User:Guildwars1speedclears/My New Build

Deal massive AoE damage with scythe skills.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=d/w scythe=12+1+1 earthp=10+1 myst=8+1][sand shards][vow of strength][optional][eremite's attack][whirlwind attack][optional][heart of fury][save yourselves][/build]


 * 1 should be:
 * for cracked armor to increase damage output.
 * for a snare and to fuel Reap Impurities.
 * if you want to sit on Vampiric or Furious.


 * 2 should be:
 * for more damage, affects Sand Shards and Vow of Strength.
 * to trigger VoS multiple times, can also replace Whirlwind Attack to make room for second flash enchantment.
 * for spammable Deep Wound.
 * to fill the screen with numbers.
 * for energy and adrenaline.
 * to maintain Vow of Strength.
 * for damage.
 * to fill the screen with numbers. Use with Aura of Thorns.

Hero
[build prof=d/a scythe=12+1+1 earthp=10+1 myst=8+1 shadow=2][Death's Charge][Vow of Strength][Optional][Optional][Heart of Fury][Veil of Thorns][Zealous Renewal][Sand Shards][/build]
 * slots should be:

Equipment

 * Full Blessed, Windwalker's, or Survivor Insignias
 * Zealous Scythe of Fortitude/Enchanting

Usage

 * Maintain Vow of Strength as much as possible.
 * Precast Sand Shards so it's available again at the start of battle.
 * Try to ball up foes, most of your damage comes from hitting multiple targets.
 * Use flash enchantment->Eremite's Attack-->Whirlwind Attack and spam your other attacks.
 * Sand Shards can be used as fuel if there's a single foe.

Counters

 * Standard anti-melee
 * Stripping Vow of Strength

Variants

 * Irresistible Sweep
 * Radiant Scythe
 * "For Great Justice!"
 * Go /A for Death's Charge if you feel that you won't need Whirlwind Attack and SY.