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uby · May 24, 2008, 07:34 PM // 19:34

Anyone ever run a Defiant was Xinrae based shutdown build? I've been toying around and so far this one is the most sustainable:

[build prof=Me/Rt name="Xinrae Shutdown" box inspiration=11+1+1 fast=10+1 comm=10 desc="Weapon #1: High energy set{br}Weapon #2: Low energy set"][Defiant Was Xinrae][Mantra of Inscriptions][Signet of Humility][Ether Signet][Ether Feast][Power Drain][Spirit Shackles][Optional][/build]

Maintain Defiant was Xinrae to disable spells cast on you for both the spellcaster and all his allies(ie - caster targets you with lightning orb, then lightning orb is disabled for him and everyone in his party for the duration). Signet of Humility on the healer or a troublesome non-caster. Spirit Shackles on assassins, dervishes, and rangers as energy permits. Maintain health and energy using Ether Signet and Ether Feast (and power drain).

If no one targets you, defiant was xinrae isn't as useful. But you can still shutdown an enemy healer and cause trouble to their energy-based attackers.

Optionals include [vital weapon], [resurrection signet], [hex eater signet], [symbolic celerity], etc. or in only PvE [MindBender], [cry of pain], [ether nightmare], etc

miskav · May 24, 2008, 07:37 PM // 19:37

That'd mess up spike builds so much, I like :3.

Koricen · May 24, 2008, 07:49 PM // 19:49

That would be fun.

snaek · May 24, 2008, 07:55 PM // 19:55

too bad its only self-target
bout as useless as [mirror of ice]

and too bad shove spikes use touch skills

mite as well [psychic distraction] if u want to disable spells

miskav · May 24, 2008, 07:56 PM // 19:56

but but, what if air spike makes a comeback, or b-spike :3, then they dieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee =D.

Koricen · May 24, 2008, 08:01 PM // 20:01

I think it's too bad you can't hand item spells to allies.

snaek · May 24, 2008, 08:03 PM // 20:03

teh only way if they would target u is if they were nub or unorganized
and team spike builds usually require organized ppl to be on vent

so if they r disorganized
the spike didnt fail becuz of xinrae
it failed becuz their team is nub

snaek · May 24, 2008, 08:04 PM // 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koricen

I think it's too bad you can't hand item spells to allies.

lol that'd be hillarious...

griefers would hand wars/sins item spells in teh middle of their spikes...

miskav · May 24, 2008, 08:08 PM // 20:08

Snaek, it'd be fun to kill the wammo in pve (Strips the sword/shield benefits) If he doesn't notice when over luring 90% of the map :3.

Trevor The Wave · May 24, 2008, 08:11 PM // 20:11

the skill is pretty good...

for tanking in the snowman dungeon.

snaek · May 24, 2008, 08:15 PM // 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by miskav

Snaek, it'd be fun to kill the wammo in pve (Strips the sword/shield benefits) If he doesn't notice when over luring 90% of the map :3.

[unyielding aura] is cooler

-__-'

miskav · May 24, 2008, 08:23 PM // 20:23

But but but, he's Wa/Mo!
He doesn't die!
/sarcasm :3.

Epic Monkey Battle · May 24, 2008, 09:39 PM // 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koricen

I think it's too bad you can't hand item spells to allies.

There was a time when you could cast [skill]Destructive Was Glaive[/skill] on other people

To bad they fixed the bug :P

Avarre · May 25, 2008, 03:28 AM // 03:28

I've run Xinrae's weapon builds before.

Div · May 25, 2008, 04:31 AM // 04:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avarre

I've run Xinrae's weapon builds before.

Therefore it must be bad!

Productivity · May 25, 2008, 06:43 AM // 06:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by miskav

but but, what if air spike makes a comeback, or b-spike :3, then they dieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee =D.

They target someone else and ignore your gimped build?

MasterSasori · May 26, 2008, 04:36 PM // 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by uby

If no one targets you, defiant was xinrae isn't as useful. But you can still shutdown an enemy healer and cause trouble to their energy-based attackers.

Main problem is listed. Maybe fun but not practical.

zling · May 28, 2008, 06:39 AM // 06:39

if you want to use it on allies use Xinrae's Weapon which is ridiculously expensive and short.

Magikarp · May 30, 2008, 01:54 AM // 01:54

for the type of class that mesmers are, im still suprised we dont have a skill that just says "give X energy to target other ally".

anyhow, i've never really tried DWX, but i've run XW, and wasn't very pleased. i'll have to give this a try asap