Archive:D/W AoG Wild Blow Dervish

A GvG build using Avatar of Grenth, Wild Blow, and quick-activation Scythe Attacks.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=dervi/warri scythe=12+1+1 mystic=11+1 windpr=6+1][avatar of grenth][victorious sweep][eremites attack][mystic sweep][wild blow][featherfoot grace][harriers grasp][resurrection signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Weapons:
 * Weapon Set 1: Vampiric 15^50 Scythe of Fortitude (ex. Claw of the Forgotten or Terror Scythe)
 * Weapon Set 2: Ebon 15^50 Scythe of Fortitude
 * Armor: Radiant Insignias, and the Best Vigor Rune possible.

Usage

 * Keep Avatar of Grenth up as much as possible.
 * Use Victorious Sweep as a heal.
 * Use Wild Blow to deal unavoidable damage and strip Stances.
 * Use Mystic Sweep and Eremite's Attack as follow-up attacks to the other attack skills, because of their short activation times.
 * Use Featherfoot Grace as a speed buff.

Counters

 * General melee counters (i.e. Blindness, Weakness, Cripple, Empathy, Spiteful Spirit, etc.)
 * Signet of Humility greatly lowers this build's effectiveness.

Variants

 * Drop Harrier's Grasp for Heart of Fury or Zealous Renewal.
 * Harrier's Haste is also frequently ran with this build.
 * Distracting Blow can be used as an interrupt.
 * Bull's Strike can be used as a conditional knockdown.
 * Protector's Strike can be used as a quick activation melee attack, even with no points invested in Strength.
 * A self-heal can be helpful, particularly in over-extensions. Options include Dwayna's Touch and Faithful Intervention.
 * For HA Song of Concentration is a good skill for altar capping.
 * Chilling Victory can be swapped in for Eremite's Attack.
 * Take Ritualist secondary for Sight Beyond Sight and Extend Enchantments.