Curse

Durik Lakmor · Dec 27, 2006, 11:38 AM // 11:38

My wife and I were discussing this, anyone have any ideas for a good E/N build?

Darkpower Alchemist · Dec 31, 2006, 06:20 AM // 06:20

I have attempted this type of thread on 2 different occasions, and both nearly started seperate riots.

The forum populous believes that the E/N is a weak blend, though I believe otherwise. Thus, the reason for your empty thread due to no one wanting to play a mixed ele that isn't a monk or a mesmer uber nuker.

Invest in death, and you an make an interesting mix of elemental/MM destruction. Invest in Blood, and you can double as a battery for monks while still being Ele Almighty. For a time I mixed SS from curses with Ele spells for a rather effective mix.

But,if you're looking for these guys to endorse the E/N, you're barking up the wrong tree.

Francis Crawford · Dec 31, 2006, 06:44 AM // 06:44

If you don't want a maximally powerful build, sure. E.g., you could take an elementalist build with more energy than it knows what to do with and throw a few minions in just for laughs.

But it's tough to envision something optimal that's E/N because:

1. Soul Reaping is a great primary attribute
2. Extra attribute points are VERY valuable when MMing, even more so than in most other lines
3. More generally, it's hard to overcome the loss of the use of runes, hats, etc. in necro line

As for your beliefs, Darkpower Alchemist -- it's difficult to reconcile them with actual facts.

mage767 · Dec 31, 2006, 08:12 AM // 08:12

Professions can be combined in interesting ways to create nice builds (and annoying) builds. Here are two spells you can use...

1. Virulence (Elite Death Magic Necro spell)
2. Ebon Hawk (regular Earth Magic Ele spell)

You can put 12 Death, 16 Earth, and rest in energy storage. You should know how to fill the rest of the spell bar.

Hehe...these 2 are sufficient to annoy any foe!

Darkpower Alchemist · Dec 31, 2006, 08:21 AM // 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis Crawford

If you don't want a maximally powerful build, sure. E.g., you could take an elementalist build with more energy than it knows what to do with and throw a few minions in just for laughs.

But it's tough to envision something optimal that's E/N because:

1. Soul Reaping is a great primary attribute
2. Extra attribute points are VERY valuable when MMing, even more so than in most other lines
3. More generally, it's hard to overcome the loss of the use of runes, hats, etc. in necro line

As for your beliefs, Darkpower Alchemist -- it's difficult to reconcile them with actual facts.

You just did by stating the above. You just told the guy that you can't see an "optimal" use of the E/N blend. My whole post was just proven to be right, at least once...by you.

Francis Crawford · Dec 31, 2006, 06:25 PM // 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkpower Alchemist

You just did by stating the above. You just told the guy that you can't see an "optimal" use of the E/N blend. My whole post was just proven to be right, at least once...by you.

My point is that E/N is a weak blend, contrary to your belief.

However, unlike some people, I don't think it's necessary to always play the strongest possible build.

Actually, I don't think we're far apart here ...

Trylo · Dec 31, 2006, 06:58 PM // 18:58

i have some fun buids... not exactly useful, but VERY fun

10 Curses
12 Fire
9ish Water
8ish Energy Storage

(oh noes, 4 lines XD)

Soul Barbs
Elemental Flame
<water hex>
<water hex>
<water hex>
<energy management>
<fire damage>
Res...

its fun!

Pick Me · Jan 02, 2007, 02:32 PM // 14:32

I've been thinking about this combo recently, but I don't have an Elementalist yet (I do have a Mo/E).

Anyway, these are the things I was thinking of:

E/N

Spinal Shivers/Shivers Of Dread
Conjure Frost
Frozen Burst
Ice Spear/Ice Spikes
Water Attunement
Water Trident (e)/Shatterstone (e)
Aura Of Restoration
Rez Signet

Water Magic: 12 (11 + 1)
Energy Storage: 12 (10 +1 +1)
Curses: 12

I think that will work.

Or...

Lingering Curse (e)
Parasitic Bond
Vapor Blade
Malestrom
Water Attunement
Aura Of Restoration
Glyph of Lesser Energy
Rez Signet

Cebe · Jan 04, 2007, 09:08 AM // 09:08

Water Attunement
Glyph of Lesser Energy
Deep Freeze
Feast of Corruption {E}
<Your choice of water skills>

I got flamed last time I suggested that...Personally I love it and it's awesome fun.

Dr Strangelove · Jan 04, 2007, 09:46 AM // 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celestial Beaver

Water Attunement
Glyph of Lesser Energy
Deep Freeze
Feast of Corruption {E}
<Your choice of water skills>

I got flamed last time I suggested that...Personally I love it and it's awesome fun.

It's a fun build when you need the snare, but how often do you need the snare?