Guild Wars 2

Hey guys, im a pretty experinced pve necro and im looking to get more into wvw, i mostly run with zergs or small roaming groups. Any tips, builds and advice on a necros role in wvw would be very appreciated.

run in zergs with power build I prefer 30/10/0/0/30 (well ground targeting), staff/wells, for single target u can easily use dagger/focus-horn or axe/focus.

Give this thread a read: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/necromancer/Ascii-s-WvW-Wellomancer-Build

The primary Necro role in zerg WvW encounters is damage and support via debuffs and condition conversions, mostly via Wells, and back line disruption via Plague form. As such, Power builds tend to be better than Condi builds in large group engagements. I’ve been running a slight variation on Ascii’s build where I go 15 into SR instead of a full 25 in DM. I’ve also run a 20/20/0/0/30 build (which a guildmate turned me on to) which centers more around DS flashing for stability and fury, but I’m still on the fence as to which works better for me overall.

Been using a well build for zerg play. Love it. For solo roaming (not too often anymore) I use a terror build.

I’m big on running builds/skills that fit the comp of the group you follow. Every commander is different and want different things, run different tactics. I’d suggest asking one of your favoret commanders what they want and build around it. For example I follow a very aggressive commander so I run the stability trait for DS as well as mainly Axe/WH because its not as stationary as staff skills. Plus I like to be right behind the front line warriors. If you sit on the back line the stability would be less necessary and those points could be better use else where.

I run the build that Liquid noted and I love it. Asciis build that can be found on this forum is also very good. I would suggest picking a build like Ascii’s and play with it for a bit. Then modify it to your play style.

Heres the link to Ascii’s build, its a long thread but its a good read. He answers a lot of questions and he is a very good WvW Necro. It would be a great place to start.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/necromancer/Ascii-s-WvW-Wellomancer-Build/first