User:Zerris/Build:W/E Grasp of Death

The Grasp of Death snares a target with Grasping Earth, then kills them with a damage spike, before they can be healed. To do this it uses Decapitate, a very powerful skill with some major drawbacks. Much of this build is built around lessening the extent of those drawbacks.

Equipment
Armor Weapons
 * Sentry's Insignias and Runes of Superior Vigor and Absorption.
 * Zealous Axe of Fortitude with "Brawn over Brains" Inscription.
 * Strength Shield of Fortitude with "Luck of the Draw" or "Run for your Life!" Inscription.

Usage

 * Pick a target that is not currently running away.
 * Run up to them and use Grasping Earth to snare them.
 * Hit them till you have enough Adrenaline for Flail
 * Activate Flail and keep hitting the target till you get 8 Adrenaline
 * If it's recharged, use Grasping Earth again.
 * Use your Axe Combo in order (Penetrating Blow -> Executioner's Strike -> Furious Axe -> Decapitate)
 * If the target is still alive, hit them once to trigger the deep wound, then repeat from the begining.
 * If a target is close to dead, Furious Axe can be used seperately. You can also just use Decapitate and skip the combo for a quicker kill on a lower health target.  Be aware that your other skills cannot be used after Decapitate.
 * Use the Zealous Axe to gain Energy.
 * Using Healing Signet to heal.

Counters

 * Standard Anti-Melee Counters
 * To some extent, Hex Removal.