User:Minxy/Test Build

This is my generic build I run on my Dervish. Using this to test out formatting and such.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Dervish/Monk Scythe=10+1+2 Mysticism=10+1 EarthPrayers=9 Protection=7][Vital Boon][Eternal Aura][Heart of Fury][Victorious Sweep][Mystic Sweep][Chilling Victory][Avatar of Lyssa][Shielding Hands][/build]

Equipment
Scythe Mastery Hood with Rune of Major Scythe Mastery Rune of Minor Mysticism The remaining runes/insignia can be whatever you want - I use Windwalker Insignia on the chestpiece, Minor Vigor and Vitae Runes. Any scythe will do; preferably one with a max Grip of Enchanting (enchantments last 20% longer) and "Guided by Fate" inscription (+15% damage while enchanted). A Zealous Snathe is helpful if you are good at hitting multiple enemies but not required. Dwayna's Grace or Myish's Scythe both would work perfectly.
 * Armor
 * Weapons

Usage
Just before battle, cast Avatar of Lyssa, and then cast your enchantments except for Eternal Aura. As soon as you get into battle, then cast Eternal Aura, preferably when surrounded by enemies. Then run through your attack skills, recasting enchantments as needed. Even on regular attacks you should be able to deal heavy damage through Lyssa's damage bonus on enemies casting skills, and the correct timing on using your attack skills can spike up large amounts of damage. Note: If you recast AoL and do not get in a fight right away, I would recommend casting Eternal Aura anyway before the avatar's form has run out more than halfway. This way Eternal Aura will have recharged by the time you need to recast your Avatar.

Counters

 * Enchantment Stripping
 * Energy Denial (though this is not so much a problem as it'd normally be, as AoL grants extra energy)

Variants
There are so many variants on this it's almost silly. This is a very simple, generic setup with the skills I personally use and like. The enchantments and attack skills can be replaced with any other ones you want - the only really important thing is that you always have Eternal Aura and Avatar of Lyssa on your bar. Three enchantments is recommended as that will give you the most benefit from Mystic Sweep. If you want to use a different secondary than Monk, then dump the Protection Prayers points into the attribute of your choice and use a skill (enchantment is preferable) of your choice in the place of Shielding Hands. Or take those points and put them into Mysticism/Scythe Mastery/Earth Prayers and take another Dervish enchantment.