User:BrianG/W/E Arctic Cyclone

This is a PvE tank build designed to snare melee targets and keep them away from your softer party members while absorbing most of the damage. The idea of the build is to buff your attack damage with Conjure Frost, and then use Warrior's Endurance to help spam Cyclone Axe and keep your energy up for your Water Magic spells.

Attributes and Skills
Optional slot:
 * Glyph of Lesser Energy to help cast Frozen Burst.
 * Endure Pain to increase your tanking capability.
 * Lion's Comfort for a self heal.

Equipment
An axe with an Icy upgrade is required for Conjure Frost to function. It is recommended to use 2 weapon sets, the first with a Strength shield with +health and -damage modifiers, and the second with a Frost Artifact for extra energy. Use your first weapon set when you are taking heavy damage, and your second weapon set if you run low on energy. Since the main purpose of the build is to tank, Ascalon or Knight's armor/insignias would be ideal. Gladiator's Armor or Radiant insignias would also be useful to provide extra energy. You also have enough strength points to use Sentinel's insignias, which would provide strong elemental defense to complement the physical defense provided by Frigid Armor.

Usage

 * Start by applying Conjure Frost and cover it with Frigid Armor.
 * Try to attack multiple foes to attract aggro. Once you have a few foes around you, use Frozen Burst to snare, engage Warrior's Endurance, and begin using Cyclone Axe to regain energy.
 * Use Frozen Burst to prevent your targets from fleeing, or as a finisher. Chase down any foes who break away and head for your casters.
 * Maintain your enchantments as required.
 * Please note, if you are only fighting one foe, it is not energy efficient to spam Cyclone Axe while under Warrior's Endurance. In this case you may want to use it sparingly and allow your regular attacks to regain you some energy.

Counters
Typical Warrior counters, especially Blind.

Variants

 * Disrupting Chop is a utility attack slot, and can be switched to:
 * Executioner's Strike for more damage.
 * Wild Blow to deal with stances.


 * Frigid Armor can be switched to Armor of Mist for increased movement speed and an armor bonus that is less conditional, but it is more expensive and cannot be maintained constantly like Frigid Armor.


 * Resurrection Signet can be switched for Lion's Comfort if you would prefer to have a self heal and don't require a resurrect skill.