Curse

gameshoes3003 · Jun 01, 2006, 01:17 AM // 01:17

Alright I need a build for my ele at PvP because mine's a little cheesy =/ it's made for PvE mainly as long as there's not mesmers.
But let me tell you guys what I have.
I do not have factions so I cannot use ANY of them.
I have 16 earth magic and 14 energy storage which will soon be 15 energy storage.
I have all the earth skills except for the obsidian flesh which I'm not at that point yet.
I'll get the elite if you have a good purpose for it like ether prodigy which I can see. But anyway, please put down builds that work or builds you think may work that aren't garbage.
Yeah, that'll help a lot.

LightningHell · Jun 01, 2006, 02:40 AM // 02:40

Do you mind mixing with another element?

Francis Crawford · Jun 01, 2006, 02:48 AM // 02:48

Is there such a thing as a good Earth build for 4-man team PvP?

On bigger teams the answer is obviously "Yes!", because of warding.

RuPee · Jun 01, 2006, 03:00 AM // 03:00

u can always do a warder in pvp

i havent done it in a while but the build i use to run included

earthquake, aftershock, crystal wave, ward against melee, against foes, glyph of energy [e], rez sig

thats only 7 skills u can add whatever u think u need. this build is very offensive as u can see. just remember to use the glyph before using earthquake and be wise before using crystal wave.

LightningHell · Jun 01, 2006, 07:18 AM // 07:18

Put in Obs Flame for that low-health minispike.

gameshoes3003 · Jun 01, 2006, 07:49 PM // 19:49

hmm.....
Lightning Hell, if you can give me some ingisht of what things to mix, I'll give it a try. I know enervating charge and stone work well together and Stone Mist i think and any lightning attack.
I do have Obsidian Flame for low health people =D
Then RuPee, I've tried that earthquake, aftershock, and crystal wave thing before, but I have to go up to them which I have died many times before because of that.
I should've also put that I'm a E/Mo, LOL
If you need me to switch secondary classes, I can do that because I already beat the profession changers.
Also, I jsut say some thread for ele builds, I'll take a look at those.

Meanwhile, I should tell you the build I'm put up with:
Stone daggers
Crystal Wave
Aura of restoration
Earth attunement
Ether renewal
Armor of Earth
Kinetic Armor
ressurect of any kind

so basically, i'm a tank. But I cannot fight interrupt rangers and mesmers. This is basically why I need a balanced build to overcome that.

Trylo · Jun 01, 2006, 09:34 PM // 21:34

notice my spike build for an earth ele 3 or 4 posts down...

Ares982 · Jun 01, 2006, 09:52 PM // 21:52

The HoH Warder is:

Earth Magic: 16
Energy Storage :12
Inspiration: rest

Obsidian Flame
Glyph Of Energy
Earthquake
AfterShock
Ward Against Melee
Ward Against Enemies
Mantra Of Resolve
Res Sig

It can be done also with Monk as 2nd (bringing Aegis or Heal Party instead of Resolve) and with Ranger as 2nd (bringing Frozen Soil, but usually in a balanced group this task is done by the Fire Ele)

The HoH Spiker is:

Earth Magic:16
Energy Storage: 12
Inspiration / Protection / Healing / Wilderness Survival (see above): rest

Obsidian Flame
Glyph Of Energy
Earthquake
Ashblast
Inspired Enchantment (if mesmer as 2nd, bring Earth Attunement if other class)
Ward Against Melee / Enemies / Elemental / Stability (each spiker in the team brings one of those)
Mantra Of Resolve (or Aegis / Heal Party / Frozen Soil)
Res Sig

It's important to use TS / Vent / Skype to coordinate the spike, which can be done with Obsidian Flame for isolated target or with Earthquake (followed by ashblast especially on warriors) for packed targets

Have fun ^^

gameshoes3003 · Jun 01, 2006, 10:27 PM // 22:27

Wow, thanks but I do believe Ashblast is a factions skill, I do not have factions. What can I use to replace it?

Ares982 · Jun 01, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by gameshoes3003

Wow, thanks but I do believe Ashblast is a factions skill, I do not have factions. What can I use to replace it?

Try Stone Daggers for an additional post-spike damage, to finish off the target

torquemada · Jun 02, 2006, 08:31 AM // 08:31

Also consider the brand new Ward of Stability as anti-KD

gameshoes3003 · Jun 02, 2006, 11:12 PM // 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by torquemada

Also consider the brand new Ward of Stability as anti-KD

I said I don't ahve factions, please read my description before saying stuff like.
It makes me feel smarter than people.

Francis Crawford · Jun 02, 2006, 11:59 PM // 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by gameshoes3003

I said I don't ahve factions, please read my description before saying stuff like.
It makes me feel smarter than people.

You might want to seek help for that delusion.

LightningHell · Jun 03, 2006, 03:46 AM // 03:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by gameshoes3003

Stone daggers
Crystal Wave
Aura of restoration
Earth attunement
Ether renewal
Armor of Earth
Kinetic Armor
ressurect of any kind

Being a tank is useless in PvP if you can't deal enough damage, and they can kite away with ease.

