User:Girion/sandbox

SoR 105 Death Blossom Assassin
okay - I'll toil a bit with this build here for now. Especially since no one but the Five Gods and ArenaNet knows whether what changes will be kept after this weekends test.

Attributes and Skills
Armor: lvl 15 armor with max energy and suprior runes. Equipment: Daggers of Xuekao or similar

Usage
As this is a 105hp build, due to no room for an off-hand -50hp item when using daggers, be aware that this makes it a bit more tricky than the regular 55hp invincimonks. SoR will manage most situations but beware of tanking too many, or tanking enemies with several attacks (such as some rangers). As usual use PS and SoR before aggroing - then use Golden Lotus as you rush in as this will bring your energy back up after the last two spells. When killing the last monster or two it is also a good idea to use Golden Lotus as it will give you energy to rush to the next mob.

The strenght of this build is the speed of killing - both in terms of spiking bosses or by the added AoE of Death Blossom (which doesnt seem to spread aggro - probably bc of the lack of high frequency). Use Golden Lotus to keep energy high and Golden Fox and Fox Fangs to hit targets that might otherwise block or dodge you. When fighting small groups spread out your damage be changing targets - the more enemies you have untill the end the better is your energy management. When fighting larger mobs kill one at time to lessen the pressure on your SoR.

Use you plentiful energy to keep spamming PS and SoR - both to get a little heal from Divine Favor and so that you dont end up with an interrupt and having to wait for recharge.

If planing to farm large mobs (such as the Trolls outside Droknar's Forge or the Tengu whose rangers (Fierce) who can fire multiple shots it is a good idea to exchange either Golden Lotus or Golden Fox with Spirit Bond. Remember to spam SB often as it only last for 10 attacks. With both SoR and SB you should be able to keep on your feet. The benefit of the 3 protection spells in question is that they all have a fast cast time so that interrupt is less likely. Deciding whether to use Golden Lotus or Golden Fox is case of preference. the Lotus is slower but grants energy, whereas you will be able to run your dagger rutine more often with the Fox.