User:Dervish Mazta/builds/SF Elementalist

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This PvP build is used to cause high damage, semi-spammable AoE pressure. It can be adapted for PvE purposes.

Equipment

 * A Full set of + Health Armor
 * A +5 Energy/30 Hp Weapon with an offhand of choice.
 * A 15/-1 Energy Set
 * A Staff of Enchanting is optional.

Usage

 * Keep Fire Attunement up at all times.
 * Find a mob of players or NPCs and cast Searing Flames, Glowing Gaze, Liquid Flame repeatedly.
 * Use Glyph of Lesser Energy whenever possible to assist your energy.
 * Cast Meteor Shower in combination with Glyph of Sacrifice on a bunched up group of players/NPCs to cause panic.
 * Resurrection Signet for fallen allies.

Counters

 * Enchantment removal.
 * Anti-spam skills such as Backfire, Spiteful Spirit, and Diversion.
 * Frigid Armor and Avatar of Melandru prevent burning, however Frigid Armor is an uncommon skill.
 * Signet of Humility.
 * Mantra of Flame.
 * Protection Prayers (Protective Spirit in particular).
 * This build is less useful against split or spread teams.

Variants

 * Replace Resurrection Signet with Flame Djinn's Haste for Alliance Battles or Competitive Missions.
 * Replace Liquid Flame with Meteor for knockdowns.
 * Serpent's Quickness can be used to decrease recharge times.
 * Replace Resurrection Signet with Resurrection Chant and combine with Glyph of Sacrifice for an instant, reusable resurrect.