Curse

Cambeul · Jan 05, 2007, 08:04 AM // 08:04

I am having problems with smites
damn Zealots fire and SoJ. I got SV/AV up but it is when they run away and then come back that messes me up...

Song Hye Jin · Jan 05, 2007, 10:16 AM // 10:16

Nice build !

Ecksor · Jan 05, 2007, 03:39 PM // 15:39

Zealot's Fire should only do about 20-30 damage to you, and I've never had that kind of problem with smites, so maybe its just bad luck?

KennethD · Jan 07, 2007, 04:51 PM // 16:51

I think he means SOJ...
Just run out and run in again in 40 secs or something like that.

Seitheach · Jan 08, 2007, 12:36 AM // 00:36

Looks like a great build! I'll try this build tomorrow... Any chance that you'll make a video to show us the tips and tricks of this run?

Death Approacher · Jan 08, 2007, 01:35 AM // 01:35

would the soulbreaker be good for this build or must i have the zealous

Ecksor · Jan 08, 2007, 02:02 AM // 02:02

I may make a video, and I haven't tried the build without a zealous mod, so I wouldn't know.

Seitheach · Jan 08, 2007, 11:46 AM // 11:46

Just tried it out, the first smite crawler I killed dropped an ecto. My first ever!

Vexed · Jan 10, 2007, 11:05 PM // 23:05

Groups of 5 smites were giving me a problem, the health gain from Mystic Vigor just wasn't enough to keep me up if AoB dropped. My damage wasn't a problem, but I got overwhelmed with only Vigor to heal me. I knew there had to be a way to build a bit more of a safety net into this build.

This build can keep you up without AoB against Smites / Graspings easily.

D/Me
Illusion 8
Inspiration 6
Scythe 12 (11+1)
Mysticism 12 (8+1+3)
Earth Prayers 8 (7+1)

Mystic Regeneration (+3 regen per enchant, 8 earth is the breakpoint here)
Mystic Vigor
Mystic Sweep
AV
SV
Phys. Resistance
Avatar of Balth
Faithful Intervention

The method is the same as the OP, but you have one less attack skill and one more enchant to maintain. With Faithful + Mystic Vigor + Visage + Mystic Regeneration (which counts itself when calculating regen) you will always have +9 or +10 regen, which is almost enough to overcome the damage you will be taking on its own with or without AoB. Add in the hp gain from Vigor and you're unstoppable even against groups of 5 smites. Just make sure you keep PR up!

Being slightly enchant-heavy, and all these enchants need refreshing every 20 secs or so, e-management can be tricky if you get lazy, just make sure to let your enchants wear off before you refresh them (especially mystic regen, which hurts a little if you eat the 10e without getting the kickback from its expiration). A zealous scythe helps too.

It would be possible to remove AoB entirely and spec a little bit into Wind Prayers for Whirling Charge (sac a few points from Scythe or Inspiration) or another run speed buff, which would open up your elite slot, but I haven't played my derv enough to know what elite might fit best in the open spot. Suggestions please!

Hope this helps those of you that might have been having trouble with this build - so much more fun with a derv than a warrior!

Seitheach · Jan 16, 2007, 03:54 PM // 15:54

Looks good Vexed! I might give it a go when my exams are over.

bored-.-bored · Jan 16, 2007, 07:22 PM // 19:22

with vexed build couldnt you swap the elite for something else for somethign else if it can covers the amount of damge you take to increase your damge output.

Xxalon Tacotu · Jan 21, 2007, 08:38 PM // 20:38

Can you modify the "Icy Soulbreaker of Enchanting" that came as a bonus item for Nightfall ???

If you can, then I could stick a zealous mod on it. If not.... Get saving again.

KennethD · Jan 21, 2007, 09:39 PM // 21:39

To the one who asked about if you needed a zealous scythe.
Yes, the build is quite energy-heavy, and you are attackin 3 foes at the time, resulting in 3 energy each sweep.

But in this test weekend, with av and sv nerf it will not work, way 2 energy heavy.

And, i think not the ISoE is modifyable.

l)l2UNl( · Mar 29, 2007, 02:51 AM // 02:51

Skills
1. Faithful Intervention
2. Mystic Vigor
3. Avatar of Balthazar
4. Chilling Victory
5. Victorious Sweep
6. Sympathetic Visage/Ancestor's Visage
7. Extend Enchantments
8. Physical Resistance

the build i made is very similar to the OP one except i drop a visage and the 2 scythe atks u got there and i put in extend enchantments, chilling victory, and victorious sweep

55Monk · Apr 05, 2007, 04:55 AM // 04:55

still work?yes oh noe?

Anarion Silverhand · Apr 05, 2007, 10:46 AM // 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55Monk

still work?yes oh noe?

Yes. Why wouldn't it?