User:Lady Elyssa/Savant Nom

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Shelkhar Hannadi Primoire Aurya Whitewalker Hakoob Lady Elyssa Lifa Soldis Grim Moi Miss Elyssa Proto
Pyr the Zealous Shattered Mistress Savant Nom Rata Muse Bjarl of Bjorn
Autumn Cherry
Princess Nenia


Reaper tango icon 48px.png Savant Nom[edit]

User Lady Elyssa Savant Nom Portrait.jpg
Dyes:
Green Shade Dye
Crisp Mint Dye
Mintay Dye
White Dye
Homeland: Rata Sum
Born: 2 September 2013
Character Age: 11
PvP Rank: Gold Division Badge.png
Hours Played: 790+

College: Synergetics — As members of the College of Synergetics, we study how energy patterns form and alchemagical fractals propagate. Few beyond our college understand the philosophical and mystical complexities of our interests. We devoutly research the true nature of the Eternal Alchemy.

Personality: Dignity ("dignity") — I'm dignified even when up to my ears in mud. It's what makes people respect me. A serious, thoughtful demeanor is the route to success.


Nom was plagued by illness from a young age with each day a struggle, draining the little life he possessed, even as he fought to live, he remained poised and dignified. That was until Councillor Canni took him under her wing. Unlike most of her fellow Asura she shied away from the gadgets and gizmos that could so readily draw a crowd. So it was that Nom went on to accept her counsel and to embrace his fragility as his strength.

Tucked away in the comfort of his small dark room he studied hard, absorbing each and every syllable as they might be enough to nourish him back to good health. He learned quickly and was soon able to tap in to and draw strength from the abundant life forces around him.

It began with small insects before moving on to rodents and other small mammals. It wasn't until he realised how his abilities were starting to affect those around him that he realised the day had come for him to take his first tentative steps outside of Rata Sum.

Although his body was still weak, his will was strong. As he began to explore the world outside of the safety of Rata Sum it became readily apparent that the world could be a dangerous place to the uninitiated. He watched and learned from nature itself but instead of channelling life, he used the dark arts of Necromancy to do his bidding, raising his own expendable minions to do the hard work for him, much like the Golemancers before him.

He went on to surpass his mentors teachings and set out to make his own mark on the world. He went on to become something of a zealot of his own cause, pushing his own boundaries, exceeding his own limitations. As his knowledge of Necromancy grew so too did his own strength and the use of the life forces he tapped in to.

Nom's obsession with Death took a whole new turn during his time in the jungles of Maguuma, the stronger the foes were that he faced, the stronger he became and eventually there was no living creature on Tyria powerful enough to cause him any concern.

It was in the Arena that the true challenge beckoned and he rose to it with a passion. The arenas has taken countless lives and while others may have entered with some trepidation, Nom felt empowered here for he was not afraid of death, for he was death.

His opponents would rush at him, thinking his frail form a weakness, but time and again they would fall at his feet. So it was that one such day that three opponents that had previously fallen to him approached as he guarded an objective, upon seeing him they turned and fled in terror.

All too soon his time in the arenas was over.

For now Nom consoles himself with furthering his studies as he awaits news from distant lands.

The news he was waiting for has finally arrived and with it tales of wondrous places and new found riches. The timing couldn't have been any more perfect. For the first time since his birth his mind and body finally had a synergy to match his indomitable spirit.

Favoured Solo Builds[edit]

Experience.png Beginner Friendly

Level-80 Mentor (map icon).png Currently Equipped Build


Necromancer icon small.png Necromancer[edit]

Minion Master Experience.png
Build Template [&DQgCFRM/MimbAAAA5AAAAHYAAABwAQAAlQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Death Magic specialization.jpg
Death Magic
Flesh of the Master.png
Necromantic Corruption.png
Death Nova.png
Armored Shroud.png
Soul Comprehension.png
Dark Defiance.png
Beyond the Veil.png
Corrupter's Fervor.png
Shrouded Removal.png
Deadly Strength.png
Unholy Sanctuary.png
Blood Magic specialization.jpg
Blood Magic
Ritual of Life.png
Life from Death.png
Blood Bank.png
Mark of Evasion.png
Overflowing Thirst.png
Vampiric.png
Banshee's Wail.png
Last Rites.png
Unholy Martyr.png
Blood Bond.png
Vampiric Presence.png
Transfusion.png
Soul Reaping specialization.jpg
Soul Reaping
Unyielding Blast.png
Soul Barbs.png
Eternal Life.png
Gluttony.png
Soul Marks.png
Sinister Shroud.png
Vital Persistence.png
Soul Battery.png
Death Perception.png
Speed of Shadows.png
Fear of Death.png
Dhuumfire.png

