User:Lady Elyssa/Savant Nom

Savant Nom

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Homeland:	Rata Sum
Born:	2 September 2013
Character Age:	11
PvP Rank:
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.

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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

Beginner Friendly

Currently Equipped Build

Necromancer

Minion Master
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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 Death Shroud Life Force Death Magic: Soul Comprehension - +20% life-force generation from nearby deaths. Axe 2: Ghastly Claws - 12% Focus: 4: Soul Grasp - 11% 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. Life Siphon Blood Magic: Vampiric Blood Magic: Vampiric Presence Might On Crit - Superior Sigil of Strength Vulnerability Soul Reaping: Unyielding Blast - Shroud skill 1 Life Blast inflicts Vulnerability. Focus 4: Soul Grasp Axe 1: Rending Claws 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. Rotation Example Minions Assemble! Heal Summon Blood Fiend Utility Summon Bone Minions Utility Summon Shadow Fiend Utility Summon Bone Fiend Elite Summon Flesh Golem Axe + Focus Focus 4: Soul Grasp Axe 2: Ghastly Claws Axe 1: Rending Claws Weapon Swap Axe + Warhorn within Melee Range Warhorn 5: Locust Swarm F1: Death Shroud Death Shroud: Life Transfer - Use in target rich environments or to heal minions. Death Shroud: Tainted Shackles Death Shroud: Life Blast Axe 3: Unholy Feast Axe 2: Ghastly Claws

Reaper

Power Reaper
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This build synergises well with Sinister Viper Firebrand bringing more cleave than Core Necro and improved access to Vulnerability. Relic of the Thief Greatsword Proficiency Reaper's Shroud Soul Reaping: Death Perception - When in shroud gain +33% Crit Chance and 300 Ferocity. Reaper: Reaper's Onslaught Gain 300 Ferocity and Quickness (3s) every 3 seconds. Life Force Sword 2: Ravenous Wave - 12% Sword 5: Devouring Visage - 10% 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 Sword 1: Enervation Blade → Enervation Echo → Deathly Enervation Sword 3: Path of Gluttony → Gorge Sword 4: Hungering Maelstrom - Life Siphon Heal: Signet of Vampirism - Passive Life Siphon and also heals while in Reaper's Shroud courtesy of Signets of Suffering. Reaper: Soul Eater - Striking foes within 300 range heals you for a portion of the damage dealt. Might On Crit - Superior Sigil of Strength F1: Reaper's Shroud Spite: Siphoned Power Utility: "You Are All Weaklings!" Stability Utility: Well of Power Elite: "Chilled to the Bone!" Reaper's Shroud 3: Infusing Terror Vulnerability Reaper's Shroud 1: Life Rend → Life Slash → Life Reap Sword 4: Hungering Maelstrom → Gormandize Greatsword 3: Death Spiral Utility: Well of Suffering Chilled Greatsword 1: Dusk Strike → Fading Twilight → Chilling Scythe Greatsword 5: Grasping Darkness Utility: "Suffer!" Elite: "Chilled to the Bone!" Reaper's Shroud 3: Infusing Terror → Terrify Reaper's Shroud 5: Executioner's Scythe Cripple Greatsword 4: Nightfall Poison Reaper's Shroud: Soul Spiral Condi Cleanse Utility: "Suffer!" Spite: Spiteful Renewal if traited. Crowd Control Sword 5: Devouring Visage Greatsword 5: Grasping Darkness Utility: "Suffer!" Elite: "Chilled to the Bone!" Variants The Original Axe Version (for those without SotO) was inspired by Vallun's Best Necromancer Build Rotation Example Sword 4: Hungering Maelstrom → Gormandize Sword 3: Path of Gluttony Weapon Swap Greatsword 5: Grasping Darkness Greatsword 4: Nightfall Greatsword 3: Death Spiral Utility: "You Are All Weaklings!" Utility: "Suffer!" F1: Reaper's Shroud Reaper's Shroud 5: Executioner's Scythe Reaper's Shroud 4: Soul Spiral 1: Life Rend -> Life Slash → Life Reap x 6 F1: Exit Reaper's Shroud Greatsword 3: Death Spiral Greatsword 2: Gravedigger Weapon Swap Note: When target is below 50% health use Greatsword 2: Gravedigger

