Curse

Jake_Steel · Jan 11, 2008, 07:45 AM // 07:45

I am using a Necro (curses)/Mes (Domination) PVE character, what is a good build involving curses and interrupts?

arsie · Jan 11, 2008, 08:11 AM // 08:11

Look around for various Spiteful Spirit builds. They are mostly to punish and work against physical attackers.

If you want something to counter casters, consider Pain Inverter (Asura), Backfire (Dom). Bring whatever interrupt to your taste.

Cathode_Reborn · Jan 11, 2008, 09:28 AM // 09:28

Find any random SS build then toss in [skill]Power Return[/skill]

Cheap quick interrupt. It gives the enemy energy, but that's completely harmless in pve.

If you're pro, equip D-shot and bow swap to use it.....well, i wouldn't recommend that

it is fun in pvp though

Moloch Vein · Jan 11, 2008, 11:47 AM // 11:47

^ What he said.

The original post inspired me to update the sticky.

Pick Me · Jan 11, 2008, 02:52 PM // 14:52

Depending on what campaign(s) you own.

When only Prophecies was out:

[skill]spiteful spirit[/skill][skill]parasitic bond[/skill][skill]empathy[/skill][skill]power spike[/skill][skill]shame[/skill][skill]desecrate enchantments[/skill][skill]insidious parasite[/skill][skill]resurrection signet[/skill]

I sometimes swap shame for guilt or backfire or power leak. Back then Soul reaping gave you enough energy all the time.

Moloch Vein · Jan 11, 2008, 03:03 PM // 15:03

The mesmer skills you should be considering for a general SS build are either:

1) Unlinked
2) Requiring zero investment in the attribute to be effective

Speccing hard into a third attribute will weaken your build considerably.

Pick Me · Jan 11, 2008, 03:18 PM // 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moloch Vein

The mesmer skills you should be considering for a general SS build are either:

1) Unlinked
2) Requiring zero investment in the attribute to be effective

Speccing hard into a third attribute will weaken your build considerably.

Now adays, yes. Since with the changes to Soul Reaping and the availability of other spells. Since the OP didn't specify what campaign(s) he/she has access to I gave an example of a build I used to run back when Prophecies was the only thing available.

signet of disruption is a good skill to use. I still don't like using arcane echo as it is too energy consuming for my tastes. Of course getting skills like Cry of Frustration and Signet of Lost Souls are good too.

Interupts are just that, you don't really need to invest heavily on domination magic just to interupt. Swap Empathy for Cry of Frustration (stopping those nasty troll ungents and healing sigs).

Xylia · Jan 11, 2008, 06:15 PM // 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moloch Vein

The mesmer skills you should be considering for a general SS build are either:

1) Unlinked
2) Requiring zero investment in the attribute to be effective

Speccing hard into a third attribute will weaken your build considerably.

I disagree. It is perfectly feasible to run an SS build at curses 11+3+1, SR 10+1, Domination or Inspiration 10.

Pyro maniac · Jan 11, 2008, 06:22 PM // 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xylia

I disagree. It is perfectly feasible to run an SS build at curses 11+3+1, SR 10+1, Domination or Inspiration 10.

but would you do it, power return just is a cheap interupt wich has the fastest recharge of non-elite interupts

same reason why Power return is good in PvE, is that Power Leak is bad in PvE.
And with Soul Reaping you won't need inspiration interupts

Teutonic Paladin · Jan 11, 2008, 06:22 PM // 18:22

It's feasible but what skills would you use?

Moloch Vein · Jan 11, 2008, 06:43 PM // 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xylia

I disagree. It is perfectly feasible to run an SS build at curses 11+3+1, SR 10+1, Domination or Inspiration 10.

Attribute-wise, of course, it won't make much of a difference, and 11 in SR is more than enough. What it will do is encourage you to bring unviable mesmer spells (such as Empathy and Backfire) at a poor attribute spec into PvE.

Brian the Gladiator · Jan 11, 2008, 09:16 PM // 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathode_Reborn

If you're pro, equip D-shot and bow swap to use it.....well, i wouldn't recommend that

it is fun in pvp though

OMG you are really really bad. D-shot on a necro??? WOW! I think you are confusing the word "pro" for mentally retarded...
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To "correctly" answer the OP, try this build:

Power spike is 5 energy now...
[skill]Power Spike[/skill][skill]Power Drain[/skill][skill]Arcane Echo[/skill][skill]Spiteful Spirit[/skill][skill]barbs[/skill][skill]mark of pain[/skill][skill]enfeebling blood[/skill][skill]resurrection signet[/skill]
You don't need a ton into domination to make this build work.
Curses --> 12+1+1
Soul Reaping --> 10+1
Inspiration --> 8 or 7
Domination --> whatever is left over

Jake_Steel · Jan 11, 2008, 09:27 PM // 21:27

Thanks guys, I have access to all campaigns. This really helps, I didn't want to start buying skills before I got some advice.

Painbringer · Jan 11, 2008, 09:34 PM // 21:34

Just a though since this is PVE have you thought about the

Necrosis and Wastrels worry?

They are a good low energy dmg set Cast you ss and then bast targets with the above skills Balance in intturpt and a heal skill

Jake_Steel · Jan 11, 2008, 10:04 PM // 22:04

Quick question guys, I'm wanting an interrupt that will interrupt a Norn "Bear Form" skill. I've Tried Power Lock, Power Strike and Signet of Distraction but so far no go...

(Looking for a good skill to interrupt with doing "Mano a Norno".)

Necrosis sounds fun! (I'll have to go to Istan and start getting it). Wastrel's looks great too. Thanks guys@!

Cathode_Reborn · Jan 12, 2008, 02:42 AM // 02:42

Well since you have EotN, use "You move like a dwarf". It's such a versatile skill. I had it on my bar for a long time even with a very low norn rank. Since it's a shout that KD's, it can be used as an interrupt. Even if you arn't interrupting, it's a good way to defend yourself or other allied casters from melee (since it cripples). I use it often in HM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian the Gladiator

OMG you are really really bad. D-shot on a necro??? WOW! I think you are confusing the word "pro" for mentally retarded...

Am i doing it wrong?

ill try running it on a monk...

Jake_Steel · Jan 12, 2008, 02:53 AM // 02:53

Thanks, I'll have to go do the Worthy Deeds quest and add it in!

Fuzzy Taco · Jan 12, 2008, 03:44 AM // 03:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian the Gladiator

OMG you are really really bad. D-shot on a necro??? WOW! I think you are confusing the word "pro" for mentally retarded...

D-shot is one of the best interrupts in the game. swapping to a shortbow and firing it off is a perfectly viable strategy, when you don't need your secondary for anything else.

Stormlord Alex · Jan 12, 2008, 04:12 AM // 04:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian the Gladiator

OMG you are really really bad. D-shot on a necro??? WOW! I think you are confusing the word "pro" for mentally retarded...

DShot is one of the best skills in the game and works fine at 0 spec.
If you've an open secondary, it's a fine choice... if a little unorthodox.

Olim Chill · Jan 12, 2008, 04:55 AM // 04:55

Quote:

OMG you are really really bad. D-shot on a necro??? WOW! I think you are confusing the word "pro" for mentally retarded...

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Get over yourself. In the context mentioned above it's clever usage of D-shot and there's nothing retarded about it.