A/D "Critscythe"

Hey there, Just thought I would share this build with you guys. It's been pretty popular recently and capable of MASSIVE dps in both normal and hard mode.




Equipment: A q9-12 Scythe with a "Guided By Fate" inscription (15% while enchanted), Sundering or Zealous scythe snathe although you shouldn't need the energy from zealous, and a +30hp scythe grip.

70 al armor with a +1 Critical Strikes headpeice and rune, The insignias can vary from Survivor to Brawlers but it's really down to personal preferance.


Build usage: Pre-cast your enchantments before aggro then look for crowds of enemies and spam your combo on them, most mobs won't be standing too long with your high damage output.

Heros/other players with Splinter weapon and Great dwarf weapon synergize very well with this build.


Variant: The build is pretty flexible, you can change your elite for Reapers Sweep for more dps, but you will lose the advantage of an uncondtional deep wound covered with bleeding. You can also lose res sig for Mystic Regeneration and lose 2 points from critical strikes to insert into earth prayers for more survivability.


Counters : Heavy enchantment removal, On hit hexes such as Spiteful Spirit, Empathy, Insidious Parascite and visions of regret etc.


Notes: With all your enchantments plus asuran scan you can crit over 250 damage versus most hard and normal mode creatures, this build is also Extremely effective versus undead creatures because of Aura of holy might (this isn't mentioned in the skill description but it does indeed convert your damage to holy damage)

I hope you enjoy using this build and feel free to ask me any questions about usage etc.

Dark.

Nice work Nath , I have to agree this build pwns:)

indeed vey nice work.

if you want Dps... this> all

I use this now on my sin for a while and I really like it.
It's kinda a fragile sin but the dps is massive.
I tend to use assassins remedy over a res signet to purge myself from conditions (especially against afflicted).
If anyone has some doubts against a scythe sin, you really should try this.

Anyone knows the backbreaker sin? I read somewhere it can kill a target with full HP bar with backbreaker spike. I am really curious to see the build.

Yeah I use it for hero battles occasionally, looks something like this :

[build prof=Assassin/Warrior][Backbreaker][Flail][Falling Spider][Twisting Fangs][Falling Lotus Strike][Blades of Steel]["For Great Justice!"][Resurrection Signet][/build]


You need to use backbreaker, use flail, then quickly hit Esc, change set and use the dagger combo..can be tricky at first.

That is what I was looking for. Great thank you!

with the new update it become less useful. I did not manage to use it. Snifff

Yeah, I'm glad backbreaker was de-buffed

It was getting very overpowered in certain elements of PvP

The Build isn't actually nerfed. If you run 12 dagger, 12 hammer and 3 critical strikes then the build works as normal. Slightly harder on adrenaline and energy though.