User:Immora/buildarchive/AoM Harrier's Grasp Dervish

This build uses the powerful effects of the Dervish elite skill Avatar of Melandru to give a constant Health bonus and condition immunity. In combination with powerful Scythe Mastery attacks that would normally incur a penalty towards the player, that is neutralized, resulting in an extremely powerful Melee build.

Equipment

 * Radiant's insignia is required to maintain your energy level.
 * A Scythe with "Guided by Fate" or "Strength and Honor" inscriptions.
 * If you want an even larger energy pool, look for the "I Have the Power" inscription.
 * Runes of Major Mysticism, Superior Vigor, Minor Wind Prayers, Minor Scythe Mastery.

Usage

 * Keep Avatar of Melandru active as much as possible, and as energy allows for.
 * Victorious Sweep, Wearying Strike, and Mystic Sweep are your primary attack skills.
 * Follow up Wearying Strike with Mystic Sweep for a fast Deep Wound spike.
 * Use Wild Blow to remove stances.
 * Featherfoot Grace should be used as a speed boost. Note the reduced duration for Conditions can be helpful when not under the effects of Avatar of Melandru.
 * Maintain Harrier's Grasp for chasing down kiting foes.
 * Resurrection Signet is to be used on fallen party members.

Counters

 * This build has no means of removing hexes and is vulnerable to the same types of hexes as most melee oriented builds such as Spiteful Spirit and Empathy.
 * Heavy Energy denial can be troublesome, especially if trying to activate Avatar of Melandru.
 * Heart of Fury can be used for an attack speed boost.
 * Fragility has a nasty effect on AoM because conditions are immediately removed.

Variants

 * Instead of Featherfoot Grace, consider Pious Haste, Enchanted Haste, Lyssa's Haste, or Harrier's Haste.
 * Harrier's Grasp can be replaced with other anti-kiting skills.
 * If under high energy constraints, such as not having an enchantment caster in your party, consider replacing an attack with an enchantment such as Guiding Hands, Intimidating Aura, or Zealous Renewal.