A build with good sustain the Minion Master has but one rule, look after your minions and your minions will look after you, as your minions siphon health with each attack and transfer it to you. Your minions also draw conditions from you (every 10secs) and send it to your current target on their next attack. To heal your minions enter Death Shroud and use Life Transfer to help keep them alive. If they begin to fall, re-summon them to sustain your resilience.

Relic of the Thief.png Relic of the Thief

Death Shroud.png Death Shroud

Necromancer life force render.png Life Force

Death's Carapace.png Death's Carapace

  • +20 Toughness per stack
  • Death Magic: Armored Shroud Gain 5 Carapace (10sec) when entering shroud.
  • Death Magic: Soul Comprehension - Kills grant Carapace (10sec).
  • Death Magic: Beyond the Veil - Take 10% reduced condition damage while at or above 10 Carapace stacks.

Healing.png Life Siphon

Might.png Might

Vulnerability.png Vulnerability

Variants

  • Blood Magic: Quickening Thirst - Increases base movement speed by 25% while health is above 75%.
  • Blood Magic: Blood Bank Sacrifices Minion durability in favour of self sustain.
  • Soul Reaping: Speed of Shadows - Entering shroud grants Swiftness and removes Crippled, Chill and Immobilized.
  • The Focus Off-Hand can be swapped out for the Warhorn for more CC.

Guild Registrar (map icon).png Rotation Example

Minions Assemble!
Axe + Focus
Weapon Swap Button.png Weapon Swap
Axe + Warhorn within Melee Range


Reaper icon small.png Reaper[edit]

Power Reaper Level-80 Mentor (map icon).png
Build Template [&DQg1KTIlIjYoDwAA8RIAAKYSAAB1AQAAAxMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Spite specialization.jpg
Spite
Spiteful Talisman.png
Chill of Death.png
Unholy Fervor.png
Reaper's Might.png
Spiteful Renewal.png
Death's Embrace.png
Awaken the Pain.png
Siphoned Power.png
Close to Death.png
Bitter Chill.png
Signets of Suffering.png
Spiteful Spirit.png
Soul Reaping specialization.jpg
Soul Reaping
Unyielding Blast.png
Soul Barbs.png
Eternal Life.png
Gluttony.png
Soul Marks.png
Sinister Shroud.png
Vital Persistence.png
Soul Battery.png
Death Perception.png
Speed of Shadows.png
Fear of Death.png
Dhuumfire.png
Reaper specialization.jpg
Reaper
Augury of Death.png
Soul Eater.png
Blighter's Boon.png
Shroud Knight.png
Chilling Nova.png
Shivers of Dread.png
Chilling Victory.png
Cold Shoulder.png
Deathly Chill.png
Relentless Pursuit.png
Decimate Defenses.png
Reaper's Onslaught.png

This build synergises well with Sinister Viper Firebrand bringing more cleave than Core Necro and improved access to Vulnerability.

Relic of the Thief.png Relic of the Thief

Greatsword Proficiency.png Greatsword Proficiency

Reaper's Shroud.png Reaper's Shroud

Necromancer life force render.png Life Force

Damage.png Damage Modifiers

  • Spite: Spiteful Talisman - +10% Damage to foes with no boons.
  • Spite: Close to Death - +20% Damage to foes below 50% health.
  • Soul Reaping: Soul Barbs - Entering of exiting shroud increases damage by +10% for 10secs.
  • Reaper: Cold Shoulder - Chilled Foes take +15% Damage.
  • Reaper: Soul Eater - Striking foes within 300 range deals +10% strike damage

