12 + 1 + 1 Leadership 10 + 1 Motivation 8 + 1 Spear Mastery You gain 2 Energy for each ally affected by one of your Shouts or Chants (maximum 7 Energy). Spear of Lightning NightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 9Spear of LightningSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +15 lightning damage. This attack has 25% armor penetration.56 Spear of Redemption EotNParagon. Spear Mastery 9Spear of RedemptionSpear AttackIf it hits, you deal +14 damage, otherwise you lose 1 condition.3 Energizing Chorus NightfallParagon. Motivation 11Energizing ChorusChantFor 10 seconds, the next Shout or Chant used by each ally within earshot costs 6 less Energy. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 7 energy).41 Angelic Bond NightfallParagon. Leadership 14Angelic BondElite SkillFor 10 seconds, the next time an ally within earshot would take fatal damage, that damage is negated and that ally is healed for 188 Health. Angelic Bond ends on all other allies.5130 Ballad of Restoration NightfallParagon. Motivation 11Ballad of RestorationChantFor 10 seconds, the next time each party member within earshot takes damage, that party member gains 59 Health. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 7 energy).10120 Aggressive Refrain NightfallParagon. Leadership 14Aggressive RefrainEchoFor 24 seconds, you attack 25% faster but have -20 armor. This echo is reapplied every time a chant or shout ends on you.25220 Anthem of Flame NightfallParagon. Leadership 14Anthem of FlameChantFor 10 seconds, the next attack Skill used by each party member within earshot also causes Burning for 3 seconds. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 7 energy).5110 Resurrection Signet CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedResurrection SignetSignetResurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost.3   Template code

Notes

• This build requires a good Monk to heal the damage from Angelic Bond.
• This build works exceptionally well in 4-man environments

See Also

• Archive:Team - Racway: A team that has another Angelic Bond Paragon as an Optional.