Archive:N/E Reaper's Mark Anti-Melee

This build has been archived as of No date specified, for the following reasons: Reaper's Mark, Faintheartedness, Price of Failure, and Reckless Haste nerfs Metagame shifts This build had been designed for the following use: PvP RA PvP TA PvP GvG This build was in the category No category specified before being archived.

This Necromancer is able to effectively shutdown melee attackers, while at the same time spreading massive degeneration through hexes.

Attributes and Skills

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Equipment

• Superior Vigor Rune
• Radiant Insignia
• 20/20 SR wand with 20/20 SR offhand, +30/-2 (curses/SR, high set), defensive set

Usage

• Cast GoLE followed by Price of Failure and Reckless Haste on a melee target. Make sure to cover with Parasitic Bond.
• Begin stacking your degen hexes on a target. The order should go a little like this: Reaper's Mark,Faintheartedness, Parasitic Bond.
• Resurrect fallen allies, when necessary.

Counters

• Powerful hex removal such as Divert Hexes
• Constant interrupting
• Daze
• Hexes such as Migraine

Variants

• Insidious Parasite is a good choice in optional slot.
• Some bring Enchantment removal to aid in spikes.
• Rotting Flesh or Suffering, are also good choices for the optional slot
• Signet of Lost Souls Can also be used to gain fast energy, and health.
• Spec into Earth Magic and bring Ward Against Melee.
• Rip Enchantment.

Notes

This is commonly seen and used in high rated GvG, though it works in most arenas.