Build:Rt/any Glaive's Priest

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Contents 1 Attributes and Skills 2 Equipment 3 Usage 4 Counters 5 Variants

The Glaive's Priest is an offensive Channeling Ritualist utilizing Destructive was Glaive with some energy management and healing capability.

[edit] Attributes and Skills

Ritualist / Any	Attribute Rank
Channeling Magic	12 + 1 + 3
Restoration Magic	10 + 1
Spawning Power	8 + 1

Destruction

Destructive was Glaive

Gaze from Beyond

Channeled Strike

Spirit Burn

Essence Strike

Spirit Transfer

Resurrection Signet

• Bloodsong can replace Destruction for a more durable spirit that lasts much longer.(note recharge Differences)
• Spirit Siphon can be used in place of the Res
• Resilient Weapon can replace Channeled Strike for a Condition counter.

[edit] Equipment

• Armor

• Any armor you see fit.

• Weapons

• standard HCT and HSR Staff.

[edit] Usage

• Make sure your Spirit is within earshot, otherwise, this build is rendered useless.
• Spirit Transfer allows a nice spike healing to yourself, also deducting life from Destruction. You can use this skill or Gaze from Beyond to trigger Destruction when the spirit is dying.
• Cast Destructive was Glaive.
• Execute basic attack skills. 10% armor penetration hurts people a lot, especially the skill Gaze from Beyond and Channeled Strike
• Always have a spirit near you. Remember: Ranger spirits are spirits too!(It's better to be paranoid than dead)
• When Glaive is running out, recast it.

[edit] Counters

• Anti-Caster measures. (Daze, Backfire, etc.)
• Having your Spirit constantly targeted and quickly killed off.

[edit] Variants

• Mend Body and Soul or other Restoration spells may replace Spirit Transfer.

• Resurrection Signet can be swapped for.....

• Death Pact Signet
• Life to give yourself a nice heal.
• Renewing Surge for damage
• Spirit Boon Strike for spirit healing + damage

• Soothing Memories can replace Draw Spirit.

• Notetably, you can replace skills for more AoE damage..

Some options are...

• Spirit Rift
• Ancestors' Rage( needs to be in melee range, or someone who is near the enemy)