My E/Nec build...

[Phaeden Rahl]

Spec'd in Air Magic, Blood Magic, and Energy Storage.

A build capable of doing damage, supporting my teammates and catching runners.

I want to mainly protect the monks while being able to do some AOE dmg in the main battle group... If you guys could tell me which skills/what attributes and what items that would make this character most effective, please let me know.

I also don't want to be killed very easily. :)

Phaeden Rahl.

[DutchSmurf]

I think you want too much. As far as I know only the ranger can do what you want, but I can try.

AOE damage with air is almost impossible (only 1 skill) and catching runners is just as hard. I advise to go to water or fire instead of air.