Curse

Theo Godscythe · Nov 28, 2007, 01:39 PM // 13:39

Earth Prayers 8 + 2 (Major Earth Prayers) = 10
Mysticism 10 + 2 (Major Mysticism) = 12
Scythe Mastery 12 + 1 + 3 (Superior Scythe Mastery) = 16

1. Distracting Strike
2. Skull Crack
3. Mystic Sweep
4. Vital Boon
5. Mystic Regeneration
6. Mystic Vigor
7. Shield of Force
8. Resurrection Signet

It may seem weak

, considering no one uses Skull Crack

, but trust me I use this in Random Arena and it deals some massive damage

. I haven’t tried it in PvE but it’s good for PvP.

When fighting Assassins always keep Shield of Force up, it will:
1. Weaken them.
2. Block their first attack, saving you until it recharges.

Cebe · Nov 28, 2007, 04:03 PM // 16:03

PLEASE Learn to Spell!

Only 4 of those skills were spelt properly.

Distracting Strike = [wiki]Distracting Blow[/wiki]?
Skull Crush = [wiki]Skull Crack[/wiki]?
Vital Boom = [wiki]Vital Boon[/wiki]?
Mystic Virgo = [wiki]Mystic Vigor[/wiki]?

Can we first start by correcting the spellings?

Doomscreamer · Nov 28, 2007, 04:19 PM // 16:19

Spelt= spelled

/fail

Stormlord Alex · Nov 28, 2007, 04:23 PM // 16:23

Distracting Strike could well be... Distracting Strike

... I win!

and Doomscreamer... Spelt is an acceptable - chiefly British - variant of spelled.

Double win!

Cebe · Nov 28, 2007, 04:33 PM // 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormlord Alex

Distracting Strike could well be... Distracting Strike

... I win!

Touché! Though my Warrior has finished EotN, my build hardly differed from before, I must have not noticed that.

My point still stands about the rest of the post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doomscreamer

Spelt= spelled

/fail

The "ed" at the end of "Spelled" is more common in American English. "Spelt" is a perfectly fine alternative in the UK.

/win

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormlord Alex

and Doomscreamer... Spelt is an acceptable - chiefly British - variant of spelled.

Double win!

You got in the before me, damn you!

Double Win indeed.

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Comment on the OP's Build. So if Alex is right, and you mean Distracting Strike, why would you want to take that over Distracting Blow in that build, where there is no Cracked Armor?

Doomscreamer · Nov 28, 2007, 05:54 PM // 17:54

I am an American, so Americanized English is what I use. Spelt is commonly used to refer to a hexaploid species of wheat, at least in the rest of the world. I don't know the conjugations of words in that lovely country, but according to the Oxford English Dictionary site either would be right.
http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/spell_1?view=uk

I concede that I am partially wrong, but not completely. /Partial-Fail

Many apologies if I offended any Brits, it was unintentional

Bassu · Nov 28, 2007, 06:27 PM // 18:27

BrE ftw, in AmE 'r' is pronounced in a funny way ^^ But no offense Americans! ^^

OT:
Build seems ok, especially for RA or so. But I still prefer to stick with Dervish elites

But good try

Theo Godscythe · Nov 28, 2007, 07:53 PM // 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celestial Beaver

PLEASE Learn to Spell!

Only 4 of those skills were spelt properly.

Distracting Strike = [wiki]Distracting Blow[/wiki]?
Skull Crush = [wiki]Skull Crack[/wiki]?
Vital Boom = [wiki]Vital Boon[/wiki]?
Mystic Virgo = [wiki]Mystic Vigor[/wiki]?

Can we first start by correcting the spellings?

Please focus on the build analysis, although I am sure ripping on someone who wrote this off the top of their head is fun, I want you people to evaluate the build. Besides most of you know what I mean..sheesh

By the way, if any of you want's to see it's effectiveness, at interrupting, whisper to me in-game and I'll be happy to show you.

PS no anti-melee shutdown bs because then it's obvious I'll loose.

Cebe · Nov 29, 2007, 08:22 AM // 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theo Godscythe

Please focus on the build analysis, although I am sure ripping on someone who wrote this off the top of their head is fun, I want you people to evaluate the build. Besides most of you know what I mean..sheesh

To be fair, it takes but a moment to scan over it for major errors before you post. Also, you seem to have missed my question:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Me, Yesterday

Comment on the OP's Build. So if Alex is right, and you mean Distracting Strike, why would you want to take that over Distracting Blow in that build, where there is no Cracked Armor?

Seef II · Nov 29, 2007, 08:43 AM // 08:43

Damage compression, as DBlow doesn't deal any damage. The AoE advantage DBlow has over DStrike is moot on a scythe. Recharge difference is noticeable, though, but if this is PvE your BHA ranger has things covered right?

Theo Godscythe · Nov 29, 2007, 12:47 PM // 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seef II

Damage compression, as DBlow doesn't deal any damage. The AoE advantage DBlow has over DStrike is moot on a scythe. Recharge difference is noticeable, though, but if this is PvE your BHA ranger has things covered right?

Precisely, Distracting Strike, even though it takes longer to recharge, it does deal damage, unlike Distracting Blow. It usually deals 50-100 damage to casters (60A).

iridescentfyre · Nov 29, 2007, 03:57 PM // 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celestial Beaver

Comment on the OP's Build. So if Alex is right, and you mean Distracting Strike, why would you want to take that over Distracting Blow in that build, where there is no Cracked Armor?

Same reason you'd use Savage Shot without trying to interrupt anything: its a mini spike.

More pressing issues...

Is Skull Crack justified when compared to Reaper's Sweep or Wounding Strike? Personally, I've never completely believed that Skull Crack was such a bad elite; dazing is awesome. But your lack of a Deep Wound is troublesome.
Your rune setup is horrible. A Superior and two Majors is -145hp. You should run with all Minors preferably, a single Major if you must. You need high HP in PvP, 500-600. Besides, 14 Scythe is not noticeably less damage than 16.
I don't think Shield of Force is a good choice. I'd take an IAS instead. Heart of Fury might be a good choice. Weakening Assassins isn't as effective as it seems, because 90% of their damage comes from armor-ignoring +damage bonuses that Weakness doesn't affect.

Theo Godscythe · Nov 29, 2007, 11:35 PM // 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by iridescentfyre

Same reason you'd use Savage Shot without trying to interrupt anything: its a mini spike.

More pressing issues...

Is Skull Crack justified when compared to Reaper's Sweep or Wounding Strike? Personally, I've never completely believed that Skull Crack was such a bad elite; dazing is awesome. But your lack of a Deep Wound is troublesome.
Your rune setup is horrible. A Superior and two Majors is -145hp. You should run with all Minors preferably, a single Major if you must. You need high HP in PvP, 500-600. Besides, 14 Scythe is not noticeably less damage than 16.
I don't think Shield of Force is a good choice. I'd take an IAS instead. Heart of Fury might be a good choice. Weakening Assassins isn't as effective as it seems, because 90% of their damage comes from armor-ignoring +damage bonuses that Weakness doesn't affect.

I usually play with 410 HP and I fair well...
Skull Crack is good if you time well, of course you need to be good prediction your opponent...
Shield of Force is not necessarily for Assissin, I just gave that example, you can use it to:
1. Protect yourself from interrupt while rezing.
2. Stop an Assassin's combo.
3. Stop attack based Kds.
4. Stop Burning Arrow.
5. Stop annoying/painful attacks.

This build is mostly for having fun, so I never intended it to be an expert PvP build.