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Ascalonian Squire

Exiled Templars [ExiT]

R/Mo

Joined Feb 2006

Apr 9, 2006 at 3:44 AM • #1

What skill's I should use to disable the enemy caster?
Im thinking like:
Mantra of Recovery *E*
Diversion
Guilt
Shame
etc.

What second profession skill is useful with this kind shutdown build?

I dont wanna lose Mantra of Recovery because with it I can spam diversion like hell

Dragannia

Krytan Explorer

Venatio Illuminata [VEIL]

Me/N

Joined Feb 2006

Apr 9, 2006 at 3:54 AM • #2

For Shutdown Mesmers, generally you don't need a secondary class with the likes of Diversion and such; I usually only use Mesmer skills. That mini-skill set is fine, though if you want you can drop Guilt for something. It's useful to have an enchantment removal, and I recommend Drain Enchantment.

Avarre

Bubblegum Patrol

Joined Dec 2005

Apr 9, 2006 at 7:09 AM • #3

Distortion, Res Sig, Wastrel's, and drain enchant for the last 4 would work.

Hella Good

Desert Nomad

None, free and clear

Joined Oct 2005

Apr 9, 2006 at 7:10 AM • #4

Diversion builds should have Blackout, in my opinion. These two skills are probably the most annoying skills for a monk. They can live through just about anything else but Diversion and Blackout annoy them a lot. Migraine is a big annoyer as well.

Valkyries

Jungle Guide

AoM

Joined Mar 2006

Apr 9, 2006 at 9:17 AM • #5

Quote: Originally Posted by Hella Good

Diversion builds should have Blackout, in my opinion. These two skills are probably the most annoying skills for a monk. They can live through just about anything else but Diversion and Blackout annoy them a lot. Migraine is a big annoyer as well. QFT

If you want shutdown, why not take blackout with Diverson? Excellent combination, really... Blackout is also one of my fav spells, so maybe Im a bit Bias :P

T

The Fenixxor

Lion's Arch Merchant

Mo/Me

Joined Jul 2005

Apr 9, 2006 at 9:28 AM • #6

Generally there are two caster shut down builds used in HA:

Migraine mesmers and Esurgers.

Migraine:

Migraine
Conjure phantasm (to cover migraine)
Cry of frustration
Power spike
Leach Signet
Power drain
Windborne speed (if Me/E)
Consume corpse (if Me/N)
Res signet

Esurge:

Energy surge
Energy burn
Signet of weariness
Signet of humility
Mind Wrack/Diversion/Blackout
Mantra of Inscriptions
Windborne speed (if Me/E)
Consume corpse (if Me/N)
Res signet.

Evilsod

Banned

Lievs Death Squad [LDS]

Joined Mar 2006

Apr 9, 2006 at 12:15 PM • #7

Quote: Originally Posted by Hella Good

Diversion builds should have Blackout, in my opinion. These two skills are probably the most annoying skills for a monk. They can live through just about anything else but Diversion and Blackout annoy them a lot. Migraine is a big annoyer as well. Damn frickin right! The last time i did PvP on my monk i stuck it out for 4 battles.

1st. E-surge mesmers
2nd. Migraine mesmers + R/N chasing me with Nec skills (for 10 damn minutes!).
3rd. Migraine mesmers + SS/Malaise nec
4th. Blackout/Diversion mesmers

By this point i'd had enough and gave up. Seriously nothing is more f*cking annoying in PvP than a mesmer!!!