Build:W/E PvP June Star Burst

This build is provisionally vetted great pending more votes. This build has received a provisional 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 RA PvP AB PvP FA

This build is significantly affected by the Flux: Jack of All Trades. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.

Overview

Standard axe build with a bit of flux magic for better burst and some AoE.

Attributes and Skills

Warrior / Elementalist 10 + 1 Axe Mastery 10 + 1 Strength 11 Fire Magic Your attack skills gain 11% armor penetration. Star Burst FactionsElementalist. Fire Magic 11Star BurstElite SpellTarget touched foe and all foes in the area are struck for 84 fire damage and set on fire for 3 seconds. For each foe you hit, gain 2 energy.5¾7 Body Blow EotNWarrior. Strength 11Body BlowMelee AttackIf this attack hits, target foe takes +32 damage. If target foe has Cracked Armor, that foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 11 seconds. This attack skill has 11% armor penetration.7 Dismember CoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 11DismemberAxe AttackIf it hits, this axe blow will inflict a Deep Wound on the target foe, lowering that foe's maximum Health by 20% for 16 seconds. This attack skill has 11% armor penetration.5 Bull's Strike CoreWarrior. Strength 11Bull's StrikeMelee AttackIf this attack hits a moving foe, you strike for +23 damage, and your target is knocked down. This attack skill has 11% armor penetration.510 Frenzy CoreWarrior. UnlinkedFrenzyStanceFor 8 seconds, you attack 33% faster but take double damage.54 Rush PropheciesWarrior. Strength 11RushStanceFor 17 seconds, you move 25% faster.4 Conjure Flame CoreElementalist. Fire Magic 11Conjure FlameEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, if you're wielding a fire weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 16 fire damage.10145 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

Equipment

• Fiery Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
• Vampiric/Zealous axes (can be useful if Conjure Flame gets removed)
• Defensive Strength Shield sets
• 40/20/20 Fire staff

Runes and Insignia

• 4x Sentry's or Survivor Insignia
• Stonefist Insignia
• Superior Vigor
• Rune of Clarity
• Rune of Restoration
• Rune of Vitae

Usage

• Build adrenaline with spear from range.
• Maintain Conjure Flame, cast it on staff.
• Knock Down moving foes with Bull's Strike.
• Spike targets with Star Burst, Body Blow and Dismember.
• Use Frenzy to spike faster and/or increase the amount of pressure you're putting out.
• Use Rush to chase kiting foes, cancel Frenzy when you're being focued, or as a simple movement speed buff.