Archive:N/Me SS Nuker

This build was archived 14:54, 28 June 2012 (UTC), for the following reason: Outdated This build had been designed for the following use: PvE general This build was in the category Great before being archived.

The SS Nuker is a popular PvE build used for nuking enemy groups. It abuses the fact enemies spam skills indiscreetly and autoattack when they don't, leading to massive armor-ignoring AoE damage. It also abuses the fact enemies use skills more often and attack faster in HM.

Attributes and Skills

Necromancer / Mesmer 12 + 1 + 3 Curses 12 + 1 Soul Reaping Gain 13 Energy whenever a non-Spirit creature near you dies, up to 3 times every 15 seconds. Arcane Echo CoreMesmer. UnlinkedArcane EchoEnchantment SpellIf you cast a Spell in the next 20 seconds, Arcane Echo is replaced with that Spell for 20 seconds. Arcane Echo ends prematurely if you use a non-Spell skill.15220 Spiteful Spirit PropheciesNecromancer. Curses 16Spiteful SpiritElite Hex SpellFor 21 seconds, whenever target foe attacks or uses a skill, Spiteful Spirit deals 37 shadow damage to that foe and all adjacent allies of that foe.15210 Necrosis NightfallNecromancer. Sunspear rank NecrosisSkillIf target foe is suffering from a condition or hex, that foe suffers 60..90 damage. PvE only.512 Enfeebling Blood CoreNecromancer. Curses 16Enfeebling BloodSpellTarget foe and all nearby foes suffer from Weakness for 21 seconds.10%118 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Signet of Lost Souls NightfallNecromancer. Soul Reaping 13Signet of Lost SoulsSignetIf target foe is below 50% Health, you gain 88 Health and 9 Energy.¼8   Template code

Optional should be:

• Reckless HasteFactionsNecromancer. Curses Reckless HasteHex SpellFor 6..11..12 seconds, target foe and all adjacent foes are Hexed with Reckless Haste. While Hexed, they attack 25% faster but have a 50% chance to miss with attacks.15112 for Normal Mode to trigger Spiteful Spirit more often. Hard Mode enemies have an innate boost in attack speed.
• BarbsCoreNecromancer. Curses BarbsHex SpellFor 30 seconds, target foe takes 1..12..16 more damage when hit by physical damage.1025 to increase melee and minion damage.
• Mark of PainCoreNecromancer. Curses Mark of PainHex SpellFor 30 seconds, whenever target foe takes physical damage, Mark of Pain deals 10..34..42 shadow damage to adjacent foes.10120 for big AoE damage with melee players or minions in the party.
• Desecrate EnchantmentsPropheciesNecromancer. Curses Desecrate EnchantmentsSpellTarget foe and all nearby foes take 6..49..64 shadow damage and 4..17..21 shadow damage for each Enchantment on them.10215 / Defile Enchantments extra AoE damage.
• Insidious ParasitePropheciesNecromancer. Curses Insidious ParasiteHex SpellFor 5..13..16 seconds, whenever target foe hits with an attack, you steal up to 15..39..47 Health from that foe.15112 additional damage for melee and bosses
• Web of DisruptionNightfallMesmer. UnlinkedWeb of DisruptionHex SpellInterrupt target foe. For 10 seconds, target foe is Hexed with Web of Disruption. When this Hex ends, that foe is interrupted again.5¼15 + Cry of PainNightfallMesmer. Sunspear rank Cry of PainSpellInterrupt target foe's skill. If that foe was suffering from a Mesmer Hex, that foe and all foes in the area take 25..50 damage and -3..5 Health degeneration for 10 seconds.
  PvE only.10¼15 for interrupts and AoE damage
• Pain InverterEotNNo Profession. Asura rank Pain InverterHex SpellFor 6..10 seconds, every time target foe deals damage that foe takes 100..140% of the damage it causes (maximum 80 damage).
  PvE only.10120 strong single-target damage, especially against bosses.
• "Finish Him!"EotNNo Profession. Norn rank "Finish Him!"ShoutIf target foe has less than 50% Health, that foe takes 44..80 damage and suffers from Cracked Armor and a Deep Wound for 12..20 seconds.
  PvE only.1015 Deep Wound/single-target damage
• Ebon Vanguard Assassin SupportEotNNo Profession. Ebon Vanguard rank Ebon Vanguard Assassin SupportSpellSummon a level 14..20 Ebon Vanguard Assassin that has Iron Palm, Fox Fangs and Nine Tail Strike. This summoned Assassin Shadow Steps to target foe. If that foe is a Charr, the Assassin lives for 24..30 seconds. If target foe is not a Charr, the Assassin lives for 12..15 seconds.
  PvE only.10130 Single-target damage/extra body.
• "You Move Like a Dwarf!"EotNNo Profession. Norn rank "You Move Like a Dwarf!"ShoutTarget foe is knocked down and takes 44..80 damage. When that foe gets up, it is Crippled for 8..15 seconds.
  PvE only.1010 Interrupt/knockdown support/damage
• Great Dwarf WeaponEotNNo Profession. Deldrimor rank Great Dwarf WeaponWeapon SpellFor 20 seconds, target other ally's weapon strikes for +15..20 damage and has a 28..40% chance to cause knock down.
  PvE only.1015 if there are no other weapon spells present in the party.
• TechnobabbleEotNNo Profession. Asura rank TechnobabbleSpellTarget foe and all adjacent foes are struck for 30..40 damage. If target foe is not a boss, that foe and all adjacent foes are Dazed for 3..5 seconds.
  PvE only.10110 AoE daze to shutdown casters.
• Signet of CorruptionFactionsNecromancer. Kurzick rank Signet of Corruption (Kurzick)SignetTarget foe and all nearby foes take 20..30 damage. For each affected foe suffering from a Condition or Hex, you gain 2 Energy (maximum 12..20 Energy).
  PvE only.120 Alternative energy management to SoLS, with high ranks.

Equipment

• Survivor or Radiant Insignias
• Vitae runes
• 40/40 Curses set
• High Energy set

Usage

• Use Arcane Echo before casting Spiteful Spirit.
• Cast Spiteful Spirit on enemies that ball close together. This often means the melee, since they tend to attack one target.
• Select a second nearby target and cast the second Spiteful Spirit.
• Spam Necrosis to finish enemies off.
• Use Signet of Lost Souls on recharge.

Counters

• Standard caster hate
• Spiteful Spirit constantly being removed

See also

• N/any Minion Bomber
• N/any Orders Necromancer
• Archive:Team - Sabway