User:Mj Is Scary/Mo/E Balthazar's Pendulum Prot Monk

The Mo/E Balthazar's Pendulum Prot Monk uses Balthazar's Pendulum in conjunction with protection spells to create a protection monk that can support his party, while stopping RaO Thumpers from continuously knocking down your backline. This build was designed for Defiant Element's build contest and is to be used mainly in HA, but can possibly be used in GvG.

Equipment

 * Armor:
 * Radiant Insignias with Survivor Insignia on the chest piece.
 * Runes:
 * Superior Vigor, Superior Smiting, Minor Protection, Minor Divine Favor, and Attunement.
 * Weapons:
 * One set with +20% Enchantment Length, +15 Energy.

Usage

 * Use Balthazar's Pendulum when you know you're going up against a group with constant knockdowns. Make sure to cast it on the party member who is getting constantly knocked down.
 * When a party member starts taking a significant amount of damage, cast Glyph of Lesser Energy followed by Protective Spirit and Shielding Hands or Shield of Absorption.
 * Use Spirit Bond whenever your energy allows you to do so.
 * Use Storm Djinn's Haste to run the relic or flag.

Counters

 * Enchantment Removal.
 * Casting Balthazar's Pendulum with Diversion on you.

Variants

 * You can replace Spirit Bond with Holy Veil if you are worried about hexes.