Build:E/any PvP Invoke Lightning

The PvXwiki community finds this to be a great build. This build has received an overall rating in the range from 4.75 to 5.0 and thus qualifies for the highest category of working builds: Great. This build has been designed for the following use: PvP AB PvP GvG PvP RA

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Hidden Talent. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Secondary attribute bonus eases use of secondary profession utility skills.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: There Can Be Only One. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Improved spikes against other elementalists, increased damage received from other elementalists.

This build is negatively affected by the Flux: Xinrae's Revenge. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Can't be used alongside other invoke elementalists due to skill disabling.

This build is negatively affected by the Flux: Like a Boss. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Risk of becoming the boss. As a spike character you won't get the full benefit out of it and will have to readjust your casting to the faster skill activation.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Minion Apocalypse. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Improved energy gain from eremite's zeal.

Air elementalist designed for and common in spike builds.

Attributes and Skills

Elementalist / Any 12 + 1 + 2 Air Magic 12 + 1 Energy Storage Your maximum Energy is raised by 39. Invoke Lightning NightfallElementalist. Air Magic 15Invoke LightningElite SpellTarget foe and up to two other foes near your target are struck for 90 lightning damage. This Spell has 25% armor penetration.51016 Shell Shock EotNElementalist. Air Magic 15Shell ShockSpellTarget foe takes 30 lightning damage and has Cracked Armor for 20 seconds. This Spell has 25% armor penetration. If you are Overcast, this spell strikes adjacent foes.518 Lightning Strike CoreElementalist. Air Magic 15Lightning StrikeHex SpellStrike target foe for 50 lightning damage. This spell has 25% armor penetration. If you are Overcast, that foe is hexed with Lightning Strike for 3 seconds. When this hex ends, that foe is struck again for 50 lightning damage.515 Blinding Flash CoreElementalist. Air Magic 15Blinding FlashSpellTarget foe is Blinded for 8 seconds.10¾8 Aura of Restoration CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 13Aura of RestorationEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 460% of the Energy cost each time you cast a spell.5¼20 Air Attunement CoreElementalist. Air Magic 15Air AttunementEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you are attuned to Air. You gain 1 Energy plus 30% of the base Energy cost of the Skill whenever you use Air Magic.10130 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional.   Template code

Variable skill slots

• GvG
  • Windborne SpeedPropheciesElementalist. Air Magic 15Windborne SpeedEnchantment SpellFor 13 seconds, target ally moves 33% faster.10¾5
  • Eremite's ZealNightfallDervish. Mysticism 0Eremite's ZealEnchantment SpellYou gain 1 Energy for each foe within earshot, maximum 8 Energy. For 10 seconds afterward, this enchantment does nothing. When this enchantment ends, you gain 1 Energy for each foe within earshot, maximum 8 Energy.5¼15
• AB
  • Lightning BoltNightfallElementalist. Air Magic 15Lightning BoltSpellSend out a Lightning Bolt that strikes for 50 lightning damage if it hits. If Lightning Bolt strikes a moving foe, that foe is struck for 50 additional lightning damage. This spell has 25% armor penetration.518
  • "Fall Back!" (PvP)NightfallParagon. Command 9"Fall Back!" (PvP)ShoutFor 8 seconds, all allies within earshot gain 11 Health per second while moving and move 33% faster. "Fall Back!" ends on an ally affected by this Shout when that ally successfully hits with an attack.1025
• RA
  • Defensive StanceCoreWarrior. Tactics 8Defensive StanceStanceFor 3 seconds, you have a 75% chance to block. When this stance ends, gain 1 strike of adrenaline for each melee attack skill you have. (Maximum 2)58
  • Resurrection SignetCoreNo 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

Equipment

Armor

• 5x Blessed Insignia
• Superior Vigor
• Restoration
• Vitae

Weapons

• Air Wand of Memory, 20% cast time
• Air Focus of Aptitude, 20% recharge
• Air Wand of Memory, +15/-1 energy
• Energy Storage Focus of Fortitude, +15/-1 energy
• Adept Air Staff of Enchanting, 20% cast time
• Spear of Defense, +5 energy or 10% recharge or 10% cast time
• Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
• Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

Usage

• Maintain Air Attunement, covered with Aura of Restoration.
• Shell Shock spike targets, or use before spikes called by Dervishes as a fake.
• Invoke on spikes. Take advantage of AoE when possible.
• Blinding Flash physicals to protect yourself and allies.
• Windborne allows you to function as a flagrunner when the runner is needed elsewhere or as a serviceable split response.

Counters

• general Anti-Caster.
• Enchantment removal.

See also

• Invoke Elementalist for Heroes' Ascent