I am looking for advice on current game mechanics and build for Necros, PvE only and No Dungeons. I enjoy open world PvE, I will not do PvP anymore (too old and too slow), and I really have no interest in racing through Dungeons like most younger Players seem to enjoy.
I see GW2 has had quite some changes, many affecting Necros…. and I am coming back to the game now and I see my Necro has had it’s points refunded…. so I need advice and I am not afraid to admit it No one “needs” Necros anymore so I am told, but I love running one and I want to have a build that will allow me to adventure through GW2’s open world and enjoy it without massive headaches due to me not understanding the changes to the class.
I appreciate any help within these parameters I might recieve. Thank you in advance.
Another nice option would a Condition build where you just lay on the conditions, Epidemic them, and cripple/chill/kite them until they melt. A full Rabid build would work for that.
In open-world PvE, nothing in the game is easier to run than a Minion Master necro. Here’s a quick example of a build that will steamroll most PvE content. Most of its damage still comes from you, with the minions being used mostly for life siphoning and tanking.
If minions aren’t your thing but you still want to focus on stacking conditions, this build will do it pretty easily. It’s still pretty tanky, deals good damage, and in general should give you an easy time.
If you like the idea of Fearing mobs over and over, here’s a Fearomancer build which I’ve been playing around with recently.
And finally, here’s an easy-to-use direct damage build that focuses on stabbing things in the face with a dagger while your Well of Suffering melts them. This build’s Death Shroud skills will are seriously hurt, too. EDIT: I should probably mention that this build is quite a bit squishier than the others and it relies on proper use of your DS for its tanking. But it’s pretty fun to use and the basics aren’t that complicated.
I main Ele and Necro, though I have an alt of each profession at level 80. How to Condi Reaper on a budget
Everything I say is only in reference to PvE and WvW.
I like the utility, mostly. Having a long-range option outside of DS is nice too. It’s also a very user-friendly weapon. D/D+A/F really good as well but I find if I’m in Axe range, I might as well just switch to DS (whereas Staff is slightly better than DS overall at 601-1200 range). It’s mostly just a playstyle choice.
I main Ele and Necro, though I have an alt of each profession at level 80. How to Condi Reaper on a budget
Everything I say is only in reference to PvE and WvW.
I like the utility, mostly. Having a long-range option outside of DS is nice too. It’s also a very user-friendly weapon. D/D+A/F really good as well but I find if I’m in Axe range, I might as well just switch to DS (whereas Staff is slightly better than DS overall at 601-1200 range). It’s mostly just a playstyle choice.
Agreed, the staff is an AMAZING utility weapon. In fact it’s been a part of just about every other build i’ve run. Which is why i was curious. (feels weird not having it in the build lol) But thus far i’ve just not been able to make it fit quite right into this one. When going for direct damage it’s tough to argue with the numbers that pop up on axe 2. But i can see your point about death shroud, especially if you trait into it.
No one “needs” Necros anymore so I am told, but I love running one and I want to have a build that will allow me to adventure through GW2’s open world and enjoy it without massive headaches due to me not understanding the changes to the class.