Build:D/any PvP Avatar of Grenth

This build is in the metagame and deserves to be stored. This build has received an overall rating in the range from 4.75 to 5.0 and thus qualifies for the highest category of working builds: Great. This build has been designed for the following use: PvP RA PvP AB PvP FA PvP JQ

This build is positively affected by the Flux: There Can Be Only One. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Fairly improved performance when linebacking other dervishes. Bring the skill attacker's insight.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Jack of All Trades. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Attributes: 11 scythe mastery, 10+1 mysticism, 10+1 wind prayers. Slightly improved defense, faster activation of avatar and resurrection.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Chain Combo. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Chain your skills for a slight damage bonus.

This build is significantly affected by the Flux: Xinrae's Revenge. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: Can disable similar dervishes' skills; risk of backfiring.

This build is positively affected by the Flux: Minion Apocalypse. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.   Notes: While under their effects, Avatar of Grenth and Grenth's Aura will steal more health when attacking (or when Grenth's Aura is used adjacent to) an opposing player that is adjacent to one or two spawned minions.

A Dervish build abusing Avatar of Grenth's Life Steal and Disease spreading.

Frequency

More common in RA than Build:D/any PvP Avatar of Balthazar.

Attributes and Skills

Dervish / Any 12 + 1 + 1 Scythe Mastery 10 + 1 Mysticism 8 + 1 Wind Prayers The energy cost of Dervish enchantments is reduced by 44%. In PvE, gain +11 armor rating while enchanted. Wearying Strike NightfallDervish. Scythe Mastery 14Wearying StrikeScythe AttackYou remove 1 Dervish enchantment. If an enchantment was removed, you inflict a Deep Wound for 10 seconds. You suffer from Weakness for 10 seconds if an enchantment is not removed.6 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Heart of Fury (PvP) NightfallDervish. Mysticism 11Heart of Fury (PvP)StanceFor 8 seconds, you attack 25% faster.46 Harrier's Haste NightfallDervish. Wind Prayers 9Harrier's HasteFlash Enchantment SpellFor 6 seconds, you move 25% faster and deal +8 more damage against moving foes.610 Grenth's Aura EotNDervish. Wind Prayers 9Grenth's AuraFlash Enchantment SpellFor 20 seconds, you deal 17 less damage and steal 17 Health whenever you hit with a scythe attack. When you cast this enchantment you steal 17 Health from all adjacent foes.610 Avatar of Grenth NightfallDervish. Mysticism 11Avatar of GrenthElite FormFor 69 seconds, your scythe attacks deal dark damage and steal 9 Health. You are immune to Disease and inflict Disease on all adjacent foes for 3 seconds whenever you lose a Dervish enchantment. This skill is disabled for 45 seconds.5220 Resurrection Signet CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedResurrection SignetSignetResurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost.3   Template code

First Optional: (always a snare)

• Crippling VictoryEotNDervish. Scythe Mastery 14Crippling VictoryScythe AttackIf this attack hits a foe, that foe is Crippled for 8 seconds. If you have more Health than target foe, all adjacent foes take 29 earth damage.6 - decent damage and no energy cost.
• Harrier's GraspNightfallDervish. Wind Prayers 9Harrier's GraspFlash Enchantment SpellFor 14 seconds, attacks against moving foes also Cripple that foe for 6 seconds. This enchantment ends after you apply Cripple 2 times. When you cast this spell, you lose Cripple and 1 other condition. 1015 - adds utility with condition removal.

Second Optional:

A maximum of 2 attack skills are recommended for the bar, you can even get away with using 1. If you picked Crippling Victory take an enchant, otherwise pick either an attack skill or an enchant.

Attack skills

• Chilling VictoryNightfallDervish. Scythe Mastery 14Chilling VictoryScythe AttackIf it hits, this attack strikes for +14 damage. For each foe hit who has less Health than you, that foe and all adjacent foes are struck for 29 cold damage.6 - pure damage.
• Aura SlicerEotNDervish. Mysticism 11Aura SlicerMelee AttackIf this attack hits, you inflict Bleeding for 12 seconds. If you are enchanted, you also inflict Cracked Armor for 8 seconds.4 - adds cracked armor and more degen.
• Radiant ScytheEotNDervish. Scythe Mastery 14Radiant ScytheScythe AttackThis attack strikes for +1 damage for each point of Energy you currently have, maximum 28 damage. You gain 7 Energy if this attack hits.6 - damage and energy management.

Enchants

• Attacker's InsightNightfallDervish. Wind Prayers 11Attacker's InsightFlash Enchantment SpellFor 8 seconds, you have a 50% chance to block while attacking. When this enchantment ends, you inflict Weakness on all adjacent foes for 12 seconds.1010 - anti-physical.
• Balthazar's RageNightfallDervish. Mysticism 11Balthazar's RageFlash Enchantment SpellAll nearby foes are set on fire for 2 seconds. For 20 seconds afterward, this enchantment does nothing. When this enchantment ends, you gain 2 strikes of adrenaline if any foes are within earshot.610 - more degen and adrenaline building.
• Harrier's GraspNightfallDervish. Wind Prayers 9Harrier's GraspFlash Enchantment SpellFor 14 seconds, attacks against moving foes also Cripple that foe for 6 seconds. This enchantment ends after you apply Cripple 2 times. When you cast this spell, you lose Cripple and 1 other condition. 1015 - if you chose Crippling Victory for the first optional slot, HG can still be considered for the condition removal and more cripple.

Other

• Take Death's ChargeFactionsAssassin. Shadow Arts Death's ChargeSpellShadow Step to target foe. If that foe has more Health than you, you are healed for 65..173..209.5¼30 instead of Resurrection SignetCoreNo Profession. UnlinkedResurrection SignetSignetResurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost.3 in JQ, FA, and AB.

Equipment

• Windwalker + Zealous Scythe: PkphQPVH+kqOpZb90SpZb9DFpZb7TNpZbDrRpZb3D

• Blessed or Windwalker Insignias.
• Vamp and Zealous Scythes.
• +20% Enchantment Set.
• Defensive Shield + Spear Sets.

Usage

• Maintain your Avatar by recasting when necessary.
• Use Heart of Fury to attack faster.
• Use Harrier's Haste to catch kiting foes.
• Keep opponents snared.
• Maintain Grenth's Aura, make sure Wearying Strike tears down Grenth's Aura once it is recharged so it can be reapplied. Alternatively, use Wearying Strike when an enchant is about to fall off.

Counters

• General Anti-Melee.
• Interrupts on your Avatar (don't cast it where it can be interrupted).