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The standard primary Dervish running build for Droknar's Forge. The runner is always moving at least 33% faster than normal.
 
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The fastest runner out there using Pious Haste and Dwarven Stability for a permanent 50% IMS.
   
 
== Attributes and Skills==
 
== Attributes and Skills==
 
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[build prof=D/A name="Unstoppable Droks Dervish" mysticism=12+1 shadowarts=12 deadly=3][Heart Of Shadow][I Am Unstoppable]["Don't Trip!"][Vow of Silence][Dash][Pious Haste][Death's Charge][Dark Prison]
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[build prof=D/A name="Unstoppable Droks Dervish" mysticism=12+1+1 shadowarts=12 deadly=3][Heart Of Shadow][I Am Unstoppable][Shadow Form][Pious Haste][zealous renewal][Dwarven Stability][Death's Charge][Dark Prison][/build]
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== Equipment==
 
== Equipment==
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*Full Radiant/Survivor/Sentry (Depending which is more necessary for an area).
*Radiant Insignias (For most energy...use Sentry's Insignias if having survival issues)
 
*Runes of Attunement (For most energy...use Vitae/Vigor Runes if having survival issues)
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*Full Attunement/Vitae (Depending on which is more necessary for an area).
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'''Defensive Set'''
*A staff with +5e inscription, and +5e Insightful staff head(add that with inherent +10e = total of 20e) and +20% longer enchantment mod
 
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*Spear
*A Sword/Shield combo is optional as a defensive set:
 
 
**"I Have the Power!" Inscription.
**Sword
 
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**20% longer Enchantments.
***+5 energy inscription
 
 
*16 Armor Shield.
***20% Enchanting
 
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** -2 (while in stance).
**Shield
 
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**+45hp (while in stance).
*** -2/stance Inscription
 
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'''High Energy Set'''
*** +30hp or +45hp/stance
 
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*Any staff with +10 energy and 20% halves skill recharge of spells.
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**Defensive, Hale, Swift, or Insightful Staff Head.
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**"Don't think twice", "Hale and Hearty" or "Seize the Day" Inscription.
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**Staff Wrapping of Enchanting (+20% useful for lengthening Shadow Form).
   
 
== Usage==
 
== Usage==
*Alternate between using Dash and Pious Haste. NOTE: Do NOT immediately use Dash every time it recharges or your energy pool will fall extremely quickly.
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*Maintain Dwarven Stability and Pious Haste, being sure to activate Zealous Renewal before each renewal of your stance.
*Use "Don't Trip!" and IAU as your anti-kd's depending on how many KD's/foes you're facing.
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*Use IAU as your anti-kd/cripple.
*Shadow step to foes at the end of mobs for maximum speed.
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*Shadow step whenever your steps are recharged.
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*Use Shadow Form right before aggroing/being struck by spells.
*Use VoS when encountering Ice Imps/Ice Golems/Heretics. (Can shadow step to Ice Golems first and use VoS for faster run).
 
*Heart of Shadow for a boost and a minor heal. Note only to use it on foes <b>behind</b> you, as this will make it teleport you forward.
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*Heart of Shadow for healing and speed. Note only to use it on foes <b>behind</b> you, as this will make it teleport you forward.
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*Optionally, drink alcohol to prevent knockdowns all the time with Dwarven Stability.
   
 
== Counters==
 
== Counters==
* Cripple if "I am Unstoppable!" is recharging.
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* Cripple if "I am Unstoppable!" is recharging (Avoid Pinesoul traps)
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* Rubberbanding/lag
* Canceling Pious and ending VoS at a bad time.
 
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* Body blocking (Use shadowsteps to avoid)
* Lack of Energy (which can be fixed with the right runes)
 
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* Shadow Form ending with spell casting enemies around you. Avoid aggroing mobs with Hexes if shadow form is running out/recharging.
* Body Block with all three teleports recharging (rare)
 
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*[[gww:Ebon Escape|Ebon Escape]] to shadow step to NPC.
*[[gww:Feigned Neutrality|Feigned Neutrality]] for "Don't Trip!" if you feel the need for more healing.
 
 
*[[gww:Shadow Sanctuary|Shadow Sanctuary]] for either Heart of Shadow or Dark Prison if you cannot use Heart of Shadow properly.
*[[gww:Dwarven Stability|Dwarven Stability]] for "Don't Trip!"; turn off post processing effects if using it while drunk. This can also be used as energy management.
 
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*[[gww:Vow of Silence|Vow of Silence]] instead of Shadow Form
*[[gww:Fleeting Stability|Fleeting Stability]] for "Don't Trip!" for more secure anti-knockdown, though you should be careful not to cancel it with Pious Haste before IAU recharges.
 
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*[[gww:Eternal Aura|Eternal Aura]] for inexperienced runners.
*[[gww:Shadow Sanctuary|Shadow Sanctuary]] or Feigned Neutrality instead of Heart Of Shadow if you aren't comfortable with Heart of Shadow for healing.
 
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*[[gww:Grenth's Fingers|Grenth's Fingers]] instead of Zealous Renewal for condition removal.
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Latest revision as of 23:15, 21 September 2011

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This build has been designed for the following use:

The fastest runner out there using Pious Haste and Dwarven Stability for a permanent 50% IMS.

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=D/A name="Unstoppable Droks Dervish" mysticism=12+1+1 shadowarts=12 deadly=3][Heart Of Shadow][I Am Unstoppable][Shadow Form][Pious Haste][zealous renewal][Dwarven Stability][Death's Charge][Dark Prison][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

  • Full Radiant/Survivor/Sentry (Depending which is more necessary for an area).
  • Full Attunement/Vitae (Depending on which is more necessary for an area).

Defensive Set

  • Spear
    • "I Have the Power!" Inscription.
    • 20% longer Enchantments.
  • 16 Armor Shield.
    • -2 (while in stance).
    • +45hp (while in stance).

High Energy Set

  • Any staff with +10 energy and 20% halves skill recharge of spells.
    • Defensive, Hale, Swift, or Insightful Staff Head.
    • "Don't think twice", "Hale and Hearty" or "Seize the Day" Inscription.
    • Staff Wrapping of Enchanting (+20% useful for lengthening Shadow Form).

Usage

  • Maintain Dwarven Stability and Pious Haste, being sure to activate Zealous Renewal before each renewal of your stance.
  • Use IAU as your anti-kd/cripple.
  • Shadow step whenever your steps are recharged.
  • Use Shadow Form right before aggroing/being struck by spells.
  • Heart of Shadow for healing and speed. Note only to use it on foes behind you, as this will make it teleport you forward.
  • Optionally, drink alcohol to prevent knockdowns all the time with Dwarven Stability.

Counters

  • Cripple if "I am Unstoppable!" is recharging (Avoid Pinesoul traps)
  • Rubberbanding/lag
  • Body blocking (Use shadowsteps to avoid)
  • Shadow Form ending with spell casting enemies around you. Avoid aggroing mobs with Hexes if shadow form is running out/recharging.

Variants