Whats the Best Dervish Avatar? - Guild Wars Forums

Miss Fire Arrow · Nov 26, 2006, 04:00 PM // 16:00

Hi

I Was Wondering if any one knew what would be the best avatar to cap i like that one that adds 200health but what avatars to u lot like?

RTSFirebat · Nov 26, 2006, 04:01 PM // 16:01

Moved to Q&A forum, why was this in Screenshot Expo I don't know

Stemnin · Nov 26, 2006, 04:05 PM // 16:05

I like em all, different ways to play with different builds, that's what floats my boat.

Midnight Harmony · Nov 26, 2006, 04:07 PM // 16:07

My favourite is Dwayna.

Elemental Cotton · Nov 26, 2006, 04:26 PM // 16:26

I haven't a chance to try out the Dervish, or to play Guild Wars for that matter..
But my favorite would have to be Dwayna, her avatar is just so beautiful!

tuna-fish_sushi · Nov 26, 2006, 04:37 PM // 16:37

im voting balthazar or melandru. 40armor and 33% faster run for like 60+ seconds is just hawt. Also Melandru's +200life and cannot be effected by conditions just stops alot of builds.

tuna-fish_sushi · Nov 26, 2006, 04:38 PM // 16:38

sry double post lag ftw

Former Ruling · Nov 26, 2006, 04:39 PM // 16:39

For actual PvP use?

Only 2 are used.

1) Grenth - Used ALOT on flagstand Dervishes to Remove the Protting that pressured targets usually get. This is obviously the favorite since Aegis chain and Prot Spirit are such popular ways of mitigating pressure.

2) Melandru - Condition immunity makes this one of the choices for a Ganking Dervish (Its harder to get you out or kill you), and its used at the stand by some teams in conjunction with Wearying Strike - though most of the ones I watched swithed to Grenth.

Balthazar's is ok for Running (or maybe farming undead?). Dwayna's is an awesome PvE one, and Lyssa is good on a situational basis (when you know you'll meet the +dmg conditon alot).

TheSonofDarwin · Nov 26, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45

For PvE I usually stick with Balthazar. The extra armor and speed is very helpful when you have low AL and the enemies run like headless chickens. Melandru is nice too... but you need to be careful - depending on your armor/weapon setup, if you die once you won't have enough energy to cast it unless you have +energy elsewhere.

I'd say Balthazar of Dwayna for PvE. PvP is a different ballgame altogether.

dargon · Nov 26, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

Personally, my current build doesn't use one, but I have had Balthazar in it in the past (rarely used it and thus switched it for a different elite)

Lavindathar · Nov 26, 2006, 07:03 PM // 19:03

In PvE, I go with Balth. Handy when your the first in the aggro all the targets.

PvE - Grenth is great for ruining enemy builds by stripping their enchantments.

Dwayna is good as you have extra health and are not affected by conditions.

Balth can also be handy for a tank as well!

Yanman.be · Nov 26, 2006, 07:07 PM // 19:07

Depends on the situation.

cry of the rapture · Nov 26, 2006, 07:17 PM // 19:17

grenth to destroy enchants

Silas Verdeii · Nov 26, 2006, 07:25 PM // 19:25

I like dwayna for the looks and the healing bonus, i don't use it on myself but it's great to help keep melonni alive while saving my healer's energy a bit.
Balthazar looks like a good one but i haven't tried it yet. Melandru also would have good potential in areas where there are alot of conditions being applied.
lyssa and grenth seem like great effects, they just don't fit my game style as well at the moment. I think it's important to try them out and see what fits with your style the most

Darkobra · Nov 26, 2006, 07:28 PM // 19:28

Anything you want on PVE. I use Balthazar's myself. But for PVP? Grenth's hands down.

Skuld · Nov 26, 2006, 07:47 PM // 19:47

Wildblow Grenth spamming here

Cronnie · Nov 26, 2006, 08:59 PM // 20:59

I use Balth most of the time in PvE, havent tried my derv in PvP yet so i dont know what i will use there, prob grenth though.

Mesmer in Need · Nov 28, 2006, 12:48 AM // 00:48

you can destroy a monk or any other caster with lyssa.

lennymon · Nov 28, 2006, 01:09 AM // 01:09

in short....
they are all perfect, for something.

Xenex Xclame · Nov 28, 2006, 01:35 AM // 01:35

I love this answer : "There is no best"

2 of the ones i use more often are Melandrus and Balthazar.

They are all good in certain places or against certain players/monsters/builds.

-Balthazar the +40 armor and 33% faster running for +60 secons is cool, especiall if you add a skill that makes you attack faster.
-Dwayna if its gonna be hex heavy this one is cool, the healing is a bonus.
-Grenth good to use against boon prots, and any opponent that uses lots of enchants
-Lyssa +10 nice! +dmg vs opponents activating skills, also nice
-Melandrus the +200 hp is always nice , good against condition teams/foes

I was gonna put a list on how i think which is better then the other one in most cases, but i coudnt, theres just way too many things to consider.

Nov 26, 2006, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#1
Miss Fire Arrow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: england Guild: Lightbringers from sky [Sky] my own guild Profession: R/Mo	Whats the Best Dervish Avatar? Hi I Was Wondering if any one knew what would be the best avatar to cap i like that one that adds 200health but what avatars to u lot like?

