Archive:P/D Scythe Spammer

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This paragon build delivers high damage output using scythe skills, Aura of Holy Might, and Asuran Scan. The build uses "Go For the Eyes!" and "The Power is Yours!" for energy management.

Attributes and Skills

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• [[Zealous Sweep@12]: More energy
• [[Wearying Strike@12]: For DW
• [[Aggressive Refrain@12]: For IAS; beware of the -20 armor penalty.
• [[Victorious Sweep@12]: For more spammable damage

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Equipment

• Centurion or Survivor Insignia on all pieces.
• Rune of Superior Vigor.
• Zealous Scythe of Enchanting

Usage

• Maintain Aura of Holy Might.
• Use Asuran Scan on a foe, followed by scythe attacks.
• Spam "Go For the Eyes!" and "The Power is Yours!" when they have recharged.
• Use "There's Nothing to Fear!" to protect you and your party.

Counters

• Anti-shout skills such as Vocal Minority
• Anti-adrenaline hexes such as Soothing Images
• Standard antimelee

Variants

• Other elites, such as Wounding Strike, if you find energy manageable with gfte.
• "I am Unstoppable!" in kd-heavy areas.
• "There's Nothing to Fear!" if you need more defense.
• Aggressive Refrain for a cheap ias.

Notes

• Playing this with a smiter in your party with Strength of Honor is optimal.
• Having at least 5 allies is optimal for energy management, and the allies need not be party members (pets and mission NPCs are affected by TPIY and GFTE).

See Also

• Build:P/A Dagger Spammer