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A [[bomber]] is a type of [[build]] which purpose is to deal a high amount of AoE damage in a short amount of time, similarly to [[Nuker|nuking]] or [[Spiker|spiking]], by using skills with an AoE centered on the user, therefore requiring to enter a group of foes. The main difference with spiking builds such as those based on [[Vow of Strength]] or [[Hundred Blades]] is the endangerment of the bomber, which is often a caster such as a Necromancer, an Elementalist or a Ritualist. Due to the low armor rating, the [[frontline]] position, the frequent use of [[Death Nova]] and the tendency of some builds to self-sacrifice (especially with Necromancers), a bomber usually dies in the process. This type of build is therefore often seen in areas where resurrection isn't a problem such as in [[Jade Quarry]].

Bombers typically run Assassin as secondary profession to get access to [[Shadow Step]]s skills, but not always : using a speed boost to get quickly into range of the foes can also do, while [[Bundle]]s-based builds such as [[Destructive was Glaive]] bombers can also rely on corpse [[teleportation]] skills from the necromancer profession in order not to drop their [[Item Spell]] in the process.

== N/A Original Bomber ==
The build is a variation of a [[Saccer]], and relies on [[sacrifice]] skills to cause massive [[Area of Effect]] damage via [[Dark Aura]]. Conditions (such as the self-inflicted bleeding) are transfered to enemies via [[Contagion]]. Upon death the enchantment [[Death Nova]] triggers and deal AoE damage and poison.
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|- style="background: {{n-color}};"
! colspan="2" | {{N}}/{{A}}
|- style="background: {{n-color|lighter}}"
| {{skill bar|Death Nova|Contagion|Dark Aura|Putrid Bile|Shadow Walk|Signet of Agony|Touch of Agony|Dash}}
| [[Death Magic]]: 12+3+1 <br> [[Blood Magic]]: 12+3 <br>
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== E/A Fire Magic bomber Build ==
{{see|Starburster}}

== E/A Shockwave ==
The build relies on [[Shockwave]] as a mean to inflict three conditions. Unlike most other bomber skillbars, this one has much more survivability due to the conditions ([[Blindness]], [[Weakness]]) it inflicts.
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|- style="background: {{e-color}};"
! colspan="2" | {{E}}/{{A}}
|- style="background: {{e-color|lighter}}"
| {{skill bar|Eruption|Shadow Walk|Shockwave|Aftershock|Crystal Wave|Ward Against Foes|Earth Attunement|Dash}}
| [[Earth Magic]]: 12+3+1 <br> [[Energy Storage]]: 12+1 <br>
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== Rt/N bomber Build ==
The build relies also on [[Death Nova]] and Channeling Magic skills along with [[Item Spell]]s such as [[Grasping Was Kuurong]] or [[Destructive was Glaive]] to deal AoE damage. Pre-cast Destruction and once in the mob use Draw Spirit to teleport it to your position, then Rupture Soul for more damage.

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|- style="background: {{rt-color}};"
! colspan="2" | {{Rt}}/{{N}}
|- style="background: {{rt-color|lighter}}"
| {{skill bar|Death Nova|Explosive Growth|Destructive Was Glaive|Destruction|Spirit Rift|Consume Corpse|Draw Spirit|Rupture Soul}}
| [[Channeling Magic]]: 12+3+1 <br> [[Death Magic]]: 10 <br> [[Spawning Power]]: 10+1 <br>
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== Usage ==

Pre-cast self-enchantments, cast the range damaging skill you have then jump to the center of a mob, and explode.

== Evaluation ==

; Pros
* Highly-effective against unprepared teams.
* In Jade Quarry, fast capturing speed without combat.

; Cons
* Death Penalty and Resurrection delay
* Troubles with protective spells, spirits, healing and condition removal.
* Vulnerable to enchantment-stripping (especially in the case of builds based on Death Nova), interrupts and snare.

== Notes ==
* Necromancers can also use a pet for a second [[Death Nova]].

== External links ==
* [http://www.gwpvx.com/Build:N/A_JQ_Contagion_Bomber Build: N/A Contagion Bomber at PvX]

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