User:Readem/Build:D/any Forsaken Melandru

The Forsaken Melandru is a Dervish build capable of surviving and dealing damage.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=D/any scythemastery=11+1 EarthPrayers=9+1 Mysticism=10+1+1][Avatar of Melandru][Victorious Sweep][Wearying Strike][Eremites Attack][Pious Haste][Vital Boon][Signet of Pious Light][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Equipment
Having a lot of energy is optimum. 35 is a decent amount. The perfect scythe would be:
 * Forsaken insignia for the extra armor
 * A perfect Zealous Scythe Snathe or a perfect Sundering 20^20 Scythe Snathe depending on whether you are focusing on damage, or concerned about energy.
 * +30 Hp Scythe Grip
 * A perfect "Strength and Honor" inscription

Usage

 * Right before entering combat, use Avatar of Melandru
 * When attacking use Victorious Sweep, and Wearying Strike
 * To prevent Kiting or to quickly retreat from battle use Pious Haste
 * When taking large amounts of damage, or confident that your enemy will not kite, use Conviction
 * When you see your form flashing, immediately retreat with Pious haste, and cast Vital Boon and Signet of Pious Light when your form ends to regain all your health.
 * Go for fleshy targets, and kill him until some of there res sigs are used up.

Counters

 * Blind when not in form
 * Fragility
 * Energy Denial can hurt this build
 * Anti-melee hexes such as Spiteful Spirit

Variants

 * Switch out Vital Boon and Signet of Pious Light for Eremite's Attack and Draw Conditions or Imbue Health
 * Use enchantments such as Heart of Holy Flame and then remove them quickly for some degeneration.