MM Reaper
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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 Greatsword Proficiency Damage Modifiers Death's Carapace +20 Toughness per stack Life Siphon Blood Magic: Vampiric Blood Magic: Vampiric Presence Reaper's Shroud Life Force Death Magic: Soul Comprehension - +20% life-force generation from nearby deaths. Axe 2: Ghastly Claws - 12% Focus: 4: Soul Grasp - 11% Might On Crit - Superior Sigil of Strength Stability Reaper's Shroud 3: Infusing Terror Vulnerability Spite: [[Bitter Chill] - On Chill Axe 1: Rending Claws Focus 4: Soul Grasp Focus 5: Spinal Shivers Greatsword 3: Death Spiral Reaper's Shroud 1: Life Rend → Life Slash → Life Reap 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 Cripple Axe 3: Unholy Feast Greatsword 4: Nightfall Poison Reaper's Shroud: Soul Spiral Variants Spite Variant Rotation Example Axe + Focus Focus 4: Soul Grasp Axe 2: Ghastly Claws Axe 1: Rending Claws Weapon Swap Axe + Warhorn within Melee Range Warhorn 5: Locust Swarm F1: Death Shroud Death Shroud: Life Transfer - Use in target rich environments or to heal minions. Death Shroud: Tainted Shackles Death Shroud: Life Blast Axe 3: Unholy Feast Axe 2: Ghastly Claws Greatsword Greatsword 5: Grasping Darkness Greatsword 4: Nightfall Greatsword 3: Death Spiral F1: Reaper's Shroud Reaper's Shroud 5: Executioner's Scythe Reaper's Shroud 4: Soul Spiral 1: Life Rend -> Life Slash → Life Reap x 6 F1: Exit Reaper's Shroud Greatsword 3: Death Spiral Greatsword 2: Gravedigger

Scourge

MM Scourge
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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 Desert Shroud Life Force Death Magic: Soul Comprehension - +20% life-force generation from nearby deaths. Axe 2: Ghastly Claws - 12% Focus: 4: Soul Grasp - 11% Barrier Desert Shroud Sand Cascade Life Siphon Blood Magic: Vampiric Blood Magic: Vampiric Presence Might On Crit - Superior Sigil of Strength Vulnerability Soul Reaping: Unyielding Blast - Shroud skill 1 Life Blast inflicts Vulnerability. Focus 4: Soul Grasp Axe 1: Rending Claws Variants Can take Warhorn for the extra CC from Warhorn 4: Wail of Doom. Scourge: Herald of Sorrow - to gain Sandstorm Shroud 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. Rotation Example Minions Assemble! Heal Summon Blood Fiend Utility Summon Bone Minions Utility Summon Shadow Fiend Utility Summon Bone Fiend Elite Summon Flesh Golem Focus 4: Soul Grasp Axe 2: Ghastly Claws Axe 1: Rending Claws F1: Manifest Sand Shade over area Minions are fighting. F3: Sand Cascade gives Barrier to your Minions.

Dual Sword / Spear Power Scourge
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Notes: Inspired by MrMystic's The Better Reaper?

Harbinger

MM Quickness Harbinger
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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 Pistol Proficiency Harbinger Shroud Blight Blight gained per sec while in shroud (25sec) 372 Heal; -1% Health; +1% Damage. Life Force Death Magic: Soul Comprehension - +20% life-force generation from nearby deaths. Harbinger: Corrupted Talent - Gain 15% life force when you enter Harbinger Shroud. Harbinger Shroud: Vital Draw Pistol 3: Vile Blast - 4% per target Axe 2: Ghastly Claws - 12% Focus: 4: Soul Grasp - 11% 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 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. Life Siphon Blood Magic: Vampiric Blood Magic: Vampiric Presence Harbinger: Alchemic Vigor - Gain +240 Vitality. Heal for 13 each second for each stack of Blight. Might On Crit - Superior Sigil of Strength Quickness Harbinger: Deathly Haste - Grant Quickness and Fury to yourself and nearby allies. Stability Harbinger: Implacable Foe - Gain 3 stacks of Stability (5.25secs) when entering Harbinger Shroud. Vulnerability Focus 4: Soul Grasp Pistol 2: Weeping Shots Axe 1: Rending Claws Torment Pistol 1: Vicious Shot Pistol 2: Weeping Shots Weakness Pistol 3: Vile Blast Condi Cleanse Death Magic: Necromantic Corruption - Each Minion takes 1 condition per 10sec from you and transfers it to its target. Crowd Control Elite: Flesh Golem -> Charge Rotation Example Minions Assemble! Heal Summon Blood Fiend Utility Summon Bone Minions Utility Summon Shadow Fiend Utility Summon Bone Fiend Elite Summon Flesh Golem Focus 4: Soul Grasp Pistol 2: Weeping Shots Focus 4: Soul Grasp Axe 2: Ghastly Claws F1: Enter Harbinger Shroud Harbinger Shroud: Devouring Cut Loop until Life Force exhausted. Harbinger Shroud: Dark Barrage Harbinger Shroud: Tainted Bolts