Healing.png - Healing

Healing.png - Life Siphon

Might.png Might

Stability.png Stability

Vulnerability.png Vulnerability

Chilled.png Chilled

Crippled.png Cripple

Poisoned.png Poison

Defiance Immunity2.png Condi Cleanse

Unshakable.png Crowd Control

Variants

  • The Original Axe Version (for those without SotO) was inspired by Vallun's Best Necromancer Build

Guild Registrar (map icon).png Rotation Example

Weapon Swap Button.png Weapon Swap
F1: Reaper's Shroud
F1: Exit Reaper's Shroud
Weapon Swap Button.png Weapon Swap


Note: When target is below 50% health use Greatsword 2: Gravedigger

MM Reaper
Build Template [&DQgCFRM/Ij2bAAAA5AAAAHABAAAPEwAAlQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Death Magic specialization.jpg
Death Magic
Flesh of the Master.png
Necromantic Corruption.png
Death Nova.png
Armored Shroud.png
Soul Comprehension.png
Dark Defiance.png
Beyond the Veil.png
Corrupter's Fervor.png
Shrouded Removal.png
Deadly Strength.png
Unholy Sanctuary.png
Blood Magic specialization.jpg
Blood Magic
Ritual of Life.png
Life from Death.png
Blood Bank.png
Mark of Evasion.png
Overflowing Thirst.png
Vampiric.png
Banshee's Wail.png
Last Rites.png
Unholy Martyr.png
Blood Bond.png
Vampiric Presence.png
Transfusion.png
Reaper specialization.jpg
Reaper
Augury of Death.png
Soul Eater.png
Blighter's Boon.png
Shroud Knight.png
Chilling Nova.png
Shivers of Dread.png
Chilling Victory.png
Cold Shoulder.png
Deathly Chill.png
Relentless Pursuit.png
Decimate Defenses.png
Reaper's Onslaught.png

Minion Reaper enables even the most faint of heart to join their minions in the fray and as always, look after your minions and your minions will look after you, but now your attacks have much greater cleave with improved access to Vulnerability and Blind to thwart your targets attacks.

Relic of the Thief.png Relic of the Thief

Greatsword Proficiency.png Greatsword Proficiency

Damage.png Damage Modifiers

Death's Carapace.png Death's Carapace

  • +20 Toughness per stack

Healing.png Life Siphon

Reaper's Shroud.png Reaper's Shroud

Necromancer life force render.png Life Force

Might.png Might

Stability.png Stability

Vulnerability.png Vulnerability

Chilled.png Chilled

  • Greatsword 1: Dusk Strike → Fading Twilight → Chilling Scythe
  • Greatsword 5: Grasping Darkness
  • Elite: "Chilled to the Bone!"
  • Reaper's Shroud 3: Infusing Terror → Terrify
  • Reaper's Shroud 5: Executioner's Scythe

Crippled.png Cripple

Poisoned.png Poison

Variants

Guild Registrar (map icon).png Rotation Example

Axe + Focus
Weapon Swap Button.png Weapon Swap


Axe + Warhorn within Melee Range


Greatsword
F1: Reaper's Shroud
F1: Exit Reaper's Shroud


Scourge icon small.png Scourge[edit]

MM Scourge
Build Template [&DQgCNRMfPBWbAAAA5AAAAHABAAB2AAAAlQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Death Magic specialization.jpg
Death Magic
Flesh of the Master.png
Necromantic Corruption.png
Death Nova.png
Armored Shroud.png
Soul Comprehension.png
Dark Defiance.png
Beyond the Veil.png
Corrupter's Fervor.png
Shrouded Removal.png
Deadly Strength.png
Unholy Sanctuary.png
Blood Magic specialization.jpg
Blood Magic
Ritual of Life.png
Life from Death.png
Blood Bank.png
Mark of Evasion.png
Overflowing Thirst.png
Vampiric.png
Banshee's Wail.png
Last Rites.png
Unholy Martyr.png
Blood Bond.png
Vampiric Presence.png
Transfusion.png
Scourge specialization.jpg
Scourge
Abrasive Grit.png
Feed from Corruption.png
Sand Savant.png
Mantle of Sand.png
Fell Beacon.png
Sand Sage.png
Sadistic Searing.png
Blood as Sand.png
Demonic Lore.png
Nourishing Ashes.png
Herald of Sorrow.png
Desert Empowerment.png

Minion Scourge not only allows you to cast shades to the detriment of your foes but also serves to provide Barrier to your trusty Minions.

