Build:Mo/Me HA Life Sheath

This build is in the testing phase. Please join the discussion and rate this build if you have experience with this or closely related builds. This build has been designed for the following use: PvP HA

This build is significantly affected by the Flux: Hidden Talent. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Attribute boost to Inspiration Magic. Attribute points in Inspiration Magic (6 + 2) can be moved to Divine Favor (11 + 1).

This build is significantly affected by the Flux: Minion Apocalypse. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: The damage reduction of Shield of Absorption will increase when spawned minions attack a target enchanted with it. Additional energy gain from Channeling when minions are in the area.

This HA orientated Monk uses Life Sheath for condition removal as well as good anti-spike and prot. It is used over the traditional RC Monk.

Frequency

• A part of virtually every non-Sway backline.

Attributes and Skills

Monk / Mesmer 12 + 1 + 1 Protection Prayers 10 + 1 Divine Favor 8 Inspiration Magic Your allies are healed for 35 Health whenever you cast Monk spells on them. Aura of Stability EotNMonk. Protection Prayers 14Aura of StabilityEnchantment SpellFor 8 seconds, target other ally cannot be knocked down. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.5¼12 Guardian CoreMonk. Protection Prayers 14GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 7 seconds, target ally has a 50% chance to block attacks. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.514 Life Sheath FactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 14Life SheathElite Enchantment SpellRemove 2 conditions from target ally. For 8 seconds, the next time target ally would take damage or life steal, that ally gains that amount of Health instead (maximum 95). Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.5¼2 Spirit Bond (PvP) FactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 14Spirit Bond (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 8 seconds, whenever target ally takes more than 50 damage from the next 10 attacks or Spells, that ally is healed for 86 Health. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.10¼5 Channeling PropheciesMesmer. Inspiration Magic 8ChannelingEnchantment SpellFor 34 seconds, whenever you cast a Spell, you gain 1 Energy for each foe in the area.5115 Shield of Absorption NightfallMonk. Protection Prayers 14Shield of AbsorptionEnchantment SpellFor 7 seconds, damage received by target ally is reduced by 5 each time that ally is hit while under the effects of this Enchantment. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.5110 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Holy Veil CoreMonk. UnlinkedHoly VeilEnchantment SpellWhile you maintain this Enchantment, any Hex cast on target ally takes twice as long to cast. When Holy Veil ends, one Hex is removed from target ally. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.-15112   Template code

Optional

• Aegis (PvP)CoreMonk. Protection Prayers 14Aegis (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 3 seconds, target other party member cannot be the target of hostile spells, and attacks against this party member fail.10¼30
• Shielding HandsCoreMonk. Protection Prayers 14Shielding HandsEnchantment SpellFor 8 seconds, damage and life steal received by target ally is reduced by 17. When Shielding Hands ends, that ally is healed for 47 Health.5¼15
• Power DrainCoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 8Power DrainSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and you gain 17 Energy.5¼20
• Leech SignetCoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 8Leech SignetSignetInterrupt target foe's action. If that action was a Spell, you gain 9 Energy.¼30
• Mantra of FlameCoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 8Mantra of FlameStanceFor 62 seconds, whenever you take fire damage, the damage is reduced by 39% and you gain 2 Energy.1020
• Hex BreakerCoreMesmer. Domination Magic 4Hex BreakerStanceFor 25 seconds, the next time you are the target of a Hex, that Hex fails and the caster takes 20 damage.515 (drop Inspiration to 7).

Equipment

• +5/-5 energy Spears of Shelter/Warding.
• +10 armor vs X damage type Shields of Fortitude.
• 40/20/20% Protection Staff.
• High Energy set: wand/offhand both +15/-1 energy.

Usage

• Use Spirit Bond against spikes.
• Use Life Sheath for condition removal.
• Use Shield of Absorption for damage mitigation.
• Use Guardian for blocking.
• Use Aura of Stability for Anti-KD.
• Use Holy Veil for Hex Removal, Pre-veil if necessary.
• Use Channeling for Energy management.

Counters

• General Anti-Caster/Monk.

See also

• November Flux Variant