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as you might see I am mainly a WvW player how loves fights/GvG’s
with the recent changes with the new bloodlust in WvW I took some time off and went to try my hand at Spvp.

Above is the link of the build I found to be the easiest to be successful in spvp.
we have 3 ways to clean conditions (heal/dagger4/staff4)

we can still condi overload players so they blow their cooldowns and I can burst them down no problem.

I dont rely on fear since most classes run with some sort of stability. I can still

immobilize them and lay down the pain while they panic because they cant move.
every auto attack I have gives me LF, staff marks give me LF, being hit when spetral armor gives me lf.

DS hits like a truck, and its possible to apply 6 different conditions while in DS. (vul/bleed/chill/fear/torment/immobilize)

Now I know this isnt the best build out there but its very easy to use and you dont feel like you are going to die in seconds.

power builds are terrible in pvp, you just will die in a seconds. You can’t evade damage like thieves, wars, engis, mesmers, and DS drop really fast.

knbBlackTemplar.3059:

power builds are terrible in pvp, you just will die in a seconds. You can’t evade damage like thieves, wars, engis, mesmers, and DS drop really fast.

to be honest I have never has an issue with this build.

the “condi meta” is just to boring and I am a wvw heavy condi dmg necro so I know what it is.
this power build allows me to do good dmg, and have a constant stream of LF regeneration.

I usually dont go down 1v1. 2v1 I have won a few times but it was a challange, 3v1 I doubt anyone can win and keep the point in their favor.

I’ve been running quite a similar build in sPvP too (different runes and traits) which doesn’t automatically mean it’s good. But it does work quite well for me though too.

Mike.5091:

I’ve been running quite a similar build in sPvP too (different runes and traits) which doesn’t automatically mean it’s good. But it does work quite well for me though too.

I know right, its almost like they expect us our auto attacks to hit like a wet noodle when in reality we are hitting for 1-4k auto attacks.

How do you not instantly explode when someone decides to kill you? You have one stun break, no stability, no blocks, any decent player will make you pop that early and you will literally be down in seconds.

Also, staff as a DPS weapon?? What do you use it for? The auto-attack is so slow it’s easily avoided, the only ability that might hit hard is putrid mark, wouldn’t you do better with Axe/Focus? It has more synergy, will give you more damage, AoE Cripple, Chill and boon stripping, surely better than staff? I mean I use Staff on my mesmer power/zerk builds, but you CAN dps effectively with a mes staff, I just can’t see it with necro staff.

Loco.4561:

How do you not instantly explode when someone decides to kill you? You have one stun break, no stability, no blocks, any decent player will make you pop that early and you will literally be down in seconds.

Also, staff as a DPS weapon?? What do you use it for? The auto-attack is so slow it’s easily avoided, the only ability that might hit hard is putrid mark, wouldn’t you do better with Axe/Focus? It has more synergy, will give you more damage, AoE Cripple, Chill and boon stripping, surely better than staff? I mean I use Staff on my mesmer power/zerk builds, but you CAN dps effectively with a mes staff, I just can’t see it with necro staff.

not sure how to explain why I can make it work, but it works for me

I get focused quite a bit and I usually dont have an issue unless 2-3 just go balls to the wall to get me down. I can usually kite them will my wells/marks.
I use staff for the condi removal and chill/psn/weakness application. regen on staff 2 is a nice addition. and getting LF when a mark is triggered is nice.

also if a decent player will make me pop my spectral armor right away that means I have yet to fight anyone decent

As a long time Necro player it makes me cringe when I see players assuming power builds actually utilize Precision or Critical Chance/Damage. True power builds stack Power/Vitality/Toughness and then stack it some more because the whole point of a true Necro power build is not to hit like truck with crits, but to hit hard consistently while being able to tank an opponent. Outlast not out dps.

Right off the bat I can see that your ability to survive is non existent. 916 toughness? Any melee class will walk up to you and hit you so hard that you’ll be forced to jump into DS not to do damage but to delay your imminent demise. I can’t imagine your health pool is any much better.

Your traits and skills are even more confusing to be frank. Are you trying to be a Well-o-mancer in sPvP? Taking Focused Rituals is just silly because you are only taking it to synergize with your slot skills and that is generally a poor way to choose traits. Also why you didn’t take Vital Persistence when 90% of your damage comes from DS is boggling my mind. I would also recommend taking Spiteful Spirit over Spiteful Marks as the damage of marks is already so pitiful it isn’t worth taking and the retaliation proc effect will give you some sustainability.

Brando.1374:

the “condi meta” is just to boring and I am a wvw heavy condi dmg necro so I know what it is.

+1

Too Frisky.9165:

As a long time Necro player it makes me cringe when I see players assuming power builds actually utilize Precision or Critical Chance/Damage. True power builds stack Power/Vitality/Toughness and then stack it some more because the whole point of a true Necro power build is not to hit like truck with crits, but to hit hard consistently while being able to tank an opponent. Outlast not out dps.

While this is certainly true, dedicated DPS is still possible and some may find the style of play to be fun.

Generally when using a power specializing build, I avoid the staff – partially because I resent its supposed necessity for every build – however, for a DPS build it does have its uses. Being a glass cannon, you can’t dance about in the thick of it constantly – the staff allows for the accumulation of LF from the fringe, whilst also applying pressure and otherwise softening up targets for the “burst”.

Improvements to this build? 30/0/10/0/30.
If the focus is on DPS in deathshroud, then you might consider the spectral skills – I find them highly underrated. To this point, pick up Vital Persistence and if using spectrals, Spectral Mastery in place of Soul Marks. If you’re sticking to wells though, Ritual of Protection, if not, Spiteful Vigor.