Archive:R/D Escape Scythe

This build has been archived as of 10:46, September 18, 2009 (UTC), for the following reason: Nerfs to Escape This build had been designed for the following use: PvP RA PvP CM PvP AB This build was in the category good before being archived.

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

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• 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

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• 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.