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[[gw:Zaishen|Zaishen]] Nuking is a form of farming [[gw:Balthazar Faction|Balthazar Faction]] that is not unlike [[Guide:Zaishen Trapping|Zaishen Trapping]]. It utilizes high [[gw:AoE|AoE]] damage from [[gw:Fire Magic|Fire]] [[gw:Elementalist|Elementalists]] to destroy NPCs in the [[gw:Zaishen Elite|Zaishen Elite]] and [[gw:Zaishen Challenge|Challenge]] missions. A Zaishen Nuke team is commonly consisted of:
*3{{Elementalist}}/{{any}} Nukers
*1 {{Monk}}/{{any}} or {{Ritualist}}/{{any}} Healer

==How to nuke Zaishen==
Zaishen nuking is incredibly straightforward. Each party member does their respective job. i.e. the three nuker elementalists cast high-damage AoE spells and the healer uses healing and protective spells to keep the team alive.

===Useful tips for Surviving===
*If fighting the four elementalists ([[gw:Obsidian Flame|Obsidian]] [[gw:Spike|Spikers]]), Maintain {{skill icon|Protective Spirit}} party-wide (monk), or keep {{skill icon|Shelter}} up (ritualist). If using a Hero healer, [[gw:Micro|Micro]] this. A nuker with {{skill icon|Cry of Frustration}} is an asset against this team.
*Always bring effective condition and hex removal and/or [[gw:Regen|regen]] to counter the mixed [[gw:Degen|Degen]] team.
*To combat the [[gw:"Victory is Mine!"|ViM]] trappers, move around the arena to avoid their traps.
*To combat the [[gw:"I Will Avenge You!"|IWAY]] Warriors, have an ele spec in [[gw:Earth Magic|Earth]] for {{skill icon|Ward Against Melee}} to greatly mitigate damage from them.

==What Elementalist Skills to Bring==
===Nuking===
''see [[Guide:Elementalist#Nuking|Nuking]]''
*If using many [[gw:DoTAoE|DoTAoE]] spells, consider bringing an elementalist with {{skill icon|Deep Freeze}} and/or {{skill icon|Ice Spikes}} or {{skill icon|Earthen Shackles}}

===Utility===
*{{skill icon|Convert Hexes}}
*{{skill icon|Draw Conditions}}
:These and other similar skills can help the Healer deal with the Degen team
*{{skill icon|Cry of Frustration}}
:Can disrupt Obsidian spikes. One of few ways to survive an obsidian spike with 10+ spikers.
*{{skill icon|Ward Against Melee}}
:Usable to great effect against the IWAY team.
*{{skill icon|Mark of Rodgort}}
:Incredibly useful in a predominantly fire nuking team.
*{{skill icon|Ward Against Foes}}
:Non-Water AoE snare.
*{{skill icon|Auspicious Incantation}}
:great energy management synergy with {{skill icon|Rodgort's Invocation}}

==Variants==
*Mesmer Primary nukers for Fast Casting.

==Comparison to Trapping==
===Pros===
*Stronger against degen and obsidian teams

===Cons===
*Generally slower than trapping
*Much weaker against VIM trapping team.

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