User:Ellisthion3829

So I was lured into pre-ordering Nightfall CE at EB, by their sweet promise of a free preorder bonus pack. I go to pick it up. Run out, they say. Limited stock, they say. While stocks last, they say. *Eviscerate* Now I have to decide between not playing one of N, P, D, or buy a character slot *sigh*. I'll probably ditch the Paragon.

Characters:
 * Ellisthion Silvanus: Ranger/Elementalist
 * Breora von Hamroth: Assassin/Mesmer
 * Theodore Gerhardt: Monk/Mesmer
 * 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. NOT designed for soloing, can't tank that well. I also suspect the permanent Enchantment shifts the AI target priority away from you.

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.

Duo Mo/Me, N/R, for UW, when your friend ain't got Prophecies