User:Malokai92/PvE Scythe Ranger

This build combines Expertise and scythe attacks to pump continuous damage.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Ranger/Dervish ScytheMastery=12 Expertise=12+1+1 earthp=3][wounding strike][victorious sweep][radiant scythe][reap impurities][optional][aura of thorns][dwarven stability][lightning reflexes][/build] Optional should be:
 * Apply Poison to fuel Reap Impurities and cover Deep Wound.
 * Zealous Sweep for additional energy management and fueling Radiant Scythe.
 * Rending Sweep for spammable damage, only use as teardown as necessary
 * Irresistible Sweep for damage and removing stances such as Whirling Defense. Alternate with Wounding Strike or bring a second flash enchantment.

Equipment

 * Survivor/Blessed Insignia on all pieces.
 * Zealous/Vampiric Scythe of Enchanting with "Strength and Honor" inscriptions.
 * Defensive set and longbow for pulling groups.

Usage

 * Maintain Lightning Reflexes with Dwarven Stability for an IAS and a 75% chance to block. Consider drinking alcohol beforehand if there are knockdowns in the area.
 * Spam Wounding Strike, Victorious Sweep, Radiant Scythe, and any other scythe attacks.
 * Use Aura of Thorns to fuel Wounding Strike and as a snare.

Variants

 * for Wounding Strike
 * for Asuran Scan
 * for Asuran Scan or Dwarven Stability
 * for any of the PvE skills

Counters

 * Anti-melee hexes/conditions
 * Enchantment removal.
 * Stance removal will hinder damage and survivability.