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Apr 3, 2008 at 4:21 AM • #1

What would you use for general purpose HM PvE if you had the following restrictions?
1) 6 skills only
2) At most 1 PvE Skill.
3) Must have constant (or near constant) IAS (or simulated IAS)
4) No secondary proffession skills

Currently I'm running with:
12+1+1 Scythe, 9+1 Wind, 9 mysticism
Wounding Strike {E}
2 of (Rending Sweep,zealous sweep,Banishing Strike,Reap Impurities,radiant scythe)
One of (Rending Aura, vow of piety, test of faith)
Whirling Charge
Dwarven Stability

Better ideas?

Axel Zinfandel

Desert Nomad

LaZy

P/W

Joined Sep 2007

Apr 3, 2008 at 6:28 AM • #2

Hmm, tough one... I'd substitute Wind Prayers and a couple Scythe Mastery points for Earth Prayers and Mysticism and take Vow of Strength, Aura of Holy Might, Vital Boon, Signet of Pious Light, Heart of Fury and depending on your other group members, Armor of Sanctity (provided someone else is causing conditions) or Conviction

using only 6 skills, I'd say Survivability goes above damage, yet with Vow Of Strength -and- Aura of Holy Might, you'll be doing mad damage anyway. constant IAS isn't -absolutely- necessary, but if it is a must for you, you could even sub AoHM for Dwarven Stability, and drink something :P

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blurmedia

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UNCONTROLLABLE RAGE [moko]

Joined Sep 2007

Apr 3, 2008 at 11:34 AM • #3

12+1+1 scythe 12+1 mysticism

wounding strike
eremites
mystic
heart of fury
aura of holy might
ressurection signet

dunno

Washi

Wilds Pathfinder

Joined May 2007

Apr 3, 2008 at 1:06 PM • #4

So what are those 2 pve skills that you have glued to your bar?

Coloneh

Furnace Stoker

D/W

Joined Nov 2006

Apr 3, 2008 at 1:14 PM • #5

it would be helpful to know what the other 2 pve skills are.

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Morgoth the dark

Wilds Pathfinder

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Joined Feb 2006

Apr 3, 2008 at 1:24 PM • #6

Aura of holy might
Avatar of melandru
Wearying strike
Mystic sweep
Chilling victory
heart of fury

12+1+1 dcythe
12+1 myst.

That's it

Terraban

Krytan Explorer

Joined Dec 2007

Apr 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM • #7

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgoth the dark

Aura of holy might
Avatar of melandru
Wearying strike
Mystic sweep
Chilling victory
heart of fury

12+1+1 dcythe
12+1 myst.

That's it

AoM isn't that great in PvE. Theres rarely enough conditions being thrown around to warrant it. Some places it is good, like Shards of Orr, but as a general build, I think it is a bit excessive.

Just my opinion anyway.

Lord High Pwner

Lion's Arch Merchant

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Apr 3, 2008 at 4:18 PM • #8

Quote: Originally Posted by Coloneh

it would be helpful to know what the other 2 pve skills are. I think hes talking about that challenge some website made about using 6 skills only

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Tyla

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Joined Sep 2006

Apr 3, 2008 at 4:24 PM • #9

Quote: Originally Posted by Terraban

AoM isn't that great in PvE. Theres rarely enough conditions being thrown around to warrant it. Some places it is good, like Shards of Orr, but as a general build, I think it is a bit excessive.

Just my opinion anyway. It's not only for the anti-condition, it's for the spammable Eviscerate aswell.

Eternal Aura
Avatar of Melandru
Wearying Strike
Mystic Sweep
Imbue Health
Heart of Fury

Mine's the same as Morgoth's, only perma-Melandru and some strong heal.

cellardweller

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The Older Gamers [TOG]

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Apr 4, 2008 at 1:35 AM • #10

Quote: Originally Posted by Coloneh

it would be helpful to know what the other 2 pve skills are. Capture sig and capture sig

No competition, I'm just looking something versatile to run while taking my second toon vanqing through the vanquing ordeal. I did the same with my warrior, the problem is that I find my all my derv templates are full of skills from secondaries and don't react well when a skill or two is removed.

Winterclaw

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Apr 4, 2008 at 3:05 AM • #11

Usually people cap in NM...

I'd choose something like Eternal aura and maybe AoB or for places with lots of hexes AoD.

Cebe

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The Cult of Scaro [WHO]

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Apr 4, 2008 at 1:19 PM • #12

Quote: Originally Posted by Winterclaw

AoB I heard Tanking is pro in PvE.

@ OP, My vote is probably with Aura of Holy Might, that skill seldom leaves my dervish PvE bars these days.

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~ Dan ~

Forge Runner

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Apr 4, 2008 at 1:24 PM • #13

Quote: Originally Posted by Celestial Beaver

I heard Tanking is pro in PvE.

Don't encourage them!!

Coloneh

Furnace Stoker

D/W

Joined Nov 2006

Apr 4, 2008 at 1:53 PM • #14

anyways...

AoL
HoF
AoHM
Eternal Aura
-optional-
Wild Blow/Victorious sweep
Eremite's
Mystic

you shouldnt be capping in HM

Cebe

The 5th Celestial Boss

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Apr 4, 2008 at 1:57 PM • #15

Quote: Originally Posted by Coloneh you shouldnt be capping in HM That's not really for us to say. HM is just NM but more harsh. Tbh, if the elites he plans on capping are useful, and he plans his attributes beforehand, and wants to vanquish / complete missions whilst going for skill hunter at the same time, more elites may not necessarily be a bad thing.

He could also have been fibbing about taking 2 signets of capture...

Quote: Originally Posted by dan-the-noob Don't encourage them!! Allow me to correct myself:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winterclaw

AoB Kill it with fire!