User:Ellisthion3829

Characters:
 * Ellisthion Silvanus: Ranger/Elementalist
 * Breora von Hamroth: Assassin/Mesmer
 * Theodore Gerhardt: Monk/Warrior
 * Sharie Thariwen: Warrior/Monk
 * Estephania Ceron: Elementalist/Ritualist
 * Lucius Marvello: Mesmer/Necromancer

Currently experimenting with the A/Me, to try and create a viable PvE build. Distortion is looking promising, with its energy cost being countered by Critical Strikes and one of the Lotus things.

Okay, when Nightfall comes out: what if you get a D/A, and use Shadow Form, end it at the last second with Signet of Piety, whilst having Watchful Intervention up. With these and Mysticism, it should offset the health penalty given by Shadow Form.

This seems to be working pretty well. Whilst normally I scrap the res signet on my assassin, due to poor survivability, this build actually allowed me to outsurvive the party in Vizunah Square. Need to fiddle, though. Hmm.

Advantages: Surprisingly good survivability; Illusion of Weakness allows you to survive the Afflicted Soul Explosion of Afflicted Bosses. Disadvantages: Damage a bit lower than other Assassin builds, no condition or hex stuff. Energy can still become an issue when under attack by multiple enemies.