Fact of the matter is, I won't be using any PvE only skills other than Sunspear Rebirth Signet and Eternal Aura, since Sunspear is a required grind for Nightfall characters. I didn't actually intend to bring this character through EotN content, either, but, I suppose if Distracting Strike really is that nice, then, I could grab it then head back to Elona. I'm just going to rush through the campaign, get all of the skills that look like they could be somewhat useful in PvP and then get to work on my Paragon (which is what I'm going to use to get the EotN skills). I despise grind with a passion reserved for few other things in life, and I absolutely refuse to go through with it unless required under any circumstances. I mean, I made it through Prophecies and Factions on my warrior, ritualist, and assassin by just using henchmen (no heroes) and no PvE skills. Certainly, I can live without them, despite them being superior to most other skills.
Anyhoo, the problem I'm finding with my Derv is that spending 10 energy on anything other than an enchantment seems to making me burn through my reserves at hyperspeed. That's actually why I didn't put Chilling Victory on my bar. I've playing around with it and it simply costs too much. Yeah, I could run a Zealous scythe, but, Mysticism should be giving me enough energy to fuel my skills provided I run nothing but 5 energy attacks, I think. Plus, I quite like my Deldrimor Scythe. :P Of course, this could all be me not playing my Derv correctly, since I've been playing a Cleave Warrior for a while, and energy management wasn't even an issue thanks to all my skills basically being adrenaline-based except FGJ, Cyclone Axe, and Tiger Stance. That's partially why I was running Attacker's Insight; when I don't have to worry about carefully managing my energy, I can focus on other things.
With regards to Malicious Strike, I definitely like the synergy it has with Wounding Strike, but, having been through Prophecies and Factions multiple times now, I can tell you there are few things I hate more than enemies throwing up blocking stances, so, I have to run warrior if only to keep myself sane. Now, I suppose this is a question pointed more towards Tyla, but, what skill were you suggesting I swap out for Distracting Strike? It looks like a bit of your post was cut out, so, I can see your suggestion of swapping out Malicious for Wild Blow, but not what you wanted swapped for Distracting Strike. Also, what attack buffs do you suggest in general other than Heart of Fury, as I've no idea.
