The Shielded Derv is a simple build that uses the Protection Prayers line for damage reduction and condition removal.
Attributes and Skills
| Dervish / Monk | Attribute Rank |
| Mysticism | 11 + 1 + 3 |
| Scythe Mastery | 10 + 1 |
| Protection Prayers | 10 |
| Victorious Sweep | Wounding Strike | Mystic Sweep | Mending Touch | Mystic Vigor | Shield of Absorption | Extend Enchantments | Resurrection Signet |
Equipment
Armor
Two Radiant Insignias and three Survivor Insignias.
One Rune of Attunement & Vitae
Weapons
Zealous Scythe of Enchanting with a "Guided by Fate" inscription. (Scythe of Corruption is ideal)
Usage
Cast Extend Enchantments, one of the shields or HH, and Mystic Vigor before attacking them.
Let the enchantments end by Extend Enchantments and recast.
If you have Shield of Deflection, cast it, then let it end and recast it. For Shield of Absorption cast it as soon as it is available.
Use Mending Touch on yourself and on allies.
Counters
Enchantment removal.
Spiteful Spirit, Insidious Parasite, etc...
Variants
For additional armor and evasion/health regeneration, switch Shield of Absorption for Shield of Regeneration or Shield of Deflection and replace Wounding Strike with Wearying Strike.
Healing Hands variant
| Dervish / Monk | Attribute Rank |
| Mysticism | 12 + 1 + 2 |
| Scythe Mastery | 8 + 2 |
| Healing Prayers | 9 |
| Protection Prayers | 5 |
| Victorious Sweep | Mystic Sweep | Wearying Strike | Mending Touch | Mystic Vigor | Healing Hands | Extend Enchantments | Resurrection Signet |
Notes
Template Guide
The Skills Template for this build is:
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