Build:Team - GvG Dual Gust

This build is in the metagame and deserves to be stored. However, it has not received a rating. 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 GvG PvP team

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Hidden Talent. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Improved properties of secondary profession skills throughout the team. Affects frontline ritualist and gust dervish in particular.

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: You can flux the backline and gust elementalists and, depending on preference, also the assassins. Alternatively you bring gust on mesmers or assassins and replace the frontline characters.

This build is negatively affected by the Flux: All In. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Risk of disabling eachothers skills. Additional coordination required.

Infamous GvG team build. Typically consists of:

• 2x aggressive high burst damage frontline characters
• 1x point-blank gust
• 1x ranged gust
• 1x domination magic mesmer
• Backline with snare on runner

Type: Pressure. Subtype: Stomp. Especially well-suited for narrow maps and maps that don't allow easy countersplitting.

• Burning isle.
• Warrior's isle.
• Druid's isle.
• Imperial isle

Team Overview

/	Way of the AssassinNightfallAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Way of the AssassinElite StanceFor the next 20 seconds while wielding daggers, you attack 18% faster and have a +31% chance to land a critical hit.512 Jagged StrikeFactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 14Jagged StrikeLead AttackIf Jagged Strike hits, your target suffers from Bleeding for 19 seconds.5½1 Fox Fangs (PvP)FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 14Fox Fangs (PvP)Off-Hand AttackMust follow a lead attack. Fox Fangs cannot be blocked and strikes for +24 damage if it hits.5½6 Death Blossom (PvP)FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 14Death Blossom (PvP)Dual AttackMust follow an off-hand attack. If it hits, Death Blossom strikes target foe for +43 damage and all adjacent foes take 43 damage.56 Golden Fang StrikeEotNAssassin. Dagger Mastery 14Golden Fang StrikeOff-Hand AttackMust follow a lead attack. If you are under the effects of an Enchantment and this attack hits, target foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 19 seconds.54 Critical StrikeFactionsAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Critical StrikeDual AttackMust follow an off-hand attack. If it hits, this attack strikes for +27 damage, results in a critical hit, and you gain 3 Energy.56 Critical EyeFactionsAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Critical EyeSkillFor 32 seconds, you have an additional 13% chance to land a critical hit when attacking. You gain 1 Energy whenever you score a critical hit.530 Conjure FlameCoreElementalist. Fire Magic 8Conjure FlameEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, if you're wielding a fire weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 13 fire damage.10145
/	Way of the AssassinNightfallAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Way of the AssassinElite StanceFor the next 20 seconds while wielding daggers, you attack 18% faster and have a +31% chance to land a critical hit.512 Jagged StrikeFactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 14Jagged StrikeLead AttackIf Jagged Strike hits, your target suffers from Bleeding for 19 seconds.5½1 Fox Fangs (PvP)FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 14Fox Fangs (PvP)Off-Hand AttackMust follow a lead attack. Fox Fangs cannot be blocked and strikes for +24 damage if it hits.5½6 Death Blossom (PvP)FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 14Death Blossom (PvP)Dual AttackMust follow an off-hand attack. If it hits, Death Blossom strikes target foe for +43 damage and all adjacent foes take 43 damage.56 Golden Fang StrikeEotNAssassin. Dagger Mastery 14Golden Fang StrikeOff-Hand AttackMust follow a lead attack. If you are under the effects of an Enchantment and this attack hits, target foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 19 seconds.54 Critical StrikeFactionsAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Critical StrikeDual AttackMust follow an off-hand attack. If it hits, this attack strikes for +27 damage, results in a critical hit, and you gain 3 Energy.56 Critical EyeFactionsAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Critical EyeSkillFor 32 seconds, you have an additional 13% chance to land a critical hit when attacking. You gain 1 Energy whenever you score a critical hit.530 Conjure FlameCoreElementalist. Fire Magic 8Conjure FlameEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, if you're wielding a fire weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 13 fire damage.10145
	Aura of Restoration (PvP)CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 13Aura of Restoration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 373% of the Energy cost each time you cast a spell.5¼20 Air AttunementCoreElementalist. Air Magic 16Air AttunementEnchantment SpellFor 62 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 GustFactionsElementalist. Air Magic 16GustElite Enchantment SpellFor 11 seconds, both you and target ally move 33% faster. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 74 cold damage. Foes struck by Gust while attacking or moving are knocked down.10¾10 ShockPropheciesElementalist. Air Magic 16ShockSkillTarget touched foe is knocked down and struck for 63 lightning damage. This skill has 25% armor penetration.105¾10 Lightning StrikeCoreElementalist. Air Magic 16Lightning StrikeHex SpellStrike target foe for 53 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 53 lightning damage.515 Lightning TouchCoreElementalist. Air Magic 16Lightning TouchSkillTarget touched foe and all adjacent foes are struck for 63 lightning damage, are Blinded for 4 seconds, and have Cracked Armor for 11 seconds. This skill has 25% armor penetration.5¾10 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 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
