Archive:R/D Escape Scythe

The Escape Scythe Uses a Ranger's Expertise attribute to make Dervish attack skills easier to manage, and the Ranger elite Escape for more survivability.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=R/D Expertise=12+1+1 Scythe=12][Pious Assault][Victorious Sweep][Eremite's Attack][Optional][Escape][Lightning Reflexes][Rending Touch][Resurrection Signet][/build]
 * Antidote Signet - to remove conditions.
 * Crippling Victory - to snare.
 * Apply Poison (you'll need a Minor Wilderness Survival Rune)
 * Zealous Sweep - extra damage and energy.
 * Throw Dirt for blind.

Equipment

 * Full Survivor's Insignias are optimal.
 * Superior Vigor, Clarity and two Vitae Runes.
 * Sundering, Vampiric and Zealous Scythes of Fortitude with 15% in Stance "Dance with Death" inscription.
 * A Spear + Shield set, with +60 health in total and Reduced Blind duration on the Shield.

Usage

 * Use Pious Assault ---> Victorious Sweep ---> Eremite's Attack for a spike.
 * Use Lightning Reflexes to speed up your spike or to attack foes when they stand still.
 * Use Escape both to block yourself from enemies and kite/chase foes effectively.
 * Rending Touch to remove enchantments.

Variants

 * For AB/CM replace Resurrection Signet with another skill.
 * PvE skills like Dwarven Stability and Aura of Holy Might to buff damage and stance duration.
 * Take Sunspear Rebirth Signet for a soft res in PvE.
 * Antidote Signet for quick blindess removal.
 * Chilling Victory in PvE (do not use in PvP)
 * D-Shot for pro people.

Counters

 * Anti-Melee.
 * Heavy energy denial, such as Spirit Shackles.