User:Readem/GvG Strategies

1). Splitting:

Splitting is when a group or team splits itself into a smaller group. One group generally goes to the flagstand while the other team ganks. A split is generally used when a team is losing the battle at the flagstand (being pushed back or losing many people) or against a spike. This strategy is particularly effective against a spike as if a spike were to counter-split they would not be able to spike effectively. Any aspiring guild needs to learn how to split if they want to breach the guild ladder.

2). Bodyblocking:

Bodyblocking is where a group of party members and their allies assemble at a chokepoint in a map, and use these characters to form a 'human wall' across it. This essentially makes the passage untraversible. This tactic can be practised with the Master of Blocking in the Isle of the Nameless. As a rule, Warriors, with their high armor rating, are the best bodyblockers, though when buffed, Rangers, Paragons and Dervishes may also bodyblock. This tactic may be employed in Heroes' Ascent to block relic runners and the Ghostly Hero. In GvG, bodyblocking may be used to shield soft casters, and in certain maps, may be used to prevent access to the flagstand.

3). Ganking:

Ganking is a term often used to express the quick elimination of an enemy target. A "Ganker", relates to a specific team member who's sole purpose is to slowly eliminate enemy NPCs. By using a wide variety of survival skills, a "Ganker" is often able to withstand even the most brutal of onslaughts. Like a runner, this is often a staple team member to any GvG team.