/	Aura of Restoration (PvP)CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 13Aura of Restoration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 373% of the Energy cost each time you cast a spell.5¼20 Air AttunementCoreElementalist. Air Magic 14Air AttunementEnchantment SpellFor 58 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 GustFactionsElementalist. Air Magic 14GustElite Enchantment SpellFor 11 seconds, both you and target ally move 33% faster. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 66 cold damage. Foes struck by Gust while attacking or moving are knocked down.10¾10 GaleCoreElementalist. Air Magic 14GaleSpellKnock down target foe for 2 seconds. (50% failure chance with Air Magic 4 or less.)101015 Lightning StrikeCoreElementalist. Air Magic 14Lightning StrikeHex SpellStrike target foe for 47 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 47 lightning damage.515 Shell ShockEotNElementalist. Air Magic 14Shell ShockSpellTarget foe takes 29 lightning damage and has Cracked Armor for 19 seconds. This Spell has 25% armor penetration. If you are Overcast, this spell strikes adjacent foes.518 Blinding FlashCoreElementalist. Air Magic 14Blinding FlashSpellTarget foe is Blinded for 8 seconds.10¾8 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
/	ComplicateFactionsMesmer. Domination Magic 16ComplicateSpellIf target foe is using a skill, that skill is interrupted and disabled for target foe and all foes in the area for an additional 12 seconds.10¼20 Power LeakPropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic 16Power LeakSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and target foe loses 18 Energy.10¼20 Signet of HumilityCoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Signet of HumilitySignetTarget foe's elite skill is disabled for 10 seconds. Your non-Mesmer skills are disabled for 10 Seconds.320 Mind Wrack (PvP)CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 16Mind Wrack (PvP)Hex SpellFor 42 seconds, whenever this foe is the target of one of your non-hex Mesmer skills, that foe loses 1 Energy. If the target foe's Energy drops to 0, Mind Wrack ends and that foe takes 106 damage.517 Energy SurgeCoreMesmer. Domination Magic 16Energy SurgeElite SpellTarget foe loses 11 Energy. For each point of Energy lost, that foe and all nearby foes take 9 damage.5215 Shatter EnchantmentCoreMesmer. Domination Magic 16Shatter EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, that foe takes 106 damage.10120 Drain EnchantmentCoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Drain EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, you gain 13 Energy and 88 Health.5220 Death Pact Signet (PvP)NightfallRitualist. Restoration Magic 2Death Pact Signet (PvP)SignetResurrect target party member with your current Health and 26% Energy. The next time that ally dies within 120 seconds, so do you.412
/	Restore ConditionPropheciesMonk. Protection Prayers 14Restore ConditionElite SpellRemove all Conditions (Poison, Disease, Blindness, Dazed, Bleeding, Crippled, Burning, Weakness, Cracked Armor, and Deep Wound) from target other ally. For each Condition removed, that ally is healed for 66 Health.5¾2 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.10¼5 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 GuardianCoreMonk. Protection Prayers 14GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 7 seconds, target ally has a 50% chance to block attacks.514 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 Holy VeilCoreMonk. 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.-15112 Aura of StabilityEotNMonk. Protection Prayers 14Aura of StabilityEnchantment SpellFor 8 seconds, target other ally cannot be knocked down.5¼12 Balanced StanceCoreWarrior. Tactics 10Balanced StanceStanceFor 16 seconds, you cannot be knocked down and you do not suffer extra damage from a critical attack.530
/	Healing BurstFactionsMonk. Healing Prayers 14Healing BurstElite SpellTarget ally is healed for 150. All party members in earshot of your target gain Health equal to the Divine Favor bonus from this spell. Your Smiting Prayers are disabled for 20 seconds.5¾4 Patient SpiritEotNMonk. Healing Prayers 14Patient SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 2 seconds, target ally is Enchanted with Patient Spirit. Unless this enchantment ends prematurely, that ally is healed for 114 Health when the enchantment ends. 5¼4 Signet of RejuvenationFactionsMonk. Healing Prayers 14Signet of RejuvenationSignetHeal target ally for 71. If target ally is casting a spell or attacking, that ally is healed for an additional 71 Health.18 GuardianCoreMonk. Protection Prayers 10GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 5 seconds, target ally has a 50% chance to block attacks.514 Vigorous SpiritPropheciesMonk. Healing Prayers 10Vigorous SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 30 seconds, each time target ally attacks or casts a Spell, that ally is healed for 15 Health.5¼4 Cure HexEotNMonk. Healing Prayers 14Cure HexSpellRemove one Hex from target ally. If a Hex was removed, that ally is healed for 114 Health.5112 Draw ConditionsCoreMonk. Protection Prayers 10Draw ConditionsSpellAll negative Conditions are transferred from target other ally to yourself. For each Condition acquired, you gain 19 Health.5¼4 Dark EscapeFactionsAssassin. Shadow Arts 3Dark EscapeStanceFor 7 seconds, you move 25% faster and take half damage. Dark Escape ends if you successfully hit with an attack.530
/	Healing BurstFactionsMonk. Healing Prayers 13Healing BurstElite SpellTarget ally is healed for 140. All party members in earshot of your target gain Health equal to the Divine Favor bonus from this spell. Your Smiting Prayers are disabled for 20 seconds.5¾4 Patient SpiritEotNMonk. Healing Prayers 13Patient SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 2 seconds, target ally is Enchanted with Patient Spirit. Unless this enchantment ends prematurely, that ally is healed for 108 Health when the enchantment ends. 5¼4 Spirit Bond (PvP)FactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 9Spirit 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 66 Health.10¼5 GuardianCoreMonk. Protection Prayers 9GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 5 seconds, target ally has a 50% chance to block attacks.514 Ice PrisonPropheciesElementalist. Water Magic 8Ice PrisonHex SpellFor 14 seconds, target foe's legs are encased in ice, causing the foe to move 66% slower.10230 Cure HexEotNMonk. Healing Prayers 13Cure HexSpellRemove one Hex from target ally. If a Hex was removed, that ally is healed for 108 Health.5112 Mending TouchNightfallMonk. Protection Prayers 9Mending TouchSpellTouched ally loses two Conditions and is healed for 42 Health for each Condition removed in this way.5¾6 Armor of MistPropheciesElementalist. Water Magic 8Armor of MistEnchantment SpellFor 14 seconds, you gain +26 armor and move 33% faster.10130

