User:Krschkr/Minion Ritualist

This ritualist functions as a minion bomber, but also provides a minion wall with shambling and jagged horrors.

Spawning Bomber
{{Variantbar|expanded|name=Spawning Bomber|prof=Rt|template=[build prof=Ritualist/Necromancer SpawningPower=12+1+3 DeathMagic=12 RestorationMagic=3][Boon of Creation][Explosive Growth][Optional][Animate Bone Minions][Animate Shambling Horror][Death Nova][Optional][Optional][/build] Variable skill slot 1: Variable skill slots 2/3:
 * {{skill pvxicon|Jagged Bones|12}} – general use.
 * {{skill pvxicon|Aura of the Lich|13}} – in areas with few corpses or unexploited corpses preexistant next to foes.
 * {{skill pvxicon|Signet of Creation|16}} – solid energy management.
 * {{skill pvxicon|Putrid Bile|12}} – additional damage.
 * {{skill pvxicon|Flesh of My Flesh|3}}

Equipment

 * 5 blessed insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.
 * 40/20/20 death magic.

Purpose, team integration
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 * A large amount of minions is provided, usually all possible 8.
 * Due to the automatic creation of jagged horrors the minions build a useful wall.
 * Doesn't provide any additional utility over damage and blocking.
 * Don't bring this hero alongside.
 * If possible, outsource on a keystone bomber.

Spirit Bomber
{{Variantbar|expanded|name=Spirit Bomber|prof=Rt|template= [build prof=Ritualist/Necromancer SpawningPower=10+2 ChannelingMagic=12+1+2 DeathMagic=8][Boon of Creation][Explosive Growth][Signet of Spirits][Optional][Optional][Splinter Weapon][Animate Bone Minions][Animate Shambling Horror][/build] Variable skill slots:
 * {{skill pvxicon|Gaze of Fury|15}}
 * {{skill pvxicon|Bloodsong|15}}
 * {{skill pvxicon|Ancestors' Rage|15}}
 * {{skill pvxicon|Spirit Rift|15}}
 * {{skill pvxicon|Spirit Siphon|15}}
 * {{skill pvxicon|Flesh of My Flesh|2}}

Equipment

 * 5 shaman's insignias.
 * Rune of superior vigor.
 * 2 runes of vitae.
 * 40/20/20 death magic.

Purpose, team integration
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 * Few minions are provided once at a time.
 * Additional damage and distraction is provided by spirits.
 * Supports team members with.
 * Don't bring this hero alongside shelter.
 * Meant to be combined with an outsourced death nova on a keystone mesmer and possibly on other heroes.

Counters

 * Lack of exploitable corpses.
 * Enchantment removal.

Exemplary Video
Both build variants used in Eternal Grove: