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This PVE Zealous Benediction build uses Leader's Zeal (for energy) and Damage Reduction skills to keep itself alive. Damage Reduction means it uses Protective Spirit and Shield of Absorption ( See, Invincible Monk ) THIS BUILD IS DESIGNED PRIMARILY TOWARDS LARGE GROUPS!

Equipment

 * Ascetic's Armor with as many vigor runes as possible.
 * Weapons
 * A Totem Axe, Rajazan's Fervor or other One-Hand Weapon of +20% Enchanting.
 * An Offhand with +30 Health Bonus and +5 energy

Usage

 * When being attacked, cast Protective Spirit and Shield of Absorption on yourself to reduce damage.
 * You can cast these spells on your friends and party members as well.
 * Cast Protective Spirit on your friend when they are taking heavy damage, and then if they are still taking damage excessively, cast Shield of Absorption on them to start damage reduction.
 * Use condition/hex removal once in a while. Try to use Dismiss Condition's healing bonus on people with enchantments on them.
 * a trick is to Cast Reversal of Fortune on people, and then cast Dismiss Condition immediately afterwords to get a full healing effect.
 * The energy gain with Leader's Zeal may seem difficult at first, but it will get easier with time. Leader's Zeal gives you 2 energy for every nearby ally. With 6 Motivation, you will get a maximum of 10 energy every 12 seconds. What you do is press ALT and walk towards the group of 4 or 5 allies. 5 is the best possible.
 * Another way to get energy is to press "F" to target yourself, and then look on the minimap to see where you are according to where your allies are.
 * Try to use Zealous Benediction when allies are below 50% Health to get the energy bonus, but you can also use it (if you have to) on people who are simply low on health.
 * Just because you have Damage Reduction skills on you, doesn't mean you shouuld walk right into the enemy. If the enemy runs up to you, walk away.
 * Use Reversal of Fortune as a minor healing spell

Counters

 * A big Problem in this build is Enchantment Removal. If you spot a Necromancer enemy, or a Mesmer enemy, don't get near it!

Variants

 * Instead of bringing Dismiss Condition, you can always bring another condition removal skills such as Mend Ailment.
 * If you know there isn't going to be a problem with hexes, bring Guardian or even Signet of Devotion.
 * If you use it once in a while, maybe bring Aegis in replace for Reversal of fortune. But be careful not to use it too often.