I've noticed recently that we no longer have a sticky with good Dervish builds for the people interested in starting a Dervish or for those who wanna try something different. I decided to post a few of the builds I use. I encourage the Dervish vets to post their builds so we can compile a list of good builds. Also feel free to correct any mistakes I may have made in my post and let me know if there is anything else I should add/change.
==Vow of Strength/Pet Build==
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Dervish/Ranger
1. Vow of Strength
2. Aura of Holy Might
3. Heket’s Rampage
4. Comfort Animal
5. Charm Animal
6. Optional
7. Optional
8. Optional
Optional skills:
Mystic Regeneration (Since the build is enchantment heavy and already invests in earth prayers for Vow of Strength this is a decent skill for self heal).
”I am the Strongest!” (For even more damage).
Great Dwarf Armor (Additional life and armor for improved survivability).
Conviction (Additional armor for improved survivability).
Resurrection Signet (If you are playing with other people).
Attributes:
Scythe Mastery: 12+1+1
Earth Prayers: 9+1
Mysticism: 3
Beast Mastery: 9
Equipment:
Elemental/Sundering/Vampiric/Zealous Scythe Snathe with strength and honor or guided by fate inscription and Scythe Grip of Enchanting. (This build is based on running many enchantments a Scythe Grip of Enchanting is best for this build).
Windwalker Hood of Scythe Mastery (Hood should already be +1 to Scythe Mastery).
Windwalker Robe of Vitae / Attunement
Windwalker Gloves of Minor Earth Prayers
Windwalker Leggings of Vitae / Attunement
Windwalker Shoes of Superior Vigor
(Because of the many enchantments used in this build Windwalker Insignias are best and will give you a nice armor boost, if you feel you are having energy problems even when using a zealous scythe you could add in attunement runes on the Robe and Leggings).
Pros:
High and consistent dps
Animal companion is another body to take and deal damage
Cons:
No attack skills (A C space build)
No condition or hex removal
Enchantment removal can shut down this build completely
==Avatar of Lyssa Spiker==
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Dervish/X
1. Avatar of Lyssa
2. Mystic Sweep
3. Eremite’s Attack
4. Aura of Holy Might
5. Heart of Fury
6. Eternal Aura
7. Optional
8. Optional
Optional skills:
Protectors strike (Like mystic sweep and eremite's attack it’s fast activation time make it great to use on foes activating skills).
”I am the Strongest!” (For even more damage).
Great Dwarf Armor (Additional life and armor for improved survivability).
Wild Blow (Instant Critical and stance removal).
Resurrection Signet (If you are playing with other people).
Attributes:
Scythe Mastery: 12+1+1
Mysticism: 12+1
Equipment:
Elemental/Sundering/Vampiric/Zealous Scythe Snathe with strength and honor or guided by fate inscription and Scythe Grip of Enchanting. (I recommend a Scythe Grip of Enchanting to maintain enchantments for as long as possible).
Windwalker Hood of Scythe Mastery (Hood should already be +1 to Scythe Mastery).
Windwalker Robe of Vitae
Windwalker Gloves of Minor Mysticism
Windwalker Leggings of Vitae
Windwalker Shoes of Superior Vigor
(Because of the many enchantments used in this build Windwalker Insignias are best and will give you a nice armor boost).
Pros:
Insane dps to foes activating skills
Ability to take down enemies very quickly
A lot of energy to spam attacks and enchantments
Cons:
No condition or hex removal
Enchantment removal can be a problem
==Avatar of Melandru Deep Wound Spammer==
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Dervish/X
1. Avatar of Melandru
2. Wearying Strike
3. Eternal Aura
4. Aura of Holy Might
5. Heart of Fury
6. Optional
7. Optional
8. Optional
Optional skills:
”I am the Strongest!” (For even more damage)
Great Dwarf Armor (Additional life and armor for improved survivability)
Wild Blow (Instant Critical and stance removal)
Resurrection Signet (If you are playing with other people).
Flail (Can be used to replace Heart of Fury if you are having energy management issues)
Drunken Master (Can be used to replace Heart of Fury, has a long duration but not as effective increased attack speed unless drunk)
Draw Conditions (Can transfer negative conditions from an ally to yourself without having to worry about the negative effects of the conditions)
Imbue Health (Because of the inherent life bonus provided by Avatar of Melandru you should be able to heal an ally for the max of 300 hit points)
Zealous Sweep (Good for energy management can provide up to 9 energy if you hit 3 foes)
Attributes:
Scythe Mastery: 12+1+1
Mysticism: 12+1
Equipment:
Zealous Scythe Snathe with strength and honor or guided by fate inscription and Scythe Grip of Enchanting. (I recommend a Scythe Grip of Enchanting to maintain enchantments for as long as possible). I also recommend bringing a staff; the bonus to energy will help you put up Avatar of Melandru if you are low on energy or have any death penalty.
Windwalker/Survivor Hood of Scythe Mastery (Hood should already be +1 to Scythe Mastery).
Windwalker/Survivor Robe of Vitae/Attunement
Windwalker/Survivor Gloves of Minor Mysticism
Windwalker/Survivor Leggings of Vitae/Attunement
Windwalker/Survivor Shoes of Superior Vigor
Pros:
Immunity to conditions
Ability to spam Wearying Strike without the negative effect of suffering from weakness
The high bonus to life makes you very difficult to kill while under the effect of Avatar of Melandru
Cons:
No hex removal
High energy cost of Avatar of Melandru
==Onslaught Wind Prayer Build==
I wouldn't call this build elite but I have been testing it in different areas with pretty good success. It's the only build I have focusing on the wind prayer line.
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Dervish/X
1. Onslaught
2. Attacker’s Insight
3. Aura of Holy Might
4. Whirling Charge
5. Mystic Twister
6. Optional
7. Optional
8. Optional
Optional skills:
”I am the Strongest!” (For even more damage)
Great Dwarf Armor (Additional life and armor for improved survivability)
Wild Blow (Instant Critical and stance removal)
Resurrection Signet (If you are playing with other people).
Drunken Master/Flail (Can be used to replace Whirling Charge)
Chilling Victory (Good conditional damage and the energy cost isn’t a big deal because of attacker’s insight and Onslaught)
Mystic Sweep & Eremite’s attack (Always nice to have two fast activating attack skills on hand, with onslaught and attacker’s insight you will be gaining energy and the skills will recharge faster)
Attributes:
Scythe Mastery: 12+1+1
Wind Prayers: 12+1
Mysticism: 3
Equipment:
Elemental/Sundering/Vampiric Scythe Snathe with strength and honor or guided by fate inscription and Scythe Grip of Enchanting. (This build is based on running many enchantments a Scythe Grip of Enchanting is best for this build).
Windwalker/Survivor Hood of Scythe Mastery (Hood should already be +1 to Scythe Mastery).
Windwalker/Survivor Robe of Vitae/Attunement
Windwalker/Survivor Gloves of Minor Wind Prayers
Windwalker/Survivor Leggings of Vitae/Attunement
Windwalker/Survivor Shoes of Superior Vigor
Pros:
Energy management shouldn’t be an issue
Onslaught recharges skills 25% faster allowing you to spam your attack skills more often for solid dps
Cons:
No condition or hex removal
Enchantment removal can shut down this build