Relic of the Thief.png Relic of the Thief

Desert Shroud.png Desert Shroud

Necromancer life force render.png Life Force

Barrier.png Barrier

Healing.png Life Siphon

Might.png Might

Vulnerability.png Vulnerability

Variants

Death's Carapace.png Death's Carapace

  • +20 Toughness per stack
  • Death Magic: Armored Shroud Gain 5 Carapace (10sec) when entering shroud.
  • Death Magic: Soul Comprehension - Kills grant Carapace (10sec).
  • Death Magic: Beyond the Veil - Take 10% reduced condition damage while at or above 10 Carapace stacks.

Guild Registrar (map icon).png Rotation Example

Minions Assemble!
Dual Sword / Spear Power Scourge
Build Template [&DQg1GTIVPD2bAAAA5AAAAHABAAB2AAAAlQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Spite specialization.jpg
Spite
Spiteful Talisman.png
Chill of Death.png
Unholy Fervor.png
Reaper's Might.png
Spiteful Renewal.png
Death's Embrace.png
Awaken the Pain.png
Siphoned Power.png
Close to Death.png
Bitter Chill.png
Signets of Suffering.png
Spiteful Spirit.png
Soul Reaping specialization.jpg
Soul Reaping
Unyielding Blast.png
Soul Barbs.png
Eternal Life.png
Gluttony.png
Soul Marks.png
Sinister Shroud.png
Vital Persistence.png
Soul Battery.png
Death Perception.png
Speed of Shadows.png
Fear of Death.png
Dhuumfire.png
Scourge specialization.jpg
Scourge
Abrasive Grit.png
Feed from Corruption.png
Sand Savant.png
Mantle of Sand.png
Fell Beacon.png
Sand Sage.png
Sadistic Searing.png
Blood as Sand.png
Demonic Lore.png
Nourishing Ashes.png
Herald of Sorrow.png
Desert Empowerment.png

Notes: Inspired by MrMystic's The Better Reaper?


Harbinger icon small.png Harbinger[edit]

MM Quickness Harbinger
Build Template [&DQgCFRM/QCWbAAAA5AAAAHABAAB2AAAAlQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Death Magic specialization.jpg
Death Magic
Flesh of the Master.png
Necromantic Corruption.png
Death Nova.png
Armored Shroud.png
Soul Comprehension.png
Dark Defiance.png
Beyond the Veil.png
Corrupter's Fervor.png
Shrouded Removal.png
Deadly Strength.png
Unholy Sanctuary.png
Blood Magic specialization.jpg
Blood Magic
Ritual of Life.png
Life from Death.png
Blood Bank.png
Mark of Evasion.png
Overflowing Thirst.png
Vampiric.png
Banshee's Wail.png
Last Rites.png
Unholy Martyr.png
Blood Bond.png
Vampiric Presence.png
Transfusion.png
Harbinger specialization.jpg
Harbinger
Implacable Foe.png
Cascading Corruption.png
Dark Disciple.png
Bolstering Brew.png
Alchemic Vigor.png
Twisted Medicine.png
Corrupted Talent.png
Deathly Haste.png
Septic Corruption.png
Dark Gunslinger.png
Doom Approaches.png

Minion Harbinger brings more offensive Minions than ever before and synergises extremely well with Condi Quickness Harbinger with Elixirs boosting the offensive nature of your minions almost beyond imagining.

Relic of the Thief.png Relic of the Thief

Pistol Proficiency.png Pistol Proficiency

Harbinger Shroud.png Harbinger Shroud

Blight.png Blight

  • Blight gained per sec while in shroud (25sec) 372 Heal; -1% Health; +1% Damage.

