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This build can be used in Alliance Battles to destroy Elementalists and Monks that spam lots of quick, cheap energy spells. It can also be used against slower spells to drain energy and deal damage. Works well if you have a monk nearby to heal you if you are subject to conditions.

Attributes and Skills

Mesmer / Any	Attribute Rank
Domination	12 + 1 + 3
Fast Casting	10
Inspiration Magic	2

Simple Thievery

Arcane Thievery

Drain Enchantment

Power Spike

Cry of Frustration

Backfire

Diversion

Wastrel's Worry

• Use Blackout to stop Warriors from totally destroying you, you can also use Soothing images to stop the adrenaline gain.

Equipment

• Any armour, I find Shing Jea with runes of Vitae and Attunement and a rune of Superior Domination is a good combination. Domination Mask is also recommended
• A Domination staff that has 'Too much information' as an inscription to deal extra damage against your target.

Usage

First, use Backfire to deal huge ammounts of damage to your spell caster target. Then use your interrupts and thievery spells to limit their ability to cast spells, this works well on monks. Use Arcane Echo before the Alliance Battles start and use Diversion on the Warriors to block two skills for 59 seconds each. Use the interrupts after Backfire has finished or on other opponents.

Counters

Melee opponents that don't have chaining skills or use spells and you haven't used Backfire. Interrupts and spikers.