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Builds

Frontline Builds (2)

Use any combination of two of these builds as you see fit.

• High sustained single target pressure, can't be shut down easily.
• Improved single target burst, but easier to shut down.
• Improved area damage at a loss of single target pressure. Can be targetted with standard anti-caster shutdown.

Position 1 Variant: Assassin Frontline

Assassin / Elementalist 11 + 2 Critical Strikes 11 + 1 + 1 Dagger Mastery 8 Fire Magic You have an additional 13% chance to critical hit. Whenever you critical hit, you get 3 Energy. Way of the Assassin NightfallAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Way of the AssassinElite StanceFor the next 20 seconds while wielding daggers, you attack 18% faster and have a +31% chance to land a critical hit.512 Jagged Strike FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 13Jagged StrikeLead AttackIf Jagged Strike hits, your target suffers from Bleeding for 18 seconds.5½1 Fox Fangs (PvP) FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 13Fox Fangs (PvP)Off-Hand AttackMust follow a lead attack. Fox Fangs cannot be blocked and strikes for +23 damage if it hits.5½6 Death Blossom (PvP) FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 13Death Blossom (PvP)Dual AttackMust follow an off-hand attack. If it hits, Death Blossom strikes target foe for +42 damage and all adjacent foes take 42 damage.56 Golden Fang Strike EotNAssassin. Dagger Mastery 13Golden Fang StrikeOff-Hand AttackMust follow a lead attack. If you are under the effects of an Enchantment and this attack hits, target foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 18 seconds.54 Critical Strike FactionsAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Critical StrikeDual AttackMust follow an off-hand attack. If it hits, this attack strikes for +27 damage, results in a critical hit, and you gain 3 Energy.56 Critical Eye FactionsAssassin. Critical Strikes 13Critical EyeSkillFor 32 seconds, you have an additional 13% chance to land a critical hit when attacking. You gain 1 Energy whenever you score a critical hit.530 Conjure Flame CoreElementalist. Fire Magic 8Conjure FlameEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, if you're wielding a fire weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 13 fire damage.10145   Template code

Position 1 Variant: Ritualist Frontline

Ritualist / Assassin 12 Dagger Mastery 6 + 1 Channeling Magic 11 + 1 + 2 Spawning Power 2 Restoration Magic Creatures you create have 56% more Health, and weapon spells you cast last 56% longer. Spirit's Strength NightfallRitualist. Spawning Power 14Spirit's StrengthElite Enchantment SpellFor 57 seconds, your attacks deal 33 more damage while under the effects of a weapon Spell.5130 Weapon of Aggression EotNRitualist. Channeling Magic 7Weapon of AggressionWeapon SpellFor 10 (+5.6) seconds, you attack 25% faster.10¼10 Golden Phoenix Strike FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 12Golden Phoenix StrikeOff-Hand AttackIf you are not under the effects of an Enchantment, this skill misses. If it hits, Golden Phoenix Strike deals +26 damage and all adjacent foes take 26 damage.58 Death Blossom (PvP) FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 12Death Blossom (PvP)Dual AttackMust follow an off-hand attack. If it hits, Death Blossom strikes target foe for +40 damage and all adjacent foes take 40 damage.56 Golden Lotus Strike FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 12Golden Lotus StrikeLead AttackIf it hits, this attack strikes for +17 damage. If you are under the effects of an Enchantment, you gain 7 Energy55 Golden Fang Strike EotNAssassin. Dagger Mastery 12Golden Fang StrikeOff-Hand AttackMust follow a lead attack. If you are under the effects of an Enchantment and this attack hits, target foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 17 seconds.54 Blades of Steel FactionsAssassin. Dagger Mastery 12Blades of SteelDual AttackMust follow an off-hand attack. If it hits, this attack strikes for +14 damage (maximum bonus 60) for each recharging dagger attack.58 Death Pact Signet (PvP) NightfallRitualist. Restoration Magic 2Death Pact Signet (PvP)SignetResurrect target party member with your current Health and 26% Energy. The next time that ally dies within 120 seconds, so do you.412   Template code

