Build:E/any PvP Stone Sheath

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 GvG PvP HA

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: Thanks to stone sheath you're relatively well-protected against other elementalists, while still dealing additional damage against them. Party members which would be negatively affected by the flux can be protected.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Jack of All Trades. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Using the flux fairly improves stoning spam and energy management.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Like a Boss. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: If you become the boss, you're always protected by stone sheath. If a team member is the boss, you can protect him well.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Minion Apocalypse. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Easier energy management with eremite's zeal. Stone sheath will almost negate the damage of bone horrors attacking protected party members.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: All In. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Replace the optional with an Earth Magic or No Attribute skill.

Use Stone Sheath to turn squishies into hard-targets and support with the Earth Magic line.

Frequency

Used as a defensive midliner in split and flag push builds.

Attributes and Skills

Elementalist / Any 12 + 1 + 1 Earth Magic 12 + 1 Energy Storage Your maximum Energy is raised by 39. Stone Sheath NightfallElementalist. Earth Magic 14Stone SheathElite Enchantment SpellFor 19 seconds, you and target ally have +28 armor and are immune to critical hits. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 66 earth damage and are Weakened for 19 seconds.10115 Stoning CoreElementalist. Earth Magic 14StoningSpellSend out a large stone, striking target foe for 101 earth damage if it hits. If Stoning hits a foe suffering from Weakness, that foe is knocked down.1515 Obsidian Flame (PvP) CoreElementalist. Earth Magic 14Obsidian Flame (PvP)SpellDeal 87 damage to target foe. This Spell ignores armor.551.55 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Earth Attunement CoreElementalist. Earth Magic 14Earth AttunementEnchantment SpellFor 58 seconds, you are attuned to Earth. You gain 1 Energy plus 30% of the base Energy cost of the Skill each time you use Earth Magic.10130 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

Resurrection Signet can be dropped for an 8th skill in 8v8 builds.

• At least two energy management options are recommended for the optional slots:
  • Glyph of Lesser Energy - most efficient energy management option
  • Eremite's Zeal - helps cover Earth Attunement; counters Wastrel's mesmers
  • Aura of Restoration - helps cover Earth Attunement; provides nonnegligible amount of healing for extra durability; lowest energy gain
• Usage of snares depends on map - they tend to be stronger on maps with natural chokes (e.g. Corrupted Isle)
  • Grasping Earth
  • Ward Against Foes
• Ebon Hawk

Equipment

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

Usage

• Maintain Earth Attunement and cover with optional energy management and Stone Sheath.
• Use Stone Sheath as needed - on targets with death penalty or being trained, or offensively as spike damage or to set up weakness for Stoning.
• Assist in spikes with Obsidian Flame.
• Knock targets down on spikes with Stoning.

Counters

• Enchantment removal - keeping Earth Attunement active is paramount.
• Interrupts

See also

• GvG Triple Ele Flag Push
• Build:E/any PvP Stoning