Replace Stone Daggers with Obsidian Flame.

Put in a Ward Against Foes, get out Armor of Earth and Kinetic Armor. You aren't farming Hydras.

Put in a Ward Against Melee if you want.

Don't use Ether Renewal. If you're playing in RA, then Prodigy or Elemental Attunement will do.

If you do use Prodigy, I recommend putting in Heal Party, too. :P

You don't want to stretch too far into their backline for Crystal Wave. Aura of Restoration is quite a bad health-restore skill; if you're getting thumped by a Ranger or a Warrior, you should be kiting, not casting continuously.

Attunement is not very good when you have more than one element. With one, it's still easily Shatter bait, but in RA...there aren't many enchantment removal spells tossed around.

I suggest either Flashbot skills with Windborne Speed, or some snares from Water. So (I don't have Factions, so I'm more used to Prophecy skills, excuse me):

Obsidian Flame
Ward Against Foes
Ether Prodigy {E} (Just my preference.)
Ward Against Melee / Windborne Speed
Blinding Flash / Deep Freeze
Enervating Charge / Ice Prison/Blurred Vision, your choice
Heal Party
Resurrection Signet

This is for general RA use. This may be able to carry on, but don't get your hopes high.

I don't know about HoH.

In GvG, there aren't many Earth Elementalists remaining...

gameshoes3003 · Jun 03, 2006, 09:25 PM // 21:25

wow,
see guys, this is good insights
It seems like I'll ahve to switch attributes around then
thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightningHell

Being a tank is useless in PvP if you can't deal enough damage, and they can kite away with ease.

Replace Stone Daggers with Obsidian Flame.

Put in a Ward Against Foes, get out Armor of Earth and Kinetic Armor. You aren't farming Hydras.

Put in a Ward Against Melee if you want.

Don't use Ether Renewal. If you're playing in RA, then Prodigy or Elemental Attunement will do.

If you do use Prodigy, I recommend putting in Heal Party, too. :P

You don't want to stretch too far into their backline for Crystal Wave. Aura of Restoration is quite a bad health-restore skill; if you're getting thumped by a Ranger or a Warrior, you should be kiting, not casting continuously.

Attunement is not very good when you have more than one element. With one, it's still easily Shatter bait, but in RA...there aren't many enchantment removal spells tossed around.

I suggest either Flashbot skills with Windborne Speed, or some snares from Water. So (I don't have Factions, so I'm more used to Prophecy skills, excuse me):

Obsidian Flame
Ward Against Foes
Ether Prodigy {E} (Just my preference.)
Ward Against Melee / Windborne Speed
Blinding Flash / Deep Freeze
Enervating Charge / Ice Prison/Blurred Vision, your choice
Heal Party
Resurrection Signet

This is for general RA use. This may be able to carry on, but don't get your hopes high.

I don't know about HoH.

In GvG, there aren't many Earth Elementalists remaining...

Ultimate Sacrifice · Jun 03, 2006, 11:06 PM // 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightningHell

Obsidian Flame
Ward Against Foes
Ether Prodigy {E} (Just my preference.)
Ward Against Melee / Windborne Speed
Blinding Flash / Deep Freeze
Enervating Charge / Ice Prison/Blurred Vision, your choice
Heal Party
Resurrection Signet

How would you spread that much points in each of those lines to be effective?

LightningHell · Jun 04, 2006, 12:00 AM // 00:00

E/Mo
Energy Storage:10 +1
Air Magic: 10 +3 +1
Earth Magic:7 +1
Healing Prayers: 9

Lightning Orb (Purely because I have more Air!)
Ward Against Foes
Ether Prodigy {E} (Just my preference.)
Windborne Speed
Blinding Flash
Enervating Charge
Heal Party
Resurrection Signet

I still prefer the Flashbot. -_-

gameshoes3003 · Jun 04, 2006, 04:53 AM // 04:53

that air build sounds nice, but i need an earth build.

LightningHell · Jun 04, 2006, 07:46 AM // 07:46

The last post was for Ultimate Sacrifice.

E/Mo
Energy Storage: 10 +3 +1
Air Magic: 5 +1
Earth Magic: 10 +1
Healing Prayers: 10

Heal Party
Ether Prodigy
Obsidian Flame
Ward Against Foes
Ward Against Melee
Gale
Windborne Speed
Resurrection Signet

More of Earth than of Air. :P

You COULD put in Stone Daggers instead of Gale/Windborne Speed, if you get REALLY bored ingame.

torquemada · Jun 05, 2006, 07:30 AM // 07:30

It seems wards are a must...since I've been trying to make a more damage, less utilty geomancer (and no I wont put factions skills in it

):

E/N
Energy Storage: 10 + 1
Earth Magic: 11 +3 +1
Curses: 10

1. Obsidian Flame
2. Earthquake
3. Stoning
4. Enfeeble
5. Earth Attunement
6. Elemental Attunement
7. Insidous Parasite/optional
8. Rez

Use Enfeeble+stoning for damage+KD, Obs. Flame to finish, Insidous Parasite for defnese and self-heal. Not really inspired build, must admit...