Position 1 Variant: Elementalist Frontline

Elementalist / Warrior 12 + 1 + 3 Fire Magic 12 + 1 Energy Storage 3 Axe Mastery Your maximum Energy is raised by 39. Conjure Flame CoreElementalist. Fire Magic 16Conjure FlameEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, if you're wielding a fire weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 21 fire damage.10145 Star Burst FactionsElementalist. Fire Magic 16Star BurstElite SpellTarget touched foe and all foes in the area are struck for 119 fire damage and set on fire for 4 seconds. For each foe you hit, gain 2 energy.5¾7 Flame Burst PropheciesElementalist. Fire Magic 16Flame BurstSpellAll nearby foes are struck for 127 fire damage.15¾5 Dismember CoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 3DismemberAxe AttackIf it hits, this axe blow will inflict a Deep Wound on the target foe, lowering that foe's maximum Health by 20% for 8 seconds.5 Disrupting Chop CoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 3Disrupting ChopAxe AttackIf it hits, this attack interrupts the target's current action. If that action was a skill, that skill is disabled for an additional 20 seconds.6 Wild Blow CoreWarrior. UnlinkedWild BlowMelee AttackLose all adrenaline. If it hits, this attack will result in a critical hit and any Stance being used by your target ends. This attack cannot be blocked.58 Sprint CoreWarrior. Strength 0SprintStanceFor 8 seconds, you move 25% faster.515 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

Point-Blank Gust

Elementalist / Dervish 12 + 1 + 3 Air Magic 12 + 1 Energy Storage Your maximum Energy is raised by 39. Aura of Restoration (PvP) CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 13Aura of Restoration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 373% of the Energy cost each time you cast a spell.5¼20 Air Attunement CoreElementalist. Air Magic 16Air AttunementEnchantment SpellFor 62 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 Gust FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 16GustElite Enchantment SpellFor 11 seconds, both you and target ally move 33% faster. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 74 cold damage. Foes struck by Gust while attacking or moving are knocked down.10¾10 Shock PropheciesElementalist. Air Magic 16ShockSkillTarget touched foe is knocked down and struck for 63 lightning damage. This skill has 25% armor penetration.105¾10 Lightning Strike CoreElementalist. Air Magic 16Lightning StrikeHex SpellStrike target foe for 53 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 53 lightning damage.515 Lightning Touch CoreElementalist. Air Magic 16Lightning TouchSkillTarget touched foe and all adjacent foes are struck for 63 lightning damage, are Blinded for 4 seconds, and have Cracked Armor for 11 seconds. This skill has 25% armor penetration.5¾10 Eremite's Zeal NightfallDervish. 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 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional.   Template code

Variable skill slot

• WhirlwindPropheciesElementalist. Air Magic 16WhirlwindSpellAll adjacent foes take 79 cold damage. Attacking foes struck by Whirlwind are knocked down. If you are Overcast, this spell strikes nearby instead of adjacent.5¾8 – additional damage and anti-physical.
• 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

Position 3 Variant: June Point-Blank Gust

Elementalist / Mesmer 10 + 1 Air Magic 10 + 1 Energy Storage 11 Domination Magic Your maximum Energy is raised by 33. Aura of Restoration (PvP) CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 11Aura of Restoration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 347% of the Energy cost each time you cast a spell.5¼20 Air Attunement CoreElementalist. Air Magic 11Air AttunementEnchantment SpellFor 54 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 Gust FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 11GustElite Enchantment SpellFor 9 seconds, both you and target ally move 33% faster. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 55 cold damage. Foes struck by Gust while attacking or moving are knocked down.10¾10 Shock PropheciesElementalist. Air Magic 11ShockSkillTarget touched foe is knocked down and struck for 47 lightning damage. This skill has 25% armor penetration.105¾10 Lightning Bolt NightfallElementalist. Air Magic 11Lightning BoltSpellSend out a Lightning Bolt that strikes for 38 lightning damage if it hits. If Lightning Bolt strikes a moving foe, that foe is struck for 38 additional lightning damage. This spell has 25% armor penetration.518 Lightning Touch CoreElementalist. Air Magic 11Lightning TouchSkillTarget touched foe and all adjacent foes are struck for 47 lightning damage, are Blinded for 3 seconds, and have Cracked Armor for 8 seconds. This skill has 25% armor penetration.5¾10 Shock Arrow FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 11Shock ArrowSpellSend out a shocking arrow that flies swiftly toward target foe, striking for 38 lightning damage. If Shock Arrow strikes a foe suffering from Cracked Armor, you gain 5 Energy plus 1 Energy for every 2 ranks of Energy Storage. Shock Arrow has 25% armor penetration.518 Shatter Enchantment CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 11Shatter EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, that foe takes 77 damage.10120   Template code

Position 3 Variant: Point-Blank Gust Cover Enchantments

Elementalist / Monk 12 + 1 + 2 Air Magic 8 + 1 Energy Storage 10 Healing Prayers Your maximum Energy is raised by 27. Aura of Restoration (PvP) CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 9Aura of Restoration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 320% 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 Gust FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 15GustElite Enchantment SpellFor 11 seconds, both you and target ally move 33% faster. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 70 cold damage. Foes struck by Gust while attacking or moving are knocked down.10¾10 Shock Arrow FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 15Shock ArrowSpellSend out a shocking arrow that flies swiftly toward target foe, striking for 50 lightning damage. If Shock Arrow strikes a foe suffering from Cracked Armor, you gain 5 Energy plus 1 Energy for every 2 ranks of Energy Storage. Shock Arrow has 25% armor penetration.518 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 Gale CoreElementalist. Air Magic 15GaleSpellKnock down target foe for 2 seconds. (50% failure chance with Air Magic 4 or less.)101015 Spotless Soul EotNMonk. Healing Prayers 10Spotless SoulEnchantment SpellFor 10 seconds, target other ally loses a Condition every 3 seconds.5¼12 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional.   Template code Vigorous SpiritPropheciesMonk. Healing Prayers 10Vigorous SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 30 seconds, each time target ally attacks or casts a Spell, that ally is healed for 15 Health.5¼4 – at least once. 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 – if using two of these elementalists only one vigorous spirit is needed. Sometimes used to provide additional cover enchantments for Spirit's StrengthNightfallRitualist. Spawning Power Spirit's StrengthElite Enchantment SpellFor 15..51..63 seconds, your attacks deal 5..29..37 more damage while under the effects of a weapon Spell.5130.

