Build:D/E Wounding Strike

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This build has been archived as of 19th September 2008, for the following reason: Creation of an all purpose Wounding Strike Dervish. This build had been designed for the following use: PvP RA PvP TA PvP AB PvP CM PvP HA PvP GvG This build was in the category great before being archived.

This build uses the spammability of Wounding Strike and Mystic Sweep to spread considerable pressure. Chilling Victory (especially while under Heart of Fury) provides extra spike capability.

[edit] Attributes and Skills

Dervish / Elementalist 12 + 1 + 1 Scythe Mastery 8 + 1 Mysticism 8 + 1 Wind Prayers 7 Air Magic Wounding Strike Nightfall Dervish. Scythe Mastery 14 Wounding Strike Elite Scythe Attack If this attack hits, target foe suffers from Bleeding for 19 seconds. If you are under the effects of an enchantment, target foe also suffers from a Deep Wound for 19 seconds. 3 5 Mystic Sweep Nightfall Dervish. Scythe Mastery 14 Mystic Sweep Melee Attack If this attack hits, you deal +10 damage for each Enchantment on you (maximum 30 bonus damage). 4 ¾ 5 Chilling Victory Nightfall Dervish. Scythe Mastery 9 Chilling Victory Scythe Attack If it hits, this attack strikes for +14 damage. Whenever it hits a foe who has less Health than you, target foe and all adjacent foes are struck for 42 cold damage. 10 10 Enchanted Haste Nightfall Dervish. Wind Prayers 9 Enchanted Haste Stance For 14 seconds, if you are under the effects of an Enchantment, you move 25% faster. 15 5 Heart of Fury Nightfall Dervish. Mysticism 9 Heart of Fury Enchantment Spell For 14 seconds, you attack 33% faster. When this Enchantment ends, all nearby foes are set on fire for 2 seconds. 30 ¾ 10 Conjure Lightning Core Elementalist. Air Magic 7 Conjure Lightning Enchantment Spell For 60 seconds, if you're wielding a lightning weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 12 lightning damage. 45 1 10 Attacker's Insight Nightfall Dervish. Wind Prayers 9 Attacker's Insight Enchantment Spell For 20 seconds, your next 2 attack skills cost 14 less Energy. 15 ¼ 5 Resurrection Signet Core No Profession. Unlinked Resurrection Signet Signet Resurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost. 3 Template code

[edit] Equipment

• Radiant or Survivor Insignias, depending on personal preference, the correct runes listed above, a Vigor rune, and Attunement/Vitae runes.
• A Shocking Scythe of Enchanting or Fortitude, with "Guided By Fate" inscription.
• Also bring a Vampiric or Sundering Scythe of Enchanting or Fortitude, with a "Guided By Fate" inscription, for attacking rangers and in case your conjure gets removed.
• If you choose to use fortitude mods on your scythe, bring a 20% or 30% HSR staff with 20% longer enchantments to switch to when using any of your enchantments.

[edit] Usage

• Cast your enchantments before moving in.
• Spread Deep Wound and pressure with your attacks.
• Res allies with Resurrection Signet.
• Use Enchanted Haste for IMS.

[edit] Counters

• Enchantment stripping.
• Normal melee counters- blind, weakness, block, anti-melee hexes, or snares.
• Energy denial can cause problems.

[edit] Notes

• Strength of Honor and Splinter Weapon have great synergy with this character.
• Works well in a coordinated spike with teammates, as one or two attacks/spells from allies will kill most targets.

[edit] Variants

• Crippling Sweep
• Signet of Mystic Speed
• Lyssa's Assault
• Featherfoot Grace
• Rending Aura
• Pious Restoration
• Faithful Intervention / Watchful Intervention
• A different Conjure enchantment (Flame or Frost)
• Frigid Armor to counter the popular GoI+Steam combo.
• Grasping Earth for a snare
• Rending Sweep if with a Hex heavy team or if you have a Hex of your own.