NightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 14Spear of LightningSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +19 lightning damage. This attack has 25% armor penetration.56
EotNParagon. Spear Mastery 14Spear of RedemptionSpear AttackIf it hits, you deal +19 damage, otherwise you lose 1 condition. This attack skill has 14% armor penetration.3
NightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 14Blazing SpearSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +24 damage and sets target foe on Fire for 3 seconds. This attack skill has 14% armor penetration.6
NightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 14Cruel SpearElite Spear AttackIf this attack hits, you deal +29 damage. If it hits a non-moving target, you inflict a Deep Wound for 19 seconds. This attack skill has 14% armor penetration.7
CoreWarrior. Strength 14Shield BashSkillFor 11 seconds, while wielding a shield, the next attack skill used against you is blocked. If it was a melee skill, your attacker is knocked down and that skill is disabled for an additional 15 seconds.520
Wild ThrowNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 14Wild ThrowSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +19 damage, and any Stance being used by your target ends. This attack cannot be blocked. All of your non-spear attack skills are disabled for 3 seconds.7 for improved spikes.
"Watch Yourself!"CoreWarrior. Tactics 7"Watch Yourself!"ShoutParty members within earshot gain +14 armor for 10 seconds. This shout ends after 10 incoming attacks.44 for a small party-wide prot. Set tactics to 6+1.
Lion's ComfortNightfallWarrior. Strength 14Lion's ComfortSkillAll of your signets are disabled for 12 seconds. You are healed for 106 Health, and gain 3 strike[s] of adrenaline.411 for easier splitting.
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
You may consider to replace one of them with a stonefist insignia to further annoy frontline players so they're really afraid to ever try a spike on you.
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
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
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
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
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
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
CoreElementalist. Energy Storage 10Aura of Restoration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, you gain 1 Energy and are healed for 333% of the Energy cost each time you cast a spell.5¼20
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
CoreElementalist. Air Magic 16Lightning SurgeElite Hex SpellAfter 3 seconds, target foe is knocked down and struck for 106 lightning damage, and has Cracked Armor for 21. This spell has 25% armor penetration.10110
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
PropheciesElementalist. Air Magic 16Chain LightningSpellTarget foe and up to two other foes near your target are struck for 90 lightning damage. This spell has 25% armor penetration.51026
FactionsElementalist. Air Magic 16Shock ArrowSpellSend out a shocking arrow that flies swiftly toward target foe, striking for 53 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
NightfallDervish. Earth Prayers 9Mystic Regeneration (PvP)Enchantment SpellFor 14 seconds, you have +3 Health regeneration for each enchantment (maximum of 3) on you.10¼12
Strength shields of fortitude, +10 armor against each damage type.
Usage
Use Blinding FlashCoreElementalist. Air Magic 15Blinding FlashSpellTarget foe is Blinded for 8 seconds.10¾8 on flesh wound paragons and hammer warriors.
Lead spikes with Shell ShockEotNElementalist. 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.
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%.
FactionsMesmer. Domination Magic 14ComplicateSpellIf 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
PropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic 14Power LeakSpellIf target foe is casting a Spell or Chant, that Skill is interrupted and target foe loses 16 Energy.100.220
CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 14DiversionHex SpellFor 6 seconds, the next time target foe uses a skill, that skill takes an additional 53 seconds to recharge.101.812
PropheciesMesmer. Domination Magic 14ShameHex SpellFor 6 seconds, the next time target foe casts a Spell that targets an ally, the Spell fails and you steal up to 13 Energy from that foe.101.230
CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 14Energy SurgeElite SpellTarget foe loses 9 Energy. For each point of Energy lost, that foe and all nearby foes take 9 damage.51.215
CoreMesmer. Domination Magic 14Shatter EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, that foe takes 94 damage.100.620
CoreMesmer. Inspiration Magic 9Drain EnchantmentSpellRemove an Enchantment from target foe. If an Enchantment is removed, you gain 13 Energy and 88 Health.51.220
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.2.712
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 35 Health.5¾2
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
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 35 Health.10¼30
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 35 Health.5¼15
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
CoreWarrior. Tactics 8Balanced StanceStanceFor 14 seconds, you cannot be knocked down and you do not suffer extra damage from a critical attack.530
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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.
FactionsMonk. Healing Prayers 14Healing BurstElite SpellTarget ally is healed for 150(+32). 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
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 32 Health.5¼4
CoreMonk. Healing Prayers 14Infuse HealthSpellLose half your current Health. Target other ally is healed for 134% of the amount you lost. Target ally gets healed for 32 Health.10¼
FactionsMonk. Protection Prayers 10Shield 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 30 and Shield Guardian ends.51.520
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 32 Health.5112
CoreMonk. Protection Prayers 10Draw ConditionsSpellAll negative Conditions are transferred from target other ally to yourself. For each Condition acquired, you gain 19 Health. Target ally gets healed for 32 Health.5¼4
FactionsAssassin. 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
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
FactionsAssassin. UnlinkedDashStanceFor 3 seconds, you run 50% faster.58
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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.
Game Plan
Ideal for Warrior's Isle and other narrow maps which don't favour splitting. DP the opposing team in an 8v8, push them into their base and make use of their weakened targets. 8v8
Spike frequently to exhaust the opposing monks' energy and score kills.
Flag
Hold and get the flags on runner or elementalist. Don't capture too soon to avoid
Try to spike their flag, capture and push their team. You might be able to get a backup on your runner.
Split
Your warriors can split and defend against splits somewhat effectively, but lack the mobility of an elementalist.
If you anticipate splitting opponents run a Lightning SurgeCoreElementalist. Air Magic 16Lightning SurgeElite Hex SpellAfter 3 seconds, target foe is knocked down and struck for 106 lightning damage, and has Cracked Armor for 21. This spell has 25% armor penetration.10110 instead.
Prefer to defend on your runner to keep better spiking opportunities.
Lategame
Send the elementalist where he gets linebacked least. Send one warrior to pressure your opponent in your base if necessary.
Playing against this team[]
8v8 Situations
Stay in your shield sets.
If you are unable to kill their casters, force a flag push or split game.
Flag
Push flags with a ranger so you can defend yourself with stances against the warriors.
Split
As this team is primarily based on forceful main team spikes a 5-3 split is likely to counter it.
The warriors can split but require adrenaline to selfheal, giving you the opportunity to kill them easily with good dodging.
Lategame
The warrior spike doesn't have good pressure options for defending their base, so you may want to play the lategame aggressively.
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Wild Throw for improved spikes.
"Watch Yourself!" for a small party-wide prot. Set tactics to 6+1.
Lion's Comfort for easier splitting.
Resurrection Signet 