Position 3 Variant: Point-Blank Gust Dervish

Dervish / Elementalist 12 Air Magic 10 + 1 + 2 Scythe Mastery 8 + 1 Mysticism The energy cost of Dervish enchantments is reduced by 36%. In PvE, gain +9 armor rating while enchanted. Conjure Lightning CoreElementalist. Air Magic 12Conjure LightningEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, if you're wielding a lightning weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 17 lightning damage.10145 Gust FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 12GustElite Enchantment SpellFor 10 seconds, both you and target ally move 33% faster. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 59 cold damage. Foes struck by Gust while attacking or moving are knocked down.10¾10 Shock PropheciesElementalist. Air Magic 12ShockSkillTarget touched foe is knocked down and struck for 50 lightning damage. This skill has 25% armor penetration.105¾10 Aura Slicer EotNDervish. Mysticism 9Aura SlicerMelee AttackIf this attack hits, you inflict Bleeding for 11 seconds. If you are enchanted, you also inflict Cracked Armor for 6 seconds.4 Wearying Strike NightfallDervish. Scythe Mastery 13Wearying StrikeScythe AttackYou remove 1 Dervish enchantment. If an enchantment was removed, you inflict a Deep Wound for 9 seconds. You suffer from Weakness for 10 seconds if an enchantment is not removed.6 Heart of Fury (PvP) NightfallDervish. Mysticism 9Heart of Fury (PvP)StanceFor 7 seconds, you attack 25% faster.46 Eremite's Zeal NightfallDervish. Mysticism 9Eremite's ZealEnchantment SpellYou gain 2 Energy for each foe within earshot, maximum 8 Energy. For 10 seconds afterward, this enchantment does nothing. When this enchantment ends, you gain 2 Energy for each foe within earshot, maximum 8 Energy.3¼15 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

Ranged Gust

Elementalist / Dervish 12 + 1 + 2 Air Magic 12 + 1 Energy Storage Your maximum Energy is raised by 39. Aura of Restoration (PvP) CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 13Aura of Restoration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 373% 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 Gust FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 15GustElite Enchantment SpellFor 11 seconds, both you and target ally move 33% faster. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 70 cold damage. Foes struck by Gust while attacking or moving are knocked down.10¾10 Gale CoreElementalist. Air Magic 15GaleSpellKnock down target foe for 2 seconds. (50% failure chance with Air Magic 4 or less.)101015 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 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 Blinding Flash CoreElementalist. Air Magic 15Blinding FlashSpellTarget foe is Blinded for 8 seconds.10¾8 Eremite's Zeal NightfallDervish. 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   Template code

Position 4 Variant: Point-Blank Gust Cover Enchantments

Elementalist / Monk 12 + 1 + 2 Air Magic 8 + 1 Energy Storage 10 Healing Prayers Your maximum Energy is raised by 27. Aura of Restoration (PvP) CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 9Aura of Restoration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 320% 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 Gust FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 15GustElite Enchantment SpellFor 11 seconds, both you and target ally move 33% faster. When you cast this spell, all foes near you and your target take 70 cold damage. Foes struck by Gust while attacking or moving are knocked down.10¾10 Shock Arrow FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 15Shock ArrowSpellSend out a shocking arrow that flies swiftly toward target foe, striking for 50 lightning damage. If Shock Arrow strikes a foe suffering from Cracked Armor, you gain 5 Energy plus 1 Energy for every 2 ranks of Energy Storage. Shock Arrow has 25% armor penetration.518 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 Gale CoreElementalist. Air Magic 15GaleSpellKnock down target foe for 2 seconds. (50% failure chance with Air Magic 4 or less.)101015 Spotless Soul EotNMonk. Healing Prayers 10Spotless SoulEnchantment SpellFor 10 seconds, target other ally loses a Condition every 3 seconds.5¼12 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional.   Template code Vigorous SpiritPropheciesMonk. Healing Prayers 10Vigorous SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 30 seconds, each time target ally attacks or casts a Spell, that ally is healed for 15 Health.5¼4 – at least once. 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 – if using two of these elementalists only one vigorous spirit is needed. Sometimes used to provide additional cover enchantments for Spirit's StrengthNightfallRitualist. Spawning Power Spirit's StrengthElite Enchantment SpellFor 15..51..63 seconds, your attacks deal 5..29..37 more damage while under the effects of a weapon Spell.5130.