Nov 26, 2006, 04:01 PM // 16:01	#2
RTSFirebat The Humanoid Typhoon Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	Moved to Q&A forum, why was this in Screenshot Expo I don't know __________________ Guru Event Guide Editor

Nov 26, 2006, 04:38 PM // 16:38	#7
tuna-fish_sushi Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Profession: E/A	sry double post lag ftw Last edited by tuna-fish_sushi; Nov 26, 2006 at 04:45 PM // 16:45..

Nov 28, 2006, 01:35 AM // 01:35	#20
Xenex Xclame Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: DPX Profession: R/	I love this answer : "There is no best" 2 of the ones i use more often are Melandrus and Balthazar. They are all good in certain places or against certain players/monsters/builds. -Balthazar the +40 armor and 33% faster running for +60 secons is cool, especiall if you add a skill that makes you attack faster. -Dwayna if its gonna be hex heavy this one is cool, the healing is a bonus. -Grenth good to use against boon prots, and any opponent that uses lots of enchants -Lyssa +10 nice! +dmg vs opponents activating skills, also nice -Melandrus the +200 hp is always nice , good against condition teams/foes I was gonna put a list on how i think which is better then the other one in most cases, but i coudnt, theres just way too many things to consider. Last edited by Xenex Xclame; Nov 28, 2006 at 01:40 AM // 01:40..

Nov 26, 2006, 04:05 PM // 16:05	#3
Stemnin Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	I like em all, different ways to play with different builds, that's what floats my boat.

Nov 26, 2006, 04:07 PM // 16:07	#4
Midnight Harmony Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South East England Guild: Everlasting Sacred Path [ESP] Profession: E/Me	My favourite is Dwayna.

Nov 26, 2006, 04:26 PM // 16:26	#5
Elemental Cotton Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: E/Mo	I haven't a chance to try out the Dervish, or to play Guild Wars for that matter.. But my favorite would have to be Dwayna, her avatar is just so beautiful!

Nov 26, 2006, 04:37 PM // 16:37	#6
tuna-fish_sushi Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Profession: E/A	im voting balthazar or melandru. 40armor and 33% faster run for like 60+ seconds is just hawt. Also Melandru's +200life and cannot be effected by conditions just stops alot of builds.

Nov 26, 2006, 04:39 PM // 16:39	#8
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	For actual PvP use? Only 2 are used. 1) Grenth - Used ALOT on flagstand Dervishes to Remove the Protting that pressured targets usually get. This is obviously the favorite since Aegis chain and Prot Spirit are such popular ways of mitigating pressure. 2) Melandru - Condition immunity makes this one of the choices for a Ganking Dervish (Its harder to get you out or kill you), and its used at the stand by some teams in conjunction with Wearying Strike - though most of the ones I watched swithed to Grenth. Balthazar's is ok for Running (or maybe farming undead?). Dwayna's is an awesome PvE one, and Lyssa is good on a situational basis (when you know you'll meet the +dmg conditon alot).

Nov 26, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45	#9
TheSonofDarwin Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: The Black Hand Gang [BHG] Profession: Mo/	For PvE I usually stick with Balthazar. The extra armor and speed is very helpful when you have low AL and the enemies run like headless chickens. Melandru is nice too... but you need to be careful - depending on your armor/weapon setup, if you die once you won't have enough energy to cast it unless you have +energy elsewhere. I'd say Balthazar of Dwayna for PvE. PvP is a different ballgame altogether.

Nov 26, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11	#10
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	Personally, my current build doesn't use one, but I have had Balthazar in it in the past (rarely used it and thus switched it for a different elite)

Nov 26, 2006, 07:03 PM // 19:03	#11
Lavindathar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester, England Guild: The Monstrous Fangs (fang) Profession: N/Mo	In PvE, I go with Balth. Handy when your the first in the aggro all the targets. PvE - Grenth is great for ruining enemy builds by stripping their enchantments. Dwayna is good as you have extra health and are not affected by conditions. Balth can also be handy for a tank as well!

Nov 26, 2006, 07:07 PM // 19:07	#12
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	Depends on the situation.

Nov 26, 2006, 07:17 PM // 19:17	#13
cry of the rapture Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kiting a shock axe Guild: guildless again.... Profession: Mo/Me	grenth to destroy enchants

Nov 26, 2006, 07:25 PM // 19:25	#14
Silas Verdeii Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Guild: Warrior Druids of Silvari	I like dwayna for the looks and the healing bonus, i don't use it on myself but it's great to help keep melonni alive while saving my healer's energy a bit. Balthazar looks like a good one but i haven't tried it yet. Melandru also would have good potential in areas where there are alot of conditions being applied. lyssa and grenth seem like great effects, they just don't fit my game style as well at the moment. I think it's important to try them out and see what fits with your style the most

Nov 26, 2006, 07:28 PM // 19:28	#15
Darkobra Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Guild: Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot Profession: E/Me	Anything you want on PVE. I use Balthazar's myself. But for PVP? Grenth's hands down.

Nov 26, 2006, 07:47 PM // 19:47	#16
Skuld Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Thousend Tigers Apund Ur Head [Ttgr] Profession: A/	Wildblow Grenth spamming here

Nov 26, 2006, 08:59 PM // 20:59	#17
Cronnie Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Alliance of Xen [XoO] Profession: N/Me	I use Balth most of the time in PvE, havent tried my derv in PvP yet so i dont know what i will use there, prob grenth though.

Nov 28, 2006, 12:48 AM // 00:48	#18
Mesmer in Need Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: [ToA]	you can destroy a monk or any other caster with lyssa.

Nov 28, 2006, 01:09 AM // 01:09	#19
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	in short.... they are all perfect, for something.