VIM


[b:dcec4c9a8b]teambuild[/b:dcec4c9a8b]
This build should be used In HA but can be used in gvg with some mods (runner etc).

WARNING: ViM has been modded alot and is being modded constantly, this is a example build that has been used but may be outdated. Still, it's a good build to start modding from (more about mods later). 

[build name="QZ Trapper" prof=R/W wil=12+3+1 exp=10+1 tac=8][flame trap][barbed trap][dust trap][Victory is Mine][healing spring][whirling defense][resurrection signet][quickening zephyr][/build]
[build name="QZ Trapper" prof=R/W wil=12+3+1 exp=10+1 tac=8][flame trap][barbed trap][dust trap][Victory is Mine][healing spring][whirling defense][resurrection signet][quickening zephyr][/build]
[build name="QZ Trapper" prof=R/W wil=12+3+1 exp=10+1 tac=8][flame trap][barbed trap][dust trap][Victory is Mine][healing spring][whirling defense][resurrection signet][quickening zephyr][/build]
[build name="NR Trapper" prof=R/W wil=12+3+1 exp=10+1 tac=8][flame trap][barbed trap][dust trap][Victory is Mine][healing spring][whirling defense][resurrection signet][frozen soil][/build]
[build name="NR Trapper" prof=R/W wil=12+3+1 exp=10+1 tac=8][flame trap][barbed trap][dust trap][Victory is Mine][healing spring][whirling defense][resurrection signet][Nature's renewal][/build]
[build name="Tranq Trapper" prof=R/W wil=12+3+1 exp=10+1 tac=8][flame trap][barbed trap][dust trap][Victory is Mine][healing spring][whirling defense][resurrection signet][Tranquility][/build]
[build name="Pressure warrior" prof=W/Me str=8+1 axe=11+3+1 dom=9 tac=8+1+1][Dismember][Bull's Strike][Distracting blow][Victory is Mine][sprint][blackout][Resurrection Signet][shields up][/build]
[build name="Pressure warrior" prof=W/Me str=8+1 axe=11+3+1 dom=9 tac=8+1+1][Dismember][Bull's Strike][Distracting blow][Victory is Mine][sprint][blackout][Resurrection Signet][shields up][/build]

[b:dcec4c9a8b]How it works[/b:dcec4c9a8b]
This builds centers around using Traps to spread conditions. Healing is done by using the elite skill "Victory is Mine" and Healing spring.

Build usage: you have 2 ways of playing Vim: rush and camp vim. Rush vim is the most effective method against all non-iway teams. When playing rush vim, the trappers wil rush in and try to body block their foes in a small area while keep using their traps, this gives them the best usage of their elite. The warriors try to shutdown opponents that can handle conditions in a effective way (like a RC prot).

Camp Vim is often used against Iway, another Vim group or on altars. This method is quite simple: everybody stays in a rather small area where they keep using their traps. Healing spring keeps them alive in these balls.

The real danger of ViM trappers are their spirits, quickening zyphir, natures renewal and tranquility are a true nightmare for every monk ;) .

[u:dcec4c9a8b]Specific tactics against a specific build:[/u:dcec4c9a8b]
-balance: Rush in, body block around them, keep the spirits up and spam ViM, should be effective if you are decent.
-against iway: They have to be in melee range so this is a walk in the park. You won't have to do much more then trapping a rather small area = camp techniques. Make sure your warriors don't overextend.
-bspike: The nightmare of ViM trappers. Bspike has enough healers and protectors to outheal the traps with ease (heal party etc). Your somewhat only hope is to blackout and disrupt the spike.
-foc spike: Somewhat the same as Bspike. NR helps a lot against the hexes, but the lack of hex removal hurts. last note: Keep in mind that FoC is a area spike ;) .
-rspike: Shouldn't give much problems, dust trap and shields up are your best friends.
-Dual smiters: Same as with balance; If you can keep your spirits up, you should win without problems.

[b:dcec4c9a8b]Counters[/b:dcec4c9a8b]
-Wand there spirits and trappers and spread out as much as possible. Keep there spirits down if possible.
-AoE damage: Vim trappers are often near each other (to help bodyblocking etc). This tactic can be punished with AoE dmg.
-Hexes/Conditions: They don't have any hex/condition removal...

[b:dcec4c9a8b]Variants:[/b:dcec4c9a8b]
~50% of the pugs uses a W/R with this skillbar Apply poison and cyclone axe. 

Vim guild groups are often modded like this:
-5 vim trappers
-1 Me/W with [[vim], [[sig of humility], [[epidemic], interrupts and spike counters.
-1 Mo/W with [[vim] that keeps the Ghostly hero alive and helps healing in general.
-1 E/W with (PB)Aoe dmg and [[vim]

Other mods:
- A martyr trapper in place of a vim trapper
- [[bull's strike] -&gt; [[exec], [[drunken blow], [[epidemic] or [[sig of humility]
- Only 1 war with [[shields up]
- 5 trappers and 3 ViM thumpers (spaming [[iblow] under [[qz])
- 6 trappers and 2 Lacerate warriors
- A combination of prevois mods.
- ...