Map Complation Builds

Reaper

Power Reaper
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Relic of the Thief Reaper's Shroud Life Force Axe 2: Ghastly Claws - 12% Focus: 5: Locust Swarm - 15% 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 Life Siphon Reaper: Soul Eater - Striking foes within 300 range heals you for 4% of the damage dealt Might On Crit - Superior Sigil of Strength Spite: Siphoned Power F1: Reaper's Shroud Utility: "You Are All Weaklings!" Elite: "Chilled to the Bone!" Quickness Reaper: Reaper's Onslaught - Gain Quickness while in Reaper's Shroud. Stability Elite: "Chilled to the Bone!" Vulnerability Spite: Death's Embrace Greatsword 3: Death Spiral Axe 1: Rending Claws Chilled Weakness Reaper: Chilling Nova Utility: [["You Are All Weaklings!" Elite: "Chilled to the Bone!" Condi Cleanse Crowd Control Warhorn 4: Wail of Doom Greatsword 5: Grasping Darkness Elite: "Chilled to the Bone!" Rotation Example Focus: 5: Locust Swarm Utility: "You Are All Weaklings!" Utility: "Suffer!" Weapon Swap Greatsword 4: Nightfall Greatsword 3: Death Spiral

Harbinger

Power Harbinger
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Relic of the Thief Pistol Proficiency Harbinger Shroud Blight Blight gained per sec while in shroud (25sec) 372 Heal; -1% Health; +1% Damage. Life Force Harbinger: Corrupted Talent - Gain 15% life force when you enter Harbinger Shroud. Harbinger Shroud: Vital Draw Pistol 3: Vile Blast - 4% per target Axe 2: Ghastly Claws - 12% Focus: 4: Soul Grasp - 11% 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 Life Siphon Harbinger: Alchemic Vigor - Gain +240 Vitality. Heal for 13 each second for each stack of Blight. Might On Crit - Superior Sigil of Strength Spite: Siphoned Power F1: Harbinger Shroud Utility: Blood Is Power Utility: Elixir of Risk Quickness Harbinger: Deathly Haste - Grant Quickness and Fury to yourself and nearby allies. Stability Harbinger: Implacable Foe - Gain 3 stacks of Stability (5.25secs) when entering Harbinger Shroud. Vulnerability Spite: Death's Embrace Focus 4: Soul Grasp Pistol 2: Weeping Shots Axe 1: Rending Claws Weakness Pistol 3: Vile Blast Utility: Elixir of Risk Condi Cleanse Crowd Control Pistol 3: Vile Blast Harbinger Shroud 4: Voracious Arc Harbinger Shroud 5: Vital Draw Rotation Example Utility: Blood Is Power Utility: Elixir of Risk Utility: Blood Is Power Focus 4: Soul Grasp Pistol 2: Weeping Shots Weapon Swap Axe 2: Ghastly Claws F1: Harbinger Shroud Harbinger Shroud 2: Dark Barrage Harbinger Shroud 1: Tainted Bolts x 10 Harbinger Shroud 2: Dark Barrage

Additional Information

Table of necromancer combo skills

Swiftness / Movement Skills

• 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

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

Condi Cleanse

• Heal: Consume Conditions.
• Elite: Lich Form (Grim Specter)
• Traits:
  • Death Magic - Shrouded Removal
  • Spite - Spiteful Renewal
  • Blood Magic - Unholy Martyr (Enter / Exit Shroud)
  • Scourge - Abrasive Grit (grant ally Barrier).

Crowd Control

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.

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Trivia

• Reaper Theme: The Score - Enemies