Secondary profession for Dervish? - Guild Wars Forums

Jerokyn · Mar 02, 2007, 04:49 AM // 04:49

What is a good secondary profession for a Dervish? I've heard that most people just use dervish skills and so the secondary doesn't really matter. But I'd like to hear everyone's opinions because I just made one and would like to know which direction to go. Thanks

//Daniel

Verata · Mar 02, 2007, 05:07 AM // 05:07

I went Monk becasue of those enchantment and a thing called res.

Coloneh · Mar 02, 2007, 05:08 AM // 05:08

Im pretty sure this belongs in the PvE forum. And i know for a fact that iv responded to at least 3 threads exactly like this. try searching.

Jerokyn · Mar 02, 2007, 05:15 AM // 05:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coloneh

Im pretty sure this belongs in the PvE forum. And i know for a fact that iv responded to at least 3 threads exactly like this. try searching.

Sorry, but I just figured since this is the "Questions and Answers" forum. That it'd be alright to ask such a question here. But if I am mistaken, please forgive me. Thank you for your replies however.

//Daniel

Dostyvesky · Mar 02, 2007, 02:10 PM // 14:10

Warrior is good for the skill Wild Blow. It doesn't require any attributes and guarantees a critical which is high damage with a Scythe. It also let's you remove whirling defense from Rangers which is quite annoying.

I agree with the sentiment that you will usually go with all Dervish skills. I have all the secondaries unlocked on my Dervish and usually use Warrior for Wild Blow or no secondary skills.

Bastard Son · Mar 02, 2007, 02:50 PM // 14:50

IMHO, Monk secondary. Since a lot of the Dervish's strength is derived from casting enchantments, keeping enchantments, and ending enchantments, monk has some pretty handy enchantments to add to your skillset. Obviously, since this IS Guild Wars after all, you can always switch your secondary later if you end up not liking it.

Cebe · Mar 02, 2007, 02:53 PM // 14:53

Ritualist ftw.

1. Reusable Res.
2. Weapon Spells. (non-strippable unlike your enchantments...you can use things like Guided Weapon and Vital Weapon)

Of course you can't do that when you're starting out. When I started out I went D/Mo...then changed to D/Rt as fast as I could.

HawkofStorms · Mar 02, 2007, 03:02 PM // 15:02

D/Mo is nice for the reasons stated. D/W is nice for the reasons stated. D/E is nice for flame dijnn's haste and a few others (lot of enchantments and PBAoE spells that combo well with dervishes).

Silent Elvin Ranger · Mar 02, 2007, 03:13 PM // 15:13

Warrior for Wild Blow

Monk for Protective Spirit, Guardian etc. (not that good, sorry to inform u...Deemos-and i should hope u never go mending derv...thats the last thing we need)

Ritualist (mentioned above) increase damage...flaw: they arent enchants, which doesnt give u the energy increase.

Elementalist for those armor increase enchantments. Earth and water armor spells are good to increase ur armor so u can tank more damage, and they are enchants for good e-management.

Mesmer has those great stances like physical resistance and elemental resistance for when u really wanna tank damage

I have also seen Derv/Ranger who bring pets, which i think is an alright idea. This splits the damage u take into 2...and since ur pet runs faster than u, it will run in first, tanking more damage than u do.

As you can tell, a huge goal is to increase the dervs lower armor (because of low AL and no shield).

But a Dervishes second proffession isnt that important. Dervishes have it all in one package. Enchants, armor buffs, damage buffs, condition buffs etc all in 1 character.

These are just my thoughts, there are many other ideas out there (like D/N...ive seen it, but i dont know why)

I personally use D/Me and D/W. And I am actually thinking of trying the D/R idea...

My two cents,
~Silent

Xenophon Ualtar · Mar 02, 2007, 04:05 PM // 16:05

I don't really even use a secondary for my Dervish. I find that the class has enough abilities of their own. Dervishes have a many damage skills and many self heals.

Jerokyn · Mar 03, 2007, 11:09 AM // 11:09

Yea, I chose monk as my secondary for now. So far I like it. But, I still use mostly all dervish skills. Dervish skills rock. Best profession I've played thus far. Thanks for all the tips guys.

//Daniel

Coloneh · Mar 03, 2007, 07:35 PM // 19:35

I use D/R with a vow of strength build. Heket's rampage is amazing. apply poision could be nice to, but its expensive.

