Build:D/W Zealous Dervish

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The general consensus among users of GuildWiki is that this build is not viable.

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

The Zealous Dervish uses Zealous Vow right before battle to gain sufficient energy throughout the fight. If the fight ends prematurely though, Pious Restoration is there to remove your energy handicap. This build is quite similar to the Reaper's Onslaught build though this one allows for faster attacks. (Video Below)

[edit] Attributes and Skills

Dervish / Warrior	Attribute Rank
Scythe Mastery	11 + 1 + 2
Wind Prayers	10 + 2
Mysticism	10 + 1

[edit] Equipment

A full set of armor with Radiant Insignias.
Sundering, Crippling, or Vampiric Scythes of Enchanting (Have not yet tried Zealous, it could get tricky)
Inscription of +5 energy, or damage +15% ^ 50%

[edit] Usage

Cast Featherfoot Grace as you approach your targets
When your targets are just outside the aggro circle cast Heart of Fury (maintainable with a 14 second gap)
A few seconds before you will reach the target cast Zealous Vow (and use Crippling Sweep if they start to run)
Crippling Sweep is your only snare, use it on foes that try to kite
Whenever possible use Victorious Sweep first then followed by Mystic Sweep
Wild Blow is your attack against anything with 'W' in the profession (for fear of them using stances)
Pious Restoration is your 'hard-heal' spell if your monk dies or isn't paying attention
If the battle ends prematurely, cast Pious Restoration
Victorious Sweep can also be carefully used as healing. With 14 Scythe Mastery it can heal up to 231 health per hit!
*Note, when you need energy simply stop using attack skills and hit your target with Heart of Fury active

[edit] Counters

This build is fairly good against the weaker conditions though Burning and Blind are not to be ignored.
Heavy Energy denial or Health degeneration

[edit] Variants

Wild Blow can be replaced with Mystic Vigor if you need a bit more healing
If you decide to include Mystic Vigor it IS possible to solo capture “Control Points” if they only have NPC’s guarding them
If you need more healing, Pious Restoration can be swapped with Dwayna's Touch
For powerful attacks you can also use Guiding Hands to render your attacks unblock able (as well as extra healing while this enchantment is up)
Meditation can replace Pious Restoration
Whirling Charge in place of Mystic Vigor for constant attack speed increase.
It is important to remember, this build cannot have everything.