User:Rastamon/buildarchive/Build:N/Me E-Denial Pressure

A build using energy denial to shut down opponents, while dealing damage in the process.

Equipment

 * Scar Pattern or Radiant Armor, with best Vigor rune possible.
 * The Stonereaper (or Similiar Staff}
 * Wayward Wand (Curses) and Villnar's Glove

Usage

 * Choose a Target.
 * Cast Wither -> Malaise -> Mind Wrack -> Parasitic Bond.
 * Cast Wither on other Casters.
 * Cast Ether Phantom -> Drain Delusions.
 * Spam Wastrel's Worry.
 * Repeat as energy levels permit.

Variants

 * Shatter Delusions for more damage instead of energy drain.
 * Power Leak can be used to expedite energy denial.
 * Signet of Humility and Shame can be used to counter enemy hex removal.
 * Diversion could be taken to shut down an opponent further, and synergizes well with Wastrel's Worry.
 * Signet of Lost Souls could be used if you run into problems with health/energy management, or other skills from the Inspiration Magic line.

Depravity Variant
For greater e-denial, but less pressure

Counters

 * Dazed.
 * Melee attention.
 * Ironically, energy denial can weaken this build.