Necro Builds

[Yawgmoth-VDN]

thanks for the calcs!

however, decomposition is necessary to go down the tree, so it's a "necessary evil"...
that said, the boost from worm swarm, on a geared character, is 8.4% (from 202 to 219). not so exceptional for 3 points, but not too bad either since there's not much else where to put those points...

it's weird that on a naked char the increase is 21.2% (from 99 to 120)!

[Shax84]

Thats because % calculation is wrong when you add magic damage coefficients on top of the base spell damage. No matter if you have 0 magic damage or 20 000 magic damage, those feats will only ever increase the damage output by the increased base spell damage modification. The bonus spell damage added "on top" of the calculation can't be considered when evaluating the worth of this feat. It's just like +5% to Butcher for Barbarians. It just increases combo opener and finisher damages, got nothing to do with base dps on weapon or +% weapon damage or combat rating.

[Belatsunat]

It also means that the actual in game increase is a (tiny) bit more then those 8.4%, since those are calculated with the maximum dmage the dot can do. When the dot does not inflict maximum damage the base spell damage makes up a (slightly) larger percentage of the total damage done, and as such the feat should lead to an increase (slightly) above 8.4%.

All together likely just a miniscule difference though.

[Khramps]

You know, there is a secret for MoD. You can get it to crit heal you anywhere from 800 - 1350ish. Curious to see if anyone else has figured it out. But from the looks of every other Necro, it doesn't look like it.

I'm talking from a pvp perspective though. Can imagine it being pretty useless in PVE.

- Floyd

[jerrohn]

Shax84 is right. And i want to note that spell and combo bonuses from AA increases total dmg output including gear and probably buff stats.

[Shax84]

Thats a bit harder to test since AA can't be resetted. Would have to be on testlive.

[Braxin]

http://goo.gl/TCXNJ2 Old Mana spec I was using
wondering what pro's and cons are sure there are a few mistakes and ways I can improve it . Currently just for T3 Raids

This is newest change http://goo.gl/1ohvUK

[Yawgmoth-VDN]

if you want a melee pets spec for t3, i'd go with this: http://goo.gl/GqMfDc

i can understand that general of the dead can be handy, to keep your pets alive a little longer on louhi, but i'd not waste 11 points for it.

[Braxin]

if you want a melee pets spec for t3, i'd go with this: http://goo.gl/GqMfDc

i can understand that general of the dead can be handy, to keep your pets alive a little longer on louhi, but i'd not waste 11 points for it.

You might be right on the 11 point waste - love to hear if others agree with General not a good option for 11 points

looking at left side Reanimation
silence of the dead 3% hate decrease -- I have yet to use it I try to keep hate under control---- 1 point
Deathly resilience -- this seems to be good have used and not used it I think its now in all 3 feats I have------3 points
Unholy fortitude -- This seems like it will help a bunch Pets life boost --- 5 points
Netherworld Deception -- I have the opinion of it being useless -- getting many people saying dont waste the point------ 1 point
Night of Harvester -- the return /healing is really low not worth feating
Master of the dead -- I see this as a must have

Nightfall
Flash freeze ---- Frost blast -- not needed unless you use the Frostblast( must feat the Frost reach to get the best damage, you did feat it) and freeze casts--3 points
Iceshards -- splash damage --- not sure if i really need to splash --- 2 points
1 point in Plague swarm -- this might be useful in kiting

Thanks for the suggestions appreciate

http://goo.gl/aKujPH
This is the changes I made http://goo.gl/aKujPH
no hate decreases removed 2 points silence of the dead and netherworld deception
added Ancient soul pets -- Good for SW and those skulls will last longer doing a lot of damage
added Unholy fortitude -- 5 points pets live longer
Removed Flash Freeze and frost blast --- effects both Frost blast and freeze , IMO -- I can do without these 2 spells
added Plague swarm --- good for the kiting
so 1 point is left over --- no rest for dead -- pets up faster or silence of the dead 3% hate decrease , or whatever might be good

[-tomhet-]

with t5 t6 tanks t3 is a joke you can use one with death and spam icetrikes after dots for imbecil ultradps.
the spells that have been useless for years are still useless
no real necro tree chances so no new ways to replay old content just more dps as you progress in gear.