Build:A/D Fox's Scythe

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This build has been designed for the following use:

PvE
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1 Attributes and Skills
2 Equipment
3 Usage
4 Counters
5 Variants

The Fox's Scythe is a PvE oriented build that focuses on quick scythe attacks along with critical strikes to deal a fair amount of damage to a group while using the enchantment Fox's Promise to insure the scythe attacks will land

[edit] Attributes and Skills

Assassin / Dervish	Attribute Rank
Scythe Mastery	12
Critical Strikes	10 + 1 + 3
Earth Prayers	8

[edit] Equipment

Radiant/Shrouded Armor
- Place runes of attunement on any empty armor pieces
Zealous Scythe of Enchanting

[edit] Usage

Before Battle cast Fox's Promise and Critical eye, maintain these as necessary
Before enemy encounter begins cast critical defenses for protection
- Follow Critical Defenses up with Mystic Regeneration and Conviction
Use the scythe attacks in order

[edit] Counters

Enchantment Removal
Heavy Energy Denial
Basic Anti melee counters

[edit] Variants

The last scythe attack is variable and can be switched (Crippling Sweep if against human characters)
Conviction to increase defenses if entering a magic damage heavy area
Vital Boon can be replaced with a resurrection for PuG's or death heavy areas
Assassin's Remedy if you're going into a condition heavy area