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@@ -309,14 +309,14 @@ In this section, we will take a look at some different classes that can be used
 If you do not want to read every one, here is a small (biased) ranking:
 
 \begin{itemize}
-  \item Easiest to block with: Revenant (Section \ref{s:revenant-class-guide}) and Mesmer (Section \ref{s:mesmer-class-guide}).
-  \item Most reliable full blockers: Mesmer (Section \ref{s:mesmer-class-guide}) and Elementalist (Section \ref{s:ele-class-guide}).
-  \item Advanced fun for fans of the class: Base Elementalist (Section \ref{s:ele-class-guide}) and Scrapper (Section \ref{s:engi-class-guide}).
+  \item Easiest to block with: Revenant (Section \ref{ss:revenant-class-guide}) and Mesmer (Section \ref{ss:mesmer-class-guide}).
+  \item Most reliable full blockers: Mesmer (Section \ref{ss:mesmer-class-guide}) and Elementalist (Section \ref{ss:ele-class-guide}).
+  \item Advanced fun for fans of the class: Base Elementalist (Section \ref{ss:ele-class-guide}) and Scrapper (Section \ref{ss:engi-class-guide}).
 \end{itemize}
 
 
 \subsection{Revenant}
-\label{s:revenant-class-guide}
+\label{ss:revenant-class-guide}
 
 The advantage of Revenant blocking is its sheer simplicity, but the biggest disadvantage is that you are limited to only blocking eggs.
 The profession just doesn't provide any skills which could be used for anything more.
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ If you want, you can bring a \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Staff#Revena
 
 
 \subsection{Mesmer}
-\label{s:mesmer-class-guide}
+\label{ss:mesmer-class-guide}
 
 Mesmers are the undisputed kings of blocking at Triple Trouble, as they are able to block every egg, husk and AoE spit on their own.
 They have access to one of the best reflect skills in the game, \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Feedback}{\uskill{Feedback}}, while also having access to one of the best invulnerability skills, \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Distortion}{\uskill{Distortion}}.
@@ -496,4 +496,69 @@ You can avoid the teleport by jumping in the right moment, but it is better to n
   \caption{Utility skills for Mirage blocking. \gwtskills}
 \end{figure}
 
+
+\subsection{Elementalist}
+\label{ss:ele-class-guide}
+
+Elementalist is one of the two classes which can reliably solo full block all eggs and husks.
+Unlike Mesmer however, it cannot block all AoEs, and it is a bit harder to pull off, as you lack the sheer amount of blocks and evades that Mesmer can offer.
+
+
+\subsubsection{Basic Mode - Eggblocking}
+
+Your bread and butter eggblocking skill is \skill{Air Focus}{4}{\href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Swirling_Winds}{Swirling Winds}}.
+It is a long-duration projectile destruction skill which covers a large area.
+In the most basic way, you can just cast \uskill{Swirling Wind} when a spit is about to happen.
+
+For blocking eggs however, this is not quite enough yet.
+Since you cannot tell the difference between an egg spit and a husk spit, you need either a second Elementalist with whom you can coordinate, or you need some backup blocking skills yourself.
+Fortunately, taking a Focus also gives you access to \skill{Earth Focus}{4}{\href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Magnetic_Wave}{Magnetic Wave}}, which is a three second reflect.
+This allows you to \enquote{check} a spit about which you are unsure:
+If you see husks flying despite using \uskill{Magnetic Wave}, you have a husk spit and you can save \uskill{Swirling Winds} for later.
+If you blocked eggs, you should cast \uskill{Swirling Winds} immediately, as the three second reflect is not enough to block all eggs.
+
+Note though that \uskill{Magnetic Wave} requires you to stand pretty close (or on top of) the Sweet Spot, so it might not be as reliable as \uskill{Swirling Winds}.
+
+Other than the requirement to take Focus, this build has no other requirements on traitlines or utility skills.
+
+
+\subsubsection{Professional Mode - Full Blocking}
+
+Full blocking with Elementalist is a bit harder than Mesmer full blocking because it relies more on shorter invulnerability skills and checking spits to determine what your next skill should be.
+Additionally, you need to use the \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Conjure_Earth_Shield}{\uskill{Earth Shield}}, which can be repulsive to newcomers.
+
+Elementalist then has three invulnerability skills available:
+\href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Fortify}{\uskill{Fortify}} (Conjured Earth Shield 5), \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Mist_Form}{\uskill{Mist Form}} (Utility) and \skill{Earth Focus}{5}{\href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Obsidian_Flesh}{Obsidian Flesh}}.
+This allows you to use one invulnerability skill for checking the spit, and even if you blocked eggs, you still have two other skills ready, which is enough to cover the next husk spit.
+
+Usually, you want to have your Conjured Earth Shield already in your hands and use its \uskill{Fortify} to block, as conjuring the shield has a rather large cast-time, which makes it hard to use in the middle of the spit.
+Especially if you use \uskill{Mist Form} as well, keep in mind that you will not be able to cast any other skills during the duration of \uskill{Mist Form}.
+
+As for your egg blocking skills, you still have access to \skill{Air Focus}{4}{Swirling Winds} and \skill{Earth Focus}{4}{Magnetic Wave}.
+You can use one of those if you know that the next spit will be an egg spit.
+Keep in mind that \uskill{Magnetic Wave} on its own is not enough to block a full spit, so you should only use it after checking a spit.
+If you know in advance that a spit will be an egg spit, use \uskill{Swirling Winds} directly.
+
+Other than that, fullblocking on (base) Elementalist requires no special traitlines, but it requires you to dodge a lot more and reposition yourself on the Sweet Spot.
+You can take \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Arcane_Shield}{\uskill{Arcane Shield}} in your last utility slot, which gives you a stunbreak and a block for spins, but that's about it.
+
+
+\subsubsection{Advanced Mode - Tempest Full Blocking}
+
+The last section describes full blocking from the perspective of a base Elementalist.
+While blocking with elite specializations doesn't get as easy as Mesmer blocking, Tempest still has a few bonus things to offer.
+
+One of the nice things Tempest gives you is you access to Shout skills, and of those, \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/%22Aftershock!%22}{\uskill{"Aftershock!"}} is very useful because it is a four second long reflect.
+This means you can use it as an additional reflect, and since it is a utility skill, you can use it regardless of your current attunement.
+It might not seem like much, but it makes things easier!
+You can also take \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/%22Rebound!%22}{\uskill{"Rebound!"}}, which you can use if you think you would go down in the next seconds.
+
+Tempest also gives you the ability to \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Overload}{Overload}, and especially \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Overload_Earth}{\uskill{Overload Earth}} is very nice,  because it gives you Stability and Protection.
+This allows you to ignore the big spin.
+You will still take some damage, but the Stability prevents you from getting knocked out, and the Protection reduces the damage that you will take.
+While usually dodging and repositioning is easier, overloading can save you some pain if you encounter a big spin right before a burn phase:
+It is a lot harder to find the Sweet Spot with a lot of people standing there.
+
+In addition, you can take the trait \href{https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Gale_Song}{\trait{Gale Song}} (Tempest, first column top).
+While not particularly useful on its own, it provides an automatic stun break, should you ever get hit by a knockback from a spin or a Veteran Jungle Wurm.
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