User:Elvenarrow/Builds:Build:E/any Searing Flames Elementalist

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 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

 * Use Arcane Echo:
 * with Meteor Shower for a devastating 'double-nuke'.
 * with Searing Flames short term double DPS.
 * Replace Glyph of Sacrifice with Aura of Restoration for PvE.
 * Replace Resurrection Signet with Dash for Alliance Battles or Competitive Missions.
 * Replace Liquid Flame with Meteor or Gale for Knockdowns.
 * Serpent's Quickness can be used to decrease recharge times.
 * Use Mending Touch for condition removal.
 * Replace Glyph of Lesser Energy with Mantra of Flame to counter other SF teams.
 * Use a HCT+HSR Fire Magic wand+focus set - this will increase your average DPS. Only switch to the +15/-1 if you are out of energy and need one or two more shots to finish something off.