User:Xeones/builds/Cyclone IW

The Cyclone IW is a Mesmer/Warrior build that uses Illusionary Weaponry and Cyclone Axe to deal AoE armor-ignoring damage.

Equipment

 * Weapon: Axe of Enchanting. Totem Axe is the green of choice.
 * Offhand: Straw Effigy (Illusion Magic).
 * Runes: Minor Inspiration Magic, Minor Fast Casting, Superior Illusion Magic, Vigor, Attunement/Vitae x1.

Usage

 * Cast Illusion of Weakness before each area when necessary. This will provide you with an emergency heal.
 * Cast Illusionary Weaponry. Choose a target, preferably one that is bunched with other foes.
 * When and ONLY when foes are bunched together, use Cyclone Axe. Spamming this is not key, as it will drain your energy very fast.
 * Maintain Flurry to greatly increase your DPS.
 * Use Leech Signet to interrupt key skills. Also use it on spells when in need of energy.

Variants

 * Leech Signet can be taken out for Energy Tap. This sacrifices an interrupt for better energy management.

Counters

 * Enchantment removal.

Related Builds

 * Build:Me/A Neutral IW
 * Build:Me/W Illusion Slasher (this build has not been vetted for General PvE...)