Mar 02, 2007, 04:49 AM // 04:49	#1
Jerokyn Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Guild: Nightmare Knights [NiKn] Profession: D/Mo	Secondary profession for Dervish? What is a good secondary profession for a Dervish? I've heard that most people just use dervish skills and so the secondary doesn't really matter. But I'd like to hear everyone's opinions because I just made one and would like to know which direction to go. Thanks //Daniel

Mar 02, 2007, 05:07 AM // 05:07	#2
Verata Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: Farmers Union [CASH] Profession: N/Me	I went Monk becasue of those enchantment and a thing called res.

Mar 02, 2007, 05:08 AM // 05:08	#3
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	Im pretty sure this belongs in the PvE forum. And i know for a fact that iv responded to at least 3 threads exactly like this. try searching.

Mar 02, 2007, 02:10 PM // 14:10	#5
Dostyvesky Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2006	Warrior is good for the skill Wild Blow. It doesn't require any attributes and guarantees a critical which is high damage with a Scythe. It also let's you remove whirling defense from Rangers which is quite annoying. I agree with the sentiment that you will usually go with all Dervish skills. I have all the secondaries unlocked on my Dervish and usually use Warrior for Wild Blow or no secondary skills.

Mar 02, 2007, 02:50 PM // 14:50	#6
Bastard Son Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate NY Guild: Bastahd Sons of Zeus	IMHO, Monk secondary. Since a lot of the Dervish's strength is derived from casting enchantments, keeping enchantments, and ending enchantments, monk has some pretty handy enchantments to add to your skillset. Obviously, since this IS Guild Wars after all, you can always switch your secondary later if you end up not liking it.

Mar 02, 2007, 02:53 PM // 14:53	#7
Cebe The 5th Celestial Boss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Guild: The Cult of Scaro [WHO] Profession: E/	Ritualist ftw. 1. Reusable Res. 2. Weapon Spells. (non-strippable unlike your enchantments...you can use things like Guided Weapon and Vital Weapon) Of course you can't do that when you're starting out. When I started out I went D/Mo...then changed to D/Rt as fast as I could.

Mar 02, 2007, 03:02 PM // 15:02	#8
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	D/Mo is nice for the reasons stated. D/W is nice for the reasons stated. D/E is nice for flame dijnn's haste and a few others (lot of enchantments and PBAoE spells that combo well with dervishes).

Mar 02, 2007, 03:13 PM // 15:13	#9
Silent Elvin Ranger Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada	Warrior for Wild Blow Monk for Protective Spirit, Guardian etc. (not that good, sorry to inform u...Deemos-and i should hope u never go mending derv...thats the last thing we need) Ritualist (mentioned above) increase damage...flaw: they arent enchants, which doesnt give u the energy increase. Elementalist for those armor increase enchantments. Earth and water armor spells are good to increase ur armor so u can tank more damage, and they are enchants for good e-management. Mesmer has those great stances like physical resistance and elemental resistance for when u really wanna tank damage I have also seen Derv/Ranger who bring pets, which i think is an alright idea. This splits the damage u take into 2...and since ur pet runs faster than u, it will run in first, tanking more damage than u do. As you can tell, a huge goal is to increase the dervs lower armor (because of low AL and no shield). But a Dervishes second proffession isnt that important. Dervishes have it all in one package. Enchants, armor buffs, damage buffs, condition buffs etc all in 1 character. These are just my thoughts, there are many other ideas out there (like D/N...ive seen it, but i dont know why) I personally use D/Me and D/W. And I am actually thinking of trying the D/R idea... My two cents, ~Silent

Mar 02, 2007, 04:05 PM // 16:05	#10
Xenophon Ualtar Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005	I don't really even use a secondary for my Dervish. I find that the class has enough abilities of their own. Dervishes have a many damage skills and many self heals.

Mar 03, 2007, 11:09 AM // 11:09	#11
Jerokyn Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Guild: Nightmare Knights [NiKn] Profession: D/Mo	Yea, I chose monk as my secondary for now. So far I like it. But, I still use mostly all dervish skills. Dervish skills rock. Best profession I've played thus far. Thanks for all the tips guys. //Daniel

Mar 03, 2007, 07:35 PM // 19:35	#12
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	I use D/R with a vow of strength build. Heket's rampage is amazing. apply poision could be nice to, but its expensive.