Curse

bRA1N-b0X · Sep 24, 2006, 11:48 PM // 23:48

I haven't PvP'd a lot, but I've found that this combination has had some moderate success. I know it could be better, and I welcome any suggestions.

ATTRIBUTES:
Fast Casting
Domination Magic
Illusion Magic
Channeling Magic

I forget the exact attributes, but I believe I have maxed Channeling and a major or superior Rune of Fast Casting. I have a lot in Fast Casting and even amounts of Domination and Illusion.

SKILLS:
1. Channeled Strike
2. Cruel Was Daoshen
3. Spirit Rift
4. Conjure Phantasm
5. Phantom Pain
6. Empathy
7. Backfire
8. OPTIONAL

While I know these aren't the best skills available for what they do, they have gotten the job done. The first three are for direct damage. Conjure Phantasm and Phantom Pain will likely compound damage on any target -- especially those already under attack. Empathy is for melee attackers (usually) and Backfire is for spellcasters.

Typically, I follow my group and hang back, picking targets according to threat and so forth. With the right timing and spells, people go down pretty fast. The Channeling coupled with Fast Casting is nice to spam targets. The other effects are nice and handy in a pinch. The only problem is energy management. The optional slot can probably fix that or else get rid of Cruel Was Daoshen, since it's only helpful with Channeled Strike or when people are attacking you in melee. (Sometimes I'll hit Spirit Rift, then Channeled Strike, and continue to get close then drop the ashes for some spike damage. That doesn't always work, of course, but it's nice when it does.)

Thanks for everyone's help in advance!

Sab · Sep 25, 2006, 02:40 AM // 02:40

No energy management hurts the brain.

I suggest dropping both Domination and Illusion lines, and speccing in FC, Channeling and Inspiration. That way, you can try Mantra of Recovery + spammable Channeling skills, while keeping your energy up with Drain Enchantment, Power Drain and Energy Tap (which isn't too bad with high FC and Recovery).