Necromancer life force render.png Life Force

Death's Carapace.png Death's Carapace

  • Death Magic: Armored Shroud Gain 5 Carapace (10sec) when entering shroud.
  • Death Magic: Soul Comprehension - Kills grant Carapace (10sec).
  • Death Magic: Beyond the Veil - Take 10% reduced condition damage while at or above 10 Carapace stacks.

Damage.png Damage Modifiers

  • Blight - +1% Damage per sec while in shroud (25sec).
  • Harbinger: Wicked Corruption - 0.5% per stack of Blight. +10% Crit Damage to targets with Torment.

Healing.png Life Siphon

Might.png Might

Quickness.png Quickness

  • Harbinger: Deathly Haste - Grant Quickness and Fury to yourself and nearby allies.

Stability.png Stability

  • Harbinger: Implacable Foe - Gain 3 stacks of Stability (5.25secs) when entering Harbinger Shroud.

Vulnerability.png Vulnerability

Torment.png Torment

Weakness.png Weakness

Defiance Immunity2.png Condi Cleanse

  • Death Magic: Necromantic Corruption - Each Minion takes 1 condition per 10sec from you and transfers it to its target.

Unshakable.png Crowd Control

Guild Registrar (map icon).png Rotation Example

Minions Assemble!
Loop until Life Force exhausted.


Map Complation Builds[edit]

Reaper icon small.png Reaper[edit]

Power Reaper
Build Template [&DQg1KTIlIjYoDwAA8RIAAKYSAAB1AQAAAxMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Spite specialization.jpg
Spite
Spiteful Talisman.png
Chill of Death.png
Unholy Fervor.png
Reaper's Might.png
Spiteful Renewal.png
Death's Embrace.png
Awaken the Pain.png
Siphoned Power.png
Close to Death.png
Bitter Chill.png
Signets of Suffering.png
Spiteful Spirit.png
Soul Reaping specialization.jpg
Soul Reaping
Unyielding Blast.png
Soul Barbs.png
Eternal Life.png
Gluttony.png
Soul Marks.png
Sinister Shroud.png
Vital Persistence.png
Soul Battery.png
Death Perception.png
Speed of Shadows.png
Fear of Death.png
Dhuumfire.png
Reaper specialization.jpg
Reaper
Augury of Death.png
Soul Eater.png
Blighter's Boon.png
Shroud Knight.png
Chilling Nova.png
Shivers of Dread.png
Chilling Victory.png
Cold Shoulder.png
Deathly Chill.png
Relentless Pursuit.png
Decimate Defenses.png
Reaper's Onslaught.png

Relic of the Thief.png Relic of the Thief

Reaper's Shroud.png Reaper's Shroud

Necromancer life force render.png Life Force

Damage.png Damage Modifiers

  • Spite: Spiteful Talisman - Deal +10% strike damage to foes with no boons
  • Spite: Close to Death - Deal +20% strike damage to foes below 50% health
  • Soul Reaping: Soul Barbs - =10% Damage when entering or exiting shroud (15 sec duration)
  • Reaper: Soul Eater - +10% strike damage to foes within 300 range.
  • Reaper: Cold Shoulder - +15% strike damage vs Chilled foes

Healing.png Life Siphon

  • Reaper: Soul Eater - Striking foes within 300 range heals you for 4% of the damage dealt

Might.png Might

Quickness.png Quickness

Stability.png Stability

Vulnerability.png Vulnerability

Chilled.png Chilled

Weakness.png Weakness

Defiance Immunity2.png Condi Cleanse

Unshakable.png Crowd Control

Guild Registrar (map icon).png Rotation Example

Weapon Swap Button.png Weapon Swap

Harbinger icon small.png Harbinger[edit]

