Dervish Healing Build for RA

[howlinghobo]

Biggest gripe with it is that it has no damage mitigation on allies at all. And while you are not prone to shutdown by diversion, there are a myriad of other caster shut downs, and these will likely hurt you more than other monks because you need cast to keep them alive. Its undeniable that your survavability is very good, but as you noticed you cant outmonk a monk, and things like a single removal of a condition/hex can win the game for you, not always, but I think its frequent enough that monks are currently irreplaceable even in the casual ra format.

[Lexi]

I just got out of RA and was told derv/mez healers are dumb and old... i didnt think it was old but okay...

Since this is already started, ill post the build i ran and see what you all say. Now in PvE this build rocks face. But RA not so much. I always get ganged up on and dont stand a chance. Luckily, it takes at least 2 of something to get me down, but still. Once i die people are mean and say im useless...so maybe i can improve with all your help!

echo (elite)
imbue health
signet of pious light
pious concentration
armor of sanctity
vital boon
mystic regeneration
zealous renewal (i actually havent used this too much, suppose to help energy manage, but i havent needed it.)

My energy is at 64 with 3 bar regen (it would be 4, im working on getting a new focus item that doesnt knock away a regen)

I diff agree with nine... people confuse us too much with monks.... anyways... any help is much loved!!

[Lexi]

i also realize i may not just be good at running this build yet. I've only had the build a few days and just tried it today in RA. But have done well in PvE.

It really is unforgiving if ran improperly.... maybe more practice! Advice welcomed

[howlinghobo]

You're not good, you need to make a pvp character to stop using that focus. + Energy foci/weapons are best on alternate weapon sets, you switch to them when you need the energy to cast YOUR VERY NEXT SPELL and never any other time. Switch back asap after the cast. The original had shield of force, I think that helps a lot with survivability if you can use it to block disables such as knockdowns.

[obsidian ectoplasm]

Originally Posted by howlinghobo

You're not good, you need to make a pvp character to stop using that focus. + Energy foci/weapons are best on alternate weapon sets, you switch to them when you need the energy to cast YOUR VERY NEXT SPELL and never any other time. Switch back asap after the cast. The original had shield of force, I think that helps a lot with survivability if you can use it to block disables such as knockdowns.

this is true

[IninefingersI]

IMO, Shield of Force is indespensible in RA. I frequently Echo that instead of Imbue. It stops hammer warriors and breaks sin chains quite easily, and God knows how many of those are in RA.

As far as weaponsets, I use 2 sets. Primary set is a +10e +5e +5e^50 +30h staff. And a high energy set, +30e-2. Never stay on your high energy set any longer than absolutely necessary. Never use a +20% enchant mod on a D/Me.

I doesn't matter how well you do or how much you win, if you run a derv healer, especially a D/Me, you are going to have to deal with people flapping their lips at you. I have over 4000 Glad from running one in RA, and I am constantly trolled and talked trash to. Its like water off a duck's back. And yes, its VERY unforgiving of mistakes.

Derv healers and monks both have their strengths and weaknesses. I don't mitigate any damage from my team like monks can. I can, however, burst heal 906 health over 3 targets in 1-1/2 seconds and sustain an average of around 150 per second indefinately. I don't know of any monks that can match the redbar numbers of a derv.

Will Derv healing ever replace monking? Not gonna happen.

Are Derv healers a formidable opponent to a monk? Without a doubt.