Curse

Sjofn · Jun 27, 2006, 07:45 PM // 19:45

I may have been playing with dead things for too long, but just hear me out..

I don't have all of the skills in place (she's still only 10th level), but here's the concept; an over-armored Necromancer. Warrior primary / Necro secondary, with no Warrior skills, pure Necro. As soon as I could, I got her post-Searing, then for a tiny bit of cash, had her run straight to Drok's, got a full set of Platemail armor (90 AL), loaded it with Superior Absorption runes (fairly cheap lately), gave her an old purple Bone staff, and started slogging the Old Ascalon missions.

It's pretty funny, watching her wade into a swarm of Charr Axe Fiends at 5th level, only get hit occasionally, and eventually wipe the horde out. It's like she's her own Flesh Golem.

Aside from raw curiousity (hasn't anyone tried this before???), I think I see some potential for this build. Although, I think the biggest drawbacks so far ar the lack of Soul Reaping and actual Necro runes. At this level, It's not hurting too badly, but I don't know if it will be more of a hinderance in later levels. I've also noticed a particular sensitivity to Mesmer mobs. Also, the impenetrable armor of Ascalon may end up the tinfoil of the FoW.

While I can't see this working while trying a pure MM or SS build, I may try a combination of major Blood/minor Death, using Rotting Flesh at range, then moving in with touch-ranged Blood skills. All while acting as a back-up tank. Since I don't have SR, and won't be spending points getting skills ultra-high, I may have more points to spare in the end for Curses.

Twinked? At 11th level, I should be able to have her into the Vasburg Armory Bone Spiral/Bleached Skull set, so you'd be right. But so far, I'm enjoying the heck out of it.

Any comments? Has the stench of decay finally gone to my brain? Or the ultimate 'Second Time Through" build?

Lorir · Jun 27, 2006, 07:49 PM // 19:49

Energy??!!

I'd love to see a minion master with 2 pips of regen and a max energy of about 25....

Pick Me · Jun 27, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01

Well,

I suggest that you equip yourself with the maximum amount of energy you can. The Warrior has the worst energy recovery in the game.

Without Soul Reaping or better energy regeneration, you'll find yourself very low on energy in the higher levels. Offering of Blood will become your best elite.

Effigy · Jun 27, 2006, 09:49 PM // 21:49

Warrior armor is great, but not when it hinders your character to the point of becoming a nonfactor. Warrior primary (assuming you're using a staff or wand/focus like a real necro) will only have 15-30 higher AL than a necro primary with necrotic armor. For that little extra AL, you're sacrificing your ability to regen energy to effectively cast spells. Not a good trade off. If you need more protection, consider N/W with Watch Yourself! or N/Me with Physical Resistance.

Death Syndrome · Jun 29, 2006, 12:53 PM // 12:53

Bone Spiral/Bleached Skull set I seen a set like that are they availible to factions only?

Mistermagoo · Jun 29, 2006, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Yeah you can't handle that kind of energy pool. Well, I could see it but you could only take out like 1 thing, then have to retreat for an energy recharge. Try somethin like "Enfeebling Touch" with one of those sweet hammer skills that gives energy when enemy is diseased (Auspicious Blow i believe). That could help on damage, and still use necro skills.