Archive:A/D Dark Apostasy Scythe

This unconventional Assassin uses Critical Strikes with a scythe to manage energy and deal high packets of damage with each swing. This uses short activating attacks rather than slower attacks such as Victorious Sweep to create a quick and deadly spike.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=A/D critic=12+1+1 scythe=12][Dark Apostasy][Wearying Strike][Mystic Sweep][Eremite's Attack][Dash][Assassin's Remedy][Way of the Master][Optional][/build]

Equipment

 * Sundering/Vampiric (pick preference), Ebon, and Zealous (not completely needed) Scythes of Fortitude (and 1 scythe of enchanting, not required).
 * Defensive set.
 * Survivor's Insignias with Vitae.

Usage

 * Maintain all of your buffs.
 * Spike (or pressure) with Wearying → Mystic → Eremite's.
 * Use Dash to attack kiting foes.

Counters

 * Anti-melee hexes.
 * Spirit Bond/Protective Spirit before removed.
 * Kiting, to a degree
 * Enchantment removal.
 * Stone Sheath, Stoneflesh Aura, Dulled Weapon and to a lesser extent, Balanced Stance

Variants

 * Critical Eye
 * Resurrection Signet for areas where it is useful (PvE, RA, etc.).