User:Slayer TNT

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=N/W Blood=11+1+1 Axe=11 Soul=8+1][Vampiric Bite][Unholy Feast][Vampiric Touch][Whirlwind Attack][Penetrating Blow][Triple Chop][Signet of Lost Souls][Optional][/build]

Options:


 * can be subbed for if you want to take some other Axe attacks.




 * After experimenting with Swords and Axes, I definitely prefer an Axe with this build. In Normal Mode, the build can go toe to toe with all but the toughest foes.  I used it on Prophecies and Only Fists of the Titans really were an issue.


 * In Hard Mode and in the Final PvE missions, this build requires some finesse to manage. Hit and run tactics striking with, , and , then fading back and covering casters and monks seems to work very well.


 * Against very powerful Melee enemies, you can use and/or, or a like skill to weather skill recharges and regain energy quickly.

Equipment

 * Max Armor (Any)
 * Bloodstained Insignia
 * 3x Brawlers Insignia
 * Survivor's Insignia (Chest)
 * Rune of Attunement
 * Rune of Vitae
 * Rune of Superior Vigor
 * Rune of Minor Blood Magic
 * Rune of Minor Soul Reaping


 * Deldrimor Axe or other high end Axe. A Zealous prefix seems to work well too.
 * Idol +1 Blood Magic, +12 Energy, +30 Health (Craft at Droknar's Forge)

Usage
This Build is designed around life stealing and regenerative skills that mitigate the weak armor and lower HP of the Necromancer, while providing strong spike and AoE damage.

To use this build:
 * Move into Combat and open with Triple Chop. This will begin to build Adrenaline.


 * Continue Melee attacks until you have taken some damage. Do not wait too long or the Life Steal will get behind the damage you are taking.


 * If you are facing a mob, you should have enough adrenaline and energy to use Unholy Feast and Whirlwind Attack back to back for significant AoE damage and healing.


 * Keep attacking using the Vampire skills as they are available/you need health.


 * Use Signet of Lost Souls to Heal and regain energy when your targeted foe drops below 50% health.

It is possible to maintain a continuous stream of skills switching from energy to adrenal and back.

Counters

 * Energy Drain Mesmers.
 * Foes that inflict over 200 damage per blow (i.e. Glint) which out-paces the regeneration.

Variants
[build prof=N/W Blood=12+1+1 Swordsmanship=10 Soul=8+1][Vampiric Bite][Unholy Feast][Vampiric Touch][Barbarous Slice][Hundred Blades][Bonetti's Defense][Signet of Lost Souls][Optional][/build]

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Attributes and Skills
[build prof=R/Rt Marksmanship=12+3+1 Expertise=10+1 Channeling=8][Barrage][Savage Shot][Favorable Winds][Serpent's Quickness][Lightning Reflexes][Splinter Weapon][Spirit Siphon][Optional][/build]

Options:


 * Any secondary attack skills will work, depending on what you like, but,  and  are all very effective with the build.


 * If you don't have or want to use preparations, you can use  as the energy source.


 * If using a Shortbow, can be added to keep damage down.



Equipment

 * Max Armor (Any)
 * 5x Radiant Insignia
 * 2x Rune of Attunement
 * Rune of Superior Vigor
 * Minor Rune of Marksmanship
 * Minor Rune of Expertise


 * High end Flat and Shortbows with straight damage bonus, Bow Grip of Marksmanship, and Bowstring of choice (Usually to match attack skills).

Usage
This build is designed to rapidly and continuously apply damage to as many enemies as possible while providing some cover against melee attacks.

Before entering combat, cast followed by  to reduce recharge on all skills.

Move into range and cast and, then spam the attack skills.

As you run out of energy, and before ends, use  to recharge.

Keep up and  as they come available, and recharging as necessary.

Counters
Powerful direct damage spells.

Variants
Sniper variant [build prof=R/Any Marksmanship=12+3+1 Expertise=10+1 Motivation=8][Screaming Shot][Penetrating Attack][Savage Shot][Apply Poison][Serpent's Quickness][Lightning Reflexes][Marksman's Wager][Optional][/build]

This build is more focused and works well taking out bosses. can be added here as well, but would require the sacrifice of a Res Signet or one of the attack skills.

[build prof=R/Me Marksmanship=12+3+1 Expertise=10+1 Inspiration=8][Barrage][Savage Shot][Disrupting Shot][Favorable Winds][Serpent's Quickness][Lightning Reflexes][Ether Signet][Optional][/build]