Build:Me/any Illusion Spam

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Contents 1 Attributes and Skills 2 Equipment 3 Usage 4 Variants

The Illusion Spammer is designed to spread degen throughout the enemy team, putting pressure on opposing monks. Usually included in a team with other hex spammers or degeneration characters for maximum effectiveness.

[edit] Attributes and Skills

Mesmer / Any	Attribute Rank
Inspiration Magic	11 + 1 + 2
Illusion Magic	11 + 2
Fast Casting	8 + 1

Conjure Phantasm

Images of Remorse

Spirit of Failure

Energy Drain

Mantra of Persistence

Power Drain

Drain Enchantment

Resurrection Signet

[edit] Equipment

• Enchanter's armor for extra energy.
• Weapon Set 1: +5 Energy Sword or Axe - (+30hp) / Illusion Focus - (20% Illusion recharge)(+30hp)
• Weapon Set 2: Inspiration Wand - (20% Inspiration recharge)(20% Inspiration fast cast) / Inspiration Focus - (20% Inspiration recharge)(+30hp)

[edit] Usage

• Against melee: Cast Spirit of Failure and cover with Images of Remorse and Conjure Phantasm
• Kite when taking damage. Or use Distortion if using the variant build.
• Drain Enchantment when called for or when low on energy
• Power Drain slower casting targets such as Elementalists to ensure energy gain when low on energy.

[edit] Variants

• Mantra of Persistence may be replaced with Distortion, for greater survivability, especially in split tactics.
• Providing the opponent has enough attackers (to trigger Spirit of Failure), you may wish to replace Energy Drain with Migraine.
• You may choose to replace Resurrection Signet with Resurrection Chant, providing you have a Monk secondary class.