Derv Build for AB

Hey everyone.

I made this Derv build using this build off of PvXwiki as base, from which I started building from.

Anyways, I was hoping you guys could critique it and give some suggestions. Keep in mind that I am using this Derv for AB only and nothing else. Also, don't suggest any skills from EoTN because I do not have it.

The Build:

Dervish / Elementalist

Scythe Mastery: 12 + 1 + 1
Mysticism: 8 + 1
Wind Prayers: 8 + 1
Air Magic: 7

[Wounding Strike][Mystic Sweep][Chilling Victory][Grenth's Fingers][Heart of Fury][Conjure Lightning][Attacker's Insight][Dwayna's Touch]

Hopefully you guys can make it even better~!

Drop [grenths fingers] for [storm djinns haste] if you dont have eotn. imo Simply because it makes you deal cold damage thus making your conjure useless. [signet of mystic speed] is far superior to [storm djinns haste] but [[storm djinns haste] will work.

The only problem with [Storm Djinn's Haste] is that each second I move I lose one energy. My Derv only has like 33 energy, so I cannot really afford to lose 1 energy each second I am moving with [Storm Djinn's Haste]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skeith Teh Murderer

yeah with ur regen of 4 u still actually gain energy if u keep moving with storm djinn's on just a lot slower

Hm. I opted to go with [Faithful Intervention] instead of [Grenth's Fingers] because its an enchantment that I don't need to keep reapplying every time I enter a new battle unless my Health goes under 50%. I also needed something to back me up if I cannot use [Dwayna's Touch].

What do you guys think about that?

A good replacement for [[signet of mystic speed] is [[enchanted haste].

I still think [Featherfoot Grace] is an underrated IMS, since it is kind of a condition counter too. It's easily chainable if you have a +20 enchant, although it is a little expensive.

[Storm Djinn's Haste] is nice if you're speccing into air, but I've generally found the Conjures to be a tad overused--you can usually count on other dervishes to be carrying it, so I usually like to carry [crippling sweep] or something to help them out. Nothing is better than crippling 3 c-spacers with one swipe!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tyla

Quote: Originally Posted by Skeith Teh Murderer

For self heals in AB I use [Vital Boon] followed by [Pious Restoration] for a 200+ point heal every 8 or so seconds and shockingly good hex defense. As long as I have something else up (usually [Mystic Regeneration] , during fights at least) Necros and Mesmers learn pretty quickly that I'm a target not worth hexing. Some keep trying anyway, but they usually don't meet with much success.

Also, I feel compelled to dispute the characterization that one should "already have another healer in the party"--theyre okay, but not essential to have in AB, unlike HA or GvG or whatever. I like running with monks in AB, but I won't usually go out of my way to find them and I think most people build their bars accordingly.

Perhaps. I usually play with guild groups.

Quote: Originally Posted by Skeith Teh Murderer Hey everyone.

I made this Derv build using this build off of PvXwiki as base, from which I started building from.

Anyways, I was hoping you guys could critique it and give some suggestions. Keep in mind that I am using this Derv for AB only and nothing else. Also, don't suggest any skills from EoTN because I do not have it.

The Build:

Dervish / Elementalist

Scythe Mastery: 12 + 1 + 1
Mysticism: 8 + 1
Wind Prayers: 8 + 1
Air Magic: 7

[Wounding Strike][Mystic Sweep][Chilling Victory][Grenth's Fingers][Heart of Fury][Conjure Lightning][Attacker's Insight][Dwayna's Touch]

Hopefully you guys can make it even better~! yup, as others have said [skill]grenth's fingers[/skill] is counter productive in your current build, however if you'd switch [skill]conjure lightning[/skill] with [skill]conjure frost[/skill] than I guess It will work.
however you still lack IMS and crippling wont always solve the problem.

by the way, the old Wounding Spike build(pre EotN) is:
[Wounding Strike][Mystic Sweep][Eremite's Attack][Heart of Fury][Storm Djinn's Haste][Conjure Lightning][Faithful Intervention][Resurrection Signet]
you could make some changes like using [Chilling Victory] and [Attacker's Insight] and also replace the IMS if you want. and obviously take out [Resurrection Signet] as you're in AB...

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Yeah, Enchanted Haste for Storm Djinn's in my opinion.

[eremites attack] -> [chilling victory]
[resurrection sig] / [faithful intervention] -> [attacker's insight]

[faithful intervention][mystic vigor][heart of fury][signet of mystic speed][attackers insight][wounding strike][crippling victory][chilling victory]

12 charsssssssssssssssssss

Quote: Also, don't suggest any skills from EoTN because I do not have it. No Signet of Mystic Speed or Crippling Victory, Dark!