what is dervish? - Guild Wars Forums

zilth · Apr 13, 2007, 05:33 AM // 05:33

im new too GW and can someone please explain wat exactly are dervish and their role in the game?

RPGmaniac · Apr 13, 2007, 06:13 AM // 06:13

Dervishes are basically your holy warrior type melee people. They rely on enchantments to enhance themselves in battle and are a viable alternative to a warrior for melee/damage absorption. They have an attribute-Mysticism, which gives health and energy whenever an enchantment ends on the dervish (from any source, not just the dervish's own enchantments). Also, there are a few farming builds for dervishes.

zilth · Apr 13, 2007, 08:06 AM // 08:06

but what about their dps?
is it better than warriors?
do they low,middle or high armor?

Etta · Apr 13, 2007, 08:12 AM // 08:12

1. That's depend on your build, dervish can hit 3 target at once. A bit slower than warrior, I think.

2. That's depend on your build again. They have a great tanking build.

3. They have lower armor than warrior but some of their elite forms can surpass anyone, cut through the enemy like a paper.

Some Guru Named Kai · Apr 13, 2007, 08:19 AM // 08:19

The swing of a scythe is the same as a swing with a hammer.

EDIT: Speed wise.

fikusan · Apr 13, 2007, 08:50 AM // 08:50

did someone say Dervish?

ss1986v2 · Apr 13, 2007, 08:59 AM // 08:59

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10086488

all you ever wanted to know.

HawkofStorms · Apr 13, 2007, 01:39 PM // 13:39

Just so you understand where this term came from, the word dervish comes from a specific sect of Middle Eastern holy men. Thus it kinda fits in with NF's middle eastern/northern africa theme.

Terra Xin · Apr 13, 2007, 01:48 PM // 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Just so you understand where this term came from, the word dervish comes from a specific sect of Middle Eastern holy men. Thus it kinda fits in with NF's middle eastern/northern africa theme.

Whirling Dervishes... they also carried Scythes... Last I read.

Apr 13, 2007, 05:33 AM // 05:33	#1
zilth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007	what is dervish? im new too GW and can someone please explain wat exactly are dervish and their role in the game?

Apr 13, 2007, 08:06 AM // 08:06	#3
zilth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007	dervish damage? but what about their dps? is it better than warriors? do they low,middle or high armor?

Apr 13, 2007, 06:13 AM // 06:13	#2
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	Dervishes are basically your holy warrior type melee people. They rely on enchantments to enhance themselves in battle and are a viable alternative to a warrior for melee/damage absorption. They have an attribute-Mysticism, which gives health and energy whenever an enchantment ends on the dervish (from any source, not just the dervish's own enchantments). Also, there are a few farming builds for dervishes.

Apr 13, 2007, 08:12 AM // 08:12	#4
Etta Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mancland, British Empire	1. That's depend on your build, dervish can hit 3 target at once. A bit slower than warrior, I think. 2. That's depend on your build again. They have a great tanking build. 3. They have lower armor than warrior but some of their elite forms can surpass anyone, cut through the enemy like a paper.

Apr 13, 2007, 08:19 AM // 08:19	#5
Some Guru Named Kai Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: westAscalon4lyfe? Guild: Giggity Giggity [GOO] Profession: W/	The swing of a scythe is the same as a swing with a hammer. EDIT: Speed wise.

Apr 13, 2007, 08:50 AM // 08:50	#6
fikusan Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Xen Of Onslaught[XoO] Profession: Mo/	did someone say Dervish?

Apr 13, 2007, 08:59 AM // 08:59	#7
ss1986v2 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Profession: Mo/	http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10086488 all you ever wanted to know.

Apr 13, 2007, 01:39 PM // 13:39	#8
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Just so you understand where this term came from, the word dervish comes from a specific sect of Middle Eastern holy men. Thus it kinda fits in with NF's middle eastern/northern africa theme.