Guild Wars 2

So, over the past few weeks, I’ve played necro quite a lot both powermancer and Terrormancer in spvp with varying levels of success.

Moving on I want to give necro a go in WvW, most likely I will roam with a small squad 5 people max. I’m looking for viable builds either power or condi, as well as general tactics that the necro vets use in WvW small man pvp.

Also I’d like your thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses power vs condi builds in wvw

Thanks again,

Zaragoz

I’m no vet, but I’d definitely vote condition for roaming. That’s based on my experience facing condition Necros on my Mesmer.

As the enemy group gets larger, power starts to be a better choice. This is because of group condition removal, which is why power wells is THE Necro zerg build.

Alright, so would the build just be the same as the spvp terrormancer build? Change in utilities or spec? Also would you run dire for gear?

Thanks,

Zaragoz

My thoughts are that necro are good at doing both type of dmg at the same time.
Also, condi necro aren’t that great at doing Life Force will power necro drop it so fast.
Consequently, I may recommend you some sort of hybrid build as shown here

It’ll offer most variations, and will it may not be ideal at one role you may feet more team comp will softening your counter.

I’d suggest you cut the amount of mights I get via BiP for instance for something more skirmish and up to your appreciation (e.g. Epidemic with condi engi/war; spectral wall with beefier ally, etc…)

Anyway, feel free to take ideas from this"

Hybrid builds tend to get shredded by most roaming builds.

I’m a big power necro so I don’t have a condi build for you but.

Here is the safety net power roaming build I would recommend. Vitality helps LF pool and because LF gain is based off % rather than just heal for X number, more LF is always better. Some one with good DS management can be a real pain in the rear to bring down while on this build. Use heal skill and dagger 2, jump back into DS for 25 seconds, drop out and use your heal and dagger 2 again.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fRQQRBHbhG2IHN92WbjxNc4moWQgMRgI7si653PD-ThSBwA00Poc/BzKBxq8DvGmJPAAHHEgFHBgcq/A4EAQKgyFGB-e

I personally roam on a pretty plain zerker build, no frills just big deeps.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fRAQRBHbhG2IHNt0WTjxNc4moWogOBCgZIqOg65oNqWA-TFSBABlfEAKU/wDPAAKV/xMlgXt/o8zhDCAAnAASBMwyI-w