Domination Magic Mesmer

Mesmer / Ritualist 12 + 1 + 3 Domination Magic 10 + 1 Fast Casting 8 + 1 Inspiration Magic 2 Restoration Magic You activate Spells and Signets 40% faster. (No effect for non-Mesmer skills with a cast time less than 2 seconds.) In PvE, the recharge time of your Mesmer Spells is reduced by 33%. Complicate FactionsMesmer. Domination Magic 16ComplicateSpellIf target foe is using a skill, that skill is interrupted and disabled for target foe and all foes in the area for an additional 12 seconds.100.220 Power Leak PropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic 16Power LeakSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and target foe loses 18 Energy.100.220 Signet of Humility CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Signet of HumilitySignetTarget foe's elite skill is disabled for 10 seconds. Your non-Mesmer skills are disabled for 10 Seconds.2.020 Mind Wrack (PvP) CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 16Mind Wrack (PvP)Hex SpellFor 42 seconds, whenever this foe is the target of one of your non-hex Mesmer skills, that foe loses 1 Energy. If the target foe's Energy drops to 0, Mind Wrack ends and that foe takes 106 damage.50.67 Energy Surge CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 16Energy SurgeElite SpellTarget foe loses 11 Energy. For each point of Energy lost, that foe and all nearby foes take 9 damage.51.215 Shatter Enchantment CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 16Shatter EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, that foe takes 106 damage.100.620 Drain Enchantment CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Drain EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, you gain 13 Energy and 88 Health.51.220 Death Pact Signet (PvP) NightfallRitualist. Restoration Magic 2Death Pact Signet (PvP)SignetResurrect target party member with your current Health and 26% Energy. The next time that ally dies within 120 seconds, so do you.2.712   Template code

Position 5 Variant: Glyph of Renewal

Mesmer / Elementalist 10 + 1 Fast Casting 12 + 1 + 2 Domination Magic 8 + 1 Inspiration Magic You activate Spells and Signets 40% faster. (No effect for non-Mesmer skills with a cast time less than 2 seconds.) In PvE, the recharge time of your Mesmer Spells is reduced by 33%. Complicate FactionsMesmer. Domination Magic 15ComplicateSpellIf target foe is using a skill, that skill is interrupted and disabled for target foe and all foes in the area for an additional 12 seconds.100.220 Power Drain CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Power DrainSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and you gain 19 Energy.50.220 Power Leak PropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic 15Power LeakSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and target foe loses 17 Energy.100.220 Glyph of Renewal PropheciesElementalist. UnlinkedGlyph of RenewalElite GlyphFor 15 seconds, your next Spell instantly recharges.5110 Shame PropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic 15ShameHex SpellFor 6 seconds, the next time target foe casts a Spell that targets an ally, the Spell fails and you steal up to 14 Energy from that foe.101.230 Shatter Enchantment CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 15Shatter EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, that foe takes 100 damage.100.620 Drain Enchantment CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Drain EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, you gain 13 Energy and 88 Health.51.220 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.2.0   Template code

Position 5 Variant: Echo

Mesmer / Ritualist 10 + 1 Fast Casting 12 + 1 + 2 Domination Magic 8 + 1 Inspiration Magic 2 Restoration Magic You activate Spells and Signets 40% faster. (No effect for non-Mesmer skills with a cast time less than 2 seconds.) In PvE, the recharge time of your Mesmer Spells is reduced by 33%. Complicate FactionsMesmer. Domination Magic 15ComplicateSpellIf target foe is using a skill, that skill is interrupted and disabled for target foe and all foes in the area for an additional 12 seconds.100.220 Power Drain CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Power DrainSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and you gain 19 Energy.50.220 Echo CoreMesmer. UnlinkedEchoElite Enchantment SpellFor 30 seconds, Echo is replaced with the next Skill you use. Echo acts as this Skill for 30 seconds.50.610 Diversion CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 15DiversionHex SpellFor 6 seconds, the next time target foe uses a skill, that skill takes an additional 56 seconds to recharge.101.812 Shame PropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic 15ShameHex SpellFor 6 seconds, the next time target foe casts a Spell that targets an ally, the Spell fails and you steal up to 14 Energy from that foe.101.230 Shatter Enchantment CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 15Shatter EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, that foe takes 100 damage.100.620 Drain Enchantment CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Drain EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, you gain 13 Energy and 88 Health.51.220 Death Pact Signet (PvP) NightfallRitualist. Restoration Magic 2Death Pact Signet (PvP)SignetResurrect target party member with your current Health and 26% Energy. The next time that ally dies within 120 seconds, so do you.2.712   Template code

