Guild Wars 2

Ok so I realize fully there are Necro guides at the top of the forum. But when checking them out, most of the videos are from 2012.. which leads me to believe they are outdated. I see a few build posts here and there, some theory craft posts and some actual build posts but I really do not have the time right now to dig through pages of text for what I am looking for! So….

First off, I currently use the Scepter/Dagger / Staff Condi build 30/20/0/0/20. The Dhuumfire build utilizing the fear duration/damage. I am wearing mostly Rabid gear with Carrion Weapons and Trinkets. And really only roam in WvW. I do zerg once or twice a day but do not want to actually change builds for it since I’m content using my current build.

So mostly what I’m looking for is a few (if there are any more) viable builds for roaming, mostly solo. I’ve tried power builds in spvp a bit but they seem quite boring to me. That or not as useful as the Condi build I currently run. Which leads me to think that for solo roaming, the build I run is the most effective. But when testing these power builds out in spvp I have not actually looked up guides for the correct Runes/Sigils/Build/or Utility Skills to use, since I’ve mainly just been going with what I thought would work. So possibly I am just building wrong? My problem though with swapping to a Power build for WvW is I will need to buy another whole set of gear.

Also, I’ve been wanting to start PvEing. Does the build I currently run work at all? Or will I be raged at. I’ve been told running a Wells build works well for PvE so I might just start working for gearing that but hopefully I get some good answers in this post.

Thanks

the build you are using at the moment should be fine in PvE. The only problem is conditions are still at a pretty bad place for PvE and there are other professions that will often run your conditions off. You may be able to put more conditions on at once, but the necromancer attack relatively slow in comparison to other professions so they often will cut into your bleeds because they can apply multiple small stacks much quicker then you. For PvE, I would suggest coordinating more with your group to make sure that you don’t step on each other’s feet.

That is a common set up for Terror builds that you are using. I think more commonly in condition builds is 30 is curses for the +33% duration on scepter skills, the trait allows you to go over 100% condition duration cap with them too. I use 30, 30, 0, 10, 0 in WvW solo roaming but that is only because there are very minimal people in WvW who are good at 1v1 fights.

I’ve not really given Terror builds a chance in PvE but if it works for you go for it, I’m not sure if it is the best way to go there though.

youlostthegame.8102:

I think more commonly in condition builds is 30 is curses for the +33% duration on scepter skills, the trait allows you to go over 100% condition duration cap with them too.

In WvW Lingering Curse is not a common pick at all.
Despite what the tooltip says, it actually adds 40% to the base duartion. So at 100% condition duration this trait will add another 80% for scepter condis. Total overkill for PvP.

Dushnaa.9318:

…So mostly what I’m looking for is a few (if there are any more) viable builds for roaming, mostly solo. I’ve tried power builds in spvp a bit but they seem quite boring to me….

Condition builds that i use for solo- or small group roaming:

30-20-0-0-20 burst build:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fQAQNAW7YjMax7hbub87JEoH7CuAiRKOmghSB8kOA-jUCBoOCyk0Bi8AOTqIas1gFRjV3ATlSQWxKpeEFRrWKAYWDA-w

0-30-20-0-20 build (if someone already provides good source of burning):
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fQAQNAW7YjMax7hbub87JAJFX/c0jjD2YKFwnOA-jUCBoOCyk0Bi8AOTqIas1gFRjV3ATlSQWxKpeEFRrWKAYWDA-w

30-20-20-0-0:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fQAQNAW7YjMax7Jbub87JEJFXzzA9YXwFQMSxxEMA-jUCBoOCyk0Bi8AOTqIas1gFRjV3ATlSQWxKpeEFRrWKAYWDA-w

0-30-20-0-20 might stacking:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fQAQNAW7YjMap7hbub87JAJFX/c0jjD2YKFwnOA-jUCBoOCyk0QkIBOTqIasVhFRjV3ATlSQWxKpeEFRrWKAYWDA-w

[Note: I use epidemic since i feel pretty confident going for 1vx and don’t usually feel that i need an additional slot for 1v1. If i only find groups too big or good for me i frequently swap it out for flesh wurm.
For spectral walk i assume you frequently swap in warhorn for the swiftness buff. I generally prefer it over signet.]

For good measure a power build [20-20-0-0-30]:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fQAQRBIhdu1IjWle4m2G9eCBSx7VLRKOGlh6B8gOfIA-jUyAYrAhvCNBKQUhQn+KiGbVsIasqFM9JRUt3oIa1yAsMGA-w

and one for zerging [0-20-0-20-30]:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fQAQRBIhdu1IjWlemmoG/eCZSR3MORKGmih6x6gOfIA-jUyAYrAhvCNZJQUhQn+KiGbVsIasqFMVJRUt3oIa1yAkPGA-w

Good luck!

Ok so first off thank you very much for how much work you put into doing all of that for me. Really appreciate it! I do have one last question. Currently as I mentioned I’m running the first build you linked, the 30/20/0/0/20 build. And in the build editor you linked, is the Dire gear a must? Or can you swap that for Rabid gear? Which is currently what I am using. Just missing 2 pieces. And Carrion trinkets? I ask this because I do intend to start getting gear for probably a Zerker set so I can run that zerg build and have a Zerker set for PvE as I hear that is good to use. So problem is, of course gold. If I were to keep playing the 30/20/0/0/20 build, would you suggest going with that Dire gear instead? Or keep the current Rabid gear and Carrion trinkets. Weapons are also Carrion. It seems like especially with the Dhuumfire trait, using Rabid gear which gives me the crit instead of vitality that Dire gear does, could be better since that equals more Dhuumfire procs?

Sorry if that was a mouthful lol. Hopefully you see this post so I can get this answered and either start buying Dire gear or go onto buying Zerker gear.

Edit: Also Monkeymonger, what are your thoughts on using Signet of Spite? I’ve been struggling to substitute it Spectral Walk mostly because of how good the Active on it is. Typically it seems pretty kitten strong to use since for one it puts an insane amount of conditions on your target that you can instantly Feast of Corruption for some nice burst/lots of Life Force. Also I assume any smart player would remove those condis right away, but even if they do, there goes their condi removal skill. Also seems insanely good to use with Epidemic to spread all those yummy condis. Just wanted to know your take on it

Both rabid and carrion still work, but in general i prefer dire to survive focus fire and 1vx scenarios better. You don’t need more than 20% crit to reliably trigger dhuumfire.

Signet of spite is a great skill and i use it quite a bit, but i prefer CB. Corrupting stability is one of the best kill assists for group focus fire. It also helps to counteract some of the most common counters to the usual opening burst (marks + ds) like contemplation of purity, elixir c or armor of earth + ether renewal.

Best buy your dungeon gear first (check what you can buy with badges/karma) and get your dire gear a week later.