Archive:A/D VoS Runner

This build has been archived as of 19:53, September 30, 2010 (UTC), for the following reason: Replaced by Build:A/R Shadow Runner This build had been designed for the following use: PvE running This build was in the category Great before being archived.

Updated version of the A/D VoS runner.

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=A/D name="Silent Assassin" Shadow=12+1+3 Deadly=12][Dwarven Stability][Dash][Dark Escape][Vow of Silence][I Am Unstoppable][Heart of Shadow][Death's Charge][Dark Prison] [/build]

• [[Harrier's Haste@12] - Replace Dwarven Stability if you have a low delver title
• [[Don't Trip] - Replace Dark Escape.
• [[Shadow Sanctuary](Luxon)- Replace Heart of Shadow

</pvxbig>

Equipment

• Sentry Insignias on all armor
• If more healing from Death's Charge and Heart of Shadow is desired, major and superior Shadow Arts runes can be taken. The health loss is easily made up for with superior healing.
• As much Health as possible
• Balanced Set
  • Any staff with +10 energy and 20% halves skill recharge of spells
    • Defensive, Hale, Swift, or Insightful Staff Head
    • +20% Staff Wrapping of Enchanting is useful for lengthening Vow of Silence
    • "Don't think twice" or "Hale and Hearty"
• High Armor Set
  • Spear
    • "I Have the Power!" Inscription
    • 20% longer Enchantments
  • 16 Armor Shield
    • -2 (while in stance)
    • +45hp (while in stance)
• High Energy Set
  • +10 Energy, 20% Chance of Recharge
  • Insightful Staff Head
  • "Hale and Hearty" or "Seize the Day" Inscription
  • Staff Wrapping of Enchanting.

Usage

• Chain your stances.
• Use IAU/DS as your anti-kd's depending on how many KD's/foes you're facing.
• Shadow step on foes at the end of mobs for maximum speed.
• Use VoS right before aggroing/being struck by spells.
• Use "C" or "Tab" to target a nearby foe, then use Heart of Shadow when it is behind you to shadow step forward and heal.
• Remember that Heart of Shadow teleports you directly away from your target.

Counters

• Cripple if "I am Unstoppable!" is recharging
• Lack of Energy (which can be fixed with the right runes)
• Body Block with both teleports recharging (rare)