W/E Armor of Earth?

Hi all,

just a quick question,
i'm using a PvE W/E with After Shock and Armor of Earth. Almost every built i read never uses Armor of Earth.
Is this because of the slow down or is this skill underrated?

Is it still useful when we encounter the lvl 20 foes or should i rather use an other skill? I'm looking for armor because i'm a hammer warrior and can't use a shield (obviously).

Any suggestions, my built looks something like this:

Hammer mastery 16
Earth magic 12
rest not yet decided

Aftershock
Armor of Earth
Rez signet
Hammer Bash
Mighty Blow
Irresistable Blow
Defensive Stance
Sprint

haven't yet accomodated all skill points and skills so skills may change (will change)

I used to run Armor of Earth for a while on my W/E build, but the problem is not really the slow down with 8 in Earth, but enchantments get stripped and its a costly and slow recharging enchant to re-use again when that happens. It works fine in some areas but high level Necros and Mesmers will remove it. You can use a cover enchantment like Conjure, but then you're taking two skills just to keep one going.

The build will work fine in PvE....

The reason you do not see armour of earth alot, is because most pve tanks are W/Mo ( some W/Me ) with mending ( duh !! ).

Also, more builds are for PvP use, putting armour of earth on a warrior then is a nono!! ( How about capturing an elite skill like Earthshaker? works great in pve, with aftershock and belly smash )

I'll give it a thought.

Thx for the fast response.

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