Power Harbinger
Build Template [&DQg1KTIlQBUoDwAAgAAAANQaAAB1AQAA6BoAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Spite specialization.jpg
Spite
Spiteful Talisman.png
Chill of Death.png
Unholy Fervor.png
Reaper's Might.png
Spiteful Renewal.png
Death's Embrace.png
Awaken the Pain.png
Siphoned Power.png
Close to Death.png
Bitter Chill.png
Signets of Suffering.png
Spiteful Spirit.png
Soul Reaping specialization.jpg
Soul Reaping
Unyielding Blast.png
Soul Barbs.png
Eternal Life.png
Gluttony.png
Soul Marks.png
Sinister Shroud.png
Vital Persistence.png
Soul Battery.png
Death Perception.png
Speed of Shadows.png
Fear of Death.png
Dhuumfire.png
Harbinger specialization.jpg
Harbinger
Implacable Foe.png
Cascading Corruption.png
Dark Disciple.png
Bolstering Brew.png
Alchemic Vigor.png
Twisted Medicine.png
Corrupted Talent.png
Deathly Haste.png
Septic Corruption.png
Dark Gunslinger.png
Doom Approaches.png

Relic of the Thief.png Relic of the Thief

Pistol Proficiency.png Pistol Proficiency

Harbinger Shroud.png Harbinger Shroud

Blight.png Blight

  • Blight gained per sec while in shroud (25sec) 372 Heal; -1% Health; +1% Damage.

Necromancer life force render.png Life Force

Damage.png Damage Modifiers

  • Blight - +1% Damage per sec while in shroud (25sec).
  • Spite: Spiteful Talisman - Deal +10% strike damage to foes with no boons
  • Spite: Close to Death - Deal +20% strike damage to foes below 50% health
  • Soul Reaping: Soul Barbs - =10% Damage when entering or exiting shroud (15 sec duration)
  • Harbinger: Wicked Corruption - 0.5% per stack of Blight. +10% Crit Damage to targets with Torment.
  • Harbinger: Cascading Corruption - Your power is increase by +240

Healing.png Life Siphon

  • Harbinger: Alchemic Vigor - Gain +240 Vitality. Heal for 13 each second for each stack of Blight.

Might.png Might

Quickness.png Quickness

  • Harbinger: Deathly Haste - Grant Quickness and Fury to yourself and nearby allies.

Stability.png Stability

  • Harbinger: Implacable Foe - Gain 3 stacks of Stability (5.25secs) when entering Harbinger Shroud.

Vulnerability.png Vulnerability

Weakness.png Weakness

Defiance Immunity2.png Condi Cleanse

Unshakable.png Crowd Control

Guild Registrar (map icon).png Rotation Example

Weapon Swap Button.png Weapon Swap

Additional Information[edit]

Necromancer icon small.png Table of necromancer combo skills

Swiftness / Movement Skills[edit]

  • Spectral Walk
  • Signet of the Locust 25% movement.
  • Warhorn 5: Locust Swarm
  • Blood Magic: Quickening Thirst 25% Movement Speed while wielding dagger.
  • Soul Reaping: Speed of Shadows grants Swiftness when entering Shroud.
  • Reaper - Reaper's Shroud 2: Death's Charge.
  • Scourge - Trail of Anguish
  • Scourge - Sand Swell

Survivability[edit]

  • High base Vitality.
  • Death / Reaper Shroud.
  • Blood Magic for Life Siphon.
  • Death Magic + Minions for extra Toughness.

Defiance Immunity2.png Condi Cleanse[edit]

Unshakable.png Crowd Control[edit]

Staff

  • 5 - Reaper’s Mark

Warhorn

  • 4 - Wail of Doom

Torch (Scourge Only)

  • 5 - Oppressive Collapse

Shroud Skills

  • Necro - Tainted Shackles, Doom, Dark Path
  • Reaper - Infusing Terror > Terrify
  • Scourge - Garish Pillar

Utility Skills

  • Soft CC - Well of Darkness, Spectral Grasp, Spectral Wall, Signet of Spite, Bone Fiend: Rigor Mortis, Shadow Fiend: Haunt, Poison Cloud,
  • Scourge Only - Trail of Anguish, Dessicate, Sand Swell, Serpent Siphon

Elite Skills

  • Flesh Golem > Charge
  • Reaper Only: “Chilled to the Bone!”


Pro Tip

When using Scholar Runes, activate your Shroud while over 90% Health to maintain the +10% damage bonus for longer as the bonus remains while in Shroud, with your life force taking the brunt of any incoming attacks.



Open World PvE Builds for Necromancer can be viewed here

Trivia[edit]