Position 5 Variant: Power Block

Mesmer / Ritualist 9 + 1 Fast Casting 12 + 1 + 2 Domination Magic 9 + 1 Inspiration Magic You activate Spells and Signets 37% faster. (No effect for non-Mesmer skills with a cast time less than 2 seconds.) In PvE, the recharge time of your Mesmer Spells is reduced by 30%. Complicate FactionsMesmer. Domination Magic 15ComplicateSpellIf target foe is using a skill, that skill is interrupted and disabled for target foe and all foes in the area for an additional 12 seconds.100.220 Power Lock EotNMesmer. Domination Magic 15Power LockSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Spell or Chant is interrupted and disabled for an additional 13 seconds.50.212 Power Drain CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 10Power DrainSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and you gain 21 Energy.50.220 Power Block PropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic 15Power BlockElite SpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted. The interrupted Skill and all Skills of the same attribute are disabled for 12 seconds for that foe.150.220 Signet of Humility CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 10Signet of HumilitySignetTarget foe's elite skill is disabled for 11 seconds. Your non-Mesmer skills are disabled for 10 Seconds.2.120 Shatter Enchantment CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 15Shatter EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, that foe takes 100 damage.100.620 Drain Enchantment CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 10Drain EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, you gain 14 Energy and 93 Health.51.320 Death Pact Signet (PvP) NightfallRitualist. Restoration Magic Death Pact Signet (PvP)SignetResurrect target party member with your current Health and 15..83..106% Energy. The next time that ally dies within 120 seconds, so do you.2.812   Template code

Restore Condition Prot

Monk / Warrior 12 + 1 + 1 Protection Prayers 8 + 1 Divine Favor 10 Tactics Your allies are healed for 29 Health whenever you cast Monk spells on them. Restore Condition PropheciesMonk. Protection Prayers 14Restore ConditionElite SpellRemove all Conditions (Poison, Disease, Blindness, Dazed, Bleeding, Crippled, Burning, Weakness, Cracked Armor, and Deep Wound) from target other ally. For each Condition removed, that ally is healed for 66 Health. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.5¾2 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 29 Health.10¼5 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. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.10¼30 Guardian CoreMonk. Protection Prayers 14GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 7 seconds, target ally has a 50% chance to block attacks. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.514 Shielding Hands CoreMonk. 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. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.5¼15 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 29 Health.-15112 Aura of Stability EotNMonk. Protection Prayers 14Aura of StabilityEnchantment SpellFor 8 seconds, target other ally cannot be knocked down. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.5¼12 Balanced Stance CoreWarrior. Tactics 10Balanced StanceStanceFor 16 seconds, you cannot be knocked down and you do not suffer extra damage from a critical attack.530   Template code

Variants

• Pick Shield GuardianFactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 14Shield GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 4 seconds, all party members in earshot have a 75% chance to block incoming attacks. If an attack is blocked, all allies in earshot are healed for 38 and Shield Guardian ends.51.520 over Holy VeilCoreMonk. 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.-15112 if anticipating pressure builds like Necromancer Balanced.
  • This makes you more vulnerable to Power BlockPropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic Power BlockElite SpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted. The interrupted Skill and all Skills of the same attribute are disabled for 1..10..13 seconds for that foe.15¼20 and Power LeakPropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic Power LeakSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and target foe loses 3..14..18 Energy.10¼20.

Equipment

Runes and insignias

• 5 disciple's insignias.
• Rune of superior vigor.
• 2 runes of vitae.

Weapons

• 40/20/20 protection prayers.
• Spear of enchanting, +5 energy, protection prayers focus of fortitude, +15/-1 energy.
• Spear of defense, 10%hrt with
  • Tactics shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
  • Tactics shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
• Low energy shield set.

Usage

• Main article: Restore Condition Monk

Healing Burst Fuse

Monk / Warrior 12 + 1 + 1 Healing Prayers 8 + 1 Protection Prayers 8 + 1 Divine Favor 7 Tactics Your allies are healed for 29 Health whenever you cast Monk spells on them. Healing Burst FactionsMonk. Healing Prayers 14Healing BurstElite SpellTarget ally is healed for 150 (+29). All party members in earshot of your target gain Health equal to the Divine Favor bonus from this spell. Your Smiting Prayers are disabled for 20 seconds.5¾4 Patient Spirit EotNMonk. Healing Prayers 14Patient SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 2 seconds, target ally is Enchanted with Patient Spirit. Unless this enchantment ends prematurely, that ally is healed for 114 Health when the enchantment ends. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.5¼4 Signet of Rejuvenation FactionsMonk. Healing Prayers 14Signet of RejuvenationSignetHeal target ally for 71. If target ally is casting a spell or attacking, that ally is healed for an additional 71 Health.18 Guardian CoreMonk. Protection Prayers 9GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 5 seconds, target ally has a 50% chance to block attacks. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.514 Vigorous Spirit PropheciesMonk. Healing Prayers 14Vigorous SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 30 seconds, each time target ally attacks or casts a Spell, that ally is healed for 19 Health. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.5¼4 Cure Hex EotNMonk. Healing Prayers 14Cure HexSpellRemove one Hex from target ally. If a Hex was removed, that ally is healed for 114 Health. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.5112 Draw Conditions CoreMonk. Protection Prayers 9Draw ConditionsSpellAll negative Conditions are transferred from target other ally to yourself. For each Condition acquired, you gain 18 Health. Target ally gets healed for 29 Health.5¼4 Protector's Defense FactionsWarrior. Tactics 7Protector's DefenseSkillFor 8 seconds, adjacent allies have a 75% chance to block incoming attacks. Protector's Defense ends if you move.530   Template code

Variant

• Take Signet of RejuvenationFactionsMonk. Healing Prayers 14Signet of RejuvenationSignetHeal target ally for 71. If target ally is casting a spell or attacking, that ally is healed for an additional 71 Health.18 over Infuse HealthCoreMonk. Healing Prayers 14Infuse HealthSpellLose half your current Health. Target other ally is healed for 134% of the amount you lost.10¼ against pressure builds.

Equipment

Runes and insignias

• 5 disciple's insignias.
• Rune of superior vigor.
• Rune of vitae.

Weapons

• 40/20/20 protection prayers.
• 40/40 healing prayers.
• High energy sets healing prayers.
• Spear of defense, 10%hct with
  • Strength shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
  • Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
• Low energy shield set.

Usage

• Main article: Healing Burst Monk

Healing Burst Runner

Monk / Assassin 11 + 1 + 1 Healing Prayers 10 + 1 Protection Prayers 10 + 1 Divine Favor Your allies are healed for 35 Health whenever you cast Monk spells on them. Healing Burst FactionsMonk. Healing Prayers 13Healing BurstElite SpellTarget ally is healed for 140 (+35). All party members in earshot of your target gain Health equal to the Divine Favor bonus from this spell. Your Smiting Prayers are disabled for 20 seconds.5¾4 Patient Spirit EotNMonk. Healing Prayers 13Patient SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 2 seconds, target ally is Enchanted with Patient Spirit. Unless this enchantment ends prematurely, that ally is healed for 108 Health when the enchantment ends. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.5¼4 Spirit Bond (PvP) FactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 11Spirit 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 74 Health. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.10¼5 Guardian CoreMonk. Protection Prayers 11GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 6 seconds, target ally has a 50% chance to block attacks. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.514 Shield Guardian FactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 11Shield GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 3 seconds, all party members in earshot have a 75% chance to block incoming attacks. If an attack is blocked, all allies in earshot are healed for 32 and Shield Guardian ends.51.520 Cure Hex EotNMonk. Healing Prayers 13Cure HexSpellRemove one Hex from target ally. If a Hex was removed, that ally is healed for 108 Health. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.5112 Draw Conditions CoreMonk. Protection Prayers 11Draw ConditionsSpellAll negative Conditions are transferred from target other ally to yourself. For each Condition acquired, you gain 21 Health. Target ally gets healed for 35 Health.5¼4 Dash FactionsAssassin. UnlinkedDashStanceFor 3 seconds, you run 50% faster.58   Template code

Variants

• Replace Spirit Bond (PvP)FactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 11Spirit 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 74 Health.10¼5 with Protective SpiritCoreMonk. Protection Prayers 11Protective SpiritEnchantment SpellFor 18 seconds, target ally cannot lose more than 10% max Health due to damage from a single attack or Spell.10¼5 against spike builds or Shield of AbsorptionNightfallMonk. Protection Prayers 11Shield of AbsorptionEnchantment SpellFor 6 seconds, damage received by target ally is reduced by 5 each time that ally is hit while under the effects of this Enchantment.5110 against pressure builds.
• Replace Shield GuardianFactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 11Shield GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 3 seconds, all party members in earshot have a 75% chance to block incoming attacks. If an attack is blocked, all allies in earshot are healed for 32 and Shield Guardian ends.51.520 with Shielding HandsCoreMonk. Protection Prayers 11Shielding HandsEnchantment SpellFor 8 seconds, damage and life steal received by target ally is reduced by 14. When Shielding Hands ends, that ally is healed for 38 Health.5¼15 and GuardianCoreMonk. Protection Prayers 11GuardianEnchantment SpellFor 6 seconds, target ally has a 50% chance to block attacks.514 with Mending TouchNightfallMonk. Protection Prayers 11Mending TouchSpellTouched ally loses two Conditions and is healed for 48 Health for each Condition removed in this way.5¾6 if anticipating a dedicated split build.

Equipment

Runes and insignias

• 5 disciple's insignias.
• Rune of superior vigor.
• Rune of vitae.

Weapons

• 40/20/20 protection prayers.
• 40/40 healing prayers.
• High energy sets healing prayers.
• Spear of defense, 10%hct with
  • Strength shield of fortitude, -20% crippled duration.
  • Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
• Low energy shield set.

Usage

• Main article: Healing Burst Runner

Notes

• As the typical counters involve hex-based builds, consider playing a Peace and HarmonyPropheciesMonk. Divine Favor Peace and HarmonyElite Enchantment SpellTarget ally loses 0..7..10 conditions and hexes. For 1..3..3 seconds, conditions and hexes expire 90% faster on that ally. All your Smiting Prayers are disabled for 20 seconds.5¼10 prot.
• Sometimes used with an Air of DisenchantmentNightfallMesmer. Illusion Magic Air of DisenchantmentElite Hex SpellRemove one enchantment from target foe and all nearby foes. For 5..17..21 seconds, enchantments expire 150..270..310% faster on those foes.10110 runner for superior 8v8 domination.
• Opponents usually start splitting against this build. If the map is suited for collapses, consider bringing a snare on your runner.

Exemplary Videos

Point-blank Gust PoV:

See also

Exemplary memorial entries with this build:

• Assassin frontline
  • June 2020 Quarter Finals [meh] vs. [iV]
  • June 2020 Quarter Finals [LaG] vs. [PG13]
• Ritualist frontline
  • August 2015 AT [HDHR] vs. [GoT]
• Elementalist frontline
  • Januray 2019 Semi Finals [yay] vs. [Team]
  • January 2019 Semi Finals [VN] vs. [UniT]