Build:N/any Icy Veins

This build deals AoE Damage with Icy Veins and armor ignoring death magic spells

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Necromancer/any Death=12+1+3 SoulReaping=12+1][Icy Veins@15][Necrosis@5][Putrid Bile@18][Putrid Explosion@18][optional]["Finish Him!"][Signet of Lost Souls@16][Masochism@16][/build]
 * Universal skills
 * high AoE damage if fights are lasting long. Not very good against bosses because of Natural Resistance.
 * armor-dependant cold damage. Requires a 40/40 death magic set to be effective. Good in normal mode, less useful in hard mode.
 * spammable armor ignoring damage, as long as you keep an eye on corpses. Consider bringing a superior Soul Reaping rune and a minor Death Magic rune.
 * increased damage from the Icy Veins explosion. Activate as the foe is about to die. Less useful against high armor enemies.
 * if a condition is required for [[Discord] teams.
 * if a condition is required for [[Discord] teams.

Equipment
Armor
 * 5 tormentor's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.

Weapons
 * 40/40 death magic set.
 * Optionally a 40/20/20 death magic staff for longer [[Masochism@16] duration.
 * Defensive set.

Usage

 * Maintain [[Masochism@16].
 * Apply [[Icy Veins@15] and [[Putrid Bile@18] on a central or weak target.
 * Start pressuring it with [[Necrosis] and [[Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support].
 * When it drops below 50% health points use [[Signet of Lost Souls@16] and [["Finish Him!"].
 * Use [[Putrid Explosion@18] as soon as a corpse next to foes is available.

Counters

 * Hex removal.
 * Powerful healing or protection.
 * Spread out foes.