Build:E/any PvE Sandstorm Warder

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The PvXwiki community finds this to be a good build. Through the PvX vetting system, it has reached an overall Rating in the range from 3.75 to < 4.75 and thus qualifies for the medium category of working builds: Good. This build has been designed for the following use: PvE general PvE hero

This build is based around the Elementalist attribute Earth Magic. It provides protection for allies and can deal a reasonable amount of damage, through Sandstorm.

[edit] Attributes and Skills

Elementalist / No profession 12 + 1 + 1 Earth Magic 12 + 1 Energy Storage Sandstorm Nightfall Elementalist. Earth Magic 14 Sandstorm Elite Spell Create a Sandstorm at target foe's location. For 10 seconds, nearby foes are struck for 29 earth damage each second and attacking foes are struck for an additional 29 earth damage each second. 30 2 15 Optional Core No Profession. Unlinked Optional Optional Optional. Optional Core No Profession. Unlinked Optional Optional Optional. Ward Against Melee Core Elementalist. Earth Magic 14 Ward Against Melee Ward Spell You create a Ward Against Melee at your current location. For 19 seconds, non-Spirit allies in this area have a 50% chance to block melee attacks. 30 1 15 Ward Against Foes Core Elementalist. Earth Magic 14 Ward Against Foes Ward Spell You create a Ward Against Foes at your current location. For 19 seconds, non-Spirit foes in this area move 50% slower. 20 1 15 Glyph of Lesser Energy Core Elementalist. Energy Storage 13 Glyph of Lesser Energy Glyph For the next 15 seconds, your next 2 Spells cost 17 less Energy to cast. 30 1 5 Earth Attunement Core Elementalist. Earth Magic 14 Earth Attunement Enchantment Spell For 58 seconds, you are attuned to Earth. You gain 1 Energy plus 30% of the base Energy cost of the Skill each time you use Earth Magic. 45 2 10 Resurrection Signet Core No Profession. Unlinked Resurrection Signet Signet Resurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost. 3 Template code

• Either Earthquake or Eruption for the first optional slot. For the second, see below.

[edit] Equipment

• 20/20 Earth Magic set.
• High energy set.
• Radiant or Survivor Insignias.
• Rune of Superior Vigor.

[edit] Usage

• Maintain Earth Attunement to manage energy.
• Set up Ward Against Melee and Ward Against Foes to protect your allies.
• Use Sandstorm, preferably on foes inside Ward Against Foes, for maximum effect.
• Use Glyph of Lesser Energy to reduce the cost of Eruption and Earthquake.
• Resurrect dead party members with your Resurrection Signet if needed.

[edit] Couters

• General anti-caster skills.

[edit] Variants

• Great Dwarf Weapon.
• Glyph of Swiftness to reduce recharge times.
• Grasping Earth instead of Ward Against Foes.
• Intensity.
• Ebon Battle Standard of Courage/Honor/Wisdom.
• On a hero, interruption skills, such as Power Drain, can work out great.
• Arcane Echo to copy Sandstorm.
• Weapon of Warding and Protective Was Kaolai.
• Aegis.
• Convert Hexes or Remove Hex.
• Draw Conditions.
• Splinter Weapon and Ancestor's Rage.
• Mark of Pain and/or Enfeebling Blood.