Energy hiding

Energy hiding is a tactic that uses multiple weapon sets to protect against energy denial. It requires a "low energy" set, and one or more "high energy" sets for swapping.

How it works
Energy denial cannot reduce a player's energy below 0. When you swap to a higher energy set, both your maximum and current energy increase by that amount. Let your enemy use up their energy-draining skills, reducing your blue bar to zero. Now that they can no longer harm you, you can switch to the high energy set to cast spells. Remember to swap back to your low energy set between casting, lest you get his with draining skills again.

Energy sets

 * A low energy set (-5) consists of any 1-handed martial weapon inscribed with "Brawn over Brains" plus any shield.
 * A standard energy set (+10–12) is any wand/focus combo or any staff.
 * A high energy set (up to +42) inscribes the weapons with "Seize the Day" and/or "Live for Today."