Archive:D/any Avatar of Lyssa

Harrass the backline with interrupts and snares, while stealing their energy as your e-management.

Frequency
Seen reasonably frequently in 3 Melee builds, as an alternative to Ebon Dust Aura dervishes. Rarely seen in pairs or more.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=D/any scy=12+1+1 mys=8+1 win=5+1 earthprayers=9+1][Wearying Strike][Pious Assault][Heart of Fury][Avatar of Lyssa][Aura of Thorns][Optional][Fleeting Stability][Resurrection Signet][/build] PvP Versions of skills: [[Pious Assault (PvP)@14], [[Aura of Thorns (PvP)@10] Optional:
 * - for razor-sharp interruption to harass the backline.
 * - for linebacking on demand. Drop the points in Wind Prayers to Mysticism.

Equipment

 * Blessed Insignias.
 * Vamp and Zealous Scythes.
 * Defensive Shield + Spear Sets.

Usage

 * Maintain your Avatar by recasting when necessary.
 * Use Heart of Fury to attack faster.
 * Maintain Fleeting Stability for IMS and anti-knockdown, while in Avatar form.
 * Use Lyssa's Haste to interrupt foes or Dust Cloak to lineback
 * Use Aura of Thorns to snare.
 * Use Pious on demand, along with Wearying, to steal energy.

Variants

 * Death Pact Signet instead of Res Signet.

Counters

 * Melee-hate.
 * General Anti-Caster.