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| + | This build combines Expertise and scythe attacks to pump continuous damage. |
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| − | Uses the scythes AoE abilities and high damage paired with the Rangers Expertise to bring attack energy cost to a minimum to dish out some respectable damage. |
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== Attributes and Skills == |
== Attributes and Skills == |
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| − | [build prof=Ranger/Dervish ScytheMastery=12 Expertise= |
+ | [build prof=Ranger/Dervish ScytheMastery=12 Expertise=12+1+1 earthp=3][wounding strike][victorious sweep][radiant scythe][reap impurities][optional][aura of thorns][dwarven stability][lightning reflexes][/build] |
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| + | Optional should be: |
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| + | * [[gww:Apply Poison|Apply Poison]] to fuel [[gww:Reap Impurities|Reap Impurities]] and cover Deep Wound. |
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| + | * [[gww:Zealous Sweep|Zealous Sweep]] for additional energy management and fueling [[gww:Radiant Scythe|Radiant Scythe]]. |
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| + | * [[gww:Rending Sweep|Rending Sweep]] for spammable damage, only use as teardown as necessary |
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| + | * [[gww:Irresistible Sweep|Irresistible Sweep]] for damage and removing stances such as [[gww:Whirling Defense|Whirling Defense]]. Alternate with [[gww:Wounding Strike|Wounding Strike]] or bring a second flash enchantment. |
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| + | * [[gww:Chilling Victory|Chilling Victory]] for more AoE damage. |
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== Equipment == |
== Equipment == |
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| − | * Survivor |
+ | * Survivor/Blessed Insignia on all pieces. |
| + | * Zealous/Vampiric Scythe of Fortitude with "Strength and Honor" inscriptions. |
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| − | * A regular 15^50 20/20 +30hp scythe, and a 15^50 1/-1 +30hp vampiric scythe for fighting. |
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| + | * Zealous/Vampiric Scythe of Enchanting with "Strength and Honor" inscriptions. |
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| + | * Defensive set and longbow for pulling groups. |
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== Usage == |
== Usage == |
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| + | * Maintain [[gww:Lightning Reflexes|Lightning Reflexes]] with [[gww:Dwarven Stability|Dwarven Stability]] for an IAS and a 75% chance to block. |
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| − | * Choose target. |
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| + | * Spam [[gww:Wounding Strike|Wounding Strike]], [[gww:Victorious Sweep|Victorious Sweep]], [[gww:Radiant Scythe|Radiant Scythe]], and any other scythe attacks. |
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| − | * Use Never Rampage Alone. |
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| + | * Use [[gww:Aura of Thorns|Aura of Thorns]] to fuel Wounding Strike and as a snare. |
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| − | * After NRA is up go in and slash away. Obviously Reaper's Sweep and Brutal Strike to do some devastating damage while your enemy is >50% health. |
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| + | * Follow Wounding Strike with Reap Impurities, it will remove Crippled inflicted by Aura of Thorns. Repeat to cover Deep Wound with Bleeding from Wounding Strike and use that to fuel Reap Impurities until Aura of Thorns recharges. |
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| − | * Use Victorious to manage health, and Comfort Animal when your pet dies. |
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| + | *{{skill icon|Reaper's Sweep}} for Wounding Strike |
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| + | *{{skill icon|"I Am The Strongest!"}} to boost damage |
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| + | *{{skill icon|"I Am Unstoppable!"}} for anti-kd and more armor |
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| + | *{{skill icon|Ebon Battle Standard of Honor}} to increase damage output |
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== Counters == |
== Counters == |
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| − | * Blind (on you and your pet) |
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| + | * Enchantment removal. |
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| + | * Stance removal will hinder damage and survivability. |
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| − | * If you choose to do so, you can take the points out of Beast Mastery and take out Brutal Strike and replace it with a skill such as [[gw:Antidote Signet|Antidote Signet]], or [[gw:Great Dwarf Weapon|Great Dwarf Weapon]] to put on your pet for some insane damage and knowckdowns. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| + | * Aura of Thorns will cover Deep Wound from Wounding Strike. |
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| − | * Even blind on only either you or your pet will not rend this build useless. |
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Latest revision as of 23:41, 21 September 2011
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The PvXwiki community finds this to be an excellent build. If you disagree with this rating, please discuss it on the build's talk page. This build has been designed for the following use: |
This build combines Expertise and scythe attacks to pump continuous damage.
Attributes and Skills
<pvxbig> [build prof=Ranger/Dervish ScytheMastery=12 Expertise=12+1+1 earthp=3][wounding strike][victorious sweep][radiant scythe][reap impurities][optional][aura of thorns][dwarven stability][lightning reflexes][/build] </pvxbig> Optional should be:
- Apply Poison to fuel Reap Impurities and cover Deep Wound.
- Zealous Sweep for additional energy management and fueling Radiant Scythe.
- Rending Sweep for spammable damage, only use as teardown as necessary
- Irresistible Sweep for damage and removing stances such as Whirling Defense. Alternate with Wounding Strike or bring a second flash enchantment.
- Chilling Victory for more AoE damage.
Equipment
- Survivor/Blessed Insignia on all pieces.
- Zealous/Vampiric Scythe of Fortitude with "Strength and Honor" inscriptions.
- Zealous/Vampiric Scythe of Enchanting with "Strength and Honor" inscriptions.
- Defensive set and longbow for pulling groups.
Usage
- Maintain Lightning Reflexes with Dwarven Stability for an IAS and a 75% chance to block.
- Spam Wounding Strike, Victorious Sweep, Radiant Scythe, and any other scythe attacks.
- Use Aura of Thorns to fuel Wounding Strike and as a snare.
- Follow Wounding Strike with Reap Impurities, it will remove Crippled inflicted by Aura of Thorns. Repeat to cover Deep Wound with Bleeding from Wounding Strike and use that to fuel Reap Impurities until Aura of Thorns recharges.
Variants
Reaper's Sweep for Wounding Strike
"I Am The Strongest!" to boost damage
"I Am Unstoppable!" for anti-kd and more armor
Ebon Battle Standard of Honor to increase damage output
Counters
- Anti-melee hexes/conditions
- Enchantment removal.
- Stance removal will hinder damage and survivability.
Notes
- Aura of Thorns will cover Deep